Title :
The Impulse Generators at Les Renardieres
Author :
Bishop, M.J. ; Simon, M.F.
Author_Institution :
Ferranti Ltd. Transformer Division
Abstract :
This paper discusses some of the problems associated with the generation of lightning and switching impulses for research on U.H.V. systems. The solutions adopted for the impulse generators installed in the new U.H.V. laboratory of Electricite de France are described, and some performance details are given.
Keywords :
Capacitors; Circuit testing; Dielectrics; Impulse testing; Laboratories; Lightning; Power generation; Power transformer insulation; System testing; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TPAS.1972.293393
