Zurich University
of Applied Sciences

Modelling and simulation of phenomena in vacuum interrupters

Description

Vacuum interrupters are key components in medium voltage applications and have the task to cut short-circuit and load currents. The underlying physics of metal vapour arcs is very complex. Modeling and simulation can serve to better understand the phenomena, identify the influence of various parameters and optimize the design for better performance.

Key data

Projectlead

Peter Biller

Project team

Dr. Flavio De Lorenzi

Project partners

ABB Schweiz AG

Project status

completed, 01/2009 - 01/2010

Institute/Centre

Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics (IAMP)

Funding partner

Third party

Portrait photo of Dr. Flavio De Lorenzi

Dr. Flavio De Lorenzi

School of Engineering
Technikumstrasse 71
8400 Winterthur

+41 (0) 58 934 47 22
flavio.delorenzi@zhaw.ch

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