Open AccessStudy of the Insulating and Arc-quenching Performance of CO2 and Its Mixtures: A Brief Review
Author(s) -
Hailong Zhao,
W.D. Gu,
X. Li
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
plasma physics and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2336-2634
pISSN - 2336-2626
DOI - 10.14311/ppt.2017.1.91
Subject(s) - arc (geometry) , quenching (fluorescence) , global warming potential , materials science , electric arc , engineering physics , nuclear engineering , analytical chemistry (journal) , chemistry , mechanical engineering , engineering , physics , electrode , optics , environmental chemistry , greenhouse gas , geology , oceanography , fluorescence
SF 6 , which is widely used as an insulating or arc-quenching medium in electrical apparatus, has a strong global warming potential. Recently, CO 2 and its mixtures attract great attention as a promising alternative gas. This paper presents our calculation and measurement results on the insulating and arc-quenching capabilities of CO 2 and its mixtures, including the discharge parameters, arc characteristics, post-arc breakdown properties, and arc-quenching capabilities. On the basis of our study and other published literatures, a discussion of and perspectives on current research and future research directions are presented as well.