Title :
Modeling of the pressure wave associated with arc fault
Author :
Wactor, Michael ; Miller, Gregory H. ; Bowen, James ; Capelli-Schellpfeffer, Mary
Author_Institution :
Powell Electr. Manuf. Co., Houston, TX, USA
Abstract :
The development of computerized three-dimensional modeling for electrical arc events is presented. Data from a mathematical simulation of the pressure wave associated with arc faults are compared to experimental data obtained in equipment testing. Consequences of electrical arc faults and mitigation strategies are reviewed
Keywords :
arcs (electric); electrical faults; safety; testing; acoustic injury; arc fault; computerized three-dimensional modeling; electrical arc events; equipment testing; mathematical simulation; mitigation strategies; pressure wave modeling; switchgear; thermoacoustic effect; Computer aided manufacturing; Fabrics; Hazards; Heat transfer; Injuries; Protection; Skin; Switchgear; Temperature; Virtual manufacturing;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 2000. Record of Conference Papers. Industry Applications Society 47th Annual
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-6334-5
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.2000.882791
