Field performance of a digital transient surge recorder

Author

Murphy, R. Jay

Author_Institution

Macrodyne Inc., Schenectady, NY, USA

Volume

5

Issue

2

fYear

1990

fDate

4/1/1990 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

899

Lastpage

904

Abstract

Characterizing the waveshape of voltage and current transients on distribution systems caused by lightning events has been of considerable interest. A solid-state recording device for this purpose was developed in 1984 with high-sample-rate capabilities and the ability to operate for extended periods unattended. One-hundred of these recorders were fabricated and installed on electric utility distribution systems beginning in 1985. Triggered lightning tests were performed in 1987 and 1988 to further characterize the performance of the recorder and transducers. The design and operation of the recorders are discussed. The recorder has proven accurate, reliable, and effective in capturing high-frequency phenomena on utility distribution networks

Keywords

computerised instrumentation; digital instrumentation; distribution networks; lightning; power system measurement; recorders; surges; transducers; transients; computerised instrumentation; current transients; design; digital transient surge recorder; distribution networks; electric utility; lightning; performance; power system measurement; transducers; voltage transients; Arresters; Bandwidth; Batteries; Lightning; Lithium; Power system reliability; Solid state circuits; Surges; Transducers; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/61.53100

Filename

53100