Surge Calculations

joan271273 · Oct 31, 2000

MV ( 4.16kV and above ) motors in some events require the use of the so called "surge packs ( arrester-capacitor)" between the neutral of the motor and ground.Can someone indicate a procedure to:

1.- Determine their need or not.

2.- Sizing of the device.

3.- Installation information.

jbartos · Nov 1, 2000

Suggestion: Excellent reading about your posting appears to be in:
References:
1. Smeaton R. W. "Switchgear and Control Handbook," Second Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Co., pages 3-65 to 3-69
2. Smeaton R. W. "Motor Application and Maintenance Handbook," McGraw-Hill Book Co., 1986

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