Research on power frequency follow current interruption and lightning impulse experiment of 10 kV distribution network compression arc extinguishing and lightning protection device
In view of the fact that the distribution network usually does not set up lightning wires, which is easy to cause flashover and trip when lightning strikes, this paper studies a lightning protection device with arc extinguishing capability applied to 10 kV lines. The compression arc extinguishing device is essentially a kind of parallel gap with arc extinguishing capability. In order to verify its effectiveness, the experiments of interrupting arc extinguishing and lightning impulse discharge are carried out respectively. The experimental results show that the device can extinguish the arc within 4 ms and achieve the effect of restraining re-ignition. Through the lightning impulse test, the Volt-second characteristic curve of the device with the gap length of 5 cm, 7 cm and 9 cm under the post insulator with the dry arc length of 22.5 cm is obtained, and the V-s characteristic curve is analyzed. Finally, the gap length suitable for this kind of insulator is not more than 7.4 cm, which provides theoretical guidance for the future engineering installation.