1. Installation of low-voltage surge arresters
The term "surge arrester" is generally used to refer to low-voltage (LV) surge arresters, as these are the most numerous in installations. Surge arresters for other networks are named according to their use, such as high-voltage or telecom surge arresters. In English, a high-voltage arrester is called a "surge arrester", while a low-voltage arrester is called a "surge protective device". It should be noted that old terms such as "parasurtenseur" or "parasurtension" are used in everyday language to separate the equipotentiality function from the protection function. These practices are not standardized. These devices are all surge arresters, and there are also surge arresters that perform both protection and equipotentiality functions.
When the arrester has to take partial lightning currents into account (installation protected by a Lightning Protection System (SPF)...
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Installation of low-voltage surge arresters
Surge arresters for power networks
Bibliography
Software tools
JUPITER: lightning risk analysis software in compliance with NF EN 62305-2, SEFTIM, France.
Websites
Lightning Protection Association http://www.apfoudre.fr/
SOS lightning http://seftim.com/?page_id=1405
Standards and norms
- Low-voltage arresters – Part 11: Surge arresters connected to low-voltage systems – Requirements and test methods. - NF EN 61643-11 - 05-2014
This standard covers arresters for low-voltage AC networks. Specific versions for DC applications are under development (IEC 61643-31 for arresters for photovoltaic applications and IEC 61643-41 for other DC applications. In Europe, there is already a standard for...
Regulations
ICPE Order: Order of May 11, 2015 amending a series of ministerial orders to take into account the new nomenclature of classified installations for environmental protection coming into force on 1 er June 2015 as part of the transposition of Directive no. 2012/18/EU of July 4, 2012. This decree imposes lightning risk analyses on certain classified facilities, and depending on the...
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French manufacturers are members of GIMELEC and IGNES.
Installers are members of the FFIE.
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GIMELEC – Groupement des industries de l'équipement électrique, du contrôle-commande et des services associés
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