Electrical Discharges
The Alternating Current Arc and the Current Zero Phenomenon
Introduction In alternating current (AC) power systems, arcs behave differently than in direct current (DC) systems. The reason lies in…
High Pressure vs. Vacuum Arcs: Differences and Behaviors
Introduction Arcs are central to the science of current interruption. When contacts in a circuit breaker separate, the gap that…
Basics of Electrical Discharges: Non-Self-Sustaining vs. Self-Sustaining
Introduction In high voltage systems, one of the key ideas to understand is how electricity can move through air, gas,…
