A simplified model for zinc oxide surge arresters

Author

Pinceti, P. ; Giannettoni, M.

Author_Institution

Dept. of Electr. Eng., Genoa Univ., Italy

Volume

14

Issue

2

fYear

1999

fDate

4/1/1999 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

393

Lastpage

398

Abstract

A model for metal-oxide surge arresters, derived from that one recommended from the IEEE W.G. 3.4.11, is presented. The main innovation introduced by the paper lies in the simplicity of the criteria proposed for the model´s parameter identification. Such criteria allow calculation of the model parameters directly from the standard data reported in the arrester data-sheets with a simple and straightforward procedure. The effectiveness of the model was tested for several arresters of different manufacturer both for medium voltage and for high voltage application. The discharge test results obtained by the manufacturers were compared with the results of simulations performed with the Alternative Transient Program (ATP). Effectiveness and simplicity of use make the proposed model a useful tool for insulation coordination studies involving steep front transients

Keywords

EMTP; arresters; insulation co-ordination; parameter estimation; zinc compounds; Alternative Transient Program; EMTP; ZnO; arrester data-sheets; discharge test results; frequency-dependent model; high voltage; insulation coordination; lightning protection; medium voltage; metal-oxide surge arresters; overvoltages; parameter identification; steep front transients; zinc oxide surge arresters model; Arresters; Insulation; Medium voltage; Parameter estimation; Performance evaluation; Surges; Technological innovation; Testing; Virtual manufacturing; Zinc oxide;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/61.754079

Filename

754079