OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION FOR HV BUSHING TEST TAP

摘要

The present disclosure relates to a protection device (7) configured for being electrically connected to a test tap (9) of a HV bushing for protecting the bushing from transient overvoltages. The protection device comprises at least two parallel connected protection branches (20) connected between the test tap and a ground connector (24) configured for connecting to ground. Each of the protection branches comprises a plurality of parallel connected gas discharge tubes (21), a Transient-Voltage-Suppression (TVS) diode (22) connected in series with the gas discharge tubes, and a resistor (23) connected in series with the gas discharge tubes and across the TVS diode.