Failures of surge arresters on low-voltage mains

Journal Article · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1993 · IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/61.180331· OSTI ID:6502846

Birrell, D ^[1]; Standler, R B

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1. General Electric Co., Pittsfield, MA (United States)

The use of a secondary arrester on low-voltage ac supply mains is an effective technique to prevent damage to electronic equipment. This paper describes some failure mechanisms of secondary arresters, and suggests ways to minimize risks from possible failure of the arrester. Applications, of secondary arresters and fuses are also discussed. The principal function of an arrester is to divert surge currents from lightning strikes and switching surges. Additional protection of electronic equipment (e.g., computers) inside the building may be desirable by connecting a suppressor between the branch circuit and the vulnerable equipment. The design and application of suppressors is beyond the scope of this paper.

• OSTI ID: 6502846
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 8:1; ISSN 0885-8977; ISSN ITPDE5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
240201* -- Power System Networks
Transmission & Distribution-- AC Systems-- (1990-)
CHALCOGENIDES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
ELEMENTS
EQUIPMENT
FAILURES
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS
METALS
OXIDES
OXYGEN COMPOUNDS
POWER TRANSMISSION LINES
SURGES
VOLTAGE REGULATORS