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Metal-Oxide Surge Arresters
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Metal-Oxide
Surge Arresters
Mechanical Design of
PolyGarde Surge Arrester
1 Metal-oxide varistors
2 Electrodes
3 Fiber-reinforced composite structure
4 Non-tracking polymer housing
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RDA/VDA type
Modern gas-insulated switchgear connected
to combined underground and overhead distri-
bution systems is sensitive to effects like
transient voltage doubling. An arrester installed
right at the cable end will clamp the voltage to
a level which does not put the switchgear at
risk.
The RDA/VDA surge arrester, together with the
Raychem RICS connection system for gas-
insulated switchgear, facilitates a hermetically
sealed integration of the arrester and the cable
termination to be connected to a switchgear.
Compact design and easy installation are
features of this product line. SPA-I arresters are the ideal solution for
retrofitting switchgear with arresters
SPA/SNA type
A compact arrester with high mechanical
strength. Even without sheds, the housing
material is fully track resistant and able to
provide flashover resistance in damp indoor
conditions.
MPA type
Designed for the specific requirements of
electric motors. A robust, non-tracking housing
plus the high energy handling capabilities of
the PolyGarde arrester family make it the ideal
choice for the designer.
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CPA High-voltage cable sheath protection CPA arresters installed in a cubicle to protect
system HV cable sheath cross bonds
Designed for the specific requirements in cable
sheath protection. A robust, non-tracking housing
plus the high energy handling capabilities of the
PolyGarde arrester family make it the ideal
choice for the designer.
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Testing
DCA surge arresters have been tested in com-
pliance with the latest draft CENELEC standard
for surge arresters in DC networks for railways
prEN 50123-5, 1994. Tests have been carried
out to examine the sealing properties of the
arrester and its resistance to mechanical stress
and fire.
Distribution transformers
Overhead line
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Type Rating (kA) Line discharge class Application Continuous voltage (kV)
from to
Medium voltage arresters for outdoor application
HDA 10 1 Outdoor 1 43
NDA 5 n.a. Outdoor 1 24
MWK 10 2 Outdoor 1 43
Medium voltage arresters for indoor application
RDA 10 1 Indoor 3 24
VDA 5 n.a. Indoor 3 24
SPA / SPA-I 10 1 Indoor 3 36
SNA / SNA-I 5 n.a. Indoor 3 24
MPA 10 1 Indoor 3 6
MWD 10 2 Indoor 1 36
Arresters for protection systems
CLX 5 1 Outdoor 3 36
CPA 10 1 Indoor 3 6
Arresters for railway applications
BDA 10 1 Outdoor 3 36
DCA 10 2 Outdoor 1 4
Low-voltage arresters
LVA 10 n.a. Outdoor 0.28 0.44
MVR 5/10 n.a. Indoor 0.44 0.8
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