Simulation and Analysis of the Electrodes Shape Effect on the Arc Energy and Electric Field in Multi-Chamber Arresters

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1 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Babol Noshirvani University of Technology, Babol, Iran

2 Faculty of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Science and Technology of Mazandaran, Behshahr, Iran

Abstract

In electrical networks, in order to protect against lightning overvoltages, the presence of surge arresters is essential. In recent years, Streamer Company has introduced a new generation of arresters known as smart arresters or multi-chamber arresters (MCA) equipped with an arc extinguishing system. These arresters are usually used in the 3-35 kV voltage range and to protect medium voltage networks. Since in these arresters, the discharge of electric arc occurs in the air, there is no need to an independent ground system. In this paper, in order to study the electric field and electric arc energy, two-dimensional modeling of a 20 kV MCA has been performed using the finite element method. In the simulation process, in order to more accurately evaluate the behavior of the electric arc plasma in the discharge chamber, the theory of magneto-hydrodynamic (MHD) is considered. Also, two important operational parameters, including electric field and electric arc energy flux, have been investigated by considering of decisive role in the process of electric arc discharge and the performance of this arrester. Therefore, according to different shapes of electrodes (spherical, cylindrical and conical), necessary studies have been done on these parameters. According to the simulations results, in arresters with conical electrodes, the maximum arc electric field inside the discharge chamber and the arc energy flux in the opening of the discharge chamber are more than other models, and therefore the arrester will have a better and faster performance from a technical point of view.

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Journal of Modeling in Engineering
Volume 23, Special Issue 81
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Semnan University- In Progress
July 2025
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  • Receive Date: 07 March 2024
  • Revise Date: 27 July 2024
  • Accept Date: 22 September 2024

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