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Directly molded polymer surge arresters for the reduction of environmental impacts.
As concern about global warming and environmental destruction increases, there is growing demand to reduce the environmental impact caused by power transmission and distribution
equipment. Toshiba supplies directly molded polymer surge arresters with leading features and reduced environmental impact from manufacturing to operation, by using its
excellent ZnO elements and silicone molding technologies based on its experience of manufacturing surge arresters since 1900.
lReduction of
manufacturing lead time
-Self-manufacturing of ZnO elements and self molding
lImproved safety for nearby of silicone housing
1. Features of Toshiba polymer surge arresters Safer short-circuit properties for nearby operators and equipment.
Excellent fire extinguishing after a short-circuit
Long life cycle design
Toshibas polymer surge arresters have a structure in which an internal section with stacked ZnO elements is
Toshibas polymer surge arresters have low environmental impact thanks to the use of silicone rubber which directly molded by silicone rubber. Because there is no gas space in the arresters and thanks to the suitable
remains hydrophobic throughout its life cycle (Fig. 1), consequently a continuous conductive layer is not design of the internal section, pressure is successfully relief by splitting the silicone rubber, thus preventing the
formed on the surface of surge arresters by moisture and/or pollution materials. Therefore, the surge arresters internal parts from bouncing out in emergency case of a short-circuit caused by a surge arrester failure (Fig. 6).
continue to show optimum performances even under extreme environmental conditions with heavy pollution, This feature ensures the safety of nearby operators and equipment during pressure relief. In addition, the use of
or in industrial, coastal or desert areas. In addition, the surge arrester have been made highly water resistant high-quality incombustible silicone rubber makes the surge arresters self-extinguishing soon after pressure relief.
by applying water-resistant glass to the side-surface insulator (Fig. 2) and using water-resistant silicone rubber
(Lead-free glass for the glass coating is another environmental benefit.) The best seal strength of silicone
rubber is achieved by optimal selection and application of primer. These long life cycle performances have Easy installation and application possibility of simple support
been fully verified by detailed evaluations such as pollution tests, boiling tests in salt water (Fig. 3), long-term structure
life performance tests in a coastal area (Fig. 4), heat-cycle tests, and other tests.
Toshibas surge arresters do not require special heavy equipments thanks to their compact and light weight
design, making installation easier. In some case, in addition to simplification of support structure (Fig. 7), the
support structure for adjacent equipments wad also used (Fig. 8). The safer pressure relief of the Toshiba
polymer surge arresters enables them to be installed near other equipments.
Fig. 2 Applied ZnO elements Fig. 3 View of boiling test Fig. 4 Long-term life performance tests Fig. 6 View of short circuit test Fig. 7 Example of simple support structure Fig. 8 Utilization of support
structure of adjacent equipment
Reduction of environmental impact during transportation of purchased Shorter manufacturing lead time and manufacturing certified by
materials and delivery of surge arresters ISO9001, ISO14000 under strict quality control
Toshibas polymer surge arresters, feature directly molded The delivery lead time of Toshibas polymer surge
silicone rubber housing instead of the conventional arresters has been reduced by self-manufacturing
porcelain housing. Since silicone rubber is approximately of ZnO elements (Fig. 9) and silicone molding. They
50% lighter than a porcelain housing, environmental are manufactured in ISO9001 and ISO14000 certified
impact during transportation of purchased materials is manufacturing lines under a strict quality and
significantly reduced. We also substantially reduced the environmental control system.
size and weight of the surge arresters compared with Fig. 9 Manufacturing facilities for ZnO elements
170 75
porcelain surge arresters by applying ZnO elements with kg kg
high energy absorption capability and the silicone directly
Development using pioneering analysis technologies
mold structure. Therefore, the environmental impact Our highly experienced development staff develop
during transportation for delivery is significantly reduced. and design Toshibas polymer surge arresters with
Figure 5 compares porcelain and polymer surge arresters using pioneering analysis techniques. The flow
for the 245kV system. The weight is reduced from 170 kg of silicone rubber during injection (Fig. 10) is also
to 75kg and the height is also reduced with maintaining Porcelain type Polymer type analyzed and the best injecting condition is obtained.
proper creepage distance because the complicated shed Fig.5 Comparison on the surge arrester These manufacturing technologies result in long life
design was achieved by silicone injection. with the rated voltage of 192kV cycle performance in the field. Fig. 10 Example of the analysis of silicone rubber
2. Performance 3. Power frequency voltage versus time characteristics
Toshibas directly molded polymer surge arresters, which are the gapless ZnO element type, comply with the Figure 12 shows the temporary over-voltage capability. Toshibas directly molded polymer surge arresters
IEC standard (IEC60099-4) and other relevant standards. These surge arresters cover the system voltages are available for all ratings. The curve represents the recommendation temporary over-voltage capability and
up to 420kV and IEC line discharge class from class-2 to class-4 as summarized in Fig. 11. Three types, the defines the duration and magnitude of temporary over-voltages that may be applied to the surge arrester until
rotated machine protection type, Standard type and high mechanical strength type, are available for different the applied voltage reduces to the normal continuous voltage.
applications. The principal characteristics of each type of surge arrester are summarized in Table 1.
Note : 1p.u. = rated voltage
1.4 1.4
Rotated machine
Standard type High mechanical strength type
protection type Line-Discharge class 3 Line-Discharge class 4
1.3 1.3
420
1.1 1.1
170 With primary energy
145 1 1
123
72.5 0.9 0.9
With primary energy
52
36 0.8 0.8
26
24 0.7 0.7
0.1 1 10 100 1000 0.1 1 10 100 1000
17.5 Permissible duration (s) Permissible duration (s)
Less than
17.5" Fig. 12 Power frequency voltage versus time characteristics (TOV)
IEC Line
Discharge Class 2 3 3 4
DLR
2.7 2.45 2.45 2.3
(V10kA / UR)
Type Form RVLQC--R--Y2 RVLQC----Y3 RVLQC--H--Y3 RVLQB--H--Y4
4. Designation of surge arrester type
Notes: 1) Surge arrester with L-D class 3 meets the requirements of L-D class 2. The type designation gives information about arrester rated voltage, pollution level in accordance with IEC
2) Various surge arresters outside of this range are possible according to the customers needs.
standards, and IEC line discharge class as below. An example of the designation is given below.
Fig. 11 Covered range (system voltages and IEC line discharge class)
Table 1. Rating
TOSHIBA Arrester Export
Type Unit RVLQC--R--Y2 RVLQC----Y3 RVLQC--H--Y3 RVLQB--H--Y4 surge arrester Rated voltage
IEC Line discharge class -- 2 3 3 4
Max. system voltage (Um) kV rms ~ 26 17.5 ~ 52 52 ~ 300 52 ~ 420
Max. rated voltage (UR) kV rms ~ 32.5 15 ~ 45 42 ~ 240 42 ~ 360
Nominal discharge current kA crest 10 10 10 20 RV LQB - 192 R//H PL V Y 4
High current impulse capability kA crest 100 100 100 100
Short cuircuit High current kA rms 50 50 65 65
capability Low current A rms 600 600 600 600 Family name Polymer IEC Line
Discharge level ratio of ZnO elements type discharge class
(Residual voltage at 10kA/ -- 2.7 2.45 2.45 2.3
Rated voltage) Designation Type of application Designation Pollution level
Energy absdorption capability kJ/kV_UR 6 8 8 11
R Rotated machine protection V Very heavy 31mm/kV
Max. bending moment Nm 1100 1100 3100 4000
Notes Standard H Heavy 25mm/kV
1) Surge arresters with larger energy absorption capability are available.
2) The energy absorption capability means the dissipated total energy per two shots of H High mechanical strength
switching surge that the surge arrester can withstand without losing thermal stability.
5. Detailed characteristics
RVLQC--R--Y2 (Rotated machine protection type, IEC Line discharge class 2)
Rotated Residual voltages Housing insulation
Continuous Long Max. at discharge current (Real ability) Max.
machine Rated Grading Number
operating Line duration energy Creepage permissible Mass
rated voltage Steep Power Height ring of Outline
voltage discharge current absorption Lightning current imp. 8/20 sec. Switching surge current imp. Lightning Switching distance service (Approx.)
voltage current imp. frequency diameter stacked Figure
class capability imp. imp. load
Um Ur Uc 2ms 1.5kA 5kA 10kA 20kA 0.5kA 1kA 2kA 10kA voltage units
kV rms kV rms kV rms A kJ/kV_Ur kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kV rms mm mm mm Nm kg
3.3 4.1 3.33 12.6 13.8 14.5 16.0 11.7 12.0 12.6 15.7
4.16 5.2 4.22 15.4 16.8 17.8 19.6 14.3 14.7 15.3 19.1
6.6 8.3 6.73 23.1 25.2 26.6 29.4 21.4 22.0 23.0 28.7
10 12.5 10.2 32.9 36.0 37.9 41.8 30.6 31.4 32.9 41.0
11 13.8 11.2 32.9 36.0 37.9 41.8 30.6 31.4 32.9 41.0
12 15 12.2 37.8 41.4 43.5 48.0 35.1 36.0 37.8 47.1
12.6 15.8 12.8 40.6 44.4 46.8 51.6 37.7 38.7 40.5 50.5
13.2 16.5 13.4 40.6 44.4 46.8 51.6 37.7 38.7 40.5 50.5
13.8 17.3 14.1 40.6 44.4 46.8 51.6 37.7 38.7 40.5 50.5
14.4 18 14.6 40.6 44.4 46.8 51.6 37.7 38.7 40.5 50.5
15 18.8 15.3 45.5 49.8 52.4 57.8 42.3 43.4 45.5 56.7
15.4 19.3 15.7 45.5 49.8 52.4 57.8 42.3 43.4 45.5 56.7
16 20 16.2
2 700 6 45.5 49.8 52.4 57.8 42.3 43.4 45.5 56.7
200 N.A. 80 500 1300 N.A. 1 1100 15 13
16.5 20.7 16.8 48.3 52.8 55.6 61.4 44.8 46.0 48.2 60.1
17 21.3 17.3 53.2 58.2 61.3 67.6 49.4 50.7 53.1 66.2
18 22.5 18.3 53.2 58.2 61.3 67.6 49.4 50.7 53.1 66.2
19 23.8 19.3 56.0 61.2 64.5 71.2 51.9 53.3 55.8 69.6
20 25 20.3 58.1 63.6 66.9 73.8 54.0 55.4 58.1 72.4
21 26.3 21.4 63.0 69.0 72.5 80.0 58.5 60.0 63.0 78.5
22 27.5 22.3 63.0 69.0 72.5 80.0 58.5 60.0 63.0 78.5
23 28.8 23.4 65.8 72.0 75.8 83.6 61.1 62.7 65.7 81.9
24 30 24.4 75.6 82.8 87.0 96.0 70.2 72.0 75.6 94.2
25 31.3 25.4 75.6 82.8 87.0 96.0 70.2 72.0 75.6 94.2
26 32.5 26.4 75.6 82.8 87.0 96.0 70.2 72.0 75.6 94.2
RVLQC--H--Y3 (High mechanical strength type, IEC Line discharge class 3)
Residual voltages Housing insulation
Maximum Continuous Long Max. at discharge current (Requirment) Max.
Rated Grading Number
system operating Line duration energy Creepage permissible Mass
voltage Steep Power Height ring of Outline
voltage voltage discharge current absorption Lightning current imp. 8/20 sec. Switching surge current imp. Lightning Switching distance service (Approx.)
current imp. frequency diameter stacked Figure
class capability imp. imp. load
Um Ur Uc 2ms 5kA 10kA 20kA 40kA 0.5kA 1kA 2kA 10kA voltage units
kV rms kV rms kV rms A kJ/kV_Ur kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kVp kV rms mm mm mm Nm kg
42 34.0 98.3 105 115 129 82.5 85.7 89.1 114 N.A.
52 45 36.4 106 112 123 138 88.3 91.8 95.4 122
250 N.A.
95
54 43.7 126 133 146 164 105 110 114 145 N.A. 895 2250 30
60 48.6 142 151 165 186 119 124 129 164 N.A.
72.5 66 53.4 154 163 179 201 129 134 139 177
325 N.A.
140
72 58.3 169 179 196 221 142 147 153 195 N.A. 1095 3000 N.A. 1 35 15
96 77.7 224 237 260 293 188 195 203 258 N.A.
123 102 82.6 239 253 278 313 201 209 217 276 550 N.A. 230 1295 3800 40
108 87.4 252 267 293 330 211 220 228 290 N.A.
120 97.2 279 296 324 365 234 243 253 322 N.A.
132 106 307 325 357 402 258 268 278 354 N.A.
1495 4550 45
145 138 111
3 800 8 321 340 373 420 269 280 291 370
650 N.A.
275 3100
144 116 336 356 391 440 282 293 305 388 N.A.
138 111 321 340 373 420 269 280 291 370 N.A.
144 116 336 356 391 440 282 293 305 388 N.A.
2055 6000 65
170 150 121 351 372 408 459 295 306 318 405
750 N.A.
325
156 126 363 385 422 475 305 317 329 419 N.A. 600 2 16
192 155 447 474 520 585 375 390 405 516 N.A.
460 2455 7600 75
245 198 160 461 489 536 603 387 402 418 532 1050 N.A.
228 184 532 563 618 695 446 464 482 613 N.A.
228 184 532 563 618 695 446 464 482 613 850 N.A. 2855 9100 85
300 240 194 557 591 647 729 467 486 505 643
1175 N.A.
10 11
6. Typical Outline drawings (Line terminal and grounding terminals)
75
44.5
Rotated machine protection and standard 9(4X)
15
(RVLQC--R--Y2, RVLQC----Y3)
10
44.5
30
50
15(4X)
30 10
0
M16X100(3X) 24
Fig. 13 Fig. 14
9
High mechanical strength
49
0
(RVLQC--H--Y3, RVLQB--H--Y4) Max. permissible 12
20
Diameter = 22mm
0
24
M16X110(3X)
9
49
0
Max. permissible 12
20
Diameter = 22mm
RVLQC--H--Y3 (High mechanical strength, L-D class 3)
M16X110(4X)
280
230
9
49
Max. permissible
Diameter = 22mm 230
280
20
12 13
7. Accessories
The following special accessories can be supplied at the customers request.
l Surge counter
SDC-N4 SDC-N4A SDC-N4C SDC-N4AC
Ammeter -- Equipped -- Equipped
Relay for alarm -- -- Equipped Equipped
l Relay box (Type: SDC-N3R)
l Disconnecting switch for surge counter
(Other accessories are also available )
l Leakage current measurement device (Portable)
l Surge current recorder
SDC-N4 SDC-N4A
Performance
6 digit cyclometer
Indication of counter
at least 5 counts/sec.
Min. operating current 30A (8/20us)
Max. high current withstand capability 100kA (4/10us)
Residual voltage at 100kA(4/10us) 5kV peak
Switching impulse current 4000A - 2ms
Ammeter scale 0 - 5 mA rms (linear scale)
8. Maintenance
TOSHIBA recommends that the following maintenance work be carefully performed.
l Leakage current measurement
l Insulating resistance measurement
l Outer visual inspection
The surge arrester could fail in case of sever lightning due to over duty, therefore maintenance should be done
on a fine day. The measured value should be recorded for comparison.
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