Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application

Dr. Paul Slade's The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application, second edition, discusses the design requirements for high voltage vacuum interrupters, contact requirements, and applications. It covers the vacuum breakdown process, design and manufacture, and practical contact materials. Part 2 explores the arc interruption process for low and high current vacuum arcs, voltage escalation, contact welding, and general requirements for successful manufacture and testing. The book is a practical resource for engineers, scientists, and graduate students interested in studying the development and application of vacuum interrupters.

Format: Hardback
Length: 666 pages
Publication date: 03 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application

Dr. Paul Slade, with nearly six decades of active experience, has authored the second edition of The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application. This comprehensive guide delves into the design requirements for high voltage vacuum interrupters, emphasizing the contact requirements necessary to interrupt the vacuum arc. It then explores the diverse applications of vacuum interrupters across various industries.

Part 1 of the book begins by providing a detailed overview of the vacuum breakdown process. It proceeds to cover the critical steps involved in designing and manufacturing a successful vacuum interrupter. The vacuum arc, its characteristics, and its response to current are extensively discussed. Additionally, an in-depth analysis of practical contact materials, their advantages, and disadvantages, is presented. Contact designs that are employed to control the high current vacuum arc are analyzed in detail.

Part 2, on application, delves into the arc interruption process for low and high current vacuum arcs. It examines the voltage escalation phenomenon that can occur during interrupting inductive circuits. The occurrence of contact welding for closed contacts subjected to high currents and for contacts when closing on high currents is explored. Furthermore, the general requirements for the successful manufacture and testing of vacuum circuit breakers are outlined. The broad application of vacuum interrupters to switch load currents, particularly in capacitor circuits, is discussed. The interruption of high short circuit currents is presented, along with the expected performance of the two main contact materials used in vacuum interrupters.

In conclusion, The Vacuum Interrupter: Theory, Design, and Application serves as a valuable resource for electrical engineers, researchers, and professionals seeking to understand and utilize vacuum interrupters in their applications. With its extensive coverage of the theory, design, and application aspects of vacuum interrupters, this book provides a comprehensive understanding of this critical electrical component.

Weight: 1376g
Dimension: 261 x 185 x 44 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367275051
Edition number: 2 New edition