High Voltage Circuit Breaker Arc Modelling State of Art

Authors

Raghdaa I. Elbahy, Electrical Power & Machines Department, High Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, Cairo, EgyptFollow
Ahmed M. Abdelbaset, Electrical Power & Machines Department, High Institute of Engineering, El-Shorouk Academy, Cairo, Egypt
Ebrahim A. Badran, Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt
Mansour H. Abdel-Rahman, Electrical Engineering Department, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University, Mansoura, Egypt

Corresponding Author

Raghdaa I. Elbahy

Subject Area

Electrical Engineering

Article Type

Review

Abstract

High-voltage (HV) circuit breakers (CBs) are critical for safe and reliable power system operation. However, electric arcs formed during current interruption pose a challenge due to their complex, non-linear behavior. These arcs can hinder CB efficiency and cause equipment damage. To address this, understanding and modeling arc properties are essential. This paper explores existing methods for modeling and simulating electric arcs in HV CBs, including physical, black box, and parameter models. By analyzing these approaches, the paper emphasizes the importance of arc modeling for CB optimization and outlines the physical, mathematical, and software requirements for effective modeling and simulation.

Keywords

High Voltage Circuit breaker, Electric Arc, Arc models, Black Box Models, Physical Model, Parameter Model

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Recommended Citation

Elbahy, Raghdaa I.; Abdelbaset, Ahmed M.; Badran, Ebrahim A.; and Abdel-Rahman, Mansour H. (2025) "High Voltage Circuit Breaker Arc Modelling State of Art," Mansoura Engineering Journal: Vol. 50 : Iss. 2 , Article 14.
Available at: https://doi.org/10.58491/2735-4202.3361