What is a surge suppressor?

What is a surge suppressor?

The device, purpose and principle of operation of surge arresters. The main types of arresters and the scope of each embodiment.

Testing non-linear surge arresters

Testing non-linear surge arresters

Test methods for arrester. Measurement of resistance and conduction current of surge arresters. Standards and scope of tests for PUE. Sample protocol filling.

High-voltage equipment is used in power supply systems, in particular, where the voltage is 1 kV or more. The group of high-voltage electrical equipment includes transformer substations and complex distribution devices, as well as various fuses, disconnectors, arresters, insulators, etc.

In this section, we will tell you what types of high-voltage equipment are, what each individual device is for, how it works and what is equally important - how it is checked for serviceability and suitability for operation.

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