Evaluation of polymer-housed distribution arresters for use on rural electric power systems

Journal Article · Tue Mar 01 04:00:00 EST 1994 · IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/28.287504· OSTI ID:7153937

Mackevich, J. P. ^[1]

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1. Raychem Corp., Menlo Park, CA (United States)

Users have converted to polymer-housed distribution surge arresters because of concerns over violent porcelain arrester failure. There is a false perception in the industry that polymer arresters are intrinsically fail-safe. It is proposed that there is a lack of understanding of the differences in failure mechanisms between porcelain and polymer arresters. Polymer arresters have unique design requirements to provide the desired reliability improvements. This paper suggests criteria for rural electric power system user evaluation of polymer arrester design and performance. Users are encouraged to participate in the standards writing process to facilitate changes beneficial to the industry.

• Research Organization: Raychem Corp., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
• OSTI ID: 7153937
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications, Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Industry Applications Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 30; ISSN 0093-9994; ISSN ITIACR
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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