Title : 
Transient overvoltages in low-voltage systems-a field study in Germany
         
        
            Author : 
Stimper, Klaus ; Ackerman, G. ; Ehrler, J.
         
        
            Author_Institution : 
AENEA GmbH, Erlangen, Germany
         
        
        
        
        
        
        
            Abstract : 
The "Overvoltage Measurements" field study was undertaken with the aim of establishing regulatory measures based on information from metered transient overvoltages occurring in low-voltage networks, installations, and telecommunication lines. Some 40 companies and institutions from industry and the power-utility, insurance, telecommunications, and research sectors contributed to the study. The overvoltages occurring between phase conductors and protective conductors were also measured.
         
        
            Keywords : 
overvoltage; transients; Germany; field study; insulation; low-voltage system; phase conductor; protective conductor; regulation; transient overvoltage; Communication industry; Electrical resistance measurement; Filters; Insulation; Magnetic field measurement; Standardization; Stress; Surge protection; Testing; Voltage;
         
        
        
            Journal_Title : 
Electrical Insulation Magazine, IEEE