Study of the Insulating and Arc-quenching Performance of CO2 and Its Mixtures: A Brief Review

Authors

  • H. Zhao School of Automation, Northwestern Polytechnical University, Xi an, Shaanxi, 710072
  • W. Gu Sieyuan Electric Co., Ltd. Shanghai, 201108
  • X. Li State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi an Jiaotong University, Shaanxi, 710049

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/ppt.2017.1.91

Keywords:

insulating, arc-quenching, CO2

Abstract

SF6, which is widely used as an insulating or arc-quenching medium in electrical apparatus, has a strong global warming potential. Recently, CO2 and its mixtures attract great attention as a promising alternative gas. This paper presents our calculation and measurement results on the insulating and arc-quenching capabilities of CO2 and its mixtures, including the discharge parameters, arc characteristics, post-arc breakdown properties, and arc-quenching capabilities. On the basis of our study and other published literatures, a discussion of and perspectives on current research and future research directions are presented as well.

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Published

2017-10-15

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Vol. 4 No. 1 (2017)

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