Title :
Magnetic control of high current vacuum arcs with the aid of an axial magnetic field: a review
Author :
Chaly, Alexey M.
Author_Institution :
Tavrida Electr., Moscow, Russia
Abstract :
This paper reviews the most important topics related to the control of high current vacuum arc with the aid of axial magnetic field (AMF); the main experimental findings, explanations, and theories and the effect of AMF nonuniformity. The state of the art AMF contact systems for commercial vacuum interrupters are also presented.
Keywords :
plasma magnetohydrodynamics; reviews; vacuum arcs; axial magnetic field; contact systems; high current vacuum arcs; magnetic control; review; vacuum interrupters; Cathodes; Current density; Electrodes; Gas discharge devices; Helium; Interrupters; Magnetic fields; Vacuum arcs; Vacuum systems; Voltage; Axial magnetic field (AMF); cathode spots; high-current vacuum arc (HCVA);
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.2005.856512
