Receptacle electric stress - QuickField simulation example
Engineering question
How to find electric stress distribution in receptacle contacts?
Answer
Set up a 3D QuickField Electrostatics problem for receptacle contacts and evaluate electric stress distribution from computed field results.
Typical applications
electrical receptacle contacts, domestic outlet assemblies, low-voltage connectors
Download
- Download simulation files (files may be viewed using any QuickField Edition).
Simulation problem
Problem Type3D problem of electrostatics.
Geometry
Given
Relative permittivity of dielectric εr = 3,
omestic power voltage is ~220 V (rms value).
Task
Find the electric field distribution.
Solution
Amplitude voltage with 220 V rms is 220√2 = 311 V.
Results
Electric field distribution on the receptacle surfaces.