Abstract

A physical model of vacuum arc is developed, which is used to construct a quasi-one-dimensional model and a two-dimensional two-fluid mathematical model. The two-dimensional magnetohydrodynamic model is based on the method of trajectories, according to which a set of partial equations is reduced to a set of ordinary differential equations written for derivatives along the lines of current. The quasi-one-dimensional model is based on the principle of compensation of radial magnetic forces, which is valid for a short high-current vacuum arc in axial magnetic field. A criterion is obtained, which defines the range of validity of the quasi-one-dimensional model in external axial magnetic field B0. Calculations are performed of the dependence of critical current on B0 for discharge gaps of different geometries. The calculation results agree with experiment.

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