Piezoelectrics in Circuit Breakers: Design & Test - Paperback

by Kesorn Pechrach Weaver Phd (Author)

This book demonstrates how a piezoelectric actuator can be used as part of the actuation system in a circuit breaker mechanism. The design of circuit breaker could be simplified by the use of smart materials. A simpler mechanism requires fewer mechanical parts. This can improve reliability, reduce size, power consumption and manufacturing costs. It allows substantial miniaturization of these devices resulting in a completely new type of circuit breaker.

Author Biography

Dr Kesorn Pechrach Weaver is a R&D Director in Ronsek Ltd. She is a specialist in Electro-Mechanical engineering. She graduated PhD from University of Southampton, UK. Her expertise includes arc imaging, circuit breakers, smart material piezoelectric and energy harvesting in prosthetic legs. In addition, she is an electrical engineer including design, site construction supervision of electrical facilities for industrial plants, oil refinery plants and substation systems.