DocumentCode :
1410524
Title :
Application and safety issues for transient voltage surge suppressors
Author :
Eilers, Keith W. ; Wingate, Mark ; Pham, Eric
Author_Institution :
Chevron USA Production Inc., Evanston, WY, USA
Volume :
36
Issue :
6
fYear :
2000
Firstpage :
1734
Lastpage :
1740
Abstract :
This paper is intended as a guide to users and manufacturers of transient voltage surge suppressor devices based on metal-oxide varistor semiconductors. Many current designs and applications can result in safety problems, including short circuits, explosions, and energized panels and grounding conductors. If the recommendations contained in this paper are followed, then electrical system safety and reliability will be enhanced. The subjects of fusing, connections, grounding, and component compatibility are explored as they pertain to surge suppressor design and application.
Keywords :
arresters; earthing; power system protection; power system reliability; power system transients; safety; short-circuit currents; varistors; component compatibility; connections; electrical system reliability; electrical system safety; energized panels; explosions; fusing; grounding; grounding conductors; lightning arrester; metal-oxide varistor semiconductors; reliability enhancement; safety issues; safety problems; short circuits; transient protection; transient voltage surge suppressors; Circuits; Conductors; Explosions; Grounding; Pulp manufacturing; Safety; Semiconductor device manufacture; Surges; Varistors; Voltage;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0093-9994
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/28.887228
Filename :
887228
Link To Document :
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