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Medium Voltage Surge Arresters Catalog HG 31-1-2017 Low Resoluti
Medium Voltage Surge Arresters Catalog HG 31-1-2017 Low Resoluti
surge arresters
Product guide
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Medium-voltage surge arresters | Product guide
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Contents
Contents
Portfolio Overview 04
History timeline 06
Glossary 78
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Experience is most essential when it comes to reliability in SF6-insulated, metal-enclosed surge arresters
medium- and high-voltage applications. Siemens has been Siemens provides gas-insulated, metal-enclosed surge
designing and manufacturing medium- and high-voltage arresters for standard and special AC and DC applications
surge arresters for standard and special applications since from 72.5 kV to 800 kV. Siemens 3ES surge arresters are
1925. Continuous research and development, the wealth of ideally suited for the reliable protection of gas-insulated
Siemens know-how, and comprehensive worldwide switchgear (GIS), gas-insulated transmission lines (GIL),
experience give Siemens surge arresters a leading edge in gas-insulated bus (GIB), and transformers in substations,
overvoltage protection. Their uncompromising quality power plants, and offshore wind power plants.
ensures a long service life and reliability in any application.
Siemens surge arresters are an indispensable aid to For more information, refer to the product guide
insulation coordination in electrical power supply systems. SF6-insulated, metal-enclosed surge arresters.
Valuable equipment such as transformers, circuit breakers,
generators, motors, capacitors, traction vehicles and Line surge arresters
bushings, as well as complete switchgear, is optimally
The use of surge arresters on hazardous stretches of a
protected against lightning and switching overvoltages.
power line helps improve network protection and increases
Siemens surge arresters have been designed to meet the the reliability of the entire transmission system. Offering a
requirements of a wide range of common installation highly efficient combination of low weight, outstanding
conditions, from arctic cold to the heat of the desert and strength, and safety features, Siemens surge arresters are
the dampness of tropical climates. They are available for idealy suited for this purpose.
any application from 3 kV up to 1,200 kV including special
applications such as high-voltage direct current (HVDC) and
Siemens provides two solutions for line surge arresters:
FACTS systems as well as all kinds of compensation systems
for electric power networks.
Non-gapped line arresters (NGLA) can either be installed
directly on the insulators or on the tower, depending on
High-voltage surge arresters the tower design and the arrangement of insulators and
lines. Siemens 3EL surge arresters are ideally suited for this
Siemens offers three different designs for high-voltage
purpose.
station surge arresters for the protection of substation
equipment for applications up to 1200 kV:
Externally gapped line arresters (EGLA) have an external
■ 3EL product family - Surge arresters with directly
spark gap placed in series that galvanically isolates the
moulded silicone rubber housing, Cage Design™
active part of the line surge arrester from the line voltage
■ 3EQ product family - Surge arresters with silicone under normal conditions. The series varistor units (SVU) of
housing, composite hollow core design the EGLA 3EV product lines are based on the respective 3EL
product lines.
■ 3EP product family - Surge arresters with porcelain
housing
For more information, refer to the brochure Line surge
arresters for increased system reliability.
Siemens provides each of these types in several versions,
making it possible to find the optimal surge arrester for
every conceivable application.
For more information, refer to the product guide High-
voltage surge arresters (IEC) resp. Station and intermediate
class surge arresters (IEEE).
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Portfolio overview
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1925 1989
Siemens begins developing The 3EQ2 surge arrester for
surge arresters. The first systems of up to 550 kV is
devices are of the so-called one of the first high-volt-
cathode drop type. age surge arresters with
composite polymer hollow
core housing.
1847 1971
The ten-employee company Development of the first
Telegraphen-Bauanstalt gas-insulated and metal-
von Siemens & Halske encapsulated surge arrester
(Telegraph Construction for gas-insulated switch-
Company of Siemens & gear (GIS).
Halske) begins operation
on October 12, 1847, in
a back building in Berlin.
1900 2000
1963 1992
The first surge arrester for Continually pushing the
systems of up to 550 kV is envelope, Siemens devel-
1866 launched. The pulley wheel ops a high-voltage surge
electrodes are replaced by arrester with a composite
Werner von Siemens dis- ceramic-bonded shunt polymer housing for sys-
covers the dynamo-electric resistors and a series spark tems of up to 800 kV. It
principle, which enables gap. The surge arrester was originally developed
electricity to be put to prac- comprises three columns in as a suspended mounted
tical use. The dynamo can parallel and has a resistive- 1982 HVDC valve arrester with
convert mechanical energy capacitive control. several parallel metal oxide
into electrical energy in an Siemens’ first gapless metal columns in a common
economical way. Its inven- oxide arrester, a GIS surge housing.
tion lays the foundation for arrester, is delivered for the
today’s world of electrical 123 kV grid in Inchicore, a
engineering. suburb of Dublin.
History timeline
Siemens is a pioneer in many fields of the electricity and digitization markets. Experience is most essential when it comes
to reliability in medium- and high-voltage applications. Since 1925 Siemens has been manufacturing high-voltage and
medium-voltage surge arresters up to rated voltages of 1.200 kV – for standard and specialized applications. Our perma-
nent research and development and the concerted know-how in our factories give our surge arresters a leading edge in
overvoltage protection. Our uncompromising quality ensures the long service life and reliability of each application.
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History timeline
1998 2014
The polymer-housed medi- Siemens launches
um-voltage/distribution 2007 the 3EL3, the
class arresters of the 3EK strongest silicone
family, which features Cage 3EL2, the first line arrester housed cage design
Design™, a unique solution for 550 kV applications, is surge arrester
with direct silicone molding delivered to Sochi, a city in available in the
on the metal oxide resistors, Russia. market
is introduced.
2015
2003 2011 First 3EK4 with Arc
Protection System
Completion of the first line Siemens introduces its (APS) have been
arrester project, an order new range of long rod delivered
from KELAG, one of the insulators 3FL. to customers
leading energy service in the USA
providers in Austria.
2010
As a pioneer in the field of silicone rubber insulation and one of the few suppliers with comprehensive
in-house research and development capabilities in this technology. Siemens has been providing surge
arresters with silicone rubber housing for more than 30 years and has gathered excellent service experience
from even the most severe climatic and environmental conditions. Today, silicone rubber is among the
most widely used materials for high-voltage outdoor equipment.
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MOVs:
the core of Siemens surge arresters
The main task of an arrester is to protect Nonlinear resistors made of metal oxide
equipment from the effects of overvoltages. (MO) have proven especially suitable for this
During normal operation, an arrester should use. The nonlinearity of MO resistors is
have no negative effect on the power considerably high, which is why MO
system. Moreover, the arrester must be able arresters do not need series gaps. Siemens
to withstand typical surges without incur- has many years of experience with gapless
ring any damage. Nonlinear resistors fulfill MO arresters in low-voltage systems,
these requirements thanks to the following distribution systems, and transmission
properties: systems. Siemens metal oxide resistors
(MOVs) provide a high energy discharge
■ Low resistance during surges, so that
capability providing a very low protection
overvoltages are limited
level. This means they absorb a high
■ High resistance during normal operation amount of energy while avoiding thermal
to avoid negative effects on the power runaways. The MOVs are characterized by
system their high long-duration current impulse
withstand capability – an indirect measure
■ Sufficient energy discharge capability for
of their single impulse energy discharge
stable operation
capability. Siemens surge arresters are less
With this kind of nonlinear resistor, there is prone to self-heating and consequent self-
only a small flow of current when continu- destruction, and they maintain their
ous operating voltage is being applied. characteristics throughout their lifetime.
When there are surges, however, excess
energy can quickly be removed from the
power system by a high discharge current.
p.u. Ur
1.30
IEC power-frequency
voltage vs. time (U-t) Preheating to 60°C prior duty
1.25
characteristic (TOV)
1.20
1.15
1.10
1.05
1.00
0.95
0.90
0.85
0.80
1 10 100 1,000 10,000
t/s
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MOVs / Standards and testing
Tests Standardization
Siemens surge arresters have been designed and tested in The aim of the IEC’s Technical Committee 37 (TC 37) as well
compliance with the latest IEC 60099-4, IEEE C62.11, as the IEEE’s Surge Protective Device Committee (SPDC) is
and GB 11032 standards. All type tests are performed by the standardization of surge arrester testing and applica-
independent, PEHLA- certified laboratories; reports tion. The TC 37 develops the standards IEC 60099-4, IEC
are available on request. Please contact your Siemens 60099-8 (EGLA), IEC 60099-9 (HVDC), and the application
representative for details. guide IEC 60099-5, while the SPDC develops the standard
IEEE C62.11 and the application guide IEEE C62.22. Both
Moreover, every single surge arrester that leaves the
committees include representatives of manufacturers,
Siemens factory undergoes a routine test and is delivered
utilities, test field labs, and universities.
with a routine test certificate.
Siemens R&D experts are members of both bodies, thus
playing an important role in the definition of the standards.
Quality Assurance They also share their expert knowledge in electrical power
Siemens meets all requirements of ISO 9001:2008, ISO systems in CIGRE, the international council on large electric
14002:2004, and BS OHSAS 18001:2007. All Siemens systems, which participates in the development of interna-
suppliers need to be certified according to ISO standards or tional standards.
will be audited by Siemens.
Innovations in terms of arrester design and manufacturing
To maintain sustainable quality improvement, Siemens processes are protected by a wide portfolio of Intellectual
introduced corporate quality guidelines that contribute to Property (IP) rights.
each step of the quality process.
The test field is certified by the Test generator supplying both UHV arrester prepared
»Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle« impulse voltages (1.2/50 μs for testing in the
(Germany’s national accreditation body) and 250/250 μs) and impulse HV test laboratory
according to DIN EN ISO/IEC 17025 currents (8/20 μs and 30/60 μs)
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How to select a
suitable surge arrester
Step 2: Step 3:
Selection of the nominal Selection of
discharge current In protective levels
The nominal discharge current In serves to classify a surge The protective characteristics of an arrester are most
arrester. From a technical point of view, it is calculated frequently assessed by means of its lightning impulse
from a typical maximum lightning current amplitude that protective level: It is assessed according to its residual
can be expected in the substation, for which the insulation voltage while the nominal discharge current is flowing.
coordination is performed via the arrester’s lightning This usually means that a protective level equaling the
protection level. This amplitude is calculated from the standard lightning impulse withstand voltage of the
flashover voltage Ufo of the line insulators, the lightning device to be protected and divided by a factor of 1.4 is
protection level Upl of the arresters, and the surge adequate for protection against lightning overvoltages.
impedance Z of the line for Imax:
Example for a 24 kV system: The selection of the electrical characteristics of the arrester
is finished when the requirements regarding the protective
Ufo = 250 kV
levels of all mentioned current impulse stresses are
Upl = 80 kV fulfilled.
Z = 450 Ohm
Imax = 0.9 kA
Example U-I-curve 30 kV arrester
upeak / kV
120
60
8/20 µs
40
30/60 µs
50/60 Hz
20
0
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1,000 10,000 100,000
I/A
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How to select a
suitable surge arrester
Step 4:
Selection of the energy class
The application guide IEC 60099-5 to the standard IEC The application guide IEC 60099-5 offers equations to
60099-4 describes how the charge transfer and energy estimate charge transfer and the energy handling capability
handling capability of a surge arrester can be determined. requirements of surge arresters.
Surge arresters dissipate switching surges by absorbing
energy. The charge transfer and amount of energy is
related to the switching surge magnitude and wave shape,
the system impedance, the arrester protective characteris- Qs = (Urp − Ups) x 2 x L / c Zs
tics, and the number of switching operations. Ws = Ups x Qs
The selected arrester should have charge and energy rating
capability greater than the accumulated charge transferred
Where:
and energy associated with the expected highest surges on
the system. Urp is the representative maximum switching voltage (in kV)
Ups is the arrester residual voltage during the line discharge (in kV)
L is the line length with surge travel at light speed c
c is the speed of light (300,000 km/s)
Qs is the cumulative charges transferred during single line switching
(in Coulombs)
Ws is the cumulative energy absorbed by the arrester during single
line switching (in kJ/kV)
J = 2DL EA IA / v
Where:
DL is the line length (in kilometers)
EA is the arrester switching impulse discharge voltage (in kV) for IA
IA is the switching impulse current (in kA)
v is the speed of light, 300,000 km/s
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How to select a suitable surge arrester
Step 5:
Protective zone
The equations assume that the entire line is charged to a The protection of the equipment by an arrester can be
prospective switching surge voltage (which exists at the guaranteed only for short distances between arrester and
arrester location) and is discharged through the arrester at equipment, due to travelling wave effects on the line.
its protective level during twice the travel time of the line. Rapidly increasing overvoltages spread in the form of
The single discharge voltage and current are related by the traveling waves on the line. Refraction and reflection occur
equation: in places where the surge impedance of the line changes.
The maximum distance between surge arrester and
equipment to be protected is described with following
IA = (ES − EA) / Z formula:
Where:
xs = (BIL / 1.15 – Upl ) vtw / 2s
ES is the prospective switching surge voltage (in kV)
Z is the single-phase surge impedance of line (in ohms)
Energy Class A B C D E F G H J K L M N
Energy Rating Example for a 24 kV system, isolated neutral:
(Two Shot) 3.0 4.5 6.0 7.5 9.0 11 13 15 18 21 24 27 30
kJ/kVMCOV
Us = 24 kV
BIL = 125 kV
Upl = 79.5 kV
xs = 4.4 m
Where:
xs protective zone (in m)
BIL basic insulation level of equipment (in kV)
Upl protection level of the arrester (in kV)
s front steepness of incoming surge (in kV/µs)
(in the range of 1000 kV/µs)
vtw propagation speed of travelling wave:
300 m/µs (overhead line) (equals „c“)
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3.6 3 6 3 6
7.2 6 9 9 9
12 9 15 12 15
17.5 15 24 15 24
24 18 30 21 30
36 27 45 33 45
52 39 661) 45 661)
72.5 54 961) 661) 961)
4.16 3 6 6
6.9 9
8.3 6 9
12 9 12
12.47 9 or 10 15
13.8 10 or 12 15 18
22.86 15 21
23 30
34.5 27 36
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Selection data
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Introduction | 3EK
Siemens cage design 3EK distribution class surge arresters Siemens 3EK cage design
surge arresters are ideally
offer superior protection against overvoltages in medium- suited for the reliable
voltage systems. protection of:
■ Transformers
■ Circuit breakers
■ Medium-voltage
switchgear / panels
■ Distribution lines
The metal oxide resistors (MOV) are Silicone rubber is highly hydrophobic and
enclosed by a cage made of fiber-reinforced maintains its ability to repel water and any
plastic (FRP) rods, providing a rigid, rein- deposits of pollution throughout its entire
forced structure ensuring high mechanical service life. This results in high tracking and
strength. erosion resistance. The silicone rubber
housing is self-extinguishing and flame-
Reliability is guaranteed by the direct
retardant. These advantages provide
molding of the silicone rubber onto the
maintenance-free and reliable service life
MOVs and the FRP rods. This ensures the
for 3EK surge arresters.
total embedding of all components free of
inclusions and gaps, thus providing an Siemens offers two product lines for the
excellent sealing system against moisture application in distribution networks, which
ingress, which avoids partial discharges. differentiate in the mechanical strength:
In the extremely rare event of the MOVs ■ 3EK4 – for rated voltages up to 36 kV,
being overloaded, arcing cannot result in a high mechanical performance.
buildup of critical internal pressure, since
■ 3EK7 – for rated voltages up to 60 kV,
the MOVs are not enclosed in a sealed
very high mechanical performance.
mechanical shell. The arc can escape
directly through the soft silicone housing, The proven 3EK7 is also available in a
leaving the mechanical support structure of version for indoor application, which is a
the enclosure unharmed. The ejection of cage design surge arrester offering the
internal parts that could damage other same benefits as the version for outdoor
equipment nearby is prevented almost application.
completely. Siemens’ innovative cage design
ensures outstanding performance in safety
issues.
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3EK4 specifications | 3EK
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Housing insulation Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit short-term long-term weight of distance
current load SSL load SLL arrester
Lightning impulse Power frequency
withstand voltage withstand voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min., wet
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
96 280 20 65 27 2600 1820 0.8 112
96 280 20 65 27 2600 1820 0.9 112
137 420 20 87 36 1820 1270 1.2 150
137 420 20 87 36 1820 1270 1.3 150
160 550 20 99 41 1560 1090 1.6 170
204 690 20 123 51 1220 850 2.0 212
204 690 20 123 51 1220 850 2.1 212
234 820 20 140 58 1060 740 2.3 242
234 820 20 140 58 1060 740 2.7 242
270 960 20 161 67 920 640 2.8 278
320 1200 20 191 79 780 540 3.2 330
320 1200 20 191 79 780 540 3.3 330
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EK7 specifications | 3EK
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power frequen- Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse cy withstand short-term long-term load weight of distance
current withstand voltage, wet load SSL SLL arrester
voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
170 372 20 104 49 2940 2050 1.5 180
170 372 20 104 49 2940 2050 1.6 180
170 372 20 104 49 2940 2050 1.6 180
200 485 20 122 57 2500 1750 1.9 210
200 485 20 122 57 2500 1750 2.0 210
240 605 20 144 67 2080 1450 2.3 248
240 605 20 144 67 2080 1450 2.4 248
270 775 20 166 77 1850 1290 2.7 286
270 775 20 166 77 1850 1290 2.8 286
300 900 20 184 86 1660 1160 3.1 318
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 3.9 418
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 4.0 418
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 4.1 418
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 4.1 418
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 4.2 418
400 1230 20 242 113 1250 870 4.3 418
470 1420 20 281 131 1060 740 4.9 484
470 1420 20 281 131 1060 740 5.0 484
470 1420 20 281 131 1060 740 5.1 484
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
distance short-circuit impulse frequency short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand withstand load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage voltage, dry
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3EK7 specifications | 3EK
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EK7 indoor specifications | 3EK
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EK Drawings
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Drawings | 3EK
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3EK Accessories
Line terminal options
Line clamp
For surge arrester 3EK4 and 3EK7
L-bracket
For surge arrester 3EK4 and 3EK7
Line clamp
For surge arrester 3EK7
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Accessories | 3EK
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Accessories | 3EK
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Accessories | 3EK
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Accessories | 3EK
Disconnector options
Disconnector
For surge arrester 3EK4 and 3EK7
Disconnector
For surge arrester 3EK4 and 3EK7
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Mounting options
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Accessories | 3EK
Cross-arm bracket
For surge arrester 3EK4 and 3EK7
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Lead options
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Accessories / Disconnector / APS | 3EK
Disconnector
When overvoltage exceeds the energy capacity of an Siemens distribution arresters with APS fulfill the require-
arrester, the MO resistors become damaged, causing a ments of Cal Fire’s Power Line Fire Prevention Field Guide
permanent failure of the arrester. A fault current is devel- (2008). They successfully passed all required testing with
oped and arcing begins to occur on the two terminals of 100% compliance. As a result, Siemens surge arresters with
the arrester. Molten metal can fall to the ground and ignite APS record a substantially lower spark production rate than
groundcover, leading to wildfires that can harm people and arresters without APS.
wildlife, and damage trees and structures in the area.
Therefore, Siemens Type 3EK distribution class surge
arresters can be configured with an Arc Protection System
(APS) installed at both ends of the arrester. The APS unit
consists of multiple metallic plates forming electrodes
which are shaped and aligned in a way that the current
flowing through the electrodes generates a magnetic field.
That magnetic force makes the arc rotate around the
arrester body, controlling and containing it, mitigating the
creation of molten material coming from the end fittings,
and thus greatly reducing the risk of wildfires.
The APS is available for Types 3EK4 and 3EK7. Especially in
hot and dry regions with high risks of wildfires, such as the
Western US and South Australia, surge arresters with APS
are highly recommended.
The surge arrester can also be equipped with a visible fault
feature. In the event of an arrester failure, a red indicator
will appear at the bottom of the arrester.
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Introduction | 3EJ
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3EJ2 specifications | 3EJ
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning impulse Power frequency Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit withstand voltage withstand voltage, short-term long-term weight of distance
current wet load SSL load SLL arrester
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.0 173
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.2 173
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.3 173
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.4 173
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.0 218
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.1 218
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.3 218
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.4 218
256 750 50 150 70 3900 2730 5.2 262
256 750 50 150 70 3900 2730 5.5 262
256 750 50 150 70 3900 2730 5.7 262
301 920 50 175 80 3320 2320 6.4 306
301 920 50 175 80 3320 2320 6.8 306
346 1090 50 200 95 2890 2020 7.4 350
391 1250 50 225 105 2550 1790 8.3 394
391 1250 50 225 105 2550 1790 8.9 394
436 1420 50 250 120 2290 1600 9.5 438
436 1420 50 250 120 2290 1600 9.9 438
481 1580 50 275 130 2070 1450 10.5 482
481 1580 50 275 130 2070 1450 11.0 482
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EJ3 specifications | 3EJ
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power frequen- Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse cy withstand short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand voltage, wet load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.0 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.1 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.1 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.2 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.2 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.2 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.3 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.4 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.5 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.6 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.7 182
172 390 65 105 50 8720 6100 5.7 182
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.3 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.4 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.6 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.7 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.7 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 6.7 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 7.0 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 7.0 218
208 550 65 125 60 7210 5040 7.2 218
244 700 65 145 70 6140 4300 7.8 253
244 700 65 145 70 6140 4300 7.9 253
244 700 65 145 70 6140 4300 8.2 253
244 700 65 145 70 6140 4300 8.3 253
244 700 65 145 70 6140 4300 8.6 253
281 860 65 165 75 5330 3730 9.4 288
281 860 65 165 75 5330 3730 9.7 288
281 860 65 165 75 5330 3730 9.9 288
281 860 65 165 75 5330 3730 10.1 288
317 1020 65 185 85 4730 3310 10.9 323
317 1020 65 185 85 4730 3310 11.1 323
317 1020 65 185 85 4730 3310 11.6 323
317 1020 65 185 85 4730 3310 11.6 323
353 1170 65 210 95 4240 2970 12.4 360
353 1170 65 210 95 4240 2970 13.1 360
389 1330 65 230 105 3850 2690 14.1 395
389 1330 65 230 105 3850 2690 14.5 395
425 1480 65 250 115 3520 2470 15.6 430
425 1480 65 250 115 3520 2470 15.6 430
425 1480 65 250 115 3520 2470 16.0 430
425 1480 65 250 115 3520 2470 16.0 430
462 1640 65 270 125 3240 2270 17.0 466
462 1640 65 270 125 3240 2270 17.0 466
462 1640 65 270 125 3240 2270 17.5 466
462 1640 65 270 125 3240 2270 17.5 466
498 1800 65 290 135 3010 2100 18.5 501
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3EJ3 specifications | 3EJ
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EJ4 specifications | 3EJ
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power frequen- Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse cy withstand short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand voltage, wet load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
188 460 50 120 55 10630 7440 7.8 210
188 460 50 120 55 10630 7440 8.7 210
232 660 50 140 65 8620 6030 10.0 253
232 660 50 140 65 8620 6030 10.4 253
232 660 50 140 65 8620 6030 10.9 253
276 850 50 165 75 7240 5070 12.6 296
276 850 50 165 75 7240 5070 13.1 296
276 850 50 165 75 7240 5070 14.0 296
320 1040 50 190 90 6250 4370 15.7 339
320 1040 50 190 90 6250 4370 16.6 339
364 1230 50 215 100 5490 3840 18.3 381
408 1420 50 245 110 4900 3430 20.0 424
408 1420 50 245 110 4900 3430 21.8 424
452 1610 50 270 125 4420 3090 23.5 467
452 1610 50 270 125 4420 3090 24.4 467
496 1810 50 295 135 4030 2820 26.2 509
496 1810 50 295 135 4030 2820 27.1 509
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EJ4 indoor specifications | 3EJ
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power frequen- Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse cy withstand short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand voltage, wet load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
188 220 50 120 55 10630 7440 6.9 200
188 220 50 120 55 10630 7440 7.4 200
232 260 50 140 65 8620 6030 8.7 240
232 260 50 140 65 8620 6030 9.1 240
232 260 50 140 65 8620 6030 9.6 240
276 310 50 165 75 7240 5070 10.9 285
276 310 50 165 75 7240 5070 11.3 285
276 310 50 165 75 7240 5070 12.2 285
320 350 50 190 90 6250 4370 13.5 325
320 350 50 190 90 6250 4370 14.4 325
364 390 50 215 100 5490 3840 15.8 370
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EJ0 specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Rated Continuous Arrester type Nominal Charge Thermal Maximum values of the residual voltages at discharge
voltage operating discharge transfer energy currents of the following impulses
voltage current rating rating
3EJ9 specifications
Electrical Characteristics
Rated Continuous Arrester type Nominal Charge Thermal Maximum values of the residual voltages at discharge
voltage operating discharge transfer energy currents of the following impulses
voltage current rating rating
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Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse frequency short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand withstand load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage voltage, wet
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
170 162 20 93 51 2940 2050 0.5 161
170 162 20 93 51 2940 2050 0.6 161
170 162 20 93 51 2940 2050 0.7 161
200 191 20 110 60 2500 1750 1.0 190
200 191 20 110 60 2500 1750 1.2 190
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power frequen- Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse cy withstand short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand voltage, wet load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.3 173
166 430 50 100 45 6020 4210 3.4 173
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.1 218
188 460 50 120 55 10630 7440 8.7 210
211 590 50 125 60 4730 3310 4.7 218
232 660 50 140 65 8620 6030 10.9 253
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning Power Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit impulse frequency short-term long-term weight of distance
current withstand withstand load SSL load SLL arrester
voltage voltage, wet
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
188 220 50 120 55 10630 7440 7.8 200
232 260 50 140 65 8620 6030 9.6 240
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3EJ Drawings
Dimensions 3EJ3
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Drawings | 3EJ
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3EJ Accessories
Line terminal options
L-bracket
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Accessories | 3EJ
Mounting options
Mounting, insulated
Ø190...260 mm. D=10”
Mounting, insulated
170x170 mm
Mounting, insulated
200x200 mm
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Mounting options
Mounting, insulated
310x310 mm
Mounting, grounded
Ø190...260 mm. D=10”
Mounting, grounded
170x170 mm
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Accessories | 3EJ
Mounting, grounded
200x200 mm
Mounting. grounded
310x310 mm
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Introduction | 3EQ0
For applications requiring a surge arrester with silicone Siemens 3EQ0 composite
hollow core design
rubber housing with a directional pressure relief device. surge arresters are ideally
Siemens offers the 3EQ0 for rated voltages up to 45 kV. suited for the reliable
protection of:
■ Generators
■ Motors
■ Arc furnaces
■ Arc furnace transformers
■ Dry type transformers
■ Airfield-lighting systems
■ Cable sheath
■ Capacitors and
capacitor banks
■ Converters for drives
Siemens’ innovative composite hollow core The excellent sealing system of 3EQ0 surge
design uses silicone and an FRP hollow core arresters prevents failures or moisture
as housing materials. The direct molding of ingress and guarantees decades of trouble-
the silicone rubber onto the FRP hollow core free service.
ensures reliability, while an excellent special
The composite hollow core design provides
sealing of the flanges at both ends of the
a very high degree of safety: In the case of
surge arrester effectively prevents moisture
an overload or the extremely rare case of an
ingress, which avoids partial discharges. The
arrester short circuit, the arc escapes
combination of silicone rubber and fiber-
directly through directional pressure relief
glass-reinforced hollow core also allows an
device, internal parts are not ejected, and
enormous load carrying capacity for the
the housing does not break.
structure.
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Specifications | 3EQ0
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Rated Lightning impulse Power frequency Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance short-circuit withstand voltage withstand voltage, short-term long-term weight of distance
current wet load SSL load SLL arrester
Is 1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kA kV kV N N kg mm
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.0 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.2 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.4 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.0 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.2 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.4 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.0 92
155 243 50 55 30 16770 11740 12.2 92
195 399 50 70 40 13330 9330 13.3 124
195 399 50 70 40 13330 9330 12.9 124
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.3 238
195 399 50 70 40 13330 9330 13.3 124
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.3 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.3 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 15.4 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.3 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 15.1 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 15.4 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.3 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 15.1 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 16.1 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.6 238
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.3 358
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 16.1 238
275 710 50 110 45 9450 6610 14.6 238
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.3 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 18.4 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 16.6 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.3 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 18.4 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 16.6 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.9 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 19.1 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.0 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.9 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 19.9 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 17.4 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 18.6 358
395 1175 50 170 70 6580 4600 20.6 358
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Specifications | 3EQ0
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Leakage distance Rated short-circuit Recommended minimum clearances Cantilever strength Weight
[H] current MDCL
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3EQ0 Drawings
Dimensions 3EQ0
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Drawings / Accessories | 3EQ0
3EQ0 Accessories
Line terminal options
L-bracket
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Mounting options
Mounting, grounded
200x200 mm
Mounting, insulated
200x200 mm
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Mounting, insulated
310x310 mm
Mounting, grounded
310x310 mm
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Mounting options
Mounting, grounded
Ø190...260 mm. D=10”
Mounting, insulated
Ø190...260 mm. D=10”
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Introduction | 3EP-G
3EP-G Porcelain
surge arresters
Siemens’ 3EP porcelain-housed surge The excellent sealing system of 3EP-G surge
arresters ensure maximum protection in an arresters prevents failures or moisture
overload situation thanks to a specially ingress and guarantees decades of trouble-
designed directional pressure relief device. free service. The use of nonporous sulfur
In the case of an overload or the extremely cement instead of corrosive Portland
rare case of an arrester short circuit, the arc cement for bonding protects the MO
escapes easily through the pressure relief resistors and prevents aging effects.
devices. No pressure is built up inside the
The MO resistors of 3EP surge arresters are
arrester and no internal parts are ejected,
enclosed by a rigid, reinforced cage made of
which prevents damage to surrounding
FRP rods. The high tensile strength of the
equipment.
FRP rods is used to hold the arrester’s MO
For the overvoltage protection of generators resistors in place tightly.
and motors, which require a very high
short-circuit current capability, Siemens
offers the 3EP-G porcelain housed surge
arresters with short-circuit current capability
up to 300 kA.
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Specifications | 3EP-G
Mechanical Characteristics
Height Creepage Lightning impulse Power frequency Specified Specified Maximum Flashover
[H] distance withstand voltage withstand voltage, short-term long-term weight of distance
wet load SSL load SLL arrester
1.2/50µs 1 min.
mm mm kV kV N N kg mm
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 80.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 80.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 80.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 80.7 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.8 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.8 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 80.7 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 81.5 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 81.5 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 43.3 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 82.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 82.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 44.1 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 82.1 350
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 45.6 255
500 605 148 56 25000 10000 45.6 255
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 82.8 350
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 54.3 435
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 54.3 435
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 83.5 350
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 54.3 435
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 54.3 435
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 84.1 350
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 55.1 435
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 55.1 435
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 84.1 350
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 55.1 435
680 1095 252 96 18380 7350 55.1 435
665 1035 206 78 51120 20450 84.1 350
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Dimensions 3EP2-G
Dimensions 3EP3-G
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Drawings / Packing | 3EP-G
Single packing
Arrester type Housing Length Width Height
mm inch mm inch mm inch
3EP2-G, housing A 80 3.1 80 3.1 130 5.1
3EP-G 3EP2-G, housing B 80 3.1 80 3.1 130 5.1
3EP3-G, housing A 80 3.1 80 3.1 130 5.1
Triple packing
Arrester type Housing Length Width Height
mm inch mm inch mm inch
3EP2-G, housing A 120 4.7 80 3.1 130 5.1
3EP-G 3EP2-G, housing B 120 4.7 80 3.1 130 5.1
3EP3-G, housing A 150 5.9 80 3.1 130 5.1
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Glossary
Continuous operating voltage (symbol Uc) Nominal discharge current (symbol In)
indicates the designated permissible root mean square indicates the peak value of a lightning current impulse used
value of the power frequency voltage that is allowed to be to classify an arrester.
applied continuously between the arrester terminals.
Protective level
Creepage distance is the maximum value of an arrester’s residual voltage at a
defines the distance between the metal end fittings, standard current impulse. In this case, there is a difference
measured along the housing surface. It is an important between the lightning impulse protective level (8/20 µs),
factor in the behavior of an insulator – or a device the switching impulse protective level (30/60 µs), and the
containing an insulator – in polluted conditions. steep current impulse (1/2µs) protective level.
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