MOV surge arresters: improved substation equipment protection

Journal Article · Mon Jul 01 04:00:00 EDT 1985 · IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/TIA.1985.349582· OSTI ID:5097811

Niebuhr, W D

The introduction of metal-oxide-varistor (MOV) surge arresters has added a new dimension to substation equipment protection. Through the optimal use of these arresters, it is possible to lower surge arrester ratings and thereby improve protective margins, resulting in a possible reduction of the insulation levels (BIL) of substation equipment. This reduction in BIL can lead to a significant reduction in the cost of substation equipment. General methods are delineated for selecting MOV surge arresters for substation protection and the resulting effect on substation equipment insulation levels.

• Research Organization: Power Systems Group, McGraw-Edison Company, Olean, NY
• OSTI ID: 5097811
• Journal Information: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Trans. Ind. Appl.; (United States) Vol. IA-21:4; ISSN ITIAC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

200300* -- Electric Power Engineering-- Power Transmission & Distribution-- (-1989)
24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
CHALCOGENIDES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELECTRICAL INSULATION
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
MATERIALS
METALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POWER SUBSTATIONS
RESISTORS
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
SEMICONDUCTOR RESISTORS
SURGES