Transmission Surge Arresters

3P8SR336 Series Parallel Surge Arrester - Fin Grid installation - Finland 1997

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Surge Arresters

Tyco Electronics Energy Division

covers a wide range of porcelain and
polymeric transmission surge
arresters. The Bowthorpe EMP range
of arresters have demonstrated
reliable performance in
environments all over the world for
over 60 years.

Bowthorpe EMP recognise that

some Power Utilities require the
need to maintain the conventional
ZnO porcelain surge arrester.

A program of continuous design

update and development on the
porcelain arrester has provided a
range of surge arresters to meet the
demands of most system voltages.

Design Evaluated and Type Tested at

our HV Laboratory in Brighton and
also at external Laboratories.
Modular Single Column Modular Series Parallel
Bowthorpe EMP were the first Polymeric Surge Arrester Polymeric Surge Arrester
manufacturer to develop the
2H & 3H, Class 2, 10kA (66 - 132kV) 2P, Class 3, 10kA (11- 150kV)
polymeric housed arrester for
3P, Class 3/4, 10/20kA (66 - 400kV)
commercial operation (1983).
4P, Class 4, 20kA (132 - 500kV)
5P, Class 5, 20kA (300 - 500kV)
Range of HV surge arresters in
service under the severest climatic
conditions up to 550kV system.

The range of arresters are

covered by worldwide patents to
protect the company’s extensive
investment in R & D.

Polymeric Housed Porcelain Housed

Surge Arrester Surge Arrester
PSRB, Class 2, 10kA (66 - 220kV) MBA Class 2, 10kA (11-156kV)
PSRA, Class 3/4, 10/20kA (66 - 220kV) MAA Class 2, 10kA (11- 220kV)
MCA, Class 3, 10kA (11- 400kV)
MDA, Class 4, 20kA (11- 400kV)

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2HSR & 3HSR Modular Single Column
Polymeric Surge Arresters

The module core design was

developed in the early 80’s and has Stainless Steel Terminal Assembly
over 15 years service experience, Die Cast Aluminium Sealing End
with the housing material changing
in the early 90’s.
Aluminium End Block

The modular single column

polymeric surge arrester design is
available up to 132kV systems.

The essential feature of the internal

patented construction is the
permanent homogenous resin and
Thermal Barrier
glass fibre bond over the complete
insulated service of the ZnO
elements. The arrester module has
an inherently high mechanical Silicone Rubber Housing
strength and provides a uniform
dielectric at the insulated surface of
the ZnO elements. Heat Sink

Routine tests are carried out to show

that the manufacturing conforms to
the current International standard.
ZnO Varistor Element

Norway 52kV Hafslund Energei

Finland 132kV system Fin Grid installed 1997

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2HSR & 3HSR Modular Single Column
Polymeric Surge Arresters – Accessories

L6 L5 L2 M5
Aluminium Stem Line Clamp to suit Line Clamp to suit 4 hole Pedestal Base
30mm Ø x 80mm high cables up to 35mm Ø cables up to 16mm Ø 127 -140 PCD

M10 E5 E2
Single Polyfibre Earth Clamp to suit Earth Clamp to suit
Base Insulator cables up to 35mm Ø cables up to 16mm Ø

M3
Set of 4 Polyfibre
Base Insulators
used with M5

2H & 3H Arrester Type Rating MCOV 2H & 3H Arrester Type Rating MCOV
with M16 Studs & nuts both ends kV kV with pedestal base kV kV
2HSRB30L1E1M0 30 24 2HSRBP30L1E1M5 30 24
2HSRB45L1E1M0 45 36 2HSRBP45L1E1M5 45 36
2HSRB48L1E1M0 48 38 2HSRBP48L1E1M5 48 38
2HSRB60L1E1M0 60 48 2HSRBP60L1E1M5 60 48
2HSRC48L1E1M0 48 38 2HSRCP48L1E1M5 48 38
2HSRC60L1E1M0 60 48 2HSRCP60L1E1M5 60 48
2HSRC72L1E1M0 72 58 2HSRCP72L1E1M5 72 58
2HSRC84L1E1M0 84 67 2HSRCP84L1E1M5 84 67
3HSRC96L1E1M0 96 77 3HSRCP96L1E1M5 96 77
3HSRC108L1E1M0 108 86 3HSRCP108L1E1M5 108 86
3HSRC120L1E1M0 120 96 3HSRCP120L1E1M5 120 96
3HSRC126L1E1M0 126 101 3HSRCP126L1E1M5 126 101
L1,E1 = M16 Studs with 2 Full Nuts and Washers L1 = M16 Studs with 2 Full Nuts and Washers
E1 = 2 x M10 Screws

Example: 3 HSRC 96 L1 E1 M0
Stages Mounting
Arrester Housing Earth Terminal
Voltage Line Terminal

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Series Parallel Polymeric Surge Arresters

The series parallel surge arrester

was developed in the late 80’s. We
have over 12 years service
experience in over 60 countries.

The series parallel construction

comprises individual surge arrester
modules rated between 30 and 45kV
interconnected by means of corona
free silicon aluminium alloy plates.

Each surge arrester module is

completely impervious to the
ingress of moisture and utilises the
high mechanical strength properties
of the ZnO varistor bonded by cured
resin impregnated glass fibre.
132kV SCECO Central – Saudi Arabia installed in 1997
The external geometry and materials
provide an arrester that is a virtually
perfectly graded voltage field such
that no grading ring is required.

The overall diameter of the series

parallel arrester has been calculated
to reduce the radial field stress to a
minimum, even under adverse
environmental conditions.

The electrostatic capacitance

coupling between each silicon
aluminium interconnection provides
an even voltage field across the
surface of the silicon housing.

This arrangement has been proven

under the severest of monitored
500kV Tallas Valley Kyrgystan
natural pollution conditions (NGC).
installed in 1997

The very large surface area allows

this design to maintain thermal
equilibrium after lightning or
switching duty.

The seismic performance of 500kV

arrester has been proven in two
leading test facilities. Bonneville
Power USA performed at Portland
State University and NEL East
Kilbride UK. Test performed and
passed to IEEE 693 Annex K and the
IEEE Recommended Practice for
Seismic Design of Substations.

Routine tests are carried out to show

that the manufacturing conforms to
the current International standard.

132kV Fin Grid installed in 1996

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Series Parallel Polymeric Surge Arresters –
Accessories

Series Parallel Arrester Type Rating MCOV

kV kV
2P1SR30L2E2M2 30 24
2P1SR36L2E2M2 36 29 L2
2P1SR42L2E2M2 42 34 Aluminium Stem
35mm Ø x 80mm high
2P2SR60L2E2M2 60 48
2P2SR75L2E2M2 75 60
2P2SR84L2E2M2 84 68
2P3SR96L2E2M2 96 77
2P3SR108L2E2M2 108 87
L3
2P3SR120L2E2M2 120 96 Line Clamp to suit
cables up to 16mm Ø
2P4SR132L2E2M2 132 105 (2P/3P/4P/5P)
2P4SR138L2E2M2 138 110
2P4SR144L2E2M2 144 115
2P4SR150L2E2M2 150 120
2P4SR168L2E2M2 168 134
M2 = 4 Hole Pedestal Base M16 on 280mm PCD
E2/2P
Clamp to suit cables
up to 16mm Ø
3P3SR96L2E2M7 96 77
3P3SR108L2E2M7 108 87
3P3SR120L2E2M7 120 96
3P4SR132L2E2M7 132 105
3P4SR138L2E2M7 138 110
3P4SR144L2E2M7 144 115
L5
3P4SR150L2E2M7 150 120
Line Clamp to suit
3P4SR168L2E2M7 168 134 cables up to 35mm Ø
(2P/3P/4P/5P)
3P5SR180L2E2M7 180 144
3P5SR192L2E2M7 192 154
3P5SR198L2E2M7 198 158
3P6SR216L2E2M7 216 173
3P6SR228L2E2M7 228 182 E5
3P7SR240L2E2M7 240 192 Earth Clamp to suit
cables up to 35mm Ø
3P7SR264L2E2M7 264 211 (2P/3P/4P/5P)
3P7SR288L2E2M7 288 230
3P8SR312L2E2M7 312 250
3P8SR336L2E2M7 336 269
E2
3P9SR360L2E2M7 360 288 Clamp to suit
cable up to 16mm Ø
(3P/4P/5P)
4P8SR336L2E2M7 336 269
4P9SR360L2E2M7 360 288
4P10SR360L2E2M7 360 288 2P/M4
4 Polyfibre Base Insulators M16 on 280mm PCD
4P11SR396L2E2M7 396 237
4P11SR420L2E2M7 420 336 3P/M7
3 Polyfibre Base Insulators M16 on 332mm PCD
4P11SR444L2E2M7 444 355
4P12SR468L2E2M7 468 374 4P/M7
4 Polyfibre Base Insulators M16 on 412mm PCD
5P9SR360L2E2M7 360 288
5P/M7
5P10SR360L2E2M7 360 288 5 Polyfibre Base Insulators M16 on 590mm PCD
5P11SR396L2E2M7 396 237
5P11SR420L2E2M7 420 336 Example: 3P 8SR 336 L2 E2 M7-4
5P11SR444L2E2M7 444 355 Parallel Paths Mounting
5P12SR468L2E2M7 468 374 Series Stages Earth Terminal
5P13SR525L2E2M7 525 420 Voltage Line Terminal
3P-Class 4 use suffix -4 7
PSRA & PSRB Single Column
Polymeric Housed Surge Arresters

The PSRA & B surge arresters are

available for applications for up to
220kV systems.
Pressure Relief Diaphragm
Both designs utilise the same
housing construction, which is a Compression Spring
resin and glass fibre pultruded tube Dry Air
and aluminium flanges.
Aluminium Spacer
High cantilever mechanical strength
is achieved on this design with the
internal assembly similar to that of
the porcelain.
Slicone Rubber Housing
The design has been tested to IEC
and demonstrated a 63kA pressure
relief performance.

Routine tests are carried out to show ZnO Varistor Block

that the manufacturing conforms to
the current International standard.
Locating Ring

Glass Fibre Pultruded Tube

Aluminium Flange

Korea 154kV Young Chun Substation installed 2001

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PSRA & PSRB Single Column
Polymeric Housed Surge Arresters – Accessories

L2 L3/E2 L5/E5
Aluminium Stem Line/Earth Clamp to suit Line/Earth Clamp to suit
35mm Ø x 80mm high cables up to 16mm Ø cables up to 35mm Ø

L6 M6
4 hole Nema Pad 4 Polyfibre Base Insulators
on 280mm PCD

PSRB Arrester Type Rating MCOV PSRB Arrester Type Rating MCOV
kV kV kV kV
PSRB160L2E1M4 60 48 PSRA160L2E1M4 60 48
PSRB175L2E1M4 75 60 PSRA175L2E1M4 75 60
PSRB296L2E1M4 96 77 PSRA296L2E1M4 96 77
PSRB2108L2E1M4 108 86 PSRA2108L2E1M4 108 86
PSRB2120L2E1M4 120 96 PSRA2120L2E1M4 120 96
PSRB2132L2E1M4 132 106 PSRA2132L2E1M4 132 106
PSRB2138L2E1M4 138 110 PSRA2138L2E1M4 138 110
PSRB2144L2E1M4 144 115 PSRA2144L2E1M4 144 115
PSRB2150L2E1M4 150 120 PSRA2150L2E1M4 150 120
PSRB2168L2E1M4 168 134 PSRA2168L2E1M4 168 134
PSRB3198L2E1M4 198 158 PSRA3198L2E1M4 198 158
PSRB3228L2E1M4 228 182 PSRA3228L2E1M4 228 182
E1 = 2 x M10 Screws
M4 = 4 Hole Pedestal Base on 280mm PCD

Example: PSRB 2138 L2 E1 M5

Arrester Housing Mounting
Voltage Earth Terminal
Line Terminal

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Porcelain Housed Surge Arresters

Porcelain surge arresters are

available for applications up to
400kV systems. Aluminium End Flange

Porcelain housing designs have

been used by us for over 60 years. Pressure Relief Diaphragm

From 1936 we produced porcelain Compression Spring

surge arresters to the gapped
silicone carbide pattern and since
Dry Air
1980 we have produced arresters to
the gapless ZnO design. Porcelain Housing

The design consists of a porcelain

housing which conforms to IEC-815 ZnO Varistor Block
with an Aero Dynamic shed profile.
Locating Ring
The varistors, spacers and locating
rings are assembled under Aluminium Spacer
compression with pressure relief
diaphragms at either end, The air
void is evacuated and replaced with Four Vent Ports
dry air, then sealed.

All arrester designs have been

proved by Type Testing IEC60099-4.

Routine tests are carried out to show

that the manufacturing conforms to
the current International standard.

Kuwait 300kV system MEW installed 1982 UK 132kV Seeboard installed in 1975

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Porcelain Housed Surge Arresters –
Accessories

M3/M4
M3 = MBA - 210mm PCD
L2 L3/E2 L5/E5 L6 M4 = MAA/MCA/MDA - 280mm PCD
Aluminium Line Stem Line/Earth Clamp to suit Line/Earth Clamp to suit 4 hole Nema Pad 4 Polyfibre Base Insulators
30mm Ø x 80mm high cables up to 16mm Ø cables up to 35mm Ø

Voltage MCOV MBA Porcelain MAA Porcelain MCA Porcelain MDA Porcelain
Max Arrester Type Arrester Type Arrester Type Arrester Type
Rating
kV kV L2E1M1 L2E1M2 L2E1M2 L2E1M2
3 2.4 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
6 4.8 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
12 9.6 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
15 12 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
18 14 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
21 17 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
24 19 MBA0 MAA0 MCA0 MDA0
27 22 MBA1 MAA1 MCA1 MDA1
30 24 MBA1 MAA1 MCA1 MDA1
36 29 MBA1 MAA1 MCA1 MDA1
39 31 MBA1 MAA1 MCA1 MDA1
42 34 MBA1 MAA1 MCA1 MDA1
60 48 MBA2 MAA2 MCA2 MDA2
75 60 MBA2 MAA2 MCA2 MDA2
96 77 MBA3 MAA3 MCA3 MDA3
108 86 MBA3 MAA3 MCA3 MDA3
120 96 MBA3 MAA3 MCA3 MDA3
126 101 MBA3 MAA3 MCA3 MDA3
132 106 MBA3 MAA3 MCA3 MDA3
144 115 MBA4 MAA4 MCA4 MDA4
150 120 MBA4 MAA4 MCA4 MDA4
144 115 MBA3.0 MAA3.0 MCA3.0 MDA3.0
150 120 MBA3.1 MAA3.1 MCA3.1 MDA3.1
150 120 MBA3.2 MAA3.2 MCA3.2 MDA3.2
150 120 MBA3.3 MAA3.3 MCA3.3 MDA3.3
150 120 MBA4.0 MAA4.0 MCA4.0 MDA4.0
198 158 – MAA4.1 MCA4.1 MDA4.1
198 158 – MAA4.2 MCA4.2 MDA4.2
198 158 – MAA4.3 – –
198 158 – MAA4.4 – –
240 192 – – MCA4.3 MDA4.3
288 230 – – MCA4.4 MDA4.4
360 288 – – MCA3.3.3 MDA3.3.3
E1 = 2 x M10 screws
MBA-M2 = 4 Hole Pedestal Base on 210mm PCD MAA, MCA, MDA = 4 Hole Pedestal Base on 280mm PCD
Max Rating MBA = 156kV, MAA = 198kV, MCA & MDA = 360kV

Example: MCA4.2 198 L2 E1 M2

Arrester Housing Mounting
Voltage Earth Terminal
Line Terminal 11
Surge Arrester Special Applications

BKK Nett Norway

Transmission Line Surge Arrester.

To provide customer solutions for

their lines.

Utilising a series parallel arrester to

protect a 45kV system today and at
a later stage give protection at
120kV, without removing the
installed arrester.

Surge Arrester with extended

creepage up to 55mm/kV

The extended creepage module

could be used on
2HSR/3HSR/2P/3P/4P/5P designs.

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Surge Counters

Surge Counters SC13, SC12 designed to be used with Surge Arresters

Meter : 6 digit cyclometer at least 5 counts/second

Minimum count current : 200 amps 8/20 microsecond wave
Maximum High Current Withstand : 100 kA 4/10 microsecond wave
Nominal Residual Voltage at 100 kA : 5 kV peak
with 4/10 Microsecond Wave
Meter scale : 0 - 30 mA (bilinear scale) Ref SC13

SC13 leakage : 0 - 50 mA (bilinear scale) Ref SC13L

Both SC12/SC13 counters can be supplied with an auxiliary

contact rated 0.5 amps 250V for connection to remote
signalling equipment. If required put suffix AC e.g. SC12/AC

Surge Counter installation

Surge Arrester insulated from

earth with earth connected through
Surge Counter.

Polyfibre Base Insulators

Surge Counter
Earth Cable

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Our HV Laboratory at Brighton - UK

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