Effect of Copper Vapor on Radiation Properties of C4F7N Gas Mixtures

Authors

  • J. Deng State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China
  • B. Zhang State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China
  • X. Li State Key Laboratory of Electrical Insulation and Power Equipment, Xi’an Jiaotong University, Xi’an, Shaanxi Province, People’s Republic of China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14311/ppt.2023.2.99

Keywords:

SF6-alternative gas, copper vapor, arc radiation, net emission coefficient

Abstract

C4F7N and its mixture with buffer gases are regarded as the most promising SF6-alternative gases in gas circuit breakers. The switching arc can severely ablate the electrodes, producing copper metal vapor that combine with the C4F7N gas mixture to chang radiation characteristics. This paper compares the net emission coefficient of C4F7N mixtures at various mixing ratios and assesses the effect of 20% copper vapor. It is found that adding copper vapor can greatly enhance radiation.

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2023-08-31

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