Report of Tests on Joseph Newman's Device

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This appendix contains a description of the credentials and the qualifications of the authors of this report.

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ROBERT E. HEBNER

EDUCATION:

St. Marys University, San Antonio TX, B.S., Physics, 1967

University of Missouri, M.S., Physics, 1969

University of Missouri, Ph.D., Physics, 1971

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

1978 - present: Supervisory Physicist, National Bureau of standards

1973 - 1978: Physicist, National Bureau of Standards

1972 - 1973: Presidential Intern, National Bureau of Standards

1971 - 1972: Postdoctoral Position, University of Missouri

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES:

Member, IEEE Subcommittee on High Voltage Test Techniques, 1974 - present

Member, IEEE Task Force on Varistors and Avalanche Diode Protective Devices, 1977-78; Task Force Secretary, 1978

Technical Advisor, EPRI-sponsored Project to Measure Transients in Electrical Transmission Systems, 1977-1982

Consultant, Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory, Princeton University, concerning protection against power line surges, 1977

Chairman, IEEE Working Group on Liquid Insulation, 1979-81; Member, 1981-82

Member, NSF Review Panel for Engineering Research Equipment Grants, 1979

Member, ADCOM IEEE Electrical Insulation Society, 1982 - present

Member, Education Committee, IEEE Electrical Insulation Society, 1982 - present

Member of the Advisory Committee and Group Leader, NATO Advanced Study Institute; Fast Electrical and Optical Diagnostic, Principles and Techniques, 1983

Member, National Research Council's Committee to Conduct an Assessment on Establishing Underwater Arcs and Flames, 1985

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

American Association for the Advancement of Science

American Physical Society

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Sigma Xi

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PUBLICATIONS

  1. R. E. Hebner and K. J. Nygaard, "Selective Depopulation of the 62S1/2(F=3) Level in Cesium," J. Opt. Soc. Am., vol. 61, p. 1455 (1971).

  2. R. E. Hebner and K. J. Nygaard, "A New Method for Studying Model Behavior and Temperature Tuning of Pulsed Room-Temperature GaAs Lasers," Physica, vol. 58, p. 225 (1972).

  3. Y. B. Hahn, R. E. Hebner, D. R. Kastelein, and K. J. Nygaard, "Channeltron Gain in Magnetic Fields," Rev. Sci. Instru., vol. 43, p. 1839 (1972).

  4. R. E. Hebner and E. C. Cassidy, "Measurement of 60 Hz Voltages Using the Kerr Effect," Rev. Sci. Instru., vol. 43, p. 1839 (1972).

  5. R. E. Hebner, J. D. Jones, and K. J. Nygaard, "GaAs Laser Experiments for the Undergraduate Laboratory," Am. J. Phys., vol. 41, p. 217 (1973).

  6. E. C. Cassidy, R. E. Hebner, M. Zahn, and R. J. Sojka, "Kerr Effect Studies of an Insulating Liquid under Varied High Voltage Conditions," IEEE Trans. Elec. Insul., vol. EI-9, p. 43 (1974).

  7. K. J. Nygaard, R. E. Hebner, J. D. Jones, and R. J. Corbin, "Photoionization of the 62P3/2, 1/2 Fine-Structure Levels in Cesium," Phys. Rev. A, vol. 12, p. 1440 (1975).

  8. R. E. Hebner, E. C. Cassidy, and J. E. Jones, "Improved Techniques for the Measurement of High Voltage Impulses using the Electro-optic Kerr Effect," IEEE Trans. Instru. Meas., vol. IM-24, p. 361 (1975).

  9. M. Misakian and R. E. Hebner, "Kerr Coefficients of Polychlorinated Biphenyls and Chlorinated Naphalene," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 47, p. 4052 (1976).

  10. R. E. Hebner, R. A. Malewski, and E. C. Cassidy, "Optical Methods of Electrical Measurement at High Voltage Levels," Proc. IEEE, vol. 65, p. 1524 (1977).

  11. 11. R. E. Hebner and M. Misakian, "Temperature Dependence of the Optical Kerr Coefficient of Nitrobenzene," J. Appl. Phys., vol. 50, p. 6016 (1979).

  12. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "The Electric Field Distribution Associated with Prebreakdown Phenomena in Nitrobenzene," J. Appl. Phys vol. 52, P. 191 (1981).

  13. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Prebreakdown between Sphere-Sphere Electrodes in Transformer Oil," Appl. Phys. Letters, vol. 38, p. 231 (1981).

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Robert E. Hebner (continued)

  1. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Electrical Breakdown in Composite Insulating Systems: Liquid-Solid Interface Parallel to the Field," IEEE Trans. Elec. Insul., vol. EI-16, p. 297 (1981).

  2. R. E. Hebner, E. F. Kelley, E. O. Forster, and G. J. FitzPatrick, "Observation of Prebreakdown and Breakdown Phenomena in Liquid Hydrocarbons," J. Electrostatics, vol. 12, p. 265 (1982).

  3. M. Zahn, E. O. Forster, E. F. Kelley, and R. E.Hebner, "Hydrodynamic Shock Wave Propagation after Electrical Breakdown," Journal of Electrostatics, vol. 12 p. 535-536, (1982).

  4. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Electro-optic Measurement of The Electric Field Distribution in Transformer Oil," IEEE Trans. Power App. and Systems, vol. PAS-102, p. 2092 (1983).

  5. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Measurement of the Electric Field in the Vicinity of an Oil-Pressboard Interface Parallel to the Field," IEEE Trans. Elec. Insul., vol. EI-19, p. 519 (1984).

  6. R. E. Hebner, E. Kelley, E. Forster, and G. FitzPatrick,"Observation of Prebreakdown and Breakdown Phenomena in Liquid Hydrocarbons II. Non-uniform Field Conditions," IEEE Trans. Elec. Insul., vol. EI-20, p. 281 (1985).

Interagency Reports

  1. K. J. Nygaard and R. E. Hebner, "Cross Section for Photoionization of Excited Cesium Atoms," Office of Naval Research Contract N0014-69-C-0271, Technical Report 1, 1970.

  2. K. J. Nygaard and R. E. Hebner, "Cross Section for Photoionization of Excited Cesium Atoms," Office of Naval Research Contract N00014-69-C-0271, Technical Report 2, 1971.

  3. K. J. Nygaard and R. E. Hebner, "Cross Section for Photoionization of Excited Cesium Atoms," Office of Naval Research Contract N00014-69-C-0271, Technical Report 3, 1972.

  4. E. C. Cassidy, R. E. Hebner, W. E. Anderson, and R. J. Sojka, "Development and Analysis of Techniques for Calibration of Kerr Cell Pulse-Voltage Measuring Systems VI," Sandia Corporation Order AL-72-67, NBSIR 10 945, 1972.

  5. E. C. Cassidy, R. E. Hebner, R. J. Sojka, and M. Zahn, "Development and Analysis of Techniques for Calibration of Kerr Cell Pulse-Voltage Measuring Systems VIII," Sandia Corporation Order FAO-28-0734, NBSIR 73-403, 1973.

  6. R. E. Hebner, R. J. Sojka, and E. C. Cassidy, "Kerr Coefficients Nitrobenzene And Water," USAF Project No. AFWL 74-067.

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Robert E. Hebner (continued)

  1. R. E. Hebner, E. C. Cassidy, and R. J. Sojka, "Development And Analysis of Techniques for Calibration of Kerr Cell Pulse-Voltage Measuring Systems VIII," Sandia Order No. FAO-28-0990, NBSIR 74-564, 1974.

  2. R. E. Hebner, "Calibration of Kerr Systems Used to Measure High Voltage Pulses," Sandia Order No. 51-931, NBSIR 75-774, 1975.

  3. R. E. Hebner, "Electrical Measurement of High Voltage Pulses in Diagnostic X-Ray Units," Food and Drug Administration Order FDA-IAG 224-74-6039, NBSIR 75-775, 1975.

  4. R. E. Hebner and M. Misakian, "Calibration of High Voltage Pulse Measurement Systems Based on The Kerr Effect," Sandia Order No. 02-8994, NBSIR 77-1317, 1977.

  5. R. E. Hebner, D. L. Hillhouse, and R. A. Bullock, "Evaluation of A Multimegavolt Impulse Measurement System," Bonneville Power Administration Order No. 14-03-7029-M, NBSIR 79-1933, 1979.

  6. R. H. McKnight and R. E. Hebner, IX-Cal -- A Calibration System for Electrical Measurement Devices Used with Diagnostic X-Ray Units," Department of Defense CCG Project 78-130, NBSIR 80-2072, 1980.

  7. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Breakdown between Bare Electrodes with An Oil-Paper Interface," Department of Energy Grant No. EA-77-01-6010, NBSIR 80-2071, 1980.

  8. R. E. Hebner, E. F. Kelley. J. E. Thompson, T. S. Sudarshan, and T. B. Jones, "1980 Annual Report: Optical Measurements for Interfacial Conduction and Breakdown," Nat. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), NBSIR 81-2275 (1981).

Published Conference Papers

  1. K. J. Nygaard and R. E. Hebner, "Photo-Excitation And Ionization Rates in Cesium," IEEE Thermionic Energy Conversion Specialist Meeting, October 26-29, 1970, pp. 325-326.

  2. K. J. Nygaard and R. E. Hebner, "Two-Step Photoionization in Cesium Vapors," Thermionic Conversion Specialist Conference, San Diego, California, October 4-6, 1971, IEEE Conference Record, pp. 288-291.

  3. E. C. Cassidy and R. E. Hebner, "Experimental Study of The Behavior of Nitrobenzene under Varied High Voltage Conditions," 1972 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Washington, DC, pp. 37-44, National Academy of Sciences.

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Robert E. Hebner (continued)

  1. R. E. Hebner, E. C. Cassidy, M. Zahn, and R. Sojka, "Electric Field Distributions And Space Charge Behavior in Nitrobenzene under Low Frequency Alternating Voltage," 1973 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Washington, DC, pp. 112-119, National Academy of Sciences.

  2. R. E. Hebner and S. R. Booker, "A Portable Kerr System for The Measurement of High Voltage Pulses," Proceedings of 1975 IEEE SOUTHEAST CON, 2, pp. 3A-1.1 through 3A-5.1.

  3. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Measurement of Prebreakdown Electric Fields in Liquid Insulants," 1978 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Washington, DC, pp. 206-212, National Academy of Sciences.

  4. E. F. Kelley and R. E. Hebner, "Time Evolution of The Electric Field Associated with Prebreakdown Phenomena in Liquids," 1979 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Washington, D.C., pp. 203-211, National Academy of Sciences.

  5. R. E. Hebner and S. Annestrand, "Evaluation of Calibration Techniques for Multimegavolt Impulses Dividers," Third International Symposium on High Voltage Engineering, Milan, Italy, 42.18 pp. 1-4, 1979.

  6. R. E. Hebner, E. F. Kelley, E. O. Forster, and G. J. FitzPatrick, "Observations of Prebreakdown and Breakdown Phenomena in Liquid Hydrocarbons II. Point-Plane Geometry," 1981 Annual Report Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, pp. 377-389, (1981).

  7. R. E. Hebner, E. F. Kelley, E. O. Forster, and G. J. FitzPatrick, Observations of Prebreakdown and Breakdown Phenomena in Liquid Hydrocarbons," 7th International Conf. on Conduction and Breakdown in Dielectric Liquids, Berlin, West Germany, pp. 177-181 (1981).

  8. M. Zahn, E. O. Forster, E. F. Kelley, and R. E. Hebner, "Hydrodynamic Shock Wave Propagation after Electrical Breakdown," 7th International Conf. on Conduction and Breakdown in Dielectric Liquids, Berlin, West Germany, pp. 398-403 (1981).

  9. R. E. Hebner, "Experimental Comparison of Step-Response and Ramp-Response Measurements of Freestanding Dividers," Proc. Workshop on Measurement of Electrical Quantities in Pulse Power Systems, Nat. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), NBS Special Publication 628, 1982.

  10. R. E. Hebner, E. F. Kelley, G. J. FitzPatrick, and E. O. Forster, "The Effect of Aromatic Impurities on the Positive Streamer Growth in Marcol 70," Conf. Record of 1984 IEEE Int. Symp. on Elec. Insul., June 11-13, 1984, pp. 284-287, June 1984.

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Robert E. Hebner (continued)

  1. R. E. Hebner and E. F. Kelley, "Electro-Optic Electric-Field Measurements Near Oil-Pressboard Interfaces, Conf. Record of 1984 IEEE Int. Symp. on Elec. Insul., June 11-13, 1984, pp. 311-314, June 1984.

  2. G. J. FitzPatrick, E. O. Forster, R. E. Hebner, and E. F. Kelley, "Streamer Initiation in Liquid Hydrocarbons under Divergent Field Conditions," Annual Report 1984 Conference on Elec. Insul. and Dielectric Phen., Oct 21-25, 1984, Wilmington, Del., pp. 291-296, 1984.

  3. G. J. FitzPatrick, E. O. Forster, E. F. Kelley, and R. E. Hebner, "Streamer Initiation in Liquid Hydrocarbons," 1985 Annual Report- Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena, Amherst, NY, Oct. 20-24, 1985 (Published by Inst. of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, New York) pp. 27-32, 1985.

Other

  1. R. E. Hebner, "Kerr Effect, Electro-optical," in Encyclopedia of Physics, R. G. Lerner and G. L. Trigg, Ed. (Addison-Wesley Publishing Company, Inc., Reading, MA, 1981) pp. 483-484.

  2. R. H. McKnight and R. E. Hebner, Editors, Proceedings of the Workshop on Electrical Measurements in Pulsed Power Systems, Nat. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), NBS Special Publication 628, 1982.

  3. R. E. Hebner, "The Measurements of High Current and Voltage Pulses," Pulsed Power Lecture Series, Lecture No. 35, 45 pages, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, Texas (July 1984).

  4. R. E. Hebner, "Electro-optical Measurement Techniques," in Fast Electrical and Optical Measurements, (M. Nijhoff, Boston) pp. 5-25, 1986.

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GERARD N. STENBAKKEN

Education:

University of Minnesota, B.Phy. (1964)

University of Maryland M.S. (1969)

Employment Information:

1969-present: Physicist, National Bureau of Standards

1963-1969: Engineer, Vitro Laboratories

Professional Activities:

Member, IEEE Subcommittee on Digital Techniques in Electrical Measurements, 1983-present;

Secretary/Treasurer, IEEE Washington/No.Va. Instrumentation and Measurement Chapter 1984-present.

Professional Society Memberships:

Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

Publications:

  1. T. M. Souders and C. N. Stenbakken, "Modeling and Test Point Selection for Data Converter Testing, 1985 IEEE International Test Conference Proceedings, IEEE Computer Society, IEEE Philadelphia Section, Nov. 19-21, 1985, Philadelphia, PA, IEEE Press, pp. 813-817 (Nov. 1985).

  2. O. B. Laug, G. N. Stenbakken, and T. F. Leedy, "Electrical Performance Tests for Audio Distortion Analyzers," NBSIR 85-3269, 157 pages (Nov. 1985).

  3. G. N. Stenbakken, T. M. Souders, J. A. Lechner, and P. T. Boggs, "Efficient Calibration Strategies for Linear, Time Invariant Systems," Proceedings of 1985 IEEE AUTOTESTON Conference, Uniondale, L.I., NY, 10/22-24/85, IEEE Press, NY, pp. 361-366 (Oct. 1985).

  4. G. N. Stenbakken, "Dual-Channel Sampling Systems," paper for Digital Methods in Waveform Metrology Seminar, Spec. Publ. 707, pp. 55-73 (Oct. 1985).

  5. G. N. Stenbakken, "A Wideband Sampling Wattmeter," IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Syst., PAS-103, No. 10, pps. 2919-2926 (Oct. 1984).

  6. R. S. Turgel, N. M. Oldham, G. N. Stenbakken, and T. H. Kibalo, "NBS Phase Angle Calibration Standard," Nat. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Tech. Note 1144, 143 pages (July 1981).

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Gerard N. Stenbakken (continued)

  1. A. H. Sher and C. N. Stenbakken, "Selection and Application Guide to Commercial Intrusion Alarm Systems," Nat. Bur. Stand. (U.S.), Spec. Publ. 480-14, 40 pages (Aug. 1979).

  2. G. N. Stenbakken, W. E. Phillips, and S. E. Bergsman, "Terms and Definitions for Intrusion Alarm Systems," Department of Justice, Law Enforcement Standards Program, LESP-RPT-0305.00, 16 pages (Oct. 1974).

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DAVID L. HILLHOUSE

Education:

University of Missouri, B.S.E.E, (1950)

University of Missouri, M.S.E.E. (1952)

Employment Information:

1967-present: Physicist, National Bureau of Standards

1952-1967: Electrical Engineer, General Electric

Professional Activities:

Member, IEEE Instrument Transformers Subcommittee

Chairman, Workshop on Metering Accuracy Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers, 1983

Professional Society Memberships:

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

Instrument Society of America

Publications:

Journal Articles

  1. D. L. Hillhouse and H. W. Kline, "A Ratio Bridge for Standardization of Inductors and Capacitors," IRE Trans. Instru., vol I - 9, 1960.

  2. D. L. Hillhouse, "Resonant Capacitance-Inductance Transfer," IEEE Trans. on Comm. and Elec., No. 66, 1963.

  3. D. L. Hillhouse, "Circuit for Impulse Testing of Gas-Tube Lightning Arresters," IEEE Trans. Commun., vol. COM-20, pp. 936-941, 1972.

  4. D. L. Hillhouse and A. E. Peterson, "A 300-kV Compressed Gas Standard Capacitor with Negligible Voltage Dependence," IEEE Trans. Instru. Meas., vol. IM-22, 1973.

  5. R. L. Kahler, D. L. Hillhouse, and W. E. Anderson, "A Simple Overcurrent Protection Circuit for a High Voltage Laboratory," IEEE Trans. Instru. Meas., vol. 25, pp. 161-162, 1976.

  6. D. L. Hillhouse, O. Petersons, and W. C. Sze, "A Prototype System for On-Site Calibration of Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CCVTs)," IEEE Trans Power Appar. Sys., vol. PAS-98, pp. 1026-1036, 1979.

  7. D. L. Hillhouse, O. Petersons, and W. C. Sze, "A Simplified System for Calibration of Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CCVTs)," IEEE Trans. Power Appar. Sys., vol. PAS-103, pp. 1092-1098, 1984.

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DAVID L. HILLHOUSE (continued)

Interagency Reports

  1. D. L. Hillhouse, O. Petersons, and W. C. Sze, "A Prototype Field Calibration System for Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers," EPRI Report No. EL-690, 1978.

  2. R. E. Hebner, D. L. Hillhouse, and R. A. Bullock, "Evaluation of a Multimegavolt Impulse Measurement System," NBSIR 79-1933, 1979.

  3. D. L. Hillhouse, "Guide for Safe Operating Procedures at High Voltage Substations by NBS and Utility Staff during the Field Calibration of Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformers (CCVTs)," NBSIR 81-2192, 1981.

  4. D. L. Hillhouse and D. A. Leep, "Analysis of the Calibration of Metering CCVTs in a Utility Substation," NBSIR 81-2360, 1981.

  5. D. L. Hillhouse, "Effects of High-Voltage Switching on the EPRI-NBS Coupling Capacitor Voltage Transformer (CCVT) Calibration System Standard Divider," NBSIR 83-2666, 1983.

  6. D. L. Hillhouse, O. Petersons, and W. C. Sze, "A Simplified System for Calibration of CCVTs in the Substation," NBS Tech Note 1155, 1984.

  7. D. L. Hillhouse, "Outline of CCVT Calibration Procedure, EPRI-NBS Prototype Systems," NBSIR 84-2987, 1984.

Published Conference Papers

  1. D. L. Hillhouse and W. C. Sze, "Calibration of CCVTs in the Substation," 45th Annual International Conference of Double Clients, Section 9-501, 1978.

  2. D. L. Hillhouse, "The EPRI-NBS CCVT Calibration Systems," Proc. Workshop on Metering Accuracy CCVTs, June 2-3, 1983 (Published by the Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA), pp. 7-1 to 7-25, 985.

  3. D. L. Hillhouse, "NBS Experience, Field Calibration of CCVT~S," Proc. Workshop on Metering Accuracy CCVTs, June 2-3, 1983 (Published by the Electric Power Research Institute, Palo Alto, CA), pp. 1-1 to 1-14, 1985.

Other

  1. D. L. Hillhouse, "Portable System Calibrates CCVTs," Electric World, vol. 189, pp. 44-46, 1978.

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