Preventive measures
So called arc discharges endanger plants of high-voltage range, medium-voltage range and low-voltage range.
Preventive measures like SF6 blanketing and shut-off system are common ways to protect housings and switchgears from enourmous energies.
Damage and Destruction of the plant
Accidentally generating arc discharges causes big thermal loads and high pressures inside the plant. This leads to damages of the housing and escaping flames up to complete desctruction of the plant.
To develop effectiv protection measures, those accidents have to be recreated, by storing high electrical power and expensive test stands.
Evaluation of safety
Within intense research we developed test procedures to recreate pressure loads and escape of flames compared to electric internal arc at the RTC
These procedures allow an evaluation of the safety of the plant by minimum effort.
This is especially asked for fundamental studies or modifications on existing systems. Tests like this can be carried out relatively fast and simple.
