Summary

This report deals with overvoltages and overvoltage protection in the generator main electrical circuit in power stations. it includes earthing practice of the generator circuit, such as neutral point treatment of generator and generator transformer. Different kinds of overvoltages are described, together with their origin. Methods for calculation of overvoltages are presented as well as protection systems to minimise the effects of overvoltages.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 098
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Substations and electrical installations (B3)
Working groups WG 23.08
File size 2 MB
Pages number 54
Price for non member 110 €
Price for member Free
Overvoltages and overvoltage protection in the generator main electrical circuit in power stations
Overvoltages and overvoltage protection in the generator main electrical circuit in power stations