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Eskom’s unique type test requirements for
Lightning Surge Arrester Ground Lead Disconnectors
Presented at: AMEU Convention 2007
Author & presenter: Rossouw Theron (IARC)
Co-author: Hendri Geldenhuys (IARC)
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Typical surge arrester
Arrester
Arrester
GLD
GLD
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Ground lead disconnector (GLD)
Arrester
Grading
resistor
Spark gap
Spark gap
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• 22 Blank
cartridge
• 22 Blank
cartridge
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Grading
resistor
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Ground lead disconnector (GLD)
Arrester
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cartridge
Grading
resistor
Spark gap
• 22 Blank
cartridge
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IEC 60099-4: GLD test requirements
IEC 60099-4: Specification for metal-oxide surge arresters
without gaps for a.c. systems
Type test requirements for GLDs according to IEC 60099-4 are:
•Disconnector operation test
•Disconnector withstand tests
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IEC 60099-4: GLD test requirements
Disconnector operation test:
The time delay for the operation of the disconnector is
determined for three values of current, 20 A, 200 A and 800 A
GLD Operating curve
Time in seconds
10
20 A
1
200 A
0.1
800 A
0.01
10
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Current in Am pere
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IEC 60099-4: GLD test requirements
Disconnector withstand tests:
When an arrester is fitted with a GLD it shall withstand, without
operating, each of the following tests:
• Long-duration current impulse test
The arrester and GLD are subjected to a series of
18 long-duration current impulses (2000 μs square wave).
• Operating duty test
The arrester and GLD is subjected to a series of
20 lightning current impulses (10 kA, 8/20 μs) and
2 high current impulses (100 kA, 4/10 μs).
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Field failures
• GLDs that fail to operate
• Premature GLD operation
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Field failures: GLDs that fail to operate
Arresters
failed
GLDs did
not operate
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
Undamaged
arrester
GLD operated
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Field failures: GLDs that fail to operate
GLD operating curves
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SEF setting philosophy
• Trip delay: 3 s to 15 s
• Pick-up: 3 A to 6 A
Time in seconds
10
SEF setting
setting range
SEF
range
1
0.1
0.01
1
10
Product A
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Current in Ampere
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Product B
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1000
Product C
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Field failures: GLDs that fail to operate
GLD operating curves
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Specified minimum GLD
operating time:
3s@5A
10
Time in seconds
Typical SEF setting:
5s@5A
SEF setting
setting range
SEF
range
1
0.1
0.01
1
10
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Current in Ampere
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Product C
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Field failures: GLDs that fail to operate
New GLD operating curves
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Time in seconds
10
SEF setting range
1
0.1
0.01
1
10
100
1000
Current in Ampere
Product A
Product B
Product C
Typical SEF setting
Eskom's 5 A, 3 s requirement
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
GLD current impulse test points according to IEC 60099-4
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Effective duration of typical
lightning current impulses
4/10
8/20
Current [ A ]
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0/2000
100
1
10
100
1000
10000
Time [ us ]
Effective duration of impulse (tail time - rise time)
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
Surge arrester “X”: MOV failure level
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4/10
100000
Effective duration of typical
lightning current impluses
8/20
Current [ A ]
30/80
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15/350
1000
0/2000
100
1
10
100
1000
10000
Time [ us ]
Effective duration of impulse (tail time - rise time)
MOV failure level
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
MOV failure level vs transient operation curve for GLD X
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4/10
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Effective duration of typical
lightning current impluses
8/20
Current [ A ]
30/80
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15/350
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0/2000
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Time [ us ]
Effective duration of impulse (tail time - rise time)
MOV failure level
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GLD X
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
MOV failure level vs transient operation curves for GLD X & X1
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4/10
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Effective duration of typical
lightning current impluses
8/20
Current [ A ]
30/80
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15/350
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0/2000
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Time [ us ]
Effective duration of impulse (tail time - rise time)
MOV failure level
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GLD X
GLD X1
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Field failures: Premature GLD operation
Benchmarking with 30/80 μs current impulses
40
Ipeak [kA]
30
20
10
0
GLD X
GLD C
GLD B
Withstood
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GLD A
GLD X1
Operated
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Eskom’s GLD test requirements
1. Disconnector operation test
GLD operating time is determined at 20 A, 200 A and 800 A, as well as at 5 A / 3 s
2. Long duration current impulse withstand test
18 x 2000 μs square wave current impulses
GLD resistance measurements and 5 A operation verification test
3. Operating duty withstand test
20 x 8/20 μs, 10 kA and 2 x 4/10 μs, 100 kA current impulses
GLD resistance measurements and 5 A operation verification test
4. High lightning duty current impulse withstand test
2 x 30/80, 30 kA current impulses
GLD resistance measurements and 5 A operation verification test
5. Repetitive surge withstand ability test
1000 voltage impulses, sufficient to ensure spark-over of the GLD’s internal gap
GLD resistance measurements and 5 A operation verification test
6. Moisture ingress test
GLD is immersed in boiling water for 42 hours
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QUESTIONS ?
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