Measurements of Gas Pressure into the MV Arc Plasma Environment

Authors

  • D. Smugala
  • P. Oramus
  • P. Krysztofiak
  • M. Bonk
  • P. Piekarski
  • Z. Domurad
  • T. Kaczmarczyk

Keywords:

arc quenching, measurement, gas pressure, arc energy, arc plasma

Abstract

Current interrupters equipped with arc quenching system based on combination of forced air flow and gassing material were the object of the research described in this paper. Arc quenching gas pressure inside the extinguishing chamber in direct vicinity of plasma arc was recorded by means of developed measurement system resistant for heavy duty conditions existent inside the chamber during breaking. Gas pressure was estimated for several values of load current at 12/24 kV source voltage.

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Published

2015-04-06

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Vol. 2 No. 1 (2015)

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