Arc Plasma Simulation Method in DC Relay with Contact Opening Process

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Abstract

This paper is focused on numerical investigation of arc during the contact opening process of a DC Relay product. A 3-D air arc model based on magneto-hydrodynamic theory was built and calculated, and the nonlinear permanent magnet and contact opening process were taken into consideration. A method coupling different software was used to fulfill the requirements above, in which fluid field and electromagnetic field were calculated separately. Data transmission between different software was achieved by self-programming file. The distribution of temperature, arc voltage and current curves can be obtained from the simulation. Comparative simulation was carried out to see the influence of Lorentz force generated by magnet on the breaking process of DC relay.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2019 5th International Conference on Electric Power Equipment - Switching Technology
Subtitle of host publicationFrontiers of Switching Technology for a Future Sustainable Power System, ICEPE-ST 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages226-229
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781728152189
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 2019
Event5th International Conference on Electric Power Equipment - Switching Technology, ICEPE-ST 2019 - Kitakyushu, Japan
Duration: 13 Oct 201916 Oct 2019

Publication series

NameProceedings of the 2019 5th International Conference on Electric Power Equipment - Switching Technology: Frontiers of Switching Technology for a Future Sustainable Power System, ICEPE-ST 2019

Conference

Conference5th International Conference on Electric Power Equipment - Switching Technology, ICEPE-ST 2019
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityKitakyushu
Period13/10/1916/10/19

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