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8450en PEXLINK Edition 2, 2001-05

Insurance for improved The PEXLINK concept


availability and performance
of transmission lines
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PEXLINK The cost saving TLA concept

Consumers have become


more demanding
Sensitive processes are
dependent on constant
and reliable energy
supply
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PEXLINK The cost saving TLA concept

Reduced system interruption


caused by lightning
Controlled switching surge over-
voltage profile along the line
A viable alternative to pre-insertion resistors
and to synchronized switching

Upgrading system voltage with


existing line insulation Compact
insulation lines
Extended station protection
Possible substitute for shield wires
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(in areas with moderate lightning)


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ABBs protection philosophy

Arresters in towers 3 to 7 only

Arresters in all the towers

Normal line insulation strength (BIL)


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Lightning protection with TLA

Example of a typical
line and its outage
rate

Alt. 1: A few critical


sections of the line
protected with TLA
Alt. 2: Most critical
section of the line
protected with TLA
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Electrical dimensioning data

Lightning activity applicable


to the area
Desired availability
Line configuration
Uc, TOV, line LIWL/SIWL
Earthing/footing impedance
Short-circuit current amplitude
and duration
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Mechanical dimensioning data

Tower/line configuration
Mechanical loading
(arrester weight, wind, ice etc.)
Creepage distance
Short-circuit current
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Results

Electrical rating and energy


Mechanical dimensions
of accessories
Location of the arresters
Impact on availability and
performance of the
transmission line
No reduction in transmission
line BIL after disconnector
operation
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The PEXLINK concept

Assures disturbance-free
operation of transmission lines

Suitable for all voltage levels


Eliminates disturbances caused
by overvoltage
Prevents lightning-induced flash-
over across line insulators
Fail-safe design with visible
indication
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Easy to install
PEXLINK components

Standard PEXLIM
arrester provided
with terminals, line
connector and
disconnecting
device
Standard available
hardware can be used Line connector Disconnecting
arrangement device
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The PEXLINK concept

Polymer housing is necessary

Light weight
Can be hung on existing towers and strings
Easy transport up the towers and mounting
Non brittle
Vandal proof
Improved personnel safety specially
true for molded designs
Better pollution performance
over long periods
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Specially true for silicone polymers


The PEXLINK concept

TLA, line discharge class 2


(PEXLIM R-X) placed in parallel
with 110 kV insulator string

TLA, line discharge class 3


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(PEXLIM Q-X) for 245 kV


at Minera Alumbrera, Argentina.
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Installed 1995 PEXLIM Q144-VV145


ABBs protection philosophy

Switching over-
voltage control
Phase-ground overvoltage
due to three-phase
reclosing of 550 kV, 200 km
transmission line with
previous ground fault.
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Controlled switching overvoltage

PEXLINK for AEP, USA

Line discharge class 4


800 kV system voltage
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ABB HV Products Page 17 800 kV PEXLINK

Typical positioning of 800 kV PEXLINK


Compact insulation lines

Advantages of compact-insulated lines:


Reduced right-of-way Environmentally friendly
Low acquisition costs Overall economy
Blend better with surrounding landscape
Increased power transfer possible by increasing
system voltage on existing lines
Reduced outages due to lightning (lightning
protection obtained without additional cost)
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ABB HV Products Page 19 Compact insulation line

Line surge arrester (PEXLIM Q) across 400 kV tension insulator string


Extended substation protection

Advantages:
Eliminates insulator flashover
near substations
Alternative to expensive GIS
arresters for GIS equipment
protection
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Extended substation protection

Customer: SCECO Saudi Arabia


Substation: Shoiba

Technical data:
System voltage: 420 kV
Rated voltage: 360 kV
IEC class: 5

Length: 8.2 meter


Creepage: 21 meter
Weight: 550 kg
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ABB HV Products Page 22 Line arrester with external gap
Solutions with external series gaps
No disconnector Needs tailor-made design for each
needed situation

Low arrester rated Insulation co-ordination is difficult


voltage
Unpredictable energy sharing

No switching impulse overvoltage control

Pollution effects unpredictable

Signalling device needed to indicate failed


arrester
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Failed SA is weak point for repeated


short-circuits
Gapless solution, e.g. PEXLINK
No signalling device needed

Easy insulation co-ordination for both


lightning and switching overvoltages

Flexibility in application

User-friendly installation

Predictable energy sharing

Comparatively higher rated voltage


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Disconnecting device is needed


Product portfolio

Solutions for systems up


to 800 kV
Lightning protection
Switching surge overvoltage
control
Compact insulation lines
Extended station protection
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