Abstract: A system includes a vessel containing a crude oil inlet for introducing crude oil into the vessel; a fixed super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem comprising a fixed super-hydrophobic mesh; an inductor cup set system comprising at plurality of inductor cups, each of the plurality of inductor cups comprising a primary coil and a secondary coil, the inductor cups to determine an amount of water in the crude oil based on a comparison of the induced voltage between the primary coil and the secondary coil; a movable super-hydrophobic mesh subsystem comprising a super-hydrophobic mesh coupled to at least one stepper motor, the stepper motor to rotate the mesh by a predefined angle based on the comparison of the induced voltage determined by the inductor cups; and a metal grid subsystem comprising a metal grid electrically coupled to a transformer residing outside of the vessel, the metal grid to electrostatically dehydrate the crude oil.

Abstract: Use of a hydrogen tank of a vehicle such as an aircraft for protecting at least one electrical connection device linked to at least one electrical device. At least one connection device is placed in a tank or in a sealed enclosure supplied with hydrogen by a tank or by any other source of hydrogen supply of the vehicle. The use of a tank that already exists in the vehicle makes it possible to avoid having to use specific chambers incorporated in a complex manner with the connection device.

Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).

Abstract: A mass spectrometer is disclosed comprising an ion optics device housing having one or more external electrical connectors (1719) provided thereon. An ion optics device (301) is arranged inside the ion optics device housing, the ion optics device (301) comprising one or more electrodes for manipulating ions, the one or more electrodes being electrically connected to the one or more external electrical connectors (1719) provided on the ion optics device housing. A voltage supply housing (1717) is provided having one or more external electrical connectors provided thereon. One or more voltage supplies are arranged inside the voltage supply housing (1717), the one or more voltage supplies being in electrical communication with the one or more external electrical connectors provided on the voltage supply housing.

Abstract: A polymeric tank for housing power components in a dry or fluid filled environment is disclosed. A mounting receptacle and plug pair used to secure the power components within the interior walls of the tank. The mounting receptacle configured to be an integral part of the interior wall. A permeable shield is insertable within the interior walls of the tank to safeguard against electromagnetic radiation.

Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).

Abstract: The disclosure describes various aspects of techniques that can be used for making hermetic feedthroughs for enclosures. For example, a panel that provides a hermetic seal to a system enclosure can include an enclosure board made of a printed circuit board (PCB) and configured to have a size and shape that precisely covers an access to the system enclosure, the enclosure board including multiple inner connectors on an inner side of the PCB facing the inside of the system enclosure and multiple outer connectors on an outer side of the PCB facing the outside the system enclosure for feeding one or more of signals or fluids (e.g., gases, liquids, vacuum) through the PCB by having inner and outer connectors connected through the PCB. The panel may further include a gasket fitting the size and shape of the enclosure board and used with the enclosure board to provide the hermetic seal.

Abstract: A feedthrough for providing an electrical connection is provided. The feedthrough comprises a conductor and a quartz or a glass structure configured to surround at least a portion of the conductor and provide isolation to the conductor. The conductor and the quartz or glass structure may be coaxially arranged. The feedthrough can provide an electrical connection between an inside and outside of a vacuum chamber that contains a sample.

Abstract: A flange tab system includes a first member having a first-member-first-portion and a first-member-second-portion, a second member having a second-member-first portion and a second-member-second-portion, a third member, and a ring-like member. The flange tab system provides an electrical fitting for electrical current flow between pipelines or other structures. The flange tab system is configured to secure a wire to a pipeline for cathodic protection and various other applications.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a high-voltage insulated adaptor (100) for application at a point of connection between a piece of high-voltage electrical equipment (6) and at least one measuring, control and protecting means (8), which allows connecting the measuring, control and protecting means (8) with at least one bar (10) of the main set of bars of the high-voltage electrical equipment (6), regardless of the type of element (5) for electrical connection existing in the high-voltage electrical equipment (6), where the adaptor (100) additionally comprises at least one anchoring means (9) securing the installation of the assembly formed by the insulating body (1) and the measuring, control and protecting means (8) on the bushing (5) for electrical connection corresponding to at least one bar (10) of the main set of bars of the high-voltage electrical equipment (6).

Abstract: The invention relates to a voltage sensing device (1) for a high and/or medium voltage power carrying conductor (2), the voltage sensing device comprising: a radially outer electrode (3) operable as a first sensing electrode of a sensing capacitor for sensing the voltage of the power carrying conductor; a radially inner electrode (2, 6) operable as a second sensing electrode of the sensing capacitor; a dielectric material (5) arranged between the inner and the outer electrode (3, 2, 6), wherein the coefficient of thermal expansion of the material of at least one electrode (3, 2, 6) is selected such that it compensates the temperature dependent parameters of the dielectric material (5) and/or the other electrode (3, 2, 6), that influences the capacity of the voltage sensing capacitor.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing electrical bushings for maintaining a seal during severe incidents are provided. The bushings provide for relatively large gap formations and seal spacings by using one or more self-modulating seals. In certain configurations, the bushings provide for relatively large gap formations and seal spacings by using a wider or narrow top portion adjacent to a relatively narrower middle portion. The systems and methods can be also applied to other apparatus when deemed proper.

Abstract: An insulation termination assembly comprises an insulation tube, an annular bottom plate, and a tail assembly. The insulation tube has an inlet end, an outlet end opposite to the inlet end, and an inner space filled with an insulation liquid. The annular bottom plate is mounted at the inlet end of the insulation tube. The tail assembly comprises an insulation connection tube mounted on the annular bottom plate and a shield tail tube connected to the insulation connection tube. A cable joint of a cable is introduced into the inner space of the insulation tube from the inlet end of the insulation tube after passing through the shield tail tube and the insulation connection tube.

Abstract: A light-emitting device mounting package includes a substrate, a lead pin supported on the substrate, and an insulating member having a facing front surface which faces the front surface of the substrate and a facing back surface. The substrate has a first through hole and the ceramic plate has a second through hole. The lead pin has a shaft portion which penetrates the first and second through holes, a head portion provided at one end of the shaft portion, and a collar portion which extends from the shaft portion in the radial direction. The lead pin is fixed, via the collar portion, to a region of the facing back surface of the ceramic plate around an opening of the second through hole, and the ceramic plate is fixed to a region of the front surface of the substrate around an opening of the first through hole.

Abstract: Electric motors are disclosed. The motors are preferably for use in an automated vehicle, although any one or more of a variety of motor uses are suitable. The motors include lift, turntable, and locomotion motors.

Abstract: An electrical connector and a method for manufacturing the electrical connector are provided to make the electrical connector watertight, simplify assembly, and suppress an increase in manufacturing cost. The electrical connector includes an insulating housing, and conductive contacts held by the housing. The conductive contacts including connection portions that are exposed on a front side of the housing and connect to mating contacts of a mating connector, and terminal portions that protrude behind the housing. A portion of the housing in close contact with the contacts along the outer peripheries of the contacts contains a silane coupling agent.

Abstract: An electrical plug type connector is disclosed. The electrical plug type connector has an electrically insulating housing, a plurality of first contact chambers disposed in the housing, a plurality of power contact elements which are each received in one of the plurality of first contact chambers, and a plurality of separate drainage channels integrally formed in the housing. Each drainage channel is fluidly connected to one of the plurality of first contact chambers.

Abstract: A device connector 10 to be attached to a case C of a device includes: a housing 30 to be fitted in an attachment hole C1 of the case C; a seal groove 41 provided in an inner housing 31 constituting the housing 30, and having a back surface 42 disposed opposite an outer peripheral edge portion C2 of the attachment hole C1 of the case C; a face seal 43 fitted in the seal groove 41 to waterproof a gap between the outer peripheral edge portion C2 of the attachment hole C1 and the back surface of the seal groove 41; and a relief groove 57 disposed adjacently outside the seal groove 41 in an outer housing 50 constituting the housing 30 and along the seal groove 41, and recessed upward relative to a lower surface of the tubular portion 51 of the outer housing 50.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing electrical bushings for maintaining a seal during severe incidents are provided. The bushings provide for relatively large gap formations and seal spacings by using one or more self-modulating seals. In certain configurations, the bushings provide for relatively large gap formations and seal spacings by using a wider or narrow top portion adjacent to a relatively narrower middle portion. The systems and methods can be also applied to other apparatus when deemed proper.

Abstract: A medium voltage circuit breaker for the use in high pressure environments has a vacuum interrupter with a fixed contact side and a movable contract side with a movable rod, and a drive in pressure tight insulating housing, electrical terminals to the vacuum interrupter integrated into the pressure housing, and a further pressure tight housing attached pressure tightly at the insulating housing at the movable contact side of the vacuum interrupter with the movable rod, and that the inner volume of the insulating pressure tight housing gastightly separated from the inner volume of the further pressure tight housing by a bellows, through which the movable rod is guided through and mechanically coupled to a drive, which is arranged inside the further housing.

Abstract: A sealing unit (28) that fits within the sealing unit opening (26) of a housing 22. The sealing unit (28) including a sealant arrangement (32) that define a plurality of cable ports (30). The sealing arrangement is also configured for providing a peripheral seal between the housing (22) and the sealing unit (28). The sealing unit (28) includes an actuation arrangement (31) for pressurizing the sealant arrangement (32) within the sealing unit opening (26). The sealant arrangement (32) includes a plurality of sealing modules (33a-33e) each sized to form only a portion of the pressure actuated sealant arrangement (32).

Abstract: An apparatus may include a curing apparatus and an electrical coupler. The curing apparatus may include one or more electrical components related to curing a composite material inside a vacuum chamber at least partially defined by a flexible wall. The electrical coupler may be connected to the curing apparatus. The coupler may include a first set of one or more electrical contacts electrically connected to the one or more electrical components of the curing apparatus inside the vacuum chamber. The coupler may be configured to hermetically extend through a hole in the flexible wall. Such extension may dispose the first set of one or more electrical contacts in a space outside of the vacuum chamber for electrical interconnection of the one or more electrical components of the curing apparatus inside the vacuum chamber with circuitry disposed in the space outside of the vacuum chamber.

Abstract: A high voltage feedthrough assembly comprises an electrical lead extending in a longitudinal direction and an insulative cover capturing the electrical lead and extending along the electrical lead. The high voltage feedthrough assembly also comprises a flange, the insulative cover extending through and being held by the flange, so that the electrical lead extends through the flange. An adapter body has a cavity extending therethrough, is held in a spaced relation to the flange, the width of the cavity being greater than the width of the insulative cover, wherein a portion of the insulative cover and the electrical lead extending from the flange extends into the cavity. A collar is arranged in the adapter body cavity, extending radially between the adapter body and the insulative cover, to hold the insulative cover and electrical lead so that the insulative cover is radially spaced away from the cavity.

Abstract: A high-voltage insulator has at least two separate insulators that can be joined to create a post and that each have an essentially rotation-symmetrical support tube made of glass-fiber-reinforced epoxy resin and having an empty internal space, respective top and bottom metallic flanges that surround top and bottom ends of the respective support tube and close the respective tube's empty internal space with an air-tight seal relative to the outer atmosphere, and a shielding of silicone that fits around each support tube. A tubular coupling piece connects the at least two insulators in such a way that the respective empty internal spaces of the at least two insulators form a common gas space and pressure between the spaces is equalized through the coupling piece.

Abstract: Circuit interrupting devices, power distribution switchgear assemblies, and pole units for power distribution are provided. A circuit interrupting device includes a solid insulation housing, a disconnect, a window, and an insulating fluid. The solid insulation housing defines a first external opening and a first cavity extending into the solid insulation housing from the first external opening. The disconnect has a moving contact in selective engagement with a stationary contact in the first cavity. The window is secured to the solid insulation housing at the first external opening. The insulating fluid is disposed within the first cavity. The window, the solid insulation housing, or a combination thereof is configured to form a trap region that is in fluid communication with the first cavity and is configured to trap air bubbles in the insulating fluid.

Abstract: A sealed terminal housing includes a header that defines a terminal opening. An electric terminal extends through the terminal opening. The electric terminal includes a terminal stop. A terminal seal is located in the terminal opening and is compressed against the header and the electric terminal. A seal cap is also located in the terminal opening and engages the header and the terminal stop.

Abstract: A waterproof adapter can provide a liquid-tight seal between a waterproof housing for a mobile electronic device and an accessory connector extending from an accessory device, such as a jack plug extending from a pair of headphones. The waterproof adapter can be an integral part of the accessory connector or can be installed on the accessory connector using, for example, a threaded or bayonet-style connection. In one example, the waterproof adapter can include an exterior gasket channel circumscribing an exterior surface of its body, an exterior gasket disposed at least partially within the exterior gasket channel, thereby permitting the waterproof adapter to provide a liquid-tight seal between a connector aperture in the waterproof housing and the accessory connector. When the accessory device is disconnected from the mobile electronic device, a port-sealing bung can be inserted into the connector aperture of the waterproof housing and can provide a liquid-tight seal therewith.

Abstract: A high voltage bushing including a hollow insulator and a conductor extending through the hollow insulator and including a hollow conductor fixed at the ends of the hollow insulator. The conductor includes a supporting part arranged inside the hollow conductor, the supporting part extends in the longitudinal direction of the hollow conductor and the supporting part is adapted to support the hollow conductor in order to increase the stiffness of the conductor and thereby decrease the static deflection of the conductor in the hollow insulator.

Abstract: A cable termination includes a tubular body having an outer surface and a through aperture, and at least one shed extending from the outer surface. The shed includes an outer edge. A first support is coupled to the shed, extends between the outer surface of the tubular body and the outer edge of the shed, and is configured to increase the rigidity of the shed.

Abstract: An insulator housing suitable for electrical products for high voltage, for example, surge arresters, breakers or bushings. The insulator housing includes a first cylindrical end and a second cylindrical end having a hollow insulator body. The first end and/or second end is provided with a cylindrical flange for attaching the insulator housing to an external device at a first end of the flange. A strengthening element is arranged at a second end of the flange.

Abstract: A polyphase, compressed-gas-insulated cable entry module includes an encapsulation. A plurality of phase conductors, which are electrically insulated from one another by compressed-gas insulation, are disposed in the interior of the encapsulation. The phase conductors are each electrically conductively contacted by cable connection bushes. The cable connection bushes are inserted into separate tubular connection pieces of the encapsulation. The tubular connection pieces lead into a common feeder housing of the encapsulation.

Abstract: A metal fitting integration type stress-relief cone is provided with a stress-relief cone which includes a cylindrical rubber-like elastic body on an outer circumference of a cable core and a metal fitting which surrounds the cable core and is integral with a low-voltage side of the stress-relief cone. The stress-relief cone is provided with a cylindrical semi-conducting body part at the low-voltage side and has a bell-mouthed electric-field stress-control part in an end of a high-voltage side, an insulating body part on the high-voltage side with a low-voltage side end concentric with the semi-conducting body part and a cylindrical insulation protective layer which is arranged continuously at the end of the low-voltage side of the insulating body part and is integral with the outer circumference of the semi-conducting body part.

Abstract: An electric component, in particular an electric switch placed in a liquid-filled housing of an electrical installation, in particular a transformer, is filled with an insulating and cooling medium. The use of a compensating element, for example in the form of a bellow, makes it possible to transmit volume variations produced in the electric component directly to the surrounding liquid contained in the housing.

Abstract: A voltage controller has an integrated control circuit having a plurality of lead wires, a plurality of connecting terminals, and a terminal holding body holding the terminals such that a portion of each terminal is protruded from a surface of the body so as to be connected with one lead wire. The control circuit controls an output voltage of an alternator by receiving or outputting signals transmitted through the lead wires and the connecting terminals. The protruded terminals are disposed so as to be aligned along a plurality of lines on the surface of the body. Therefore, an on-surface distance between terminals adjacent to each other is sufficiently set at a large value, and the arrangement of the terminals prevents the terminals from being short-circuited.

Abstract: A dual bushing installation kit includes a first metal bushing and a second metal bushing. The first metal bushing can include a first body having first and second ends. The first and second ends are connected by a first outer surface having a first outer circumference and a first inner surface having a first inner circumference. The second metal bushing is defined by a second body having first and second ends. The first and second ends are connected by a second outer surface having a second outer circumference and a second inner surface having a second inner circumference. The second outer circumference is dimensioned to be substantially conforming with the first inner circumference such that the second bushing is closely receivable by a first opening of the first bushing. Both the second outer circumference and the first inner circumference can be expanded in an outwardly radial direction.

Abstract: An oil-filled pole-mounted distribution transformer comprises a tank housing a transformer core-coil assembly immersed in cooling oil. The tank is made of a corrosion-proof composite material and a radiator is provided for cooling the oil. The radiator is external to the tank and has a hot oil inlet and a cool oil outlet located at different levels into the tank for causing a natural circulation of oil through the radiator by thermal siphoning.

Abstract: A subsea electrical power distribution system including a first chamber (20) housing a transformer, a second chamber (30) housing a power distribution system with busbars (32) for distribution of power to individual consumers connected to said busbars via connectors (33). The interface between the first and second chamber includes a flexible membrane (22) allowing the oil in the first chamber to expand into the second chamber and vice versa. The second chamber being connected to an external volume expansion chamber (34) allowing the pressure in the second chamber to balance against the pressure of the ambient sea.

Abstract: Sufficient dielectric strength needs to be ensured for the high voltage connection (13-11) of the high voltage electrical equipment such as a pattern generation system for focused ion beam processing and observation (1), without enlarging the equipment. The present invention seals an insulating liquid (13-113a) or gas (13-113b) in the space (13-113) between the connection bushing on the power supply side (13-111) and the flange on the power receiving side (13-112), and applies the water repellent treatment (13-111c) to a surface of the connection bushing or flange on the power receiving side, which the surface faces the space (13-113). Such a configuration provides compact electrical equipment with high dielectric strength, which can prevent the condensation or moisture absorption on the insulation surface in the space of the high voltage connection and can prevent the leakage current increase even under high humidity environment.

Abstract: A transformer includes an end, and electrical insulator bushings are attached to and extend away from the end of the transformer. Conductors extend from the electrical insulator bushings. A cover has openings and an attachment end affixed to the transformer. The cover shields the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings preventing animals from alighting on the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings. The conductors each extend through one of the openings of the cover. The cover has an access panel movable between a closed position and an open position permitting access to the end of the transformer and the electrical insulator bushings without having to detach the attachment end of the cover from the transformer.

Abstract: Connection arrangements are employed for reducing the effect of third-hannonic voltages in case of direct connection of AC machines to a three-phase distribution or transmission network, wherein the stator winding of the AC machine is Y-connected and wherein the neutral point of the winding is available. An exemplary embodiment employs a suppression filter turned to the third-harmonic, with an overvoltage protection device arranged between the neutral point and ground of the power network.

Abstract: A method for producing an electrical feedthru wherein a thin liquid conductive film is deposited into a shallow trough of an insulating machinable substrate. The conductive film and substrate are fired and then the resulting bound composite is ground flush with the adjacent surface of the insulating machinable substrate. The surface cohesion of the fired composite, and the resulting high quality surface finish of the grinding operation, combined with an elastomeric seal, create low leakage barriers capable of supporting a pressure differential while allowing isolated electrical conduction across a pressure or vacuum envelope. The method produces a space saving feedthru which allows a high signal line density in a limited space, is relatively simple to assemble, allows for disassembly rework, can be ‘designed into’ unique geometries of varied applications, and which has a single O-ring sealing across all traces.

Abstract: A gas-insulated switchgear comprising bushings mounted to and passing through a vessel wall of the hermetic vessel, each having an outer end connected to an insulated bus conductor at the outside of the hermetic vessel and an inner end connected to the electric device within the hermetic vessel. Each of the bushings has a central axis that is perpendicular to the common axis of the electric device and spaced apart from each other in the direction of extension of the common axis and shifted by a predetermined angle with respect to each other about the common axis. The flat bushing mounting vessel walls are tilted from inside to outside relative to other portion of the wall.

Abstract: An electrical feedthrough connector to a low pressure (vacuum) chamber such as in a mass spectrometer comprises an epoxy body having at least two generally cylindrical portions with a step between the two generally cylindrical portions and with the portions mating with circular openings in the housing for the low pressure chamber. A step between the two cylindrical portions of the electrically insulating body mates with a step in the opening in the chamber housing with a gasket such as an o-ring placed between the steps to provide a pressure seal. A rigid printed circuit board with electrical components for an interconnect circuit is affixed to one end of the electrically insulating body with a flexible printed circuit connector extending from the rigid printed circuit board through the epoxy body to the low pressure chamber for interconnecting components within the chamber.

Abstract: A high-voltage circuit breaker that has a grounded enclosure and an interrupter module arranged in the grounded enclosure. The interrupter module has short pipe connections and bushings mounted on them to accommodate connecting leads. The current converters are arranged on the bushings. The insulation body of the bushing passes through the current converters along their entire length with respect to the longitudinal direction of the respective connecting lead.

Abstract: A housing for a device mountable on a mounting surface has a housing element provided with two mounting flanges each having a passage adapted to extend substantially perpendicularly to the mounting surface and formed to receive a mounting bolt, two bushings extending through the mounting flanges and surrounding the passages, the bushings being composed of metal and injection molded with a material of the housing element, each of the passages being formed as an elongated hole with a width adapted to correspond to a diameter of the bolts, the bushings corresponding to a contour of the passages and surrounding the passages with a radial distance therefrom, the bushings being provided with peripheral formations which are filled with the material of the housing element, and the bushings at an inner peripheral side being free from the material of the housing over a part of an axial length of the bushings and a lower side of the mounting flanges.

Abstract: An improved hollow core composite bushing for use in, for example, a dead tank circuit breaker, is smaller and lighter and offers other advantages over previous designs. The hollow core bushing includes therein a fiber reinforced plastic (FRP) elongated tube that operates to increase the dielectric constant between a conductor and a transition shield. By placing the transition shield external to the hollow core bushing and providing the FRP tube between the conductor and transition shield, the dielectric constant between the shield and conductor is increased thus allowing the inner diameter of the shield and outer diameter of the bushing to be decreased. In addition, the transition shield may be an integral part of the flange that is mounted to the bushing current transformer support column or interrupter enclosure of the dead tank circuit breaker thus further reducing the diameter and overall size of the bushing. Further, the transition shield may be an integral part of the FRP tube.

Abstract: An attachment of high-voltage lead-in insulators (1, 1') on enclosure housings (1, 1') using elbow-shaped additional housings which have rotary joints to allow the insulators to rotate in order to maintain a connection distance.

Abstract: An earth cooled distribution transformer system and a method of cooling same and distributing electrical power to a plurality of consumer loads (31) is described. A distribution transformer (10 is provided with the primary (16) and secondary (17) windings encapsulated in a solid insulating material. The steel magnetic core (13) remains exposed and the transformer is buried in ground at a predetermined depth with the core (13) exposed whereby heat generated by the windings is dissipated into the earth through the exposed magnetic core. The high voltage supply cable (20) may be a buried cable or is at least partly buried as well as the power distribution cable (21), which feeds power to one or more consumer loads. The power distribution transformer (10) may be buried adjacent a manhole enclosure (12) with the primary and secondary winding power cables being connected to terminals (22-25) accessible in the manhole.

Abstract: A high voltage feed through supplies power to a device through a passage in a wall of a vacuum chamber. The feed through includes a ceramic body comprising a first brazing surface, a second brazing surface, and a central passage for a conductor, a power source connector brazed to the first brazing surface, and a mounting flange brazed to the second brazing surface, wherein the first and second brazing surfaces are positioned to reduce tensile forces on brazed connections. The brazing surfaces are preferably coplanar to reduce the tensile forces, or angled to place residual compressive forces on the brazed connections. The tensile forces on co-planar surfaces are further reduced by brazing ceramic rings to the power source connector and the mounting flange opposite brazed connections to the ceramic body of the feed through.

Abstract: A bushing wherein the voltage stress across the surface of the bushing is alleviated by placement of a layer of insulating material in direct contact with the surface. The insulating material is preferably a high-voltage type, heat-shrinkable, halogen-free polyolefin, and is preferably fully shrunk to conform to the contours of the outer surface of the bushing.