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Surge load experiment design and results analysis of relay

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Abstract

Due to the transient overvoltage or overcurrent when relay's contacts switch different loads, the relay's contacts are damaged by transient arc erosion of electrical-over-stress, which influences the reliability of relay seriously. Firstly, according to the life test requirements of one type of electromagnetic relay with permanent magnets, the load circuit and the testing program are designed, which has characteristic of adjustable surge current time. Secondly, the contacts' breaking arc and closing bounce under 2A resistive load, 5A resistive load and surge load are analyzed. The influence of surge load on relay's electrical life is studied with increasing of test cycles. Finally, based on the testing data, the optimal design of relay has been modified and the results have been analyzed, which is helpful for improving the life of the relay.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 61st IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts, HOLM 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages107-110
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781467393416
DOIs
StatePublished - 11 Dec 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event61st IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts, HOLM 2015 - San Diego, United States
Duration: 11 Oct 201514 Oct 2015

Publication series

NameElectrical Contacts, Proceedings of the Annual Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts
Volume2015-December
ISSN (Print)0361-4395

Conference

Conference61st IEEE Holm Conference on Electrical Contacts, HOLM 2015
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego
Period11/10/1514/10/15

Keywords

  • Contact fusion welding
  • Life test
  • Optimal design
  • Relay
  • Surge load

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