Arrester Types


What is an Arrester AF009

What is an Arrester
AF 009.1 - Video


Riser Pole Arrester AF015

Transmission Line Arrester AF017

Externally Gapped Line Arresters AF004

Underbuilt Line Arrester AF022

Deadfront and Separable Arresters AF025

Sheath Voltage Limiter AF032

Internally Gapped MOV Technology AF044

Internally Gapped MOV Technology - Video AF044.1

Arrester Application


Arrester Lead Length AF001

Zero Lead Length AF001.1

Excel Based Lead Calculator AF001.2

Understanding Arrester Voltage-Current Characteristic Curves AF003

Arrester Disconnector AF005

Series Cap Bank Protection AF008

The Switching Surge AF010

The Lightning Surge AF011

Arrester Discharge Voltage AF013

Selecting MCOV/Uc AF016

Transmission Line Arrester Selection Guide AF017a

Understanding Transmission Line Backflash AF017.1

Wildlife Protective Devices AF019

Arrester Ground Lead Material AF021

Separation Distance AF024

Discharge Voltage for Fast Rising Surges AF026

Protecting Distribution Lines AF029

Sizing Station Arresters Leads AF034

Insulation Coordination Fundamentals AF037

What is the value of an Arrester AF038

Improving Power System's Performance with Line Arresters AF043

Lightning Protection of Underground Distribution Systems AF051

10 Practical Ways to Improve Power System's Surge Durability AF053

Arrester Modeling


Arrester V-I Characteristics Tool AF003.1

Modeling Temp. Rise in Arresters AF030

Power Frequency Model Tool AF030.1

ATP Model of Impulse Generator Tool AF030.2

Arrester Standards


New IEC Mechanical Tests Requirements AF007

Energy Handling Issue AF012

Energy Handling Tests - IEC 60099-4 AF033

IEEE C62.11-2012 Test Requirements AF040

Understanding Changes IEEE C62 11 2020 AF050

Arrester Testing


Field Testing Arresters AF002

Infrared Thermometer AF002a

Field Testing Arresters with a Hipot Tester AF002.2

Arrester Forensics AF006

Arrester Reference Voltage AF027

Excel based demo tool for reference voltage AF027.1

Video on reference voltage demo tool AF027.2

TOV Behavior of Arresters AF028

Arrester Condition Monitors AF036

Test Requirements in IEEE C62.11-2012 AF040

Guide for Selecting an Arrester Field Test Method AF042

Tools & Guides


Excel Based Lead Length Effect Calculator AF001.2

Interactive Arrester AC Rating Calculator AF016.1

Separation Distance Calculator AF024.1

Excel Based AC Conduction Simulator AF027.1

Excel Based MOV Arrester TOV Simulator AF028.1

Temperature Rise Calculator Tool AF030.3

Calculating Energy Using Excel and Trapezoidal Rule Tool AF030.4

Calculating Charge Transfer of an Arrester using Excel AF33.1

Insulation Coordination Fundamentals AF037

Arrester Value Calc. Tool AF038.1

IEEE Certified Quick Facts AF045

IEC Certified Arrester Quick Facts AF046

Line Flashover Calculator

Margin of Protection Calculator 2020 AF051.1

Knowledge Center
ArresterFacts Library


ArresterFacts are a compilation of facts about arresters to assist all stakeholders of Arresters in the application and understanding of arresters. ArresterFacts are a work in progress. Check back often for updates or Email me at jwoodworth@arresterworks.com to be put on the update list.

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Quick Index by ArresterFacts Number

AF No

Subject

Category

001

Arrester Lead Length Arrester Application

001.1

Zero Lead Length Arrester Application

001.2

Excel Based Lead Lenght Effect Calculator Tools

002

Field Testing Arresters Arrester Testing
002.1

Infrared Thermometer Arrester Testing
002.2

Field Testing Arresters with a Hipot Tester Arrester Testing

003

Understanding Arrester Voltage-Current Characteristic Curves Arrester Application

003.1

Arrester V-I Characteristics Tool Arrester Modeling

004

Externally Gapped Line Arresters Arrester Types

005

Arrester Disconnector Arrester Application

006

Arrester Forensics Arrester Testing

007

New IEC Mechanical Tests Requirements Arrester Standards

008

Series Cap Bank Protection Arrester Application

009

What is an Arrester Arrester Types

009.1

What is an Arrester - Video Arrester Types

010

The Switching Surge Arrester Application

011

The Lightning Surge Arrester Application

012

Energy Handling Issue Arrester Standards

013

Arrester Discharge Voltage Arrester Applications

015

Riser Pole Arrester Arrester Types

016

Selecting MCOV/Uc Arrester Application

016.1

Interactive Arrester AC Rating Calculator Tools & Guides

017

Transmission Line Arrester Arrester Types

017a

Transmission Line Arrester Selection Guide Arrester Application

017.1

Understanding Transmission Line Backflash Arrester Application

019

Wildlife Protective Devices Arrester Application

021

Arrester Ground Lead Material Arrester Application

022

Underbuilt Line Arrester Arrester Types

024

Separation Distance Arrester Application

024.1

Separation Distance Calculator Tools & Guides

025

Deadfront and Separable Arresters Arrester Types

026

Discharge Voltage for Fast Rising Surges Arrester Applications

027

Arrester Reference Voltage Arrester Testing

027.1

Excel Based AC Conduction Simulator found in Tools and Guides. Arrester Testing

027.2

Video clip on reference voltage demo tool. Arrester Testing

028

TOV Behavior of Arresters Arrester Testing

028.1

Excel Based MOV Arrester TOV Simulator Arrester Testing

029

Protecting Distribution Lines Arrester Application

030

Modeling Temp. Rise in Arresters Arrester Modeling

030.1

ATP Power Frequency Model with Temp Output Arrester Modeling

030.2

ATP Model of Impulse Generator with Temp Output Arrester Modeling

030.3

Excel Based Temp Rise Calculator Tools & Guides

030.4

Calculating Energy Using Excel and Trapezoidal Rule Tools & Guides

032

Sheath Voltage Limiter Arrester Types

033

Energy Handling Tests - IEC 60099-4 Arrester Standards

033.1

Calculating Charge Transfer of an Arrester using Excel Tools & Guides

034

Sizing Station Arresters Leads Arrester Application

036

Arrester Condition Monitors Arrester Testing

037

Insulation Coordination Fundamentals Tools & Guides

038

What is the value of an Arrester Arrester Application

038.1

Arrester Value Calc. Tool Tools & Guides

040

IEEE C62.11-2012 Test Requirements Arrester Testing

042

Guide for Selecting an Arrester Field Test Method Arrester Testing

043

Improving Power System's Performance with Line Arresters Arrester Application

044

Internally Gapped MOV Technology Arrester Types

044.1

Internally Gapped MOV Technology - Video AF044.1 Arrester Types

045

IEEE Certified Quick Facts Tools & Guides

046

IEC Certified Arrester Quick Facts Tools & Guides

049.1

Line Flashover Calculator Tools & Guides

050

ArresterFacts 050 Understanding Changes IEEE C62 11 2020 Arrester Standards

051

ArresterFacts 051 Lightning Protection of Underground Distribution Systems Appester Applications

051.1

ArresterFacts 051.1 Margin of Protection Calculator 2020 Tools & Guides

053

10 Practical Ways to Improve Power System's Surge Durability AF053 Appester Applications