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Optimization and Experimental Study of the Semi-Closed Short-Gap Arc-Extinguishing Chamber Based on a Magnetohydrodynamics Model

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  • Wenbin Jia

    (State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Wenxia Sima

    (State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Tao Yuan

    (State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Ming Yang

    (State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

  • Potao Sun

    (State Key Laboratory of Power Transmission Equipment & System Security and New Technology, Chongqing University, Chongqing 400044, China)

Abstract

The multi-chamber arc-extinguishing structure (MAS), which consists of a lot of semi-closed short-gap arc-extinguishing chambers (SSAC) in series, can be used in parallel gap lightning protection devices to improve the ability to extinguish power frequency follow current. The arc-extinguishing ability of single SSAC directly affects the arc-extinguishing performance of the whole MAS. Therefore, the arc-extinguishing performance of MAS can be improved by optimizing single SSACs. A two-dimensional model of the arc plasma in a SSAC is built based on the magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) theory. The motion characteristics of an arc in the SSAC are simulated and analyzed. An optimization method of the SSAC structure is proposed. Finally, an impact test platform is built to verify the effectiveness of the optimized SSAC structure. Results show that the short-gap arc forms a high-speed airflow in the SSAC and the arc plasma sprays rapidly to the outlet until the arc is extinguished at its current zero-crossing point. The amplitude of airflow velocity in the optimized structure can be increased to about 8-fold the velocity in the basic structure. Experiments also show that the dissipation time of an arc in the optimized SSAC is 79.2 μs, which is much less than that in the original structure (422.4 μs).

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  • Wenbin Jia & Wenxia Sima & Tao Yuan & Ming Yang & Potao Sun, 2018. "Optimization and Experimental Study of the Semi-Closed Short-Gap Arc-Extinguishing Chamber Based on a Magnetohydrodynamics Model," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(12), pages 1-15, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:11:y:2018:i:12:p:3335-:d:186479
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    1. Michał Borecki & Maciej Ciuba, 2023. "Testing of Selected Surge Protection Devices in the Context of the Possibility of Ensuring the Reliability of Power Grids," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(3), pages 1-15, February.

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