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Evolutionary Law of Contact Condition and Prestrike Characteristics in VI Under Inrush Current Erosion

  • Pu Chen
  • , Xianglin Lu
  • , Jiemin Huang
  • , Jing Yan
  • , Yun Geng
  • , Hanyan Xiao
  • , Tianxin Zhuang
  • Xi'an Jiaotong University

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Abstract

Vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) are widely used in reactive power compensation systems for switching capacitor banks due to their high reliability, low maintenance requirements, suitability for frequent operations, and environmental friendliness. Understanding the impact of inrush current erosion on the contact surface condition is crucial for improving the performance of VCBs in capacitor bank switching and for studying the dispersion of prestrike behavior. At the same time, the prestrike characteristics of VI after inrush current erosion were obtained. This study investigates the contact surface condition during the closing process based on a method for measuring the contact surface condition under DC voltage. The contact surface condition is characterized by the field enhancement factor β. The relationship between β and the prestrike gap was established. This study provides theoretical reference for the insulation design of vacuum arc chambers and the vacuum breakdown mechanism research.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings - ISDEIV 2025
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 31st International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9798331526955
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025
Event31st International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2025 - Chengdu, China
Duration: 21 Sep 202526 Sep 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings - International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV
ISSN (Print)1093-2941

Conference

Conference31st International Symposium on Discharges and Electrical Insulation in Vacuum, ISDEIV 2025
Country/TerritoryChina
CityChengdu
Period21/09/2526/09/25

Keywords

  • capacitive switching
  • closing operation
  • contact surface
  • DC prestrike
  • vacuum interrupter

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