Supercritical fluids for high-power switching

E.J.M. van Heesch, Jin Zhang, Takao Namihira, A.H. Markosyan, F.J.C.M. Beckers, T. Huiskamp, W.F.L.M. Hoeben, A.J.M. Pemen, U. Ebert

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Abstract

Fast and repetitive switching in high-power circuits is a challenging task where the ultimate solutions still have to be found. Areas of application are pulsed power technology and power stations. We proposed a new approach. Supercritical fluids have insulation strength and thermal properties like liquids and fluidity, self-healing and absence of bubbles like gases. That's why we start investigating the subject of plasma switches in supercritical media. First results indicate excellent switch recovery and high insulation strength.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 2014 IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, IPMHVC 2014
Place of PublicationPiscataway
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Pages126-129
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-4799-4047-9
ISBN (Print)978-1-4673-7323-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 2015
Event2014 IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, IPMHVC 2014 - Santa Fe, United States
Duration: 1 Jun 20145 Jun 2014

Conference

Conference2014 IEEE International Power Modulator and High Voltage Conference, IPMHVC 2014
Abbreviated titleIPMHVC 2014
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Fe
Period1/06/145/06/14

Keywords

  • circuit breaker
  • power switch
  • Pulsed plasma
  • pulsed power
  • supercritical fluid
  • supercritical plasma
  • voltage recovery

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