scholarly journals Numerical Modeling of Space–Time Characteristics of Plasma Initialization in a Secondary Arc

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (11) ◽  
pp. 2128
Author(s):  
Jinsong Li ◽  
Hua Yu ◽  
Min Jiang ◽  
Hong Liu ◽  
Guanliang Li

A numerical model based on the finite element simulation software COMSOL was developed to investigate the secondary arc that can limit the success of single-phase auto-reclosure solutions to the single-phase-to-ground fault. Partial differential equations accounting for variation of densities of charge particles (electrons, positive and negative ions) were coupled with Poisson’s equation to consider the effects of space and surface charges on the electric field. An experiment platform was established to verify the numerical model. The brightness distribution of the experimental short-circuit arc was basically consistent with the predicted distribution of electron density, demonstrating that the simulation was effective. Furthermore, the model was used to assess the particle density distribution, electric field variation, and time dependence of ion reactions during the short-circuit discharge. Results showed that the ion concentration was higher than the initial level after the short-circuit discharge, which is an important reason for inducing the subsequent secondary arc. The intensity of the spatial electric field was obviously affected by the high-voltage electrode at the end regions, and the intermediate region was mainly affected by the particle reaction. The time correspondence between the detachment reaction and the ion source generated in the short-circuit discharge process was basically consistent, and the detachment reactions were mainly concentrated in the middle area and near the negative electrode. The research elucidates the relevant plasma process of the secondary arc and will contribute to the suppression of it.

2012 ◽  
Vol 588-589 ◽  
pp. 471-474
Author(s):  
Jun Mei ◽  
Bin Liu ◽  
Jian Yong Zheng ◽  
Lei Yao

Considerable attention is given towards developing Superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) due to increasing short circuit levels in transmission lines, which itself imposes further changes on the measured impendence at the relaying point and causes significant impact on the lines’ relay protection, especially on the distance protection as the single-phase grounding fault occurs. In this paper, resistive superconducting fault current limiter connected to the grid is studied as the model to analysis how SFCL affects the grounded short-circuit impedance relay’s setting, then an new setting method of distance protection for the SFCL-equipped line is proposed. Finally, a power system model is built to analysis the theory by PSCAD / EMTDC simulation software. The results show that in the condition of using the impedance relays’ new setting method, impedance measurement error is greatly reduced, SFCL and line distance protection can work in coordination with each other properly.


Author(s):  
М.А. Беляев ◽  
Н.М. Зубарев ◽  
О.В. Зубарева

AbstractConical singularities (spikes) appearing on the surface of a liquid with ionic conduction in the electric field have been studied with allowance for the influence of bulk and surface charges. It is established that the problem of field distribution admits an exact analytical solution that corresponds to the regime of charge-limited current. Dependences of the saturation current passing via a stationary conical surface singularity on the cone angle, dielectric permittivity of liquid, and mobility of positive and negative ions are determined.


2017 ◽  
pp. 34-41
Author(s):  
Andrei V. MAIOROV ◽  
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Kirill A. OSINTSEV ◽  
Andrei V. SHUNTOV ◽  
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2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chem Int

Model was developed for the prediction of polarization characteristics in a dielectric material exhibiting piezoelectricity and electrostriction based on mathematical equations and MATLAB computer simulation software. The model was developed based on equations of polarization and piezoelectric constitutive law and the functional coefficient of Lead Zirconate Titanate (PZT) crystal material used was 2.3×10-6 m (thickness), the model further allows the input of basic material and calculation of parameters of applied voltage levels, applied stress, pressure, dielectric material properties and so on, to generate the polarization curve, strain curve and the expected deformation change in the material length charts. The mathematical model revealed that an application of 5 volts across the terminals of a 2.3×10-6 m thick dielectric material (PZT) predicted a 1.95×10-9 m change in length of the material, which indicates piezoelectric properties. Both polarization and electric field curve as well as strain and voltage curve were also generated and the result revealed a linear proportionality of the compared parameters, indicating a resultant increase in the electric field yields higher polarization of the dielectric materials atmosphere.


2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 9487-9492

The outdoor insulator is commonly exposed to environmental pollution. The presence of water like raindrops and dew on the contaminant surface can lead to surface degradation due to leakage current. However, the physical process of this phenomenon is not well understood. Hence, in this study we develop a mathematical model of leakage current on the outdoor insulator surface using the Nernst Planck theory which accounts for the charge transport between the electrodes (negative and positive electrode) and charge generation mechanism. Meanwhile the electric field obeys Poisson’s equation. Method of Lines technique is used to solve the model numerically in which it converts the PDE into a system of ODEs by Finite Difference Approximations. The numerical simulation compares reasonably well with the experimental conduction current. The findings from the simulation shows that the conduction current is affected by the electric field distribution and charge concentration. The rise of the conduction current is due to the distribution of positive ion while the dominancy of electron attachment with neutral molecule and recombination with positive ions has caused a significant reduction of electron and increment of negative ions.


2013 ◽  
Vol 325-326 ◽  
pp. 476-479 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lin Suo Zeng ◽  
Zhe Wu

This article is based on finite element theory and use ANSYS simulation software to establish electric field calculation model of converter transformer for a ±800kV and make electric field calculation and analysis for valve winding. Converter transformer valve winding contour distribution of electric field have completed in the AC, DC and polarity reversal voltage.


2002 ◽  
Vol 16 (17n18) ◽  
pp. 2529-2535
Author(s):  
R. Tao ◽  
X. Xu ◽  
Y. C. Lan

When a strong electric field is applied to a suspension of micron-sized high T c superconducting particles in liquid nitrogen, the particles quickly aggregate together to form millimeter-size balls. The balls are sturdy, surviving constant heavy collisions with the electrodes, while they hold over 106 particles each. The phenomenon is a result of interaction between Cooper pairs and the strong electric field. The strong electric field induces surface charges on the particle surface. When the applied electric field is strong enough, Cooper pairs near the surface are depleted, leading to a positive surface energy. The minimization of this surface energy leads to the aggregation of particles to form balls.


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