Summary

Understanding the nature and mechanisms of spark discharges is important for the design, installation and operation of HV equipment as well as for the mitigation of the sensory/electric shock effects, including any potential secondary reactions. This Technical Brochure discusses the spark-discharge characteristics, measurement and calculation methods, as well as utility mitigation approaches and standard practices.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 745
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG C4.25
File size 6 MB
Pages number 71
Price for non member 140 €
Price for member Free

Authors

YANG, MENKE

Keywords

Power system technical performance, CIGRE publication

Issues related to spark discharges
Issues related to spark discharges