Title :
Virginia Power´s use of polymer housed surge arresters to protect 138 kV transmission lines
Author :
Babik, Jalal J. ; Lamb, Michael L.
Author_Institution :
Virginia Power Co., Richmond, VA, USA
Abstract :
The purpose of this paper is to detail the factors contributing to Virginia Power´s decision to use polymer housed metal-oxide surge arresters to improve the lightning performance of their 138 kV system. This paper reviews traditional and modern lightning protection methods and the various parameters that influence their effectiveness
Keywords :
arresters; lightning protection; power system protection; power transmission lines; 138 kV; Virginia Power; lightning performance improvement; lightning protection; metal-oxide surge arresters; polymer housed surge arresters; transmission lines protection; Arresters; Conductors; Flashover; Lightning; Poles and towers; Polymers; Power transmission lines; Surge protection; Voltage; Wire;
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.1996.545948
