Sparkless Switches: A Cost-Effective Solution for Electrical Safety for Domestic Use
Author(s): Ms. Vidya D.
Authors Affiliations:
Dept. of Electrical and Electronics, Karnataka (Govt.) Polytechnic, Mangalore, Karnataka, India
DOIs:10.2015/IJIRMF/202508040 | Paper ID: IJIRMF202508040This paper presents a design for sparkless switches that incorporate submerged contacts in dielectric materials, aiming to eliminate the risk of sparks and reduce the risk of accidents in hazardous environments. The design is cost-effective and easy to implement, making it a valuable solution for industries and households alike. By encapsulating one end of the contact in a dielectric medium and sliding the other end through a cylinder filled with dielectric medium, the design eliminates any spark and contains it within the switch. The design was evaluated based on safety, reliability, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use, and it was found to meet all of these criteria. The potential impact of this design is significant, as it can reduce the risk of accidents and ensure the well-being of people and property in hazardous environments.
Ms. Vidya D. (2025); Sparkless Switches: A Cost-Effective Solution for Electrical Safety for Domestic Use, International Journal for Innovative Research in Multidisciplinary Field, ISSN(O): 2455-0620, Vol-11, Issue-8, Pp. 304-307. Available on – https://www.ijirmf.com/
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