A numerical study of arc-splitting processes with eddy-current effects

  • F. Yang*
  • , M. Rong
  • , Z. Sun
  • , Y. Wu
  • , W. Wang
  • *Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

This paper focuses on the numerical investigation of the arc plasma behaviour with eddy currents mainly in electrodes and splitter plate generated by arc motion in arc splitting process. The elongation and splitting process are simulated through a three-dimensional (3D) magneto-hydro-dynamic (MHD) model. Without external magnetic field, the arc motion is described in detail by the temperature distribution. The arc roots generating process on the ferromagnetic splitter plate is observed through the calculation results. Besides column voltage, sheath voltage is also included in arc voltage, which is expressed by a simple nonlinear resistor model. The effect of ferromagnetic material's nonlinear permeability is involved in the calculation.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGD 2008 - 17th International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications
Pages197-200
Number of pages4
StatePublished - 2008
Externally publishedYes
Event17th International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications, GD 2008 - Cardiff, United Kingdom
Duration: 7 Sep 200812 Sep 2008

Publication series

NameGD 2008 - 17th International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications

Conference

Conference17th International Conference on Gas Discharges and Their Applications, GD 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityCardiff
Period7/09/0812/09/08

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