Process and device for igniting an arc with a conducting plasma channel
US4906811A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 10, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 10, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05H1/48
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Process and device for creating a conducting channel for igniting of an arc in an environment with reduced pressure by means of high voltage. During ignition the conditions for ignition of the arc are optimized at a number of points between the parts where the arc has to be ignited. This optimization can comprise increasing of pressure and/or adding ignition-promoting gases.
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