Application and safety issues for transient voltage surge suppressors

Author

Eilers, Keith W. ; Wingate, Mark ; Pham, Eric

Author_Institution

Chevron USA Production Inc., Rangely, CO, USA

fYear

1999

fDate

1999

Firstpage

327

Lastpage

336

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 is enhanced. The subjects of fusing, connections, grounding, and component compatibility are explored as they pertain to surge suppressor design and application

Keywords

earthing; electric fuses; reliability; safety; surge protection; varistors; component compatibility; connections; electrical system reliability; electrical system safety; energized panels; explosions; fusing; grounding; grounding conductors; metal oxide varistor semiconductors; safety issues; short circuits; surge suppressor design; transient voltage surge suppressors; Circuits; Conductors; Explosions; Grounding; Pulp manufacturing; Safety; Semiconductor device manufacture; Surges; Varistors; Voltage;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1999. Industry Applications Society 46th Annual

Conference_Location

San Diego, CA

ISSN

0090-3507

Print_ISBN

0-7803-5601-2

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/PCICON.1999.806451

Filename

806451