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The influence of electrode erosion on the air in a low-voltage circuit breaker

Authors :
Mingzhe Rong
Qiang Ma
Yi Wu
Tiejun Xu
Murphy, Anthony B.
Source :
Journal of Applied Physics. July 15, 2009, Vol. 106 Issue 2, 023308-1-023308-10
Publication Year :
2009

Abstract

The influence of electrode erosion on the arc behavior during opening process of low-voltage circuit breakers is analyzed. The results have shown that the immobility time of both moving contact and stationary contact is longer considering electrodes erosion.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00218979
Volume :
106
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Journal of Applied Physics
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.208026672