Title :
Impulse tests on a substation
Author :
Collins, H. W. ; Piepho, E. E. ; Torok, J. J.
Author_Institution :
Detroit Edison Co., Detroit, Michigan
fDate :
5/1/1932 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Severe flashovers have occurred in ungrounded 4,800-volt distribution substations in Detroit. Impulse tests have proved that these were caused by surges reflected from regulator windings, but can be prevented by the proper placing of lightning arresters.
Keywords :
Arresters; Lightning; Regulators; Substations; Surges; Voltage control; Wires;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1932.6429794