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What is vacuum circuit breaker in electrical equipment?

Vacuum circuit breaker is an electrical device that uses a vacuum medium to achieve efficient breaking and protection, and is mainly used in high-voltage power systems. The following is a collection of key information:

1. Core definition

 

Vacuum circuit breaker uses a high vacuum environment as an insulating and arc-extinguishing medium to achieve rapid breaking and closing of the circuit. Its core component is a vacuum arc-extinguishing chamber, which can extinguish the arc in a very short time to ensure reliable operation.

 

2. Main features

 

Excellent insulation and arc-extinguishing performance

The vacuum medium has high insulation strength, and the arc is quickly cooled and extinguished in a vacuum, and the breaking capacity far exceeds that of traditional air or oil-immersed circuit breakers.

Compact structure and convenient maintenance

Small size, light weight, and no need for frequent maintenance, suitable for high-frequency operation scenarios.

Wide range of applications

Mainly used in 10-35kV power systems, including distribution networks, industrial and mining enterprises, power plants and substations, and can cope with overload, short circuit and other faults.

3. Working principle

 

Normal state: High vacuum insulation is maintained between the contacts, and the current passes normally.

Fault state: The operating mechanism separates the contacts to generate an arc, and the vacuum environment quickly cools the arc to disconnect the circuit.

 

4. Typical application scenarios

 

Distribution network: such as central cabinets, double-layer cabinets, etc., used for load current and short-circuit current protection.

Industry and power generation: such as coal mines, power plants and other places that require frequent operations and high safety requirements.

 

5. Common models

 

Such as ZW-32, ZW-43 and other models, different models correspond to different voltage levels and functional requirements.

 

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