Title :
Measurement of cable switching transients in underground distribution systems
Author :
Walling, R.A. ; Melchior, R.D. ; McDermott, B.A.
Author_Institution :
GE Ind. & Power Syst., Schenectady, NY, USA
fDate :
1/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Routine operation of loadbreak elbows and disconnects to switch underground distribution power cables results in transient overvoltages. Presented are the results and analyses of field tests performed in two 24.94 kV systems where transient voltages were recorded during switching operations. Traveling wave propagation characteristics in the power cables, the influence of underground distribution system topology, and switching device arc behaviour are discussed. Conclusions are reached regarding the severity of the switching overvoltages
Keywords :
power cables; power system measurement; power system transients; underground cables; underground distribution systems; voltage measurement; 24.94 kV; field tests; power cables; switching device arc behaviour; switching transients measurement; topology; traveling wave propagation characteristics; underground distribution systems; Elbow; Performance analysis; Performance evaluation; Power cables; Surges; Switches; System testing; Transient analysis; Underground power cables; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
