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Station Class
Surge Arresters
Product Overview
Answers for energy.
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High Voltage – Reliable Protection
Just as the Golden Gate Bridge has
successfully defied all winds, weather
and earthquakes for decades, our surge
arresters in the same environment exhibit all their properties and benefits to
ensure they will meet the one target –
to protect from lightning and switching
overvoltages.
With decades of experience in the design and manufacturing of
high voltage power supply components, Siemens also specializes
in advanced Silicone Rubber (SR) insulated surge arresters
providing the highest levels of mechanical strength, performance
and safety even in the most demanding environments, such as
in contaminated, industrially polluted, high seismic and vandal
prone critical installations.
The product family of our surge arresters offers the right solution
to any specific need. They have a proven fit for protecting
transmission lines and transformers, as well as complete switchgear against the hazards of high voltage start-up surges, line
transients and lightning. Siemens surge arresters have been
succesfully tested to the latest ANSI/IEEE Standard C62.11-1999.
Cover photo: Golden Gate Bridge / San Francisco (USA)
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As pioneers in the field of Silicone Rubber
(SR) insulation and one of the few suppliers with comprehensive inhouse research
and development capabilities in this
industry, we can also provide surge
arresters customized to very special
requirements. The cost-effectiveness of
our products is underscored by uncompromising quality ensuring the long service
life and reliability of each application.
Available off-the-shelf, the 3EL standard
series of our SR surge arresters have been
designed to meet the requirements of
a wide range of common installation
environments. For more demanding
applications, our high-end 3EQ series
will maintain at least 75 % of its nominal
mechanical strength in the event of a
pressure relief, and can thus also be used
as a “regular” support (station post)
insulator.
Siemens Promise System Reliability
Silicone Rubber (SR) Insulation for Safety
Siemens offers two different types of arresters with SR housing:
The 3EL series for standard applications, and the advanced 3EQ
series for the highest performance needs. Both are designed
using the same glass collared MOV-blocks resulting in the same
outstanding electrical performance.
SR has been used as outdoor insulation material for over 25 years,
with excellent service experience even under severe climatic and
environmental conditions. Today, it is among the most widely
used materials for HV outdoor equipment.
Further key advantages of SR especially
compared to EPDM based alloy rubber
include:
High resistance to tracking erosion
Excellent resistance to flashover
Superior UV stability
Self-extinguishing flame retardancy
Adaptability to variable design and ease
of processing
For additional information call for our
publication on Silicone Rubber insulation.
Silicone is highly hydrophobic. While there are many polymeric
materials with similar initial hydrophobic properties, most of
them lose their hydrophobicity after a relatively short period such
as EPDM based alloy rubber. Only the true SR is capable of maintaining its hydrophobicity throughout its entire lifetime. This
again ensures the long service life of our 3EL and 3EQ arresters.
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One Goal – 3 Designs
3EL Silicone Rubber (SR)
Surge Arresters in Cage Design
3EQ Silicone Rubber (SR)
Surge Arresters in Tube Design
3EP Porcelain Surge Arresters
The standard 3EL series
is based on a cage of
prestressed fiber glass
rein-forced rods for high
mechanical strength.
The SR insulation is
molded directly onto the
MOV-Blocks. The design
provides an optimum
price/performance ratio
for applications up to
362 kV system voltage.
The new 3EL1 as intermediate class surge
arrester is the enhancement of our product
line 3EL.
The fiber reinforced
plastic (FRP) tube
material has been
chosen to provide the
highest possible mechanical strength. Due to its
excellent processibility,
the SR insulation is
molded directly onto
the FRP tube.
The 3EQ tube design
is considered the best
choice for applications
up to 800 kV system
voltage, particularly in
locations or installations
with demanding environmental or extremely high
mechanical/seismic
requirements.
The high-quality
porcelain housing of
the 3EP as well as the
special grade sulfur
cement bonding of
housing and flanges
both ensure outstanding mechanical
strength, for applications up to 800 kV.
3EL
Total enclosure of all components to
avoid partial discharges or moisture
ingress
High mechanical performance for
standard applications
Silicone Rubber shielding provides
low-pressure escape of the arc in the
event of a short circuit
Significant weight savings vs. comparable porcelain arresters, facilitating
transport and installation of the
arresters
Suitable for use as substation and/or
transmission line arresters
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3EQ
FRP tube design for outstanding
mechanical stability (much stronger
than porcelain), combined with an
excellent sealing system for long-life
protection against ingress of moisture
and partial discharges
Highest level of safety in the event of
short circuits, no ejection of any
internal components
Retention of at least 75 % of initial
mechanical strength even after short
circuit and thus permits the use of the
arrester as a support insulator
Weight savings vs. comparable
porcelain arresters
Ideal for applications in areas exposed
to high seismic activity, heavy wind
loads and any other demanding
mechanical impact
Available as single-unit arrester rated
up to 300 kV or two-unit arresters for
up to 550 kV, minimizing the required
number of units
High reliability over a wide range of
temperatures and extreme temperature
changes from –67 F to +122 F
(–55 °C to +50 °C)
3EP
Reliable technology with a proven
history
Optimized glass collared MOV-block
design
Pressure relief system for very fast
venting, providing the highest possible
means of safety in areas requiring
special protection
Very high cantilever strength over
360,000 inch lbf
Highly reliable sealing system and state
of the art seal test set-up make Siemens
arresters highly reliable
Product Range
For 3EQ and 3EP series we
offer 3 models each. They
differ mainly in diameter
and length of the housings
and size of the MOV-blocks
to fulfill different customer
requirements. At this time,
the 3EL series has two
models, and its range is
being extended.
3EL1
3EL2
3EQ1
3EQ4
3EQ3
Silicone Rubber
3EP4
3EP2
3EP3
Porcelain
Reliable power transmission …
... even in extreme climates ...
... and high seismic impact locations
Application: Fixed series capacitor
protected by arrester banks, consisting
of multi-column 3EP3 arresters connected
in parallel
Key benefits: Improved power transmission quality.
Application: Three advanced series
3-phase static compensators protected
by arrester banks, consisting of multicolumn arresters connected in parallel
Key benefits: Enhanced power transmission quality at high reliability under
extreme climatic conditions.
All our arresters are capable of withstanding temperature extremes of
–67 F to +122 F (–55 °C to +50 °C).
Application: Innovative installation of
3EQ3 surge arresters for protection of
hanging thyristor valves in a 500 kV HVDC
long-distance power transmission system
Key benefits: Superior resistance to seismic shock for optimum reliability of HVDC
transmission. These arresters are capable
of withstanding seismic forces up to 1 g.
Customer: ENTERGY Services Inc.
Project name: Jacinto
Location: Near Cleveland, Texas
Customer: Hydro-Québec
Project name: Montagnais FSC
Location: Montagnais, Quebec, Canada
Customer: Los Angeles Department
of Water and Power
Project name: Sylmar East, Valve Reconstruction
Location: Sylmar, California
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Rating and Specifications
Station Class – Silicone Rubber Housed Surge Arrester, Type 3EL1
Electrical Characteristics
Duty cycle
voltage
MCOV
TOV
Capability1)
Protective level
Arrester order number
Maximum discharge voltage
FOW2)
for 8/20 µs
[kV]
[kV]
for 0.1 s
[kV]
20 kA
[kV cr]
40 kA
[kV cr]
3
2.55
4.0
8.7
6.8
7.1
7.4
6
5.1
8.0
17.5
13.5
14.2
14.8
8.0
8.9
10.2
6.0
6.1
15.9
17.8
20.4
11.9
12.2
9
7.65
11.9
26.2
20.3
21.2
22.2
3EL1 006-1PC21-4YH5
23.9
26.7
30.5
17.9
18.4
3EL1 009-1PC21-4YH5
10
8.4
13.1
29.2
22.5
23.6
12
10.2
15.9
35.0
27.0
28.3
24.6
26.5
29.7
33.9
19.9
20.4
3EL1 010-1PC21-4YH5
29.6
31.8
35.6
40.7
23.9
24.5
15
12.7
19.8
43.7
33.8
3EL1 012-1PC21-4YH5
35.4
37.0
39.8
44.5
50.9
29.8
30.6
18
15.3
23.9
52.5
3EL1 015-1PC21-4YH5
40.5
42.5
44.4
47.7
53.4
61.1
35.8
36.7
21
17
26.5
3EL1 018-1PC21-4YH5
61.2
47.3
49.5
51.8
55.7
62.3
71.2
41.7
42.9
24
19.5
3EL1 021-1PE21-4YH5
30.4
70.0
54.1
56.6
59.1
63.6
71.2
81.4
47.7
49.0
27
3EL1 024-1PE21-4YH5
22
34.3
78.7
60.8
63.7
66.5
71.6
80.1
91.6
53.7
55.1
3EL1 027-1PE21-4YH5
30
24.4
38.1
87.5
67.6
70.8
73.9
79.5
89.0
102
59.6
61.2
3EL1 030-1PE21-4YH5
36
29
45.2
105
81.1
84.9
88.7
95.4
107
122
71.6
73.5
3EL1 036-1PE21-4YH5
39
31.5
49.1
114
87.8
92.0
96.1
103
116
132
77.5
79.6
3EL1 039-1PH21-4YH5
45
36.5
56.9
131
101
106
111
119
134
153
89.4
91.8
3EL1 045-1PH21-4YH5
48
39
60.8
140
108
113
118
127
142
163
95.4
97.9
3EL1 048-1PH21-4YH5
54
42
65.5
157
122
127
133
143
160
183
107
110
3EL1 054-1PH21-4YH5
60
48
74.9
175
135
142
148
159
178
204
119
122
3EL1 060-1PH21-4YH5
72
57
88.9
210
162
170
177
191
214
244
143
147
3EL1 072-1PK21-4YH5
90
70
109
262
203
212
222
239
267
305
179
184
3EL1 090-1PK21-4YH5
96
76
119
280
216
226
237
254
285
326
191
196
3EL1 096-1PK21-4YH5
108
84
131
315
243
255
266
286
321
366
215
220
3EL1 108-1PH22-4YH5
120
98
153
350
270
283
296
318
356
407
239
245
3EL1 120-1PH22-4YH5
132
106
165
385
297
311
325
350
392
448
262
269
3EL1 132-1PQ22-4YH5
144
115
179
420
324
340
355
382
427
488
286
294
3EL1 144-1PQ22-4YH5
[kV cr]
1.5 kA
[kV cr]
3 kA
[kV cr]
5 kA
[kV cr]
10 kA
[kV cr]
Table 1: Station Class – Silicone Rubber Housed Surge Arrester, Type 3EL1
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for 45/90 µs
250 A
[kV cr]
500 A
[kV cr]
3EL1 003-1PC21-4YH5
Station class 3EL1
Up to
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV
115 kV
Duty cycle voltage
144 kV
Low-current, long-duration
500 A
High current pressure relief
65 kA
Low current pressure relief
600 A
High-current, short-duration
100 kA
Impulse classifying current
Maximum design cantilever load-static (MDCL)
Mechanical Characteristics
CreepFlashover
age
distance
distance
LIWV3)
Height
„H“
Weight
[lbs]
[inch]
[inch]
[kV]
[inch]
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
16
35.4
12.4
183
18. 1
16
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
17
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
17
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
17
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
17
35.4
12.4
183
18.1
17
55.1
17.9
264
23.6
22
55.1
17.9
264
23.6
22
55.1
17.9
264
23.6
22
55.1
17.9
264
23.6
22
55.1
17.9
264
23.6
22
80.7
24.8
365
30.5
28
80.7
24.8
365
30.5
28
80.7
24.8
365
30.5
28
80.7
24.8
365
30.5
29
80.7
24.8
365
30.5
29
121
35.8
528
41.5
38
121
35.8
528
41.5
39
121
35.8
528
41.5
39
161
49.6
731
55.1
52
161
49.6
731
55.1
52
202
60.6
893
66.1
61
202
60.6
893
66.1
62
1) Temporary Overvoltage with no prior duty
2) 0.5 µs Front-Of-Wave Protective level: 10 kA for
360 kV Duty Cycle
3) Lightning impulse withstand voltage of arrester
housing
10 kA
7430 lbf in
Energy absorption capability thermal
6.3 kJ/kVMCOV
Energy absorption capability impulse
2.6 kJ / kVMCOV
Rating and Specifications
Station Class – Silicone Rubber Housed Arrester, Type 3EL2
Electrical Characteristics
Duty cycle
voltage
MCOV
TOV
Capability1)
Protective level
Arrester order number
Maximum discharge voltage
FOW2)
for 8/20 µs
[kV]
[kV]
for 0.1 s
[kV]
[kV cr]
1.5 kA
[kV cr]
3 kA
[kV cr]
5 kA
[kV cr]
10 kA
[kV cr]
20 kA
[kV cr]
40 kA
[kV cr]
250 A
[kV cr]
500 A
[kV cr]
9
7.65
11.9
24.2
19.0
19.8
20.7
22.0
24.5
27.8
17.2
17.6
3EL2 009-2PC31-4NH5
10
8.4
13.1
26.4
20.7
21.6
22.6
24.0
26.7
30.3
18.8
19.2
3EL2 010-2PC31-4NH5
12
10.2
15.9
31.9
25.0
26.1
27.3
29.0
32.2
36.6
22.7
23.2
3EL2 012-2PC31-4NH5
15
12.7
19.8
39.6
31.0
32.4
33.9
36.0
40.0
45.4
28.1
28.8
3EL2 015-2PC31-4NH5
18
15.3
23.9
47.3
37.0
38.7
40.5
43.0
47.8
54.2
33.6
34.4
3EL2 018-2PC31-4NH5
21
17.0
26.5
55.0
43.0
45.0
47.0
50.0
55.5
63.0
39.0
40.0
3EL2 021-2PC31-4NH5
24
19.5
30.4
63.8
49.9
52.2
54.6
58.0
64.4
73.1
45.3
46.4
3EL2 024-2PC31-4NH5
27
22
34.3
71.5
55.9
58.5
61.1
65.0
72.2
81.9
50.7
52.0
3EL2 027-2PC31-4NH5
30
24.4
38.1
79.2
62.0
64.8
67.7
72.0
80.0
90.8
56.2
57.6
3EL2 030-2PC31-4NH5
36
29.0
45.2
94.6
74.0
77.4
80.9
86.0
95.5
108
67.1
68.8
3EL2 036-2PF31-4NH5
39
31.5
49.1
103
80.9
84.6
88.4
94.0
104
119
73.4
75.2
3EL2 039-2PF31-4NH5
45
36.5
56.9
119
92.9
97.2
102
108
120
136
84.3
86.4
3EL2 045-2PF31-4NH5
48
39
60.8
127
99
104
108
115
128
145
89.7
92.0
3EL2 048-2PF31-4NH5
54
42
65.5
143
112
117
122
130
144
164
101
104
3EL2 054-2PF31-4NH5
60
48
74.9
158
124
130
135
144
160
182
112
115
3EL2 060-2PF31-4NH5
72
57
88.9
190
149
156
163
173
192
218
135
138
3EL2 072-2PJ31-4NH5
90
70
109
238
186
194
203
216
240
272
169
173
3EL2 090-2PJ31-4NH5
96
76
119
253
198
207
216
230
255
290
179
184
3EL2 096-2PJ31-4NH5
108
84
131
285
223
233
244
259
288
326
202
207
3EL2 108-2PM31-4NH5
111
88
137
293
229
239
250
266
295
335
208
213
3EL2 111-2PM31-4NH5
120
98
153
317
248
259
271
288
320
363
225
230
3EL2 120-2PM31-4NH5
132
106
165
349
273
285
298
317
352
400
247
254
3EL2 132-2PQ32-4NH5
144
115
179
381
298
311
325
346
384
436
270
277
3EL2 144-2PQ32-4NH5
168
131
204
443
347
363
379
403
447
508
314
322
3EL2 168-2PJ32-4NH5
172
140
218
454
355
372
388
413
459
520
322
330
3EL2 172-2PJ32-4NH5
180
144
225
475
372
389
406
432
480
544
337
346
3EL2 180-2PJ32-4NH5
192
152
237
507
397
415
433
461
512
581
360
369
3EL2 192-2PJ32-4NH5
228
180
281
602
471
492
514
547
607
689
427
438
3EL2 228-2PW32-4NH5
240
190
296
634
495
518
542
576
639
726
449
461
3EL2 240-2PW32-4NH5
258
209
326
652
516
534
558
593
652
712
469
480
3EL2 258-3PW42-4NH5
264
212
331
668
528
546
571
607
668
728
480
492
3EL2 264-3PW42-4NH5
276
220
343
699
553
572
597
635
699
762
502
514
3EL2 276-3PW42-4NH5
288
230
359
728
576
596
622
662
728
794
523
536
3EL2 288-3PM42-4NH5
294
235
367
744
588
608
636
676
744
811
534
548
3EL2 294-3PM42-4NH5
Table 2: Station Class – Silicone Rubber Housed Arrester, Type 3EL2
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for 45/90 µs
Station class 3EL2
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV
Up to
235 kV
Duty cycle voltage
294 kV
Low-current, long-duration
1200 A
High current pressure relief
65 kA
Low current pressure relief
600 A
High-current, short-duration
100 kA
Impulse classifying current
Maximum design cantilever load-static (MDCL)
10 kA
24782 lbf in
Energy absorption capability thermal
10 kJ / kVMCOV
Energy absorption capability impulse
3.5 kJ / kVMCOV
Mechanical Characteristics
CreepFlashover
age
distance
distance
LIWV3)
Height
„H“
Weight
[inch]
[inch]
[kV]
[inch]
[lbs]
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
35
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
36
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
36
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
36
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
37
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
37
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
37
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
38
59.1
16.0
235
19.0
38
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
47
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
48
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
48
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
49
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
50
94.4
24.8
365
27.8
51
151
38.8
571
41.9
65
151
38.8
571
41.9
68
151
38.8
571
41.9
69
179
45.9
676
48.9
77
179
45.9
676
48.9
77
179
45.9
676
48.9
79
245
54.7
900
69.4
99
245
63.6
900
69.4
108
301
77.6
900
83.5
132
301
77.6
900
83.5
133
301
77.6
900
83.5
134
301
77.6
900
83.5
137
329
84.6
1000
90.5
149
357
91.7
1000
97.5
155
329
84.6
1000
96.7
153
329
84.6
1000
96.7
155
329
84.6
1000
96.7
156
357
91.7
1100
104
165
357
91.7
1100
104
166
1) Temporary Overvoltage with no prior duty
2) 0.5 µs Front-Of-Wave Protective level: 10 kA for
360 kV Duty Cycle
3) Lightning impulse withstand voltage of arrester
housing
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Rating and Specifications
Station Class – Silicone Rubber Arrester, Type 3EQ
and Porcelain Arrester, Type 3EP
If the offered values of our standard arresters type 3EQ and 3EP do not
meet your requirements customized arresters can be provided on special
request.
Porcelain type 3EP3
(420 kV)
Silicone Rubber type 3EQ4 (550 kV)
Electrical Characteristics for 3EQ & 3EP
Duty
cycle
voltage
MCOV
TOV
capability 2)
Protective level
Catalog
number
Maximum discharge voltage
for 0.1 s
FOW 3)
for 8/20 µs (impulse)
1.5 kA
[kV]
3 kA
[kV]
10 kA
[kV]
15 kA
[kV]
20 kA
[kV]
40 kA
[kV]
500 A
[kV]
1 kA
[kV]
2 kA
[kV]
73.9
79.5
85.1
89.0
102
61.2
63.6
66.8
3EQ1 030-1PB21-4NH5
88.7
95.4
102
107
122
73.5
76.3
80.1
3EQ1 036-1PB21-4NH5
95.8
103
110
115
132
79.3
82.4
86.5
3EQ1 039-1PB21-4NH5
97.2
102
108
114
120
136
86.4
88.6
92.9
3EQ1 045-2PB31-4NH5
98.9
104
108
115
122
128
145
92.0
94.3
98.9
3EQ1 048-2PB31-4NH5
143
112
117
122
130
138
144
164
104
107
112
3EQ1 054-2PB31-4NH5
75
158
124
130
135
144
153
160
181
115
118
124
3EQ1 060-2PB31-4NH5
57
89
190
149
156
163
173
183
192
218
138
142
149
3EQ1 072-2PB31-4NH5
90
70
109
238
186
194
203
216
229
240
272
173
177
186
3EQ1 090-2PE31-4NH5
96
76
119
253
198
207
216
230
244
255
290
184
189
198
3EQ1 096-2PE31-4NH5
108
84
131
285
223
233
243
259
275
287
326
207
212
223
3EQ1 108-2PJ31-4NH5
111
88
137
293
229
239
250
266
282
295
335
213
218
229
3EQ1 111-2PJ31-4NH5
120
98
153
325
254
266
277
295
313
327
372
236
242
254
3EQ1 120-2PJ31-4NH5
132
106
165
349
273
285
298
317
336
352
399
254
260
273
3EQ1 132-2PP31-4NH5
144
115
179
381
298
311
325
346
367
384
436
277
284
298
3EQ1 144-2PP31-4NH5
168
131
204
443
347
363
379
403
427
447
508
322
330
347
3EQ1 168-2PS31-4NH5
172
140
218
454
355
372
388
413
438
458
520
330
339
355
3EQ1 172-2PJ32-4NH5
180
144
225
475
372
389
406
432
458
480
544
346
378
372
3EQ1 180-2PJ32-4NH5
192
152
237
507
396
415
433
461
489
512
581
369
378
396
3EQ1 192-2PJ32-4NH5
228
180
281
602
470
492
514
547
580
607
689
438
449
470
3EQ1 228-2PJ32-4NH5
240
190
296
634
495
518
541
576
611
639
726
461
472
495
3EQ1 240-2PJ32-4NH5
258
209
326
681
532
557
582
619
656
687
780
495
508
532
3EQ1 258-2PP32-4NH5
264
212
331
697
545
571
596
634
672
704
799
507
520
545
3EQ1 264-2PP32-4NH5
276
220
343
728
569
596
622
662
702
735
834
530
543
569
3EQ1 276-2PP32-4NH5
288
230
359
760
594
622
650
691
732
767
871
553
567
594
3EQ1 288-2PP32-4NH5
294
235
367
777
607
635
664
706
748
784
890
565
579
607
3EQ4 294-2PN32-4NH1
300
245
382
776
613
635
663
705
740
776
846
571
585
613
3EQ4 300-3PN42-4NH1
312
249
388
806
638
660
689
733
770
806
880
594
608
638
3EQ4 312-3PN42-4NH1
336
272
424
869
687
711
743
790
830
869
948
640
656
687
3EQ4 336-3PR42-4NH1
360
291
454
931
736
761
795
846
888
931
1,015
685
702
736
3EQ4 360-3PR42-4NH1
396
318
496
1,075
819
857
884
931
978
1,015
1,108
763
791
819
3EQ4 396-4PV52-4NH1
420
335
523
1,116
850
889
918
966
1,014
1,053
1,150
792
821
850
3EQ4 420-4PV52-4NH1
444
353
551
1,133
881
911
941
990
1,030
1,069
1,168
832
851
881
3EQ4 444-5PV52-4NH1
468
372
580
1,240
929
960
992
1,044
1,086
1,128
1,232
877
898
929
3EQ3 468-5PV52-4NH1
588
470
733
1,557
1,167
1,206
1,245
1,311
1,363
1,416
1,547
1,101
1,127
1,167
3EQ3 588-5PT53-4NH1
612
485
757
1,622
1,215
1,256
1,297
1,365
1,420
1,474
1,611
1,147
1,174
1,215
3EQ3 612-5PU53-4NH1
[kV]
[kV]
[kV]
[kV]
30
24.4
38
87.5
67.6
70.8
36
29.0
45
105
81.1
84.9
39
31.5
49
113
87.6
91.7
45
36.5
57
119
92.9
48
39
61
127
54
42
66
60
48
72
5 kA
[kV]
for 45/90 µs (impulse)
Table 3: Station Class – Silicone Rubber Arrester, Type 3EQ and Porcelain Arrester, Type 3EP
10
Voltage per unit MCOV
1.7
Station class 3EP and 3EQ
1.6
Preheating 140 F/60 °C
no prior duty
Preheating 140 F/60 °C
prior duty
1.5
Maximum continuous operating voltage MCOV
1.4
1.3
1.2
1.1
Time in
seconds
1
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
Up to
10000
485 kV
Duty cycle voltage
612 kV
Low-current, long-duration
2100 A
High current pressure relief
65 kA
Low current pressure relief
600 A
High-current, short-duration
100 kA
Impulse classifying current
20 kA
Maximum design cantilever load-static (MDCL)
361110 lbf in
Energy absorption capability thermal
22.5 kJ / kVMCOV
Energy absorption capability impulse
14 kJ / kVMCOV
TOV characteristics – valid for all surge arresters in this catalogue
Mechanical Characteristics for 3EQ (Silicone)
Short
Creepcircuit
age
cur- distance
Weight
Height
Grading
ring
diameter
Cantilever
Flashover
distance
Mechanical Characteristics for 3EP (Porcelain)
LIWV4)
Catalog
number
0.2 s
Short
circuit
current
Creepage
distance
Weight
Height
Grading
ring
diameter
[kA]
[in]
[lbs]
[in]
[in]
[inchlbf]
Cantilever
Flashover
distance
BIL
0.2 s
[kA]
[in]
[lbs]
[in]
[in]
[inchlbf]
[in]
[kV]
[in]
[kV]
50
81.6
46
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 030-1PC21-3NH5
65
38.5
53
21.9
–
47.794
13.9
206
50
81.6
46
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 036-1PC21-3NH5
65
38.5
53
21.9
–
47.794
13.9
206
50
81.6
46
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 039-1PC21-3NH5
65
38.5
53
21.9
–
47.794
13.9
206
50
81.6
53
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 045-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
99
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
50
81.6
53
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 048-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
99
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
50
81.6
55
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 054-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
101
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
50
81.6
57
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 060-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
104
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
50
81.6
60
34.8
–
37.173
23.6
348
3EP4 072-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
106
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
40
103.7
68
40.7
–
37.173
29.5
435
3EP4 090-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
110
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
40
103.7
71
40.7
–
37.173
29.5
435
3EP4 096-2PD31-3NH5
65
98.0
112
41.3
–
47.794
32.8
484
40
133.4
79
48.6
–
37.173
37.4
551
3EP4 108-2PE31-3NH5
65
134.0
143
51.8
–
47.794
44.6
658
40
133.4
79
48.6
–
37.173
37.4
551
3EP4 111-2PE31-3NH5
65
134.0
143
51.8
–
47.794
44.6
658
40
133.4
84
48.6
–
37.173
37.4
551
3EP4 120-2PE31-3NH5
65
134.0
146
51.8
–
47.794
44.6
658
40
170.4
93
58.5
–
37.173
47.2
696
3EP4 132-2PE31-3NH5
65
134.0
150
51.8
–
47.794
44.6
658
40
170.4
95
58.5
–
37.173
47.2
696
3EP4 144-2PF31-3NH5
50
150.9
163
57.5
–
47.794
49.0
722
40
192.7
108
64.4
31.5
37.173
53.1
783
3EP4 168-2PD32-3NH5
65
196.0
231
82.7
31.5
47.794
65.7
750
40
266.9
152
97.2
31.5
37.173
72.8
900
3EP4 172-2PD32-3NH5
65
196.0
234
82.7
31.5
47.794
65.7
750
40
266.9
152
97.2
31.5
37.173
72.8
900
3EP4 180-2PD32-3NH5
65
196.0
234
82.7
31.5
47.794
65.7
750
40
266.9
154
97.2
31.5
37.173
72.8
900
3EP4 192-2PD32-3NH5
65
196.0
238
82.7
31.5
47.794
65.7
750
40
266.9
168
97.2
31.5
37.173
72.8
900
3EP4 228-2PD32-4NH5
65
268.1
302
103.5
31.5
47.794
80.5
950
40
266.9
170
97.2
31.5
37.173
72.8
900
3EP2 240-2PF32-3NH1
65
251.1
437
115.4
39.4
132.761
83.6
1,050
40
340.9
198
116.9
39.4
37.173
85.0
1,050
3EP2 258-2PG32-3NH1
65
283.8
478
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
40
340.9
198
116.9
39.4
37.173
85.0
1,050
3EP2 264-2PG32-3NH1
65
283.8
478
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
40
340.9
201
116.9
39.4
37.173
85.0
1,050
3EP2 276-2PG32-3NH1
65
283.8
481
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
40
340.9
205
116.9
39.4
37.173
85.0
1,050
3EP2 288-2PG32-4NH1
65
317.7
602
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
65
400.3
392
138.6
47.2
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 294-2PG32-4NH1
65
317.7
606
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
65
400.3
430
138.6
47.2
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 300-3PG42-4NH1
65
317.7
644
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
65
400.3
434
138.6
47.2
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 312-3PG42-4NH1
65
317.7
648
127.6
39.4
132.761
95.6
1,200
65
400.3
467
138.6
70.9
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 336-3PD43-4NH1
65
346.6
752
145.9
47.2
132.761
110
1,300
65
400.3
476
138.6
70.9
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 360-3PF43-3NH1
65
376.6
675
173.0
47.2
132.761
123
1,700
65
400.3
553
138.6
70.9
130.106
100
1,300
3EP2 396-4PF53-4NH1
65
414.5
899
173.0
70.9
132.761
123
1,700
65
607.4
564
193.7
70.9
130.106
134
1,850
3EP2 420-4PD54-4NH1
65
462.2
1010
194.5
70.9
132.761
137
1,800
65
607.4
721
193.7
70.9
130.106
134
1,850
3EP3 444-5PH53-4NH1
65
552.1
1770
193.7
70.9
361.110
142
1,750
65
651.9
928
204.7
70.9
260.212
144
1,800
3EP3 468-5PH53-4NH1
65
552.1
1784
193.7
70.9
361.110
142
1,750
65
889.3
1259
283.5
86.6
260.212
200
2,400
3EP3 588-5PK54-4NH1
65
868.5
2630
294.5
86.6
361.110
211
2,500
65
925.5
1305
295.3
86.6
260.212
212
2,500
3EP3 612-5PK54-4NH1
65
868.5
2648
294.5
86.6
361.110
211
2,500
1) Cantilever strength: MDCL-static acc. to IEEE Std C62.11-1999
2) Temporary overvoltage with no prior duty
3) 0.5 µs front-of-wave protective level: 10 kA for 240 kV duty cycle, 15 kA for 396–444 kV duty cycle, 20 kA for 468–612 kV duty cycle
4) Lightning impulse withstand voltage of arrester housing
11
Typical Station Class
Arresters Assigned to Respective Voltages
Max system
L–L voltage
Station class
surge arrester
[kV]
[kV]
3EL1
4.37
2.52
3EL1 003-1PC21-4YH5
8.73
5.04
13.1
13.86
14.5
26.2
36.2
48.3
72.5
121
145
169
242
362
550
800
12
Max system
voltage L-G
7.56
8.00
8.37
15.1
20.9
27.8
41.8
69.8
83.7
97.5
139
209
317
461
Station class surge arrester
3EL2
3EQ
3EP
3EL1 006-1PC21-4YH5
3EL1 009-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 009-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 009-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 009-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 010-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 010-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 012-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 012-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 010-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 010-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 012-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 012-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 015-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 015-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 010-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 010-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 012-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 012-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 015-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 015-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 018-1PC21-4YH5
3EL2 018-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 021-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 021-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 024-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 024-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 027-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 027-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 027-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 027-2PF31-4NH5
3EL1 030-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 030-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 030-1PB21-4NH5
3EP4 030-1PC21-3NH5
3EL1 036-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 036-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 036-1PB21-4NH5
3EP4 036-1PC21-3NH5
3EL1 036-1PE21-4YH5
3EL2 036-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 036-1PB21-4NH5
3EP4 036-1PC21-3NH5
3EL1 039-1PH21-4YH5
3EL2 039-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 039-1PB21-4NH5
3EP4 039-1PC21-3NH5
3EL1 045-1PH21-4YH5
3EL2 045-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 045-2PB31-4NH5
3EP4 045-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 048-1PH21-4YH5
3EL2 048-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 048-2PB31-4NH5
3EP4 048-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 054-1PH21-4YH5
3EL2 054-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 054-2PB31-4NH5
3EP4 054-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 060-1PH21-4YH5
3EL2 060-2PF31-4NH5
3EQ1 060-2PB31-4NH5
3EP4 060-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 072-1PK21-4YH5
3EL2 072-2PJ31-4NH5
3EQ1 072-2PB31-4NH5
3EP4 072-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 090-1PK21-4YH5
3EL2 090-2PJ31-4NH5
3EQ1 090-2PE31-4NH5
3EP4 090-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 096-1PK21-4YH5
3EL2 096-2PJ31-4NH5
3EQ1 096-2PE31-4NH5
3EP4 096-2PD31-3NH5
3EL1 108-1PH22-4YH5
3EL2 108-2PM31-4NH5
3EQ1 108-2PJ31-4NH5
3EP4 108-2PE31-3NH5
3EL1 120-1PH22-4YH5
3EL2 120-2PM31-4NH5
3EQ1 120-2PJ31-4NH5
3EP4 120-2PE31-3NH5
3EL1 108-1PH22-4YH5
3EL2 108-2PM31-4NH5
3EQ1 108-2PJ31-4NH5
3EP4 108-2PE31-3NH5
3EL1 120-1PH22-4YH5
3EL2 120-2PM31-4NH5
3EQ1 120-2PJ31-4NH5
3EP4 120-2PE31-3NH5
3EL1 132-1PQ22-4YH5
3EL2 132-2PQ32-4NH5
3EQ1 132-2PP31-4NH5
3EP4 132-2PE31-3NH5
3EL1 144-1PQ22-4YH5
3EL2 144-2PQ32-4NH5
3EQ1 144-2PP31-4NH5
3EP4 144-2PF31-3NH5
3EL2 120-2PM31-4NH5
3EQ1 120-2PJ31-4NH5
3EP4 120-2PE31-3NH5
3EL2 132-2PQ32-4NH5
3EQ1 132-2PP31-4NH5
3EP4 132-2PE31-3NH5
3EL2 144-2PQ32-4NH5
3EQ1 144-2PP31-4NH5
3EP4 144-2PF31-3NH5
3EL2 168-2PJ32-4NH5
3EQ1 168-2PS31-4NH5
3EP4 168-2PD32-3NH5
3EL2 172-2PJ32-4NH5
3EQ1 172-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP4 172-2PD32-3NH5
3EL2 172-2PJ32-4NH5
3EQ1 172-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP4 172-2PD32-3NH5
3EL2 180-2PJ32-4NH5
3EQ1 180-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP4 180-2PD32-3NH5
3EL2 192-2PJ32-4NH5
3EQ1 192-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP4 192-2PD32-3NH5
3EL2 228-2PW32-4NH5
3EQ1 228-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP4 228-2PD32-4NH5
3EL2 240-2PW32-4NH5
3EQ1 240-2PJ32-4NH5
3EP2 240-2PF32-3NH1
3EL2 258-3PW42-4NH5
3EQ1 258-2PP32-4NH5
3EP2 258-2PG32-3NH1
3EL2 264-3PW42-4NH5
3EQ1 264-2PP32-4NH5
3EP2 264-2PG32-3NH1
3EL2 276-3PW42-4NH5
3EQ1 276-2PP32-4NH5
3EP2 276-2PG32-3NH1
3EL2 288-3PM42-4NH5
3EQ1 288-2PP32-4NH5
3EP2 288-2PG32-4NH1
3EL2 294-3PM42-4NH5
3EQ4 294-2PN32-4NH1
3EP2 294-2PG32-4NH1
3EQ4 300-3PN42-4NH1
3EP2 300-3PG42-4NH1
3EQ4 312-3PN42-4NH1
3EP2 312-3PG42-4NH1
3EQ4 396-4PV52-4NH1
3EP2 396-4PF53-4NH1
3EQ4 420-4PV52-4NH1
3EP2 420-4PD54-4NH1
3EQ4 444-5PV52-4NH1
3EP3 444-5PH53-4NH1
3EQ3 468-5PV52-4NH1
3EP3 468-5PH53-4NH1
3EQ3 588-5PT53-4NH1
3EP3 588-5PK54-4NH1
3EQ3 612-5PU53-4NH1
3EP3 612-5PK54-4NH1
3EL1 Base, Line Terminal and
Standard Terminal Connector Assembly
3EL1
0.5
∅1
3EL1
grounded
5
1.7
5
0.0
12
0°
3EL1
isolated
Insulators
0.6
0.6
2.0
1.7
3.1
0.7
4.1
0.7
2.0
1.7
Ground
0.
0.2
55
0.9
Flat terminal 3EL1
1.4
3.1
Standard Connector Terminal 3EL1
13
Control Devices for Surge Arresters
Control spark gap 3EX6040
To estimate the current that flows through the surge
arrester in case of an overvoltage depending on the
size of burning marks and to count the surges
Adapter Plates for Varying Mounting Requirements
3EL2
3EQ
grounded
M12
1.
75
”BC
∅ M12
≤ 0.6
10
∅ 0.55
isolated
M12
isolated
0.6
M12
M12
10
1.75
∅
grounded
1.75
M12
3EQ1
3EL2
isolated
15
M20
12
1.75
M20
0.6
12
15
4
0.4 thick
1.1
1.75
1.75
∅ 0.55
1.1
4.5
3EQ4
M20
13
All types are equipped with NEMA 4-hole HV-terminal:
3EQ3
0.55
0.6
11
isolated
13
11
M20
Sensor 3EX5060
Surge counter
3EX5030
Surge counter 3EX5050
with leakage current meter
Display unit 3EX5062
Surge counter with leakage current meter for using the
display unit far away from the surge arrester up to distances of
max. 220 yards
3EP
Option on request
grounded
1.75
A
A ∅ 0.9
M12
isolated
10”B
”BC
∅ M12
3EP4
10”B
C
3EQ4 grounded
M16
M16
M12
C
3EQ4 isolated
grounded
isolated
0.6
0.6
2.4
∅ 0.9
8
10
A
A ∅ 0.9
0.6
10
0.8
M12
0.8
0.6
M12
∅ 10
isolated
0.6
8
10
3EP2
3EP2
isolated
M12
M20
A
5.3
1.75
4
∅ 0.55
3EP3
All dimensions in inches
<1
12
15
1.75
1.1
15
12
2.4
1.1
0.2 thick
NEMA-ground terminal for 3EQ4, 3EQ3, 3EP2, 3EP3
Siemens Power Transmission
and Distribution Inc.
Arrester Products
444 Highway 49 S.
Richland, MS 39218
Phone 601-932-9800
Fax
601-932-9911
Order No. E50001-U113-A298-V4-US00
Printed in Germany
TH 263-080160 103132 PA 04081.0
www.usa.siemens.com/energy
www.siemens.com/arrester-download
The information in this document contains general descriptions of the technical options available, which do not always have to be present in individual cases.
The required features should therefore be specified in each individual case at the time of closing the contract.