Improvement of core snubber model based on modified saturation-wave theory

Core snubber is a common device used for breakdown protection in auxiliary heating systems. It absorbs energy from the high-voltage power supply to protect the load. The existing snubber models are based on saturation-wave theory, but the theory still has several conceptual problems. In this paper, an improved saturated-wave theory is presented. We consider that the eddy current region of the tape needs to be layered and that there is an unsaturated region in the tape which enables the snubber to be equated to an inductor. Then we divided the working process of snubber into 4 stages and rederived the circuit model of the snubber. The comparison with the existing simulation model shows that the new model in this paper is closer to the experimental data, especially in the rising phase of short-circuit current. It can more accurately analyze the conditions within a few microseconds after breakdown, and give a useful reference for the design of breakdown protection and power supply systems.