Title :
A Closing Switch Shunted by a Triggered Vacuum Gap for Precis Current Initiation
Author :
Porter, J.W. ; Lee, T.H.
Author_Institution :
General Electric Company
fDate :
5/1/1972 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper describes a device which will provide precise control in the initiation of very high currents required for testing circuit breakers and other power system components. A triggered vacuum gap is used for initiation of current and is then quickly shunted by an electromechanical device for continuous conduction. Application of this device and test results are discussed in detail.
Keywords :
Circuit breakers; Circuit testing; Contacts; Control systems; Electromechanical devices; Inductors; Power system control; Switches; Switching circuits; System testing;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1972.293404
