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Accession Number
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PB2012-111163
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Title
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Characterization of Transient Surge Suppressors From a System Compatibility Perspective.
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Publication Date
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2012
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Media Count
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10p
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Personal Author
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F. D. Martzloff R. C. Hill T. S. Key
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Abstract
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Transient voltage surge suppressors are characterized from the point of view of electric utilities wishing to offer to their customers a comprehensive surge-protection plan. This plan involves a surge arrester installed at the service entrance and one or more plug-in suppressors installed within the premises, at the point of connection of a surge-sensitive appliance. Complementary tests were conducted at two laboratories to assess the compatibility of candidate devices with the needs of the utilities and the end-users. Basic, fundamental tests of protection performance and failure mode were performed for both suppressors and arresters. Mechanical and environmental tests were performed on meter-base arresters. In addition to obtaining data on test specimens, another outcome is the development of test protocols that can be used for systematic and consistent testing of other candidate devices.
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Keywords
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Circuit protection
Compatibility
Electric power
Electric utilities
Electrical potential
Electrical transients
Mechanical tests
Suppressors
Surges
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Source Agency
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National Institute of Standards and Technology
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NTIS Subject Category
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49B - Circuits
49F - Power & Signal Transmission Devices
97E - Electric Power Transmission
97I - Electric Power Production
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Corporate Author
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Georgia Power CO., Forest Park.
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Document Type
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Technical report
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Title Note
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N/A
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NTIS Issue Number
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1219
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Contract Number
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N/A
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