Vacuum circuit breakers (VCB) are commonly used in active mechanical direct current circuit
breakers (DC CBs) to accomplish the interruption of the fault current. The post-arc current …

This paper presents a novel finite-element modeling of interelectrode plasma dispersion
process inside a vacuum interrupter (VI) prototype. A new set of coupled equations …

In a low-voltage distribution system, the molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) is a widely
used device to protect loads by interrupting over-current; however the hot gas generated …

To ensure the safe operation of high-voltage direct current grids, circuit breakers are used to
disconnect a faulty link from the rest of the grid. Incorporating vacuum interrupters as a part …

This investigation presents new practical-based achievements for velocity of dielectric
recovery process lead to successful quenching arc inside a vacuum interrupter (VI) chamber …

This article presents alternative analyzing method of extracted dissolved gases related to
insulating oil of power transformers. Analysis of soluble and free gas is one of the most …

This article introduces a newly developed design method that may be utilized in modern
high-voltage vacuum interrupter (VI) design. At first, a typical 24 kV vacuum chamber is …