Dynamic Model of a Weld Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications
Document Type
Conference Proceeding
Publication Date
2014
Source Publication
Proceedings of the ASME International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference 2014
Source ISSN
978-0-7918-4637-7
Abstract
Automatic circuit reclosers protect electrical distribution systems by breaking the circuit should the current levels exceed an acceptable range. In the process of opening and closing the circuit, welds are formed between the contacts, making it difficult to separate the contacts again. In order to ensure that the contacts can be separated in the event of a fault, a mechanism has been constructed to impart an impact load on the weld. This mechanism has been designed and used for many years with little understanding of how the mechanism components affect the performance of the mechanism. In order to gain this understanding, a dynamic model of the mechanism was created.
Recommended Citation
Korves, Brian and Voglewede, Philip A., "Dynamic Model of a Weld Breaking Mechanism for Automatic Circuit Recloser Applications" (2014). Mechanical Engineering Faculty Research and Publications. 43.
https://epublications.marquette.edu/mechengin_fac/43
Comments
Published as part of the proceedings of the conference, ASME 2014 International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference, 2014. DOI.