Monday, January 12, 2015

Types of Lightning Arresters

Rod gap arrester:
 It is a very simple type of diverter and consists of two 1.5cm rods, which are bent at right angles with a gap.

Horn gap arrester:
It consists of two horn shaped metal roads A and B separated by a small air gap.

Multi gap arrester:
It consists of a series of metallic cylinders insulated from another and separated by small intervals of air gap.

Expulsion type arrester:
This type of arrester is also called protector tube and is commonly used on system operating voltage up to 33KV.
Valve type arrester:

Valve type arresters incorporate non-linear resistors and are extensively used on systems operating at high voltages.

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