Title :
Vacuum Arc Behavior in a Transverse Magnetic Field
Author :
Wong, C.C. ; Christopoulos, C. ; Wright, A.
Abstract :
Experimental measurements in a vacuum interrupter have shown that the application of a transverse magnetic field results in substantial increases in arc voltage. Photographic studies of the arc column indicate that strong magnetic fields reduce the effective anode area and may lead to severe arc constriction.
Keywords :
Circuit breakers; Circuit testing; Electrodes; Interrupters; Magnetic field measurement; Magnetic fields; Raw materials; Space heating; Vacuum arcs; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPS.1981.4317434
