Experiments on relationship between electromagnetic noise and surface profile change by arc discharge of heterogeneous material contacts

Yasuo Ebara, Toshiaki Koizumi, Hideaki Sone, Yoshiaki Nemoto

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Abstract

The authors have observed a relationship between the waveforms of electromagnetic noise and a change of surface for arc discharges of opening Cu-C and Ag-Pd material electric contacts. In the case of Cu-C electrodes, the waveforms of electromagnetic noise and the changes of the electrode surface are affected by electric current polarity. By classification of the noise waveform pattern, the authors showed a close relationship between noise and change of surface. The noise level of Pd(anode)-Ag(cathode) increases in the middle of arc duration, and decreases in the latter half. In high noise level conditions, a change of color on the surfaces of both electrodes was found for Pd(anode)-Ag(cathode). The pattern of noise occurrence depends mainly on the cathode material.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages165-170
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)078035057X, 9780780350571
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999
Event1999 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 1999 - Seattle, United States
Duration: 1999 Aug 21999 Aug 6

Publication series

NameIEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility
Volume1
ISSN (Print)1077-4076
ISSN (Electronic)2158-1118

Conference

Conference1999 IEEE International Symposium on Electromagnetic Compatibility, EMC 1999
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySeattle
Period99/8/299/8/6

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