ARC energy absorber

摘要

A device for cooling exhaust gases caused by an electrical arc in high or medium voltage switch gear, which device comprises a housing with an inlet and an outlet for passage of the gases, wherein a hydrous mineral is arranged in the housing for cooling the gases with the water contained in the hydrous mineral.

主权项

1. A device for cooling one or more exhaust gases caused by an electrical are in a high or medium voltage switch gear, the device comprising:
a device housing arranged in an outlet opening of a switch gear housing of a high or medium voltage switch gear, the device housing comprising an inlet and an outlet configured to allow passage of the exhaust gases; and a gas cooling element arranged between the inlet and the outlet filled with a plurality of hydrous mineral pellets comprising water, wherein the hydrous mineral is suitable for cooling the exhaust gases with the water comprised in the hydrous mineral.