Evaluation of the impact of supply quality on the failure time of varistor arresters using the two-way ANOVA

Marwala Mulalo, Pitshou Bokoro

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Abstract

This study investigates the impact of harmonics on the time to breakdown or failure of metal oxide Varistor. Electrothermal accelerated ageing test was conducted for a time- period 48 hours, with both clean voltage (without harmonics) and distorted voltage (with harmonics). The test temperature was kept constant at 135°C. Sixty varistor samples were used for each set of test, which consisted of three different applied voltage magnitudes: 50%, 60% and 70% of VimA. Recorded failure times for each tested sample were statistically analyzed, using the two-way analysis of variance, in order to investigate the impact of the quality of supply on the breakdown point of Metal oxide varistor- based surge arresters. Results show that harmonics may accelerate the breakdown time of these transient overvoltage units.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationELECO 2019 - 11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages341-344
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9786050112757
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Nov 2019
Event11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ELECO 2019 - Bursa, Turkey
Duration: 28 Nov 201930 Nov 2019

Publication series

NameELECO 2019 - 11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering

Conference

Conference11th International Conference on Electrical and Electronics Engineering, ELECO 2019
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityBursa
Period28/11/1930/11/19

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Control and Optimization

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