Modelling and simulation of phenomena in vacuum interrupters
At a glance
- Project leader : Peter Biller
- Project team : Dr. Flavio De Lorenzi
- Project status : completed
- Funding partner : Third party (direkt)
- Project partner : ABB
- Contact person : Flavio De Lorenzi
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.