摘要 |
The primary disconnecting contacts of a metal-clad switchgear unit has at least one, and preferably two, heat pipes incorporated in the structure thereof. The use of one or more heat pipes conducts the heat generated adjacent the point of contact separations, and removes it to a remote area, at which heat sinks may be readily provided to more easily dissipate the heat generated at the separable contact structure. The advantage results that a cheaper material, such as aluminum, of small cross-sectional area, may be utilized instead of a solid copper disconnecting contact structure or higher currents may be carried where large conductors are restricted by available space.
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