Voltage distribution characteristics of series connected SF/sub 6/ gas and vacuum interrupters immediately after a large AC current interruption

Transient voltage distribution characteristics of a hybrid interrupter module have been examined using an experimental model of a hybrid breaker. Tests were conducted to study the voltage distribution between the SF/sub 6/ gas and the vacuum interrupters immediately after a long current interruption. It is found that the voltage distribution is determined by the resistive impedances of respective interrupters during the post arc current flow and by the capacitive impedances of the interrupter's contact gaps after the post arc current diminishes.<
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