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BS EN IEC 60099-8:2018

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Surge arresters – Metal-oxide surge arresters with external series gap (EGLA) for overhead transmission and distribution lines of a.c. systems above 1 kV

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This part of IEC 60099 covers metal-oxide surge arresters with external series gap (externally gapped line arresters (EGLA)) that are applied on overhead transmission and distribution lines, only to protect insulator assemblies from lightning-caused flashovers.

This document defines surge arresters to protect the insulator assembly from lightning-caused over-voltages only. Therefore, and since metal-oxide resistors are not permanently connected to the line, the following items are not considered for this document:

  • switching impulse spark-over voltage;

  • residual voltage at steep current and switching current impulse;

  • thermal stability;

  • long-duration current impulse withstand duty;

  • power-frequency voltage versus time characteristics of an arrester;

  • disconnector test;

  • aging duties by power-frequency voltage.

Considering the particular design concept and the special application on overhead transmission and distribution lines, some unique requirements and tests are introduced, such as the verification test for coordination between insulator withstand and EGLA protective level, the follow current interrupting test, mechanical load tests, etc.

Designs with the EGLA’s external series gap installed in parallel to an insulator are not covered by this document.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
2 National foreword
6 CONTENTS
10 FOREWORD
12 INTRODUCTION
Figures
Figure 1 – Configuration of an EGLA with insulator and arcing horn
13 1 Scope
2 Normative references
14 3 Terms and definitions
17 4 Identification and classification
4.1 EGLA identification
4.2 EGLA classification
Tables
Table 1 – EGLA classification – “Series X” and “Series Y“
18 5 Standard ratings and service conditions
5.1 Standard rated voltages
5.2 Standard rated frequencies
5.3 Standard nominal discharge currents
5.4 Service conditions
5.4.1 Normal service conditions
5.4.2 Special service conditions
Table 2 – Steps of rated voltages (r.m.s. values)
19 6 Requirements
6.1 Insulation withstand of the SVU and the complete EGLA
6.1.1 Insulation withstand of the housing of the SVU
6.1.2 Insulation withstand of EGLA with shorted (failed) SVU
6.2 Residual voltages
6.3 High current duty
6.4 Lightning discharge capability
6.5 Short-circuit performance of the SVU
20 6.6 Mechanical performance
6.7 Weather aging of SVU
6.8 Reference voltage of the SVU
6.9 Internal partial discharges
6.10 Coordination between insulator withstand and EGLA protective level
21 6.11 Follow current interrupting
6.12 Electromagnetic compatibility
6.13 End of life
7 General testing procedure
7.1 Measuring equipment and uncertainty
7.2 Test samples
22 8 Type tests
8.1 General
8.2 Insulation withstand tests on the SVU housing and on the EGLA with failed SVU
8.2.1 General
Table 3 – Type tests (all tests to be performed with or without insulator assembly; by manufacturer’s decision)
23 8.2.2 Insulation withstand test on the SVU housing
8.2.3 Insulation withstand tests on EGLA with failed SVU
24 8.3 Residual voltage tests
8.3.1 General
8.3.2 Procedure for correction and calculation of inductive voltages
25 8.3.3 Lightning current impulse residual voltage test
26 8.3.4 High current impulse residual voltage test
8.4 Standard lightning impulse sparkover test
27 8.5 High current impulse withstand test
8.5.1 Selection of test samples
8.5.2 Test procedure
28 8.5.3 Test evaluation
8.6 Test to verify the repetitive charge transfer rating, Qrs with lightning discharges
8.6.1 MO resistors
29 Figure 2 – Test procedure to verify the repetitive charge transfer rating, Qrs
30 8.6.2 Series gap
31 8.7 Short-circuit tests
8.7.1 General
Figure 3 – Test procedure to verify the repetitive charge withstand of the series gap
32 8.7.2 Preparation of the test samples
33 8.7.3 Mounting of the test sample
34 8.7.4 High-current short-circuit tests
36 8.7.5 Low-current short-circuit test
8.7.6 Evaluation of test results
38 Table 4 – Test requirements
39 Table 5 – Required currents for short-circuit tests
40 Figure 4 – Examples of SVU units
41 Figure 5 – Short-circuit test setup
42 8.8 Follow current interrupting test
8.8.1 General
8.8.2 "Test method A"
Figure 6 – Example of a test circuit for re-applying pre-failing circuit immediately before applying the short-circuit test current
44 8.8.3 "Test method B"
46 8.9 Mechanical load tests on the SVU
8.9.1 General
8.9.2 Bending test
50 Figure 7 – Thermo-mechanical test
51 Figure 8 – Example of the test arrangement for the thermo-mechanical test and direction of the cantilever load
52 Figure 9 – Test sequence of the water immersion test
55 8.9.3 Vibration test
56 8.10 Weather aging tests
8.10.1 General
8.10.2 Sample preparation
8.10.3 Test procedure
8.10.4 Test evaluation
57 8.10.5 Additional test procedure for polymer (composite and cast resin) housed SVUs
8.11 Radio interference voltage (RIV) test
9 Routine tests
9.1 General
58 10 Acceptance tests
10.1 General
10.2 Reference voltage measurement of SVU
Table 6 – Acceptance tests
59 10.3 Internal partial discharge test of SVU
10.4 Radio interference voltage (RIV) test
10.5 Test for coordination between insulator withstand and EGLA protective level
10.5.1 General
10.5.2 Steep front impulse test
Table 7 – Virtual steepness of wave front of steep front impulses
60 10.5.3 Standard lightning impulse sparkover test
10.6 Follow current interrupting test
10.6.1 General
61 10.6.2 Test procedure
10.6.3 Test sequence
10.6.4 Test evaluation
10.7 Vibration test on the SVU with attached electrode
10.7.1 General
10.7.2 Sample preparation
10.7.3 Test procedure and test condition
62 10.7.4 Test evaluation
63 Annex A (informative) Example of a test circuit for the follow current interrupting test
Figure A.1 – Example of a test circuit for the follow current interrupting test
64 Annex B (normative) Mechanical considerations
B.1 Test of bending moment
Figure B.1 – Bending moment – Multi-unit SVU
65 B.2 Definition of mechanical loads
Figure B.2 – Definition of mechanical loads
66 B.3 Definition of seal leak rate
Figure B.3 – SVU unit
67 B.4 Calculation of wind-bending-moment
Figure B.4 – SVU dimensions
68 B.5 Flow chart – Procedures of tests of bending moment for porcelain/cast resin and polymer-housed SVUs
Figure B.5 – Procedures of tests of bending moment for porcelain/cast resin and polymer-housed SVUs
69 Annex C (normative) Special service conditions
C.1 General
C.2 Temperature in excess of +40 °C or below –40 °C
C.3 Application at altitudes higher than 1 000 m
C.4 Fumes or vapours that may cause deterioration of insulating surface or mounting hardware
C.5 Excessive contamination by smoke, dirt, salt spray or other conducting materials
C.6 Excessive exposure to moisture, humidity, dripping water, or steam
C.7 Live washing of arrester
C.8 Unusual transportation or storage
70 C.9 Non-vertical erection and suspended erection
C.10 Wind speed > 34 m/s
C.11 Earthquake
C.12 Torsional loading of the arrester
71 Bibliography
BS EN IEC 60099-8:2018
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