A study of the motion of high current arcs in splitter plates using an arc imaging system
A study of the motion of high current arcs in splitter plates using an arc imaging system
Arc modelling is a valuable tool in the evaluation of the switching performance of low-voltage switching devices (LVSDs) prior to testing real products. All modelling process requires a validation of the results against experimental studies. In this study an arc imaging system is used to investigate the arcing phenomena in splitter plates. The imaging system is applied to a flexible test apparatus which allows the control of important feature of a typical LVSD. The results show the formation of the arc into the plates and the separation of the arc as a restrike occurs in the main arc chamber. The phenomena results in a rapid reduction in the arc voltage before the arc reenters the plates.
McBride, J.W.
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Shin, D.
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Bull, T.
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McBride, J.W.
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Shin, D.
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Bull, T.
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McBride, J.W., Shin, D. and Bull, T.
(2016)
A study of the motion of high current arcs in splitter plates using an arc imaging system.
28th International Conference on Electric Contacts (ICEC2016), , Edinburgh, United Kingdom.
06 - 09 Jun 2016.
6 pp
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Arc modelling is a valuable tool in the evaluation of the switching performance of low-voltage switching devices (LVSDs) prior to testing real products. All modelling process requires a validation of the results against experimental studies. In this study an arc imaging system is used to investigate the arcing phenomena in splitter plates. The imaging system is applied to a flexible test apparatus which allows the control of important feature of a typical LVSD. The results show the formation of the arc into the plates and the separation of the arc as a restrike occurs in the main arc chamber. The phenomena results in a rapid reduction in the arc voltage before the arc reenters the plates.
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ICEC 2016 pp 175-180 06-10 McBride.pdf
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28th International Conference on Electric Contacts (ICEC2016), , Edinburgh, United Kingdom, 2016-06-06 - 2016-06-09
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