Application of surge arresters to a 115-kV circuit

Author

Short, T.A. ; Warren, C.A. ; Burke, J.J. ; Burns, C.W. ; Godlewski, J.R. ; Graydon, F., Jr. ; Morosini, H.

Author_Institution

Power Technol. Inc., Schenectady, NY, USA

fYear

1996

fDate

15-20 Sep 1996

Firstpage

276

Lastpage

282

Abstract

Momentary interruptions caused by lightning were a severe problem for a Champion International paper mill in upstate New York. Following a detailed investigation, the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NMPC) installed line surge arresters to the supply circuit to eliminate lightning-caused interruptions. The paper mill is supplied by a 115-kV circuit which was characterized by low insulation level and poor grounding. Lightning arresters were found to be the best solution. Extensive line performance monitoring of the circuit performed before and after the arresters were installed has provided some valuable information. The arresters have successfully eliminated the lightning-caused interruptions

Keywords

arresters; industrial power systems; lightning protection; paper industry; power system protection; 115 kV; Champion International paper mill; New York; Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; lightning protection; lightning-caused interruptions elimination; line performance monitoring; low insulation level; poor grounding; supply circuit; surge arresters application; Arresters; Circuits; Insulation; Lightning; Milling machines; Monitoring; Paper mills; Poles and towers; Power quality; Surge protection;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE

Conference_Location

Los Angeles, CA

Print_ISBN

0-7803-3522-8

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.1996.545947

Filename

545947