Title :
Alternating current distribution in heavy current contacts and conductors of arbitrary shape
Author :
Podolsky, Dmitry ; Kapustin, Valery
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Res., Joint-Stock Co., Ukyanovsk, Russia
fDate :
6/1/1999 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
In the heavy current disconnecting switches contact system there is a set of parallel finger contacts to eliminate their welding. Alternating current distribution in contacts depends upon their number, material, dimensions, shape, and mutual location. In the paper, the effective numerical method of calculation of alternating current distribution in parallel infinite conductors is proposed within a boundary integral equation method to select these parameters optimally
Keywords :
boundary integral equations; conductors (electric); current distribution; electrical contacts; switches; alternating current distribution; boundary integral equation method; disconnecting switch; heavy current contact; numerical simulation; parallel finger contact; parallel infinite conductors; Conducting materials; Conductors; Contacts; Current distribution; Distribution functions; Fingers; Integral equations; Shape; Switches; Welding;
Journal_Title :
Components and Packaging Technologies, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/6144.774754
