Title :
The operation of vacuum interrupters when tested at abnormal voltages/currents
Author :
Burrage, Lawrence M.
Author_Institution :
McGraw-Edison Company, Power Systems Division, Franksville, Wisconsin
fDate :
5/1/1975 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The behavior of 15-kV, 28-kA vacuum interrupters, when subjected to fault duty operations at voltages up to 30 kV, or currents up to 80 kA, is explored. Insight into the physical factors governing this behavior is presented as are the consequences of subjecting the vacuum device to such abnormal duty conditions.
Keywords :
ANSI standards; Circuit breakers; Circuit faults; Circuit testing; Fault currents; Interrupters; Power system faults; Power system protection; Vacuum systems; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/T-PAS.1975.31905
