Title :
Experience and effectiveness of application of transmission line arresters
Author_Institution :
Chubu Electr. Power Co. Inc., China
Abstract :
Installation of transmission line arresters (line arresters) in Japan started in 1980. Since then line arresters have been applied in service for more than 20 years as effective countermeasures against lightning attack. This paper describes basic specifications of line arresters and effectiveness of application based on the latest datum.
Keywords :
arresters; lightning protection; power transmission lines; power transmission protection; Japan; lightning protection; transmission line arresters; transmission line protection; Arresters; Circuits; Insulation; Lightning; Poles and towers; Power transmission lines; Protection; Transmission lines; Voltage; Zinc oxide;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition 2002: Asia Pacific. IEEE/PES
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7525-4
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2002.1178504
