Title :
Vacuum switches for power systems
Author :
Jennings, J. E. ; Schwager, A. C. ; Ross, H. C.
Author_Institution :
Jennings Radio Manufacturing Company, San Jose, Calif.
fDate :
4/1/1956 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
For the first time, practical use is made of the high insulating and current interrupting ability of a high vacuum. Tests show that a vacuum switch with but 1/10-inch contact travel can clear 79-amperes at 66-kv rms has a breakdown strength of 100-kv rms.
Keywords :
Capacitors; Contacts; Dielectric breakdown; Interrupters; Switches; Vacuum systems;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1956.6441840
