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Example of a typical
line and its outage
rate
Tower/line configuration
Mechanical loading
(arrester weight, wind, ice etc.)
Creepage distance
Short-circuit current
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Results
Assures disturbance-free
operation of transmission lines
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
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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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
Advantages:
Eliminates insulator flashover
near substations
Alternative to expensive GIS
arresters for GIS equipment
protection
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Extended substation protection
Technical data:
System voltage: 420 kV
Rated voltage: 360 kV
IEC class: 5
Flexibility in application
User-friendly installation