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Arcing Horns

08/11/2010 2:30 AM

How to calculate the gap between Arcing horns for 132Kv system

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Re: Arcing Horns

08/11/2010 7:55 AM

dear,

as a thumb rule, arc in air occures @ 28KV/mm.

So, for 132 KV system, considering +5 % variation permissible,

for 132 * 1.05 = 138.6 KV volts, air will rupture at 4.95 mm.,

So, select slightly more, say 5.2 mm.

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08/11/2010 3:23 PM

This is incredibly, dangerously wrong!

I don't know where you got 28kV/mm as the breakdown voltage of air (try around 3kV/mm as a better general rule of thumb, and this clearance distance is still much too low when talking about power transmission and distribution systems). Also based on the original poster's information (and previously asked questions on CR4) I believe he/she is after clearance distances used for transmission line arching horns for a 132kV overhead transmission line.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arcing_horns

I have not come across these here on our local transmission lines (I think we use surge divertors due to the protection schemes we employ on the network), but given the application (and the fact the distance needs to be correct to properly protect insulator strings from overvoltage transients) you could either look in the electrical standard specifically covering these devices (which will depend on what country the arc horns are being sold in, and may likely be a part of either the insulator standard or the protective device standard) or try an internet search.

Remember, these devices are more than just a simple spark gap and must be designed, tested and certified correctly.

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08/13/2010 8:28 PM

GA for relying on factory set gaps which are tested etc.

On the rule of thumb, I would say more near 1mm per 1KV which is 132mm for 132KV. But this will spark ! Therefore, more like 1.1 or 1.2mm per KV (1.2 x 132 = Approx 159 to 160mm minimum (that is if you want it to spark at higher than 132kV). ... All depends on what peak voltage they want the spark to discharge(?) surely not 132kV!

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Re: Arcing Horns

08/11/2010 10:12 PM

Harry, for God's sake, stop using "dear" in your post. You should use "dear friend", "dear guest" etc. Not just "dear" which should be reserved for your "significant other" and not the general public. This habit of yours and some others has raised eyebrows.

Secondly, do not give potentially lethal answers to posts on subjects you know nothing about. Leave it to the experts. Like the correct answer given by jackofalltrades

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Re: Arcing Horns

08/12/2010 4:28 AM

The arcing horns gaps are factory set at the following gaps:

BIL Arcing horn Gap

75 kv - -- (30 + 30) mm

95kv - - - (35 + 35) mm

170kv - - - (75 + 75) mm

This helps some extent

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08/12/2010 6:17 AM

Is there any formulae or calculation method to derive the gap between Horns?

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08/13/2010 4:47 AM

The arcing horns gaps are standard factory set values. Presently we are following like that.

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