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Formation of Arc in Medium Before discussing the vacuum arc, let us recall the concept of arc formation in a medium like air, gas, or any other similar medium. Arc during closing contacts Let us switch on a circuit breaker online. Closing of this circuit breaker connects a load to a source. During closing, the … Read more
Introduction In modern medium-voltage power systems, vacuum circuit breakers play a dominant role in safe and efficient current interruption. Engineers prefer these breakers for their robustness, low maintenance requirements, and high dielectric recovery strength. A vacuum circuit breaker, also known as VCB, uses the unique properties of a vacuum to quench electrical arcs. Unlike SF6 … Read more
We shall cover the constructional details of a vacuum interrupter along with its function, how it facilitates arc quenching, etc. Introduction to Vacuum Circuit Breakers Before entering into the detailed discussion about the vacuum interrupter, let us have a look at the basic concept of vacuum circuit breakers. A vacuum interrupter, which we also call … Read more