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Experimental and Theoretical Analysis of Vacuum Circuit Breaker Prestrike Effect on a Transformer by Popov, M., Smeets, R.P.P., van der Sluis, L., de Herdt, H., Declercq, J.

“…The work presented in this paper deals with the investigation of circuit breaker prestrike effect that occurs during energizing a distribution transformer. An…”
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HVDC Fault Current Interruption Technology by Smeets, R.P.P., Belda, N.A.

“…This paper describes the interruption principles and technology of fault current interruption in HVDC systems. First, an overview on switching in HVDC systems…”
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Non-sustained disruptive discharges: test experiences, standardization status and network consequences by Smeets, R.P.P., Lathouwers, A.G.A.

“…In the test practice of KEMA 32% of the vacuum circuit breakers offered for testing in 1999 have shown non-sustained disruptive discharges (NSDD), mostly…”
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Verification of the short-circuit current making capability of high-voltage switching devices by Smeets, R.P.P., van der Linden, W.A.

“…Switching-in of short-circuit current leads to pre-arcing in the switching device. Pre-arcing affects the ability of switchgear to close and latch. In…”
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Disconnector switching in GIS: three-phase testing and phenomena by Smeets, R.P.P., van der Linden, W.A., Achterkamp, M., Damstra, G.C., de Meulemeester, E.M.

“…Certification tests in accordance with the requirements of the recent IEC 61259 standard for switching of bus-charging current by disconnecters of a…”
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A summary of non-sustained disruptive discharges (NSDD) in vacuum switchgear by Smeets, R.P.P., Lathouwers, A.G.A., Falkingham, L.T., Montillet, G.F.

“…This document described the phenomenon, the interpretation and the assessment of non-sustained disruptive discharges (NSDD). The first approach is to analyze…”
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Analysis of Very Fast Transients in Layer-Type Transformer Windings by Popov, M., van der Sluis, L., Smeets, R.P.P., Roldan, J.L.

“…This paper deals with the measurement, modeling, and simulation of very fast transient overvoltages in layer-type distribution transformer windings…”
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Evaluation of surge-transferred overvoltages in distribution transformers by Popov, M., van der Sluis, L., Smeets, R.P.P.

“…The paper presents an analysis of very fast-transient overvoltages that occur because of the capacitive surge transfer from the high-voltage (HV) transformer…”
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Digital testing of high-voltage circuit breakers by Schavemaker, P.H., van der Sluis, L., Smeets, R.P.P., Kertesz, V.

“…The functionality of high-voltage circuit breakers is tested in high-power laboratories. Due to the necessary power and the physical size of the equipment,…”
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Townsend-type breakdown as a criterion for high-frequency vacuum arc interruption at submillimeter gaps by Smeets, R.P.P., Fu, Y.H.

“…In vacuum circuit breakers, multiple reignitions give rise to HF current arcing ( approximately=500 A; approximately=200 kHz). Due to the small contact…”
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An experimental investigation on high-frequency vacuum arc interruption at small gap length by Fu, Y.H., Smeets, R.P.P.

“…An experimental study of high-frequency (126, 230 kHz) vacuum arc interruption behavior and the voltage escalation processes at a small gap length (<or=1 mm)…”
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Interaction of a Vacuum Arc With an SF6 Arc in a Hybrid Circuit Breaker During High-Current Interruption by Smeets, R.P.P., Kertesz, V., Dufournet, D., Penache, D., Schlaug, M.

“…A hybrid circuit breaker consists of a series-connected vacuum- and SF6 interrupter. The vacuum interrupter has the function to withstand very steep-rising…”
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Capacitive Current Interruption With Air-Break High Voltage Disconnectors by Yajing Chai, Wouters, P.A.A.F., van Hoppe, R.T.W.J., Smeets, R.P.P., Peelo, D.F.

“…Capacitive current interruption with air-break disconnectors in a high-voltage network is an interactive event between the circuit and arc with a variety of…”
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Vacuum circuit breaker current-zero phenomena by van Lanen, E.P.A., Popov, M., van der Sluis, L., Smeets, R.P.P.

“…Post-arc current phenomena that occur when interrupting high currents with vacuum circuit breakers have been investigated. High resolution measuring equipment…”
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Current-zero measurements of vacuum circuit breakers interrupting short-line faults by Smeets, R.P.P., van der Linden, W.A.

“…Current zero measurements are performed during short-line fault interruption tests of vacuum circuit breakers. This switching cycle is characterized by a very…”
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In search for performance indicators of short-circuit current interruption in vacuum by Smeets, R.P.P., van Lanen, E.P.A., Popov, M., van der Sluis, L.

“…Current interruption in vacuum is characterized by a very rapid transition from an almost perfectly conducting arc plasma state to a very good insulating…”
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The testing of SF/sub 6/ generator circuit-breakers by Smeets, R.P.P., Van der Linden, W.A.

“…Generator circuit-breakers face much higher current and voltage stress than distribution switchgear. This has led to a special standard (ANSI C37.013)…”
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The duration of arcing following late breakdown in vacuum circuit breakers by Smeets, R.P.P., Thielens, D.W., Kerkenaar, R.W.P.

“…Vacuum interrupters occasionally show unexpected (late) breakdown after current interruption. As a result, the interrupter conducts briefly, carrying a…”
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Design of test-circuits for HVDC circuit breakers by Smeets, R.P.P., Yanushkevich, A., Belda, N.A., Scharrenberg, R.

“…DC circuit breakers are essential components in the protection of multi-terminal and meshed DC grids. So far, no practical application of HVDC circuit breakers…”
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Interaction of a Vacuum Arc with an SF6 Arc in a Hybrid Circuit Breaker during High-Current Interruption by Smeets, R.P.P., Kertesz, V., Dufournet, D., Penache, D., Schlaug, M.

“…A hybrid circuit breaker consists of a series connected vacuum- and SF6 interrupter. The vacuum interrupter has the function to withstand very steep rising…”
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