Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker
In recent years, the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N mixed gas has attracted considerable attention for its outstanding insulation and arc-extinguishing capabilities, positioning it as a potential substitute for sulfur hexafluoride, SF<sub>6</sub>. However, there rema...
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| description | In recent years, the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N mixed gas has attracted considerable attention for its outstanding insulation and arc-extinguishing capabilities, positioning it as a potential substitute for sulfur hexafluoride, SF<sub>6</sub>. However, there remains a limited understanding of the arc-extinguishing and insulation performance of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> mixed gas. In addition, there is limited research on high-current breaking in circuit breakers. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the arc characteristics and breaking behavior of 10%C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/90%CO<sub>2</sub> and 15%C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/85%CO<sub>2</sub> mixed gases using a magnetohydrodynamic model based on the 252kV air pressure circuit breaker. The dynamic characteristics of this mixed gas are compared with pure SF<sub>6</sub> under short-circuit current breaking conditions, while analyzing different parameters of the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N configuration. The results indicate that the mixed gas exhibits lower levels in terms of arc temperature, axial diffusion distance and pressure difference at the moment of arc initiation compared to pure SF<sub>6</sub>. Furthermore, increasing the inflating pressure can effectively enhance the breaking performance of the circuit breaker with 0.6 MPa, making it more suitable. Additionally, increasing the proportion of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N in the mixed gases will cause the arc temperature to rise slightly at the initial arc and current crossing zero, but decrease at the peak current. The core pressure also rises significantly, with a greater pressure difference established in the compressor at moment of arc initiation. This study provides a reference for the design of an environmentally friendly circuit breaker and the selection of the mixed gas ratio. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-9acc4e9e33a7428598455d9eeba41ea12025-01-09T03:29:49ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732024-05-011711263810.3390/en17112638Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit BreakerXiaolong Li0Lei Liu1Wen Wang2Zhenxin Geng3School of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaState Key Laboratory of Power Grid Environmental Protection, Wuhan 210028, ChinaSchool of Electrical Engineering, Shenyang University of Technology, Shenyang 110870, ChinaIn recent years, the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N mixed gas has attracted considerable attention for its outstanding insulation and arc-extinguishing capabilities, positioning it as a potential substitute for sulfur hexafluoride, SF<sub>6</sub>. However, there remains a limited understanding of the arc-extinguishing and insulation performance of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> mixed gas. In addition, there is limited research on high-current breaking in circuit breakers. Therefore, this study aims to investigate the arc characteristics and breaking behavior of 10%C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/90%CO<sub>2</sub> and 15%C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/85%CO<sub>2</sub> mixed gases using a magnetohydrodynamic model based on the 252kV air pressure circuit breaker. The dynamic characteristics of this mixed gas are compared with pure SF<sub>6</sub> under short-circuit current breaking conditions, while analyzing different parameters of the C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N configuration. The results indicate that the mixed gas exhibits lower levels in terms of arc temperature, axial diffusion distance and pressure difference at the moment of arc initiation compared to pure SF<sub>6</sub>. Furthermore, increasing the inflating pressure can effectively enhance the breaking performance of the circuit breaker with 0.6 MPa, making it more suitable. Additionally, increasing the proportion of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N in the mixed gases will cause the arc temperature to rise slightly at the initial arc and current crossing zero, but decrease at the peak current. The core pressure also rises significantly, with a greater pressure difference established in the compressor at moment of arc initiation. This study provides a reference for the design of an environmentally friendly circuit breaker and the selection of the mixed gas ratio.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/11/2638SF<sub>6</sub> alternative gasC<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub>arc temperaturepressure characteristic |
| spellingShingle | Xiaolong Li Lei Liu Wen Wang Zhenxin Geng Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker Energies SF<sub>6</sub> alternative gas C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> arc temperature pressure characteristic |
| title | Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker |
| title_full | Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker |
| title_short | Analysis of Breaking Characteristics of C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> Mixture Gas in Circuit Breaker |
| title_sort | analysis of breaking characteristics of c sub 4 sub f sub 7 sub n co sub 2 sub mixture gas in circuit breaker |
| topic | SF<sub>6</sub> alternative gas C<sub>4</sub>F<sub>7</sub>N/CO<sub>2</sub> arc temperature pressure characteristic |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/11/2638 |
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