Title :
Field studies of arcing faults on power lines
Author :
Eaton, J. R. ; Peck, J. K. ; Dunham, J. M.
Author_Institution :
Consumers Pwr. Co. Jackson, Michigan
Abstract :
Experimental studies of arcing faults on a 75-kv. transmission system indicate that a lightning flashover is most likely to develop into a power arc when power current is flowing past the flashover point, when normal-frequency voltage is increased, or when line insulation is decreased.
Keywords :
Conductors; Current measurement; Flashover; Oscillators; Resistance; Surges; Voltage measurement;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1931.6429487
