Varistor-particle lightning arrestor connector performance under simulated extreme lightning currents

Conference · Sun Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1989

OSTI ID:5633624

Fisher, R J; Kostas, J G

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
• Resource Relation: Conference: International conference on lightning and static electricity, Bath, UK, 26-28 Sep 1989; Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
LIGHTNING ARRESTERS
PERFORMANCE TESTING
CONNECTORS
CURRENTS
MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
SIMULATION
CONDUCTOR DEVICES
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
TESTING
500100* - Environment
Atmospheric- Basic Studies- (-1989)