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High-voltage dc circuit breaker experiment. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5457273
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Modifying an ac device for dc use is an economical way to create the circuit breakers needed for high-voltage dc lines. Preliminary work has achieved a puffer design that can interrupt 2200 amperes at 500 kV. The plan now is to develop a full-scale prototype for field tests and eventual utility use.

Research Organization:
Westinghouse Electric Corp., Pittsburgh, PA (USA). Research and Development Center
OSTI ID:
5457273
Report Number(s):
EPRI-EL-4138; ON: TI85920777
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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Related Subjects

200302* -- Power Transmission & Distribution-- DC Systems-- (1989-)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
CIRCUIT BREAKERS
DC SYSTEMS
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ENERGY SYSTEMS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
HVDC SYSTEMS
POWER SYSTEMS