Vacuum arc commutator for resistive fault current limiter. Final report
A triggered vacuum arc commutating switch, based on magnetic modulation, has been evaluated for application to a resistive fault current limiter at transmission voltages. A self-contained turn-on, turn-off switch has been demonstrated for the multi-MW power level. Up to 9 kA have been interrupted. Transient recovery voltages ranged up to 20 kV. Parallel shunt capacitance increases the interruption ability, particularly at higher source voltages.
- Research Organization:
- Gould-Brown Boveri, Colmar, PA (USA)
- OSTI ID:
- 5533951
- Report Number(s):
- EPRI-EL-1187
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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