Varistor-particle lightning arrestor connector performance under simulated extreme lightning currents
Conference
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OSTI ID:5633624
Varistor-particle lightning arrestor connectors have been tested under simulated lightning currents of peak amplitude up to 185 kA. Each connector was attached to a circuit of representative interest, in which currents were measured at various points. These currents were reproduced in post-test circuit modeling, during which voltages were determined throughout the circuit and response sensitivity to statistical variations in post-breakdown contact-arc voltage was demonstrated. In all cases, resultant downstream circuit voltages were well below the 1500-V criterion. 6 refs., 10 figs., 3 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 5633624
- Report Number(s):
- SAND-88-3470C; CONF-8909124-2; ON: DE89012663
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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