A Comparison of the Behavior of SF6 and N2 Blast Arcs Around Current Zero

The behavior of SF6 and N2 blast arcs is theoretically investigated as the arc current is ramped down to zero from a high current steady state, followed by the application of a rate of rise of recovery voltage (RRRV). A one dimensional model based on the conservation equations of mass, momentum and...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on power apparatus and systems 1980-11, Vol.PAS-99 (6), p.2129-2137, Article 2129
Main Author: Tuma, D. T.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cooling
Equations
Gases
Geometry
Plasma temperature
Predictive models
Steady-state
Sulfur hexafluoride
Thermal conductivity
Voltage
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Summary:The behavior of SF6 and N2 blast arcs is theoretically investigated as the arc current is ramped down to zero from a high current steady state, followed by the application of a rate of rise of recovery voltage (RRRV). A one dimensional model based on the conservation equations of mass, momentum and energy is used to represent the arc. Axial profiles of arc area, temperature, electric field, plasma velocity, power loss and time constant are reported for one current slope and its critical RRRV. Conclusions are drawn concerning turbulent arc cooling, the location of the arc interrupting zone, the critical post-zero current and the comparative interruption capabilities of N2 and SF6 blast arcs.
ISSN:0018-9510
2995-6323
DOI:10.1109/TPAS.1980.319791