Arcing when closing line switch
Arcing when closing line switch
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I had the opportunity to watch a 230 kV line switch closing to tie the 230 kV line to the new substation that was built for a 230 / 13 kV substation which was energized. I noticed that when the switch was closed, there was arcing as the switch was being closed. Is this arcing normal or is there something wrong? The arc has a current of approximately 3 A.






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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMbN9nb3qyk
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Goober Dave
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RE: Arcing when closing line switch
Here's one that illustrates what I said about closing a switch. Although the extreme voltage makes it more dramatic and noticeable, this happens at some level with every switch, regardless of voltage.
Video of 138kV switch CLOSING
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