33kV cable connector failures due to shunt reactor switching by means of vacuum circuit breaker: A thorough investigation & mitigation analysis

K. Velitsikakis; B.C. van Maanen; P.A.A.F. Wouters; P. La Seta; K. Trunk

doi:10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109603

33kV cable connector failures due to shunt reactor switching by means of vacuum circuit breaker: A thorough investigation & mitigation analysis

K. Velitsikakis (Corresponding author)
, B.C. van Maanen
, P.A.A.F. Wouters
, P. La Seta
, K. Trunk

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Switching of (small) inductive currents by means of vacuum circuit breakers may lead to multiple re-ignitions. This is the result of the ability of the interrupter's quenching capability, which generates steep overvoltages that can stress the equipment insulation. Should no mitigation measures be applied, the equipment is exposed to a high risk of failure. In this paper, the findings and conclusions of a such a failure investigation and mitigation analysis are presented, referring to multiple cable connector failures in 33kV shunt reactor installations in the Netherlands.

Originele taal-2	Engels
Artikelnummer	109603
Aantal pagina's	7
Tijdschrift	Electric Power Systems Research
Volume	224
DOI's	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsr.2023.109603
Status	Gepubliceerd - nov. 2023

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The authors of this paper would like to thank Mr. Stefan Giere and Mr. Jan Weisker from Siemens Energy for their support in the investigation activities, by providing the required 40.5 kV vacuum circuit breaker input data.

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