Analysis of the Causes of Large - scale Failures of Surge Arresters in 10 kV Distribution Lines
1. IntroductionDuring power system operation, main equipment faces threats from internal and atmospheric overvoltages. Surge arresters, especially metal oxide arresters (MOAs) with excellent nonlinear volt - ampere characteristics, are key for protection due to their good performance, large current - carrying capacity, and strong pollution resistance. However, long - term exposure to power frequency voltages, along with component quality, manufacturing processes, and external environments, makes