Comparative analysis of techniques for control of switching overvoltages during transmission lines energization

The energization of long transmission lines can cause high overvoltage stresses not only along the transmission line, but also in the rest of the network. The traditional method of limiting switching overvoltages to acceptable levels is the use of circuit breakers equipped with pre-insertion resisto...

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Published in:Electric power systems research 2010, Vol.80 (1), p.115-120
Main Authors: Mestas, P., Tavares, M.C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Applied sciences
Arcs, sparks, lightning
Capacitors. Resistors. Filters
Connection and protection apparatus
Electric discharges
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Metal oxide surge arrester
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Pre-insertion resistor
PSCAD
Synchronized switching
Various equipment and components
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Summary:The energization of long transmission lines can cause high overvoltage stresses not only along the transmission line, but also in the rest of the network. The traditional method of limiting switching overvoltages to acceptable levels is the use of circuit breakers equipped with pre-insertion resistors. The present paper describes a study comparing this traditional method with two other alternatives for the limitation of switching overvoltages during line energization in an actual 500 kV transmission system: the use of metal oxide surge arresters at both line closing of circuit breaker poles. Digital simulations were made with PSCAD/EMTDC software and the degree of shunt compensation is considered as an independent parameter.
ISSN:0378-7796
1873-2046
DOI:10.1016/j.epsr.2009.08.011