Development of current limiting arcing horn for prevention of lightning faults on distribution lines

Author

Washino, Masami ; Fukuyama, Atsushi ; Kit, Kuniji ; Kat, Kazuaki

Author_Institution

Chubu Electr. Power Co. Inc., Nagoya, Japan

Volume

3

Issue

1

fYear

1988

fDate

1/1/1988 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

187

Lastpage

196

Abstract

Wire breakage by arc fusion due to lightning flashovers has become a serious problem in Japan as a result of the widespread use of insulated wires as distribution lines. To solve this problem, a current-limiting arcing horn that has a nonlinear resistor element of zinc oxide has been developed. With this element the power follow current is interrupted and conductor arc fusion is prevented. Even in the case of bare wires, this device effectively prevents power-supply service interruptions. The design and performance of the device and its ability to prevent lightning faults on actual distribution lines are described

Keywords

arcs (electric); distribution networks; insulators; lightning protection; power system protection; Japan; ZnO; arc fusion; bare wires; current limiting arcing horn; distribution lines; insulated wires; lightning faults prevention; nonlinear resistor element; power-supply service interruptions; wire breakage; Cable insulation; Circuit faults; Conductors; Current limiters; Flashover; Lightning; Power supplies; Resistors; Voltage; Wires; Zinc oxide;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0885-8977

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/61.4245

Filename

4245