ArresterFacts Library
ArresterFacts are a compilation of facts about arresters to assist all stakeholders of Arresters in the application and understanding of arresters. ArresterFacts are a work in progress. Check back often for updates or Email me at jwoodworth@arresterworks.com to be put on the update list.
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Conductor Size Considerations for Staton Class Arresters
Topics Covered
1. Diameter and Length Effects
2. Fault Current Considerations
3. Corona Considerations
4. Effect on Voltage Refelections
5. Mechanical Considerations
6. Ground Conductor Considerations
Conductor Size Considerations for Station Class Arresters
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Transmission Line Arrester Selectiion Guide
Topics Covered
1. How to determine the MCOV/Uc
2. How to select the Energy Rating
3. How to determine the Margin of Protection
4. The importance of Failure Mode
5. Mounting options overview
Transmission Line Arrester Selection Guide
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Overview of Energy Handling Tests in IEC 60099-4
Topics
1. New Definitions
2. New Arrester Classification System
3. New Operating Duty Test (Thermal Rating)
4. Impulse Energy Ratings (Charge Transfer Rating)
5. Selecting the Right Energy Rating
6. How to Calculate Charge
Overview of Proposed Energy Handling Tests in IEC 60099-4
30 Modeling Temperature Rise in Arresters from Energy Absorption
Calculating Energy Using Excel and Trapezoidal Rule (excel File)
ATP Power Frequency Model with Temp Output (.acp file zipped)
ATP Model of Impulse Generator with Temp Output (.acp file zipped)
Arrester Temperature Rise Calculator (excel File)
28 Understanding TOV Behavior of Arresters
Arrester TOV Model (an .acp file zipped)
27 Arrester Reference Voltage
26 Discharge Voltage for Fast Rising Surges
25 What are Deadfront and Separable Arresters
22 The Underbuilt Line Arrester
19 Wildlife Protective Devices for Arresters
18 Arrester Selection Guide (Coming soon)
Process Flow Diagram
17 What is a Transmission Line Arrester
16 Selecting Arrester MCOV or Uc
Interactive Arrester AC Rating Calculator (Excel File)
15 What is a Riser Pole Arrester?
13 Understanding Arrester Discharge Voltage
12 Understanding the Energy Handling Issue
11 The Lightning Surge and Arresters
10 The Switching Surge and Arresters
09 What is an Arrester (A very simple first Definition of a Complex Device)
08 MOV Protection of Series Capacitor Banks
07 Understanding New IEC Mechanical Tests Requirements of Arresters
05 Arrester Disconnector
04 Externally Gapped Arresters (EGLA)
03 Typical VI Characteristics (excel File)
03.1 Arrester Characteristics for ATPDraw Users (excel File)
02 Overview of Field Testing Arresters
Fast Take on Using an Infrared Thermometer
Guide for Selecting an Arrester Field Test Method
01 Arrester Lead Length
Interactive Lead Length Effect Calculator (excel File)
Zero Lead Length Configuration