DocumentCode
1486972
Title
The role of the vacuum switch in power applications
Author
Rittenhouse, J. W.
Author_Institution
Hi-Voltage Equipment Company, Division of the Joslyn Manufacturing and Supply Company, Cleveland, Ohio
Volume
76
Issue
3
fYear
1957
fDate
3/1/1957 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
202
Lastpage
207
Abstract
The background of the vacuum switch is reviewed briefly with a view to the development of an improved concept of its capabilities and limitations in power switching. In addition, specific electric utility problems to which the vacuum switch currently seems to be applicable are proposed.
Keywords
Contacts; Electrodes; Patents; Power industry; Switches; Threshold voltage; Vacuum technology;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Electrical Engineering
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0095-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/EE.1957.6443036
Filename
6443036
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