EP3373401A1 - Trennschalteranordnung und verfahren zur herstellung - Google Patents
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- the present invention generally relates to power transmission and distribution systems and to protection of electrical equipment against overvoltage.
- this invention relates to a disconnector arrangement for surge arresters that are used in protecting electrical equipment against overvoltage.
- the present invention further relates to a method of fabricating such a disconnector arrangement.
- Lighting or surge arresters are typically connected to power lines to carry electrical surge currents to ground, and thus, prevent damage to lines and equipment connected to the arresters.
- Arresters offer high resistance to normal voltage across power lines, but offer very low resistance to surge current produced by sudden high voltage conditions caused for example by lightning strikes, switching surge currents, or temporary over voltages. After the surge, the voltage will drop in the arrester should normally return to a higher resistance state. However, upon arrester malfunction or failure, the same resistance state is not resumed, and the arrester continues to provide an electrical path from the power line to ground. Ultimately, the line will fail due to a short circuit condition, and the arrester will require replacement.
- disconnector arrangements are known in the art. Disconnector arrangements are commonly used in conjunction with arresters to separate a malfunctioning arrester from the circuit, provide a visual indication of arrester failure and to allow the line to be successfully re-energized or reclosed following the arrester failure and thus minimize the interruption in power supply.
- Conventional disconnectors have an explosive charge to destroy the circuit path and physically separate the electrical terminals.
- an oxidizing agent such as KClO 3 can be used that causes, following the overheating and degradation of a resistive wire, an internal explosion within the disconnector. By the explosion the disconnector is triggered to operate and break the ground path if the surge arrester has failed in service.
- Some known disconnectors use a 0.22 blank cartridge which detonates and causes the internal explosion.
- Most commercial disconnectors employ a resistor in parallel with a spark gap in their design and in particular often use a through hole resistor in combination with a spark gap and a 0.22 blank cartridge.
- a disconnector arrangement which is based on a resistive wire wound onto a plastic tube (also referred to as bobbin).
- the resistive wire is covered with a room temperature vulcanization (RTV) material, usually a silicone rubber.
- RTV room temperature vulcanization
- a spark gap is located within the center of the tube and KClO 3 is arranged in a chamber surrounding the resistor tube.
- Fig. 4 shows this known disconnecting device 200.
- the disconnecting device 200 comprises a first portion 204 and a second portion 206, the first portion 204 coupled to the surge arrester 104 through a first terminal 208 and the second portion 206 coupled to an electrical ground through a second terminal 210.
- the second portion 206 may be physically coupled to the first portion 204 using an adhesive such as epoxy.
- the first portion 204 and the second portion 206 are formed of an insulating material.
- the line lead connecting the first terminal 208 to the surge arrester 104 is insert molded onto the first portion 204.
- the disconnecting device 200 further comprises a bobbin 212 extending between the first terminal 208 and the second terminal 210 and a resistive element 214 wound around the cylindrical shaped bobbin 212.
- the resistive element 214 is configured for carrying a fault current generated within the surge arrester in an event of an actual arrester failure or a potential arrester failure.
- the bobbin 212 is made of an insulating material such as a thermoplastic or a thermoset plastic and the resistive element 214 may be formed using ferrous chromium aluminum alloy.
- the first terminal 208 is structured so as to receive a stud from the surge arrester.
- An externally screw threaded stud that is provided at the lower terminal of the surge arrester 104 is received within an internally screw threaded first terminal 208.
- at least a portion of the first terminal 208 may be molded to the inner wall of the first portion 204 of the disconnecting device 200.
- the disconnecting device 200 further comprises an arc pin 216 coupled to the first terminal 208. The arc pin 216 is configured for transmitting the transient over voltage from the surge arrester 104 to the ground.
- the first terminal 208 As the first terminal 208 extends towards the second portion 206, the first terminal 208 is separated by the first portion 204 through the bobbin 212.
- the shape of the first terminal 208 is tapered towards the second portion 206 so as to give rise to an air gap between the first terminal 208 and the bobbin 212. This air gap is essential in building up appropriate clearance for arriving at a measured spark gap 217.
- the arc pin 216 is configured to divert the overvoltage to the electrical ground. As illustrated in Fig. 4 , space within the first portion 204 between arc pin 216 and the bobbin 212 provides the spark gap 217 through which high current impulses travel to the electrical ground. Within the disconnecting device 200, the high current pulses travel through the arc pin 216 and spark gap 217 for connection to the second terminal 210 and subsequently to the electrical ground.
- the arc pin 216 and the first terminal 208 are formed of a conductive material such as a metal or a metal alloy.
- the second portion 206 is formed of an insulating material.
- the known disconnecting device 200 further comprises a resistive element 214 spirally would around the non-conductive bobbin 212.
- the resistive element 214 is configured for carrying a fault current generated within the surge arrester.
- a chemical agent 218 is disposed between the first portion 204 and the non-conductive bobbin 212, such that the chemical agent 218 is in direct contact with the resistive element 214.
- the chemical agent 218 comprises an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate.
- a fault current will flow through the disconnecting device 200.
- the resistive element 214 heats up the chemical agent 218 initializing a chemical reaction.
- the chemical reaction thus activated generates a mechanical force that expels the second portion 206 from the first portion 204. This action electrically disconnects the surge arrester from the ground and also provides a visual indication of the need for surge arrester replacement.
- the disconnecting device 200 operates in a similar fashion when experiencing alternating current (AC) for a time period longer than a predetermined duration.
- AC alternating current
- the pressure generated due to chemical reaction propels the second portion 206 to separate from first portion 204 thereby severing the current path.
- disconnector arrangements comprise usually a relatively large number of intricate, specialized parts which are relatively expensive to manufacture and assemble.
- known disconnectors often have the disadvantage that they have an unsatisfactory reproducibility of their operational characteristics due to variations of their dimensions and tolerances.
- the present invention is based on the idea that by providing an external arc gap (also referred to as air gap or spark gap) which encompasses the resistor, the disconnector arrangement can be fabricated much more easily and with a significantly improved accuracy. Furthermore, the testing of whether the required tolerances are met can be achieved much more easily because the arc electrodes and the arc gap there between stay visible until the final mounting steps.
- an external arc gap also referred to as air gap or spark gap
- a disconnector arrangement comprises a first terminal, and a second terminal, said first and second terminals being arranged along a longitudinal axis of the disconnector arrangement.
- An electrically insulating enclosure comprises a main body and a cover element, the enclosure forming an arc chamber between said first and second terminals.
- a resistor interconnects said first and second terminal, said resistor being arranged in a central region of the disconnector arrangement, wherein the arc-chamber is ring-shaped and surrounds the resistor.
- the connector arrangement comprises a first arc electrode and a second arc electrode, wherein the first and second arc electrodes are distanced apart from each other to form an arc gap that is arranged to radially encompass said resistor is provided.
- An explosive material that can be thermally activated to detonate when a temperature at the resistor exceeds a threshold value, said explosive being arranged around the resistor and in a radial direction inside the arc gap.
- This design according to the present invention differs from the conventional design explained with reference to Fig. 4 in that it allows using a standard off-the-shelf through-hole resistor instead of a handmade resistor wound onto a nylon tube. Moreover, the number of specialized components required can be reduced and therefore the costs are decreased.
- Providing an external arc gap allows the quality check to be performed on the actual gap dimensions before performing the final assembly. This is not possible with designs where the gap is embedded within a tube or is only formed when the disconnector is finally sealed and assembled.
- the external gap according to the present invention provides a greater surface area for the arc flashover and therefore has the advantage of a longer operational life time and a higher robustness in service. Furthermore, higher resistance values can be chosen which in turn allow a greater tolerance in the external gap, the rendering the disconnector arrangement more reliable.
- the resistor comprises a through-hole resistor.
- a through-hole resistor is a commercially available electronic component which is produced at low cost and with small parameter variation. Furthermore, different resistance values can easily be implemented without changes in the mechanical setup.
- the resistor and said explosive material are arranged within an electrically insulating protective sheath that is surrounded by said first and second arc electrodes.
- the explosive material is protected during normal operation on the one hand, and, on the other hand, is in direct and reliable thermal contact with the resistor in order to be actuated reliably if needed.
- the disconnector arrangement according to the present invention employs potassium chlorate powder as the explosive material.
- Manganese (IV) oxide may also be added to the potassium chlorate powder to act as a catalyst for the thermal decomposition of potassium chlorate.
- any other chemical agent which generates pressure upon being heated up by the resistor may also be used.
- the electrical connection between the resistor and the arc electrodes may be established by means of a solder connection. This is a simple and reliable method of electrically connecting these parts. However, of course also press-fit connection, plug connection, or any other suitable contacting means may also be employed.
- the main body of the enclosure has a rotationally symmetric shape with respect to the longitudinal axis, wherein said resistor extends along the longitudinal axis.
- the first and second arc electrodes may have a rotationally symmetric shape with respect to said longitudinal axis.
- the air gap may be formed as a circular ring radially surrounding said longitudinal axis.
- Such a circular gap has the advantage that it provides a larger surface area for the arc flash over. Consequently, the disconnector arrangement is longer-lasting and more robust in service.
- a non-rotationally symmetric shape can be used for the main body and the arc electrodes.
- the first and second arc electrodes have an identical geometry and are arranged to be symmetrical to each other with respect to a plane that extends across to the longitudinal axis. Hence, only one set of tools for producing the arc electrodes has to be provided. This results in a further reduction of costs.
- the cover element is inserted into an opening of the main body and fixed by means of a press fit. This facilitates the assembly while still ensuring a reliable breaking of the electrical connection in case the explosive is activated.
- Other assembly and sealing techniques may of course also be employed, such as gluing, ultrasonic welding, and the like.
- the disconnector arrangement further comprises sealing means that seal an interface between the main body and the cover element against the intrusion of humidity and dust.
- the sealing means may for instance be a thermosetting adhesive such as an epoxy, acrylic, or polyurethane adhesive.
- the present invention further relates to a method of fabricating a disconnector arrangement. According to the present invention, the method comprises the following steps:
- the air gap can be inspected before the complete disconnector arrangement is assembled. Thus, quality control is facilitated.
- the first and second ends of the resistor are soldered to the first and second arc electrodes, respectively.
- the first arc electrode is push fitted over one end of the protective sheath, and a through-hole resistor is connected to the arc electrodes using lead-free solder.
- An inner chamber of the protective sheath is then filled with potassium chlorate so as to surround the resistor.
- the second arc electrode is pushed onto the other end of the protective sheath, at the same time allowing the resistor lead wire to pass through a center hole in the arc electrode. This wire can also be soldered to the second arc electrode.
- the first and second arc electrodes are formed as identical pressed metal parts.
- the fabrication method advantageously further comprises the step of sealing an interface between the main body and the cover element against the intrusion of humidity and dust.
- the disconnector arrangement 100 comprises a first terminal 102 and a second terminal 104. Via the first and second terminals 102, 104, respectively, the disconnector arrangement 100 can be connected to the electric line which has to be interrupted by means of the disconnector arrangement 100 (see Figures 2 and 3 as described below).
- the first and second terminals 102, 104 are formed by steel bolts, for instance M12 bolts. This has the advantage that economic, commercially available components can be used which are compatible with many surge arrestors and connectors.
- the first terminal 102 is embedded in an electrically insulating main body 106.
- the second terminal 104 is held within a cover element 108 which preferably is also fabricated from an electrically insulating plastic material.
- the main body and the cover element together form an electrically insulating enclosure 110 for an active component 112.
- the active component 112 comprises a first arc electrode 114 and a second arc electrode 116.
- the arc electrodes 114, 116 are attached to an electrically insulating protective sheath 118.
- a linear resistive element for example formed by a through-hole resistor 120 is arranged in the center of the active component 112.
- a nonlinear resistor can be arranged in the center of the active component 112.
- the resistive element 120 does not necessarily have to be formed by a through-hole resistor. It can also be formed by other suitable resistors that heat up if an excessive current flows through them.
- the important aspect of the present invention is that the resistive element 120 is located in the center of the disconnector arrangement 100. According to the shown embodiment the resistor 120 extends along a longitudinal axis 122 of the disconnector arrangement 100.
- the protective sheath 118 forms an explosive compartment 124 which is filled with a thermally activatable chemical compound 126.
- the thermally activatable chemical compound (also referred to as chemical agent) may for instance comprise an oxidant such as potassium chlorate (KClO 3 ).
- the first and second arc electrodes 114, 116 are essentially cup-shaped and have an opening 128 for inserting a first lead 130 and second lead 132 of the resistor 120, respectively.
- Solder connections 134 electrically connect the first lead of the resistor 122 the first arc electrode 114, and the second lead 130 of the resistor 122 the second arc electrode 116.
- a press-fit connection may be sufficient.
- a ring shaped arc gap 136 is formed between the first arc electrodes 114 and a second arc electrode 116.
- the active component 112 Before being mounted inside the enclosure 110, the active component 112 can be tested regarding the dimensions and quality of the arc gap 136 because the arc gap is arranged externally to the compartment 124 enclosing the chemical agent 126 and the resistor 120.
- the active component 112 In the finally mounted state, the active component 112 is arranged inside an internal cavity inside the main body 106 of the enclosure 110 which forms an arc chamber 138.
- the arc chamber 138 is simply filled with air. However, it is clear for a person skilled in the art that also other gases, or liquids, or powders may be filled into the arc chamber 138.
- the arc chamber is closed by the cover element 108.
- the cover element 108 is a flat part that is pressed fitted into the opening provided at the main body 106.
- a sealant 140 is provided at the interface between the main body 106 and the cover element 108.
- each of the first and second arc electrodes 114, 116 has an essentially planar contact region 142.
- the disconnector arrangement 100 is rotationally symmetric with respect to the longitudinal middle axis 122.
- all parts of the disconnector arrangement 100 have circular cross-sections under 90° to the middle axis 122.
- a square cross-section or any other suitable outline can be chosen for any or all of the parts of the disconnector arrangement 100.
- Fig. 2 shows an arrangement where the disconnector arrangement 100 is connected in series with an arrester 144, forming an arrester assembly 146.
- the arrester assembly 146 may for instance be connected between a power line 148 and ground 150.
- a power line 148 and ground 150 During normal non-fault operation of the arrester, little or no current passes through the arrester assembly 146 due to the high resistance of the arrester.
- the arrester 144 When subjected to lightning or surge currents, the arrester 144 experiences high pulse currents which travel through the arrester 144 and the disconnector arrangement 100 to ground.
- the current will arc over the arc gap 136 from the first terminal 114 to the second terminal 116.
- the arrester 144 When the arrester 144 is properly functioning, the gaps spark over for high current lightning or switching currents. For such short sparkovers, insufficient energy is generated to activate or detonate the chemical agent 126. However, if the lightning arrester fails due to an internal fault or inability to withstand the surge current, a longer duration power frequency current flows over the resistor 120 and thermally activates the chemical agent 126. This causes an explosion that separates the main body 106 with the first terminal 102 and the cover element 108 with the second terminal 104 mechanically from one another. This action electrically disconnects the arrester 144 and provides a visual indication of the need for arrester replacement and allows the power line to be re-energized or reclosed successfully following the arrester fault and thus minimizes the power interruption to customers.
- This principle may also be used for protecting electrical equipment 152 by connecting the arrester assembly 146 in parallel to the electrical equipment 152 between the power line 148 and ground 150.
- the first and second arc electrodes 114, 116 are fabricated as pressed metal parts for instance from brass, stainless steel, zinc plated steel, aluminum or other metallic materials.
- both arc electrodes 114, 116 have identical shape.
- the protective sheath 118 is fabricated as a short tube from an electrically insulating material, such as polyamide or any other suitable insulating material.
- an electrically insulating material such as polyamide or any other suitable insulating material.
- One of the arc electrodes is pushed fitted onto one end of the protective sheath 118 and the through-hole resistor 120 is connected to the arc electrodes using e. g. lead-free solder.
- the internal chamber of the tube 118 is filled with KClO 3 or any other suitable chemical agent which surrounds the resistor 120.
- the second arc electrode 116 is pushed fitted over the other side of the tube while at the same time allowing the resistor lead wire 134 or 132 to pass through the center hole 128 of the arc electrode.
- This resistor wire can also be soldered to the arc electrodes.
- These parts form an active component 112 having an external spark gap formed by the arc electrodes, wherein the parallel resistor 120 is embedded within the tube 118 and surrounded by the KClO 3 powder 126.
- the active component 112 can be analyzed as to the quality of the arc gap 136 between the two arc electrodes 114, 116.
- the spark gap distance may for instance be 1.2 mm nominally.
- the active component 112 is not only rotationally symmetric with respect to the longitudinal axis 122, but also mirror symmetric with respect to a plane 154 defined by the middle of the spark gap 136.
- the active component 112 is inserted into the main body 106 in a direction along the longitudinal axis 122.
- the planar contact region 142 is in abutting contact with the screw head of the bolt forming the first terminal 102.
- the cover element 108 with the bolt forming the second terminal 104 is inserted into the internal chamber of the main body 106. Thereby an electrical connection is established between the contact region 142 and the screw head of the bolt forming the second terminal 104.
- a sealant 140 may be applied at the interface between the main body 106 and the cover element 108.
- a thermosetting adhesive such as an epoxy, acrylic, or polyurethane adhesive may be applied.
- the design according to the present invention differs from existing designs as for instance shown in Fig. 4 in that it uses a standard off-the-shelf through-hole resistor (preferably a carbon film resistor, or a metal oxide or metal film resistor) instead of a handmade resistor wound onto a plastic tube.
- the resistor is inside a polyamide (or alternative insulating material) tube sealed on either end with two pressed metal components (brass or stainless steel). One pressed metal component is push fitted onto one end of the nylon tube and the through-hole resistor is connected to it using lead-free solder.
- the internal chamber of the tube is filled with KClO 3 which surrounds the resistor.
- the second pressed component is pushed onto the upper side of the tube while at the same time allowing the resistor lead wire to pass through the center hole in the pressed component.
- This wire can also be soldered to the pressed component.
- the active component of the disconnector arrangement is thus assembled with an external spark gap formed by the pressed components and the parallel resistor is embedded within the tube and surrounded by the KClO 3 .
- spark gap distance (nominally 1.2 mm) cannot be easily checked following assembly and variable clamp forces applied by the clamp jig can cause the spark gap distance to be compressed either to 0 mm or a fraction of a millimeter, potentially causing variations in performance or non-operation of the disconnect devices during type tests and when in service.
- a higher resistor value can be easily selected from the available off-the-shelf components and wattages of 1 W and 2 W are readily available and provide sufficient robustness for surge arrester temporary overvoltage (TOV) withstand test requirements.
- the higher resistor value allows larger spark gap values to be selected and these are less susceptible to variation in gap distances during assembly and manufacturing.
- the present invention offers the advantage of a lower cost as it can utilize a low cost through-hole resistor, standard M12 bolts and minimizes the number of specialized components required.
- the principle is close to the current technology as shown in Fig. 4 , but the external gap allows a quality check to be performed on the actual gap dimensions which is not possible on designs where the gap is embedded within a tube or only formed when the disconnect is sealed and assembled.
- the external gap provides greater surface area for arc flashover and thus is longer lasting and more robust in service.
- the disconnector arrangement according to the present invention is more reliable than existing concepts because the higher resistance allows greater tolerances in the external arc gap.
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