Studies on the Electromagnetic Disturbances Produced by A.C. Electric Arc

Abstract

Lately, more and more fires were caused by faults in electrical installations. In intelligent networks, the role of integrated microcontroller devices with surge protection, overcurrent, electrocution, and electric arc, as well as the transmission of information with remote possibility is central. The paper presents the simulations and the experimental determination on the A.C. electric arc, in order to analyze the electromagnetic disturbances caused when arching is produced and to provide the necessary information to establish a universal algorithm of detection for all types of arcs, based on a dedicated microcontroller.