journal article·2025-05-10Open access

Synthesis of a Non-Bridge Circuit with Module Balancing Designed to Measure the Dielectric Loss Factor tan δ

Marian Kampik, Adam Cichy

Applied Sciences· Volume 15· Issue 10

Abstract

This article presents an evaluation of the possibility of synthesis of a non-bridge system for measuring the dielectric loss coefficient on the basis of a simple bridge circuit. A rare feature of this bridge is that the circuit is brought to two equilibrium states, in which the modules of selected bridge voltages are equal. A favorable feature of the system is its maximum convergence, which greatly facilitates its balancing process. Equations describing the output signals of the bridge were derived, and then the structure of a non-bridge system was developed. An assessment of errors and system uncertainty is presented. The developed system can be easily digitized and built as a virtual instrument.
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OpenAlex topics: Power Transformer Diagnostics and Insulation · Electromagnetic Compatibility and Noise Suppression · Advancements in PLL and VCO Technologies

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Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Silesian University of Technology, 44-100 Gliwice, Poland

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