Abstract
This paper describes a novel technique for interrupting direct currents (D.C.) with an electromagnetically convoluted arc in air at atmospheric pressure. Investigations are reported on the effects of using a separate current for producing the arc convolving electromagnetic field (B-field) to that being interrupted and using a separate R, L, C circuit in parallel with the arc contacts. Experimental results are presented for the time variation of currents flowing through the arc gap, the B-field coil and the parallel R, L, C circuit, along with the voltage across the arc gap.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | 2012 47th International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
Pages | 1-4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |
Event | International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) - London, United Kingdom Duration: 4 Sept 2012 → 7 Sept 2012 |
Conference
Conference | International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC) |
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Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
City | London |
Period | 4/09/12 → 7/09/12 |