Title :
Gas-blast switch tests on 230-kv system
Author :
Richardson, P. E. ; Foti, Arem
Author_Institution :
Bureau of Reclamation, U. S. Department of Interior, Denver, Colo.
Abstract :
Performance of a gas-blast switch on a 230-kv system of the U. S. Bureau of Reclamation near Hoover Dam is reported in this article. This switch has proved to be an economical means of interrupting transformer magnetizing current, parallel load current, and line charging current.
Keywords :
Electron tubes; Interrupters; Porcelain; Power transformer insulation; Substations; Switches; Valves;
Journal_Title :
Electrical Engineering
DOI :
10.1109/EE.1956.6442075
