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vacuum pressure and contact erosion of vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs). The signals used for this real-time diagnosis comprise of the level of chopped-current, dielectric strength, and the field ...

Abstract: The physical processes occurring during recovery of a vacuum interrupter after high-current interruption are surveyed. New results have been obtained by the application of modern diagnostic ...

The Compact, Medium, Heavy and XL Breaker ranges cover carriers from 0.7 to 40 tons. Compact range includes nine models weighing from 132 to 1,100 lbs. for 0.7- to 12-ton machines and featuring ...

In vacuum circuit breakers, the contacts are also generally copper, mixed with tungsten and specially shaped to ensure proper distribution of the electric field and movement of the arc root. Smaller ...