Title :
The intrinsic limits of vacuum interruption
Author :
Rowe, Stephen William
Author_Institution :
Schneider Electr., Rueil Malmaison
Abstract :
The role of particles, metal vapour, gas and molten electrode surfaces are discussed in relation to post arc failure of vacuum circuit breakers. A new full PIC-Monte-Carlo simulation model is descried and the numerous physical mechanisms which are included in it are illustrated.
Keywords :
Monte Carlo methods; vacuum circuit breakers; vacuum interrupters; Monte-Carlo simulation; arc failure; vacuum circuit breakers; vacuum interruption; Cathodes; Circuit breakers; Circuit simulation; Electric breakdown; Electrodes; Electrons; Plasma density; Plasma sheaths; Surface charging; Voltage;
Conference_Titel :
Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, 2008. ISDEIV 2008. 23rd International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Bucharest
Print_ISBN :
978-973-755-382-9
Electronic_ISBN :
1093-2941
DOI :
10.1109/DEIV.2008.4676752
