Simulation of Flow Characteristics in High-Voltage Circuit Breakers

Yujiao Qiao, Shanika Matharage*, Zhongdong Wang

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Gas-insulated high voltage circuit breakers are used in the power network to protect the equipment and to isolate the system from the fault. Modelling and simulation are nowadays a key part of the HVCB development process, and understanding the arc quenching process in the nozzle through modelling is important. This paper investigated the first stage of arc quenching process. A comprehensive COMSOL Multiphysics model was developed, in which flow pattern in the nozzle and downstream is investigated without arc condition. Characteristics of supersonic flow including shock position, Mach number distribution and pressure distribution were studied. Results show that the flow behaviour is influenced by gas type, position of downstream electrode and the outlet geometry.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationThe proceedings of the 18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society - Volume VII
EditorsQingxin Yang, Zewen Li, An Luo
PublisherSpringer Nature
Pages103-113
Number of pages11
ISBN (Print)9789819710713
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
Event18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, ACCES 2023 - Nanchang, China
Duration: 15 Sept 202317 Sept 2023

Publication series

NameLecture Notes in Electrical Engineering
Volume1169 LNEE
ISSN (Print)1876-1100
ISSN (Electronic)1876-1119

Conference

Conference18th Annual Conference of China Electrotechnical Society, ACCES 2023
Country/TerritoryChina
CityNanchang
Period15/09/2317/09/23

Keywords

  • Circuit breakers
  • Flow characteristics
  • Supersonic flow

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