Title :
Protection of motors against high voltage switching surges
Author :
Gupta, B.K. ; Nilsson, N.E. ; Sharma, D.K.
Author_Institution :
Ontario Hydro, Toronto, Ont., Canada
fDate :
3/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The authors review the results from an extensive Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI) project on turn insulation capability of motors and also review other publications in order to quantify the surge environment and the surge strength of typical utility motors. The results are compared with standards for the surge strength of motors. The application of vacuum switchgear are surge capacitors is critically examined. Guidelines for new and existing motor installations, a procedure for analyzing surge related failure, and some recommendations for motor manufacturers are provided
Keywords :
electric motors; machine protection; surge protection; switchgear; EPRI; Electric Power Research Institute; high voltage switching surges; motor protection; standards; surge capacitors; surge related failure; surge strength; turn insulation; vacuum switchgear; AC motors; Capacitors; Electric breakdown; Guidelines; Insulation; Samarium; Stator windings; Surge protection; Switchgear; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Energy Conversion, IEEE Transactions on
