Title :
Application of surge arresters to a 115-kV circuit
Author :
Short, T.A. ; Warren, C.A. ; Burke, J.J. ; Burns, C.W. ; Godlewski, J.R. ; Graydon, F., Jr. ; Morosini, H.
Author_Institution :
Power Technol. Inc., Schenectady, NY, USA
Abstract :
Momentary interruptions caused by lightning were a severe problem for a Champion International paper mill in upstate New York. Following a detailed investigation, the Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation (NMPC) installed line surge arresters to the supply circuit to eliminate lightning-caused interruptions. The paper mill is supplied by a 115-kV circuit which was characterized by low insulation level and poor grounding. Lightning arresters were found to be the best solution. Extensive line performance monitoring of the circuit performed before and after the arresters were installed has provided some valuable information. The arresters have successfully eliminated the lightning-caused interruptions
Keywords :
arresters; industrial power systems; lightning protection; paper industry; power system protection; 115 kV; Champion International paper mill; New York; Niagara Mohawk Power Corporation; lightning protection; lightning-caused interruptions elimination; line performance monitoring; low insulation level; poor grounding; supply circuit; surge arresters application; Arresters; Circuits; Insulation; Lightning; Milling machines; Monitoring; Paper mills; Poles and towers; Power quality; Surge protection;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference, 1996. Proceedings., 1996 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Los Angeles, CA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-3522-8
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.1996.545947
