Title :
Vacuum interrupter modeling: evaluation of the inter electrode repulsion force
Author :
Slama, Afef ; Mazauric, Vincent ; Schellekens, Hans ; Meunier, Gérard ; Maréchal, Yves
Author_Institution :
Corp. Res. Div., Scheider Electr., Grenoble, France
Abstract :
The modeling, under harmonic conditions, of a vacuum interrupter with electrodes in contact is investigated. The repulsion force between electrodes is calculated accurately. Computational results are compared with empirical data
Keywords :
electrodes; force; harmonics; vacuum interrupters; electrode repulsion force; harmonic conditions; inter-electrode repulsion force; vacuum interrupter modelling; Conductors; Current distribution; Eddy currents; Electrodes; Integral equations; Interrupters; Magnetic fields; Maxwell equations; Rough surfaces; Surface roughness;
Conference_Titel :
Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, 2000. Proceedings. ISDEIV. XIXth International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Xi´an
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5791-4
DOI :
10.1109/DEIV.2000.879020
