Comparing direct and synthetic tests for interruption of line-charging capacitive current.

Comparing direct and synthetic tests for interruption of line-charging capacitive current.

Using a validated arc model, this paper analyzes current distortion and voltage waveforms during both direct and synthetic tests for interruption of line-charging capacitive current by power circuit breakers. Although the voltage of the electric arc drawn between breaker contacts may produce signifi...

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Bibliographic Details
Published in:IEEE Transactions on power delivery 16, 3 (2001).
Main Author: Daigneault, G.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Arc model.
Breaker contacts.
Breaking capacity.
Current distortion.
Direct tests.
Electric arc voltage.
Line-charging capacitive current interruption.
Power circuit breakers.
Supply circuit impedances.
Synthetic tests.
Voltage jump.
Voltage waveforms.