what is lightning arrester?

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what is lightning arrester?

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What is the use of lightning arrester?

What is the use of lightning arrester?
Last Answer : The lighting arrester is used to discharge the high voltage surge towards the earth by the lighting strike

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asked Dec 25, 2017 by anonymous

A thyrite type lightening arrester :

A thyrite type lightening arrester :
Last Answer : A thyrite type lightning arrester : offers low resistance path to surge currents

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asked Apr 29, 2018 by anonymous

A lightening arrester connected between the line and earth in a power system protects the terminal equipment

A lightening arrester connected between the line and earth in a power system (1) protects the terminal equipment against travelling surges (2) protects the transmission line against direct ... suppresses high frequency oscillations in the line (4) reflects back the travelling wave approaching it
Last Answer : A lightening arrester connected between the line and earth in a power system protects the terminal equipment against travelling surges

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asked Apr 29, 2018 by anonymous

Have you ever felt lightning move through your body?

Have you ever felt lightning move through your body?
Last Answer : No. But I’ve won the lottery once.

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asked Mar 5 by anonymous

How large and powerful can a lightning strike get?

How large and powerful can a lightning strike get?
Last Answer : Well they’re powerful enough to produce gamma rays and antimatter; on a scale of powerful terrestrial effects, that’s pretty potent in my book.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

What's the closest you have been to a lightning strike?

What's the closest you have been to a lightning strike?
Last Answer : answer:Very close. My house got hit and that was insane to hear and feel that. Trees on my property have been blasted but the absolute craziest was a tree that got whacked 20 feet from my tent! I ... of my house 30 feet from my front porch. Watching it frame by frame is simply stunning to see.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

Lightning storm outside - does turning my computer off actually lessen the chance of getting struck?

Lightning storm outside - does turning my computer off actually lessen the chance of getting struck?
Last Answer : Preventing damage to you computer. Most likely the lighting would hit a transformer on a pole outside first. This can still fry the electronics in your house. I lost a very nice TV when lighting hit a ... . Unplug it to be safe but having it plugged in doesn't increase the odds of getting hit.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

Does lightning originate from the clouds to earth or earth to the clouds?

Does lightning originate from the clouds to earth or earth to the clouds?
Last Answer : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XwFF5idD_0

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

I want to know what type of current does lightning consist of an ac, or dc?

I want to know what type of current does lightning consist of an ac, or dc?
Last Answer : I thought ac meant alternating current, and dc meant direct current.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

Are men really 4x more likely to be struck by lightning?

Are men really 4x more likely to be struck by lightning?
Last Answer : hahahahahahahahaha I love that commerical… No.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

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Last Answer : About 24 thousand people are killed by lightning strikes each year, and about 240 thousand more are injured. A lightning bolt is 54 thousand degrees Fahrenheit. That's hotter than the surface of the ... and will create lightning fossils. The odds of being struck by lightning are 1 in 12 thousand.

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asked Apr 1, 2021 by anonymous

For protection of rotating machines against lightning surges _______ is used.

For protection of rotating machines against lightning surges _______ is used. (1) lightning arrester (2) capacitor (3) combination of lightning arrester and capacitor (4) lightning conductor and arrester
Last Answer : For protection of rotating machines against lightning surges combination of lightning arrester and capacitor is used.

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asked Apr 30, 2018 by anonymous

Is electricity faster than lightning?

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asked Mar 10, 2018 by anonymous

Have you ever stuck out your hands and pretended that you are shooting lighting bolts from your hands?

Have you ever stuck out your hands and pretended that you are shooting lighting bolts from your hands?
Last Answer : No, but I keep trying to fly. Still waiting for my super-powers to mature.

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asked Feb 28 by anonymous

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Last Answer : answer:Many stories told about deceased historical figures are apocryphal, and not intended to be actually believed. For one thing, when you examine the story carefully, what kind of supposedly intelligent person, ... 2,000 years later, the story is told that he fed 5,000. Ridiculous, of course

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

What is meant by impulse ratio of any lightning arrester?

What is meant by impulse ratio of any lightning arrester?
Last Answer : Impulse ratio of any lightning arrester is the ratio of breakdown voltage of the wave of special duration to breakdown voltage of a 50Hz wave

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asked Dec 30, 2021 by itszee

What is meant by Lightning arrester or surge diverter?

What is meant by Lightning arrester or surge diverter?
Last Answer : A Surge Diverter is a device that is connected between line and earth, i.e, in parallel with the equipment under protection at the substation. It limits the duration and amplitude of the follow current

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asked Dec 30, 2021 by itszee

What is the difference between the lightning arrester and surge absorber?

What is the difference between the lightning arrester and surge absorber?
Last Answer : Lightning arrester limits the duration and amplitude of the follow current while a surge absorber reduces the steepness of the wave front for a particular surge

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asked Dec 30, 2021 by itszee

Explain Horn-gap lightning arrester with neat sketch diagram.

Explain Horn-gap lightning arrester with neat sketch diagram.
Last Answer : Horn Gap Type Lightning Arrester: It consists of two horn shaped metal rods A and B separated by a small air gap. The horns are so connected that distance between them gradually increases towards the ... being hot, moves up naturally along the horns. So it is elongated and naturally quenched.

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asked Jul 21, 2019 by anonymous

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asked Aug 25, 2019 by anonymous

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Consider the following statements regarding corona : 1. It causes radio interference. 2. It attenuates lightning surges. 3. It causes power loss. 4. It is more prevalent in the middle conductor of a transmission line employing ... only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4 only
Last Answer : Consider the following statements regarding corona : 1. It causes radio interference. 2. It attenuates lightning surges. 3. It causes power loss. 4. It is more prevalent in the middle conductor of a transmission ... 3 only (b) 1, 2 and 4 only (c) 1, 2, 3 and 4 (d) 3 and 4 only

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asked Apr 25, 2018 by anonymous

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Do you think Lightning McQueen would have life insurance or car insurance, and why?
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Should the way corporations pursue people at lightning speed with ads on the internet to the point of invading privacy be stopped?

Should the way corporations pursue people at lightning speed with ads on the internet to the point of invading privacy be stopped?
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Do you know anyone who has died in the shower when it was lightning outside?
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Have you, or anyone you know, ever been struck by lightning?
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How do people end up getting struck by lightning?

How do people end up getting struck by lightning?
Last Answer : Lightning is attracted to metal, so don’t stand close to a pole in a thunder storm! Even if the lightning hits, lets say 7 ft. away from someone they will still feel it.

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Are you ready for dark lightning?
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How many electron volts power the release of a large lightning bolt?
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Lightning struck my house, again. Do you have any ideas?

Lightning struck my house, again. Do you have any ideas?
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Are there more lightning bugs this year?
Last Answer : I haven’t found that to be the case here on the out skirts of North Carolina.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

If Hurricane Alex happened to have lightning, and if its in the Gulf Coast with all of the oil, is there a possibility that it would turn into a giant fireball?

If Hurricane Alex happened to have lightning, and if its in the Gulf Coast with all of the oil, is there a possibility that it would turn into a giant fireball?
Last Answer : That is a great question. Here’s my guess: No. Sea water is both a very good conductor and a large heat sink. The energy from any electrical hit would get dispersed and dissipated faster than your last paycheck. If the strike hit some oil soaked floating booms then I’d say there was a chance.

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

What is the plural of the word 'lightning'?

What is the plural of the word 'lightning'?
Last Answer : Lightning. Kind of like, “Look at all those moose!”

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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

What happens to your body when you're struck by lightning?

What happens to your body when you're struck by lightning?
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asked Feb 27 by anonymous

Are there any "Lightning Rods" of the Bush Administration?

Are there any "Lightning Rods" of the Bush Administration?
Last Answer : I think George Bush had several cabinet members that were equally complicit in many of the colossal foul-ups that occurred on his eight year watch.

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asked Feb 26 by anonymous

Ever wonder what the lightning speed would be if it didn't zigzag?

Ever wonder what the lightning speed would be if it didn't zigzag?
Last Answer : It travels at 93,000 miles per second whether it zig zags or not.

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asked Feb 26 by anonymous

why dont tons of fish get fried when lightning strikes the ocean?

why dont tons of fish get fried when lightning strikes the ocean?
Last Answer : answer:*some* do, but not tons. The electricity dissipates quickly, as the entire ocean becomes the conductor/sink. Right at the strike location, anything swimming about is pretty much toast. ... the strike location) As you move further away, the current flow (amperage) decreases exponentially.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

What happens when lightning strikes the ocean?

What happens when lightning strikes the ocean?
Last Answer : the electricity will spread through the water and weaken as it spreads. It can be deadly if you are in the immediate area. It doesn’t necessarily travel farther because its in water. Fresh waters impurities & the compounds in salt water act as conductors.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

Does lightning kill fish when it strikes the ocean?

Does lightning kill fish when it strikes the ocean?
Last Answer : answer:Interesting question.. From Basically lightning stays more on the surface of the water rather than penetrating it. That's because water is a reasonably good conductor, and a good conductor ... Dr. MacGorman adds that some electricity does penetrate the water, right at the strike point.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

Can you collect electricity from Lightning Bolts?

Can you collect electricity from Lightning Bolts?
Last Answer : I think there are more reliable energy resources out there, ones with much more time, money, and effort already invested into making them commercially viable.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

What all can lightning destroy in a desktop computer?

What all can lightning destroy in a desktop computer?
Last Answer : for me when it happened it struck a power pole near my house and thus it went through my old surge protector and pc’s power source box inside the tower and motherboard, all fried.

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

If it is not raining is there the danger of lightning?

If it is not raining is there the danger of lightning?
Last Answer : Yes. Lightning can strike up to 10 miles away from a storm. NOAA has some intersting facts on lightning here

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

Do people struck by lightning have an electrical charge?

Do people struck by lightning have an electrical charge?
Last Answer : Nope. There is not static charge build up in the body. The charge that enters your body exits through the path of least resistance. I heard once that a girl got struck in her garage and it came out of her nose ring. OUCH!

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

Is Heat Lightning harmful?

Is Heat Lightning harmful?
Last Answer : Please define “heat lightning”. Then I’d be more than happy to answer your question. I have found that people have different definitions of this term. Do you mean lightning that occurs with no thunder? Or do you mean something else?

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asked Feb 14 by anonymous

Our marigolds are crawling with a brown bug (lightning bug shape)but has solid brown wings and striped abdomen.

Our marigolds are crawling with a brown bug (lightning bug shape)but has solid brown wings and striped abdomen.
Last Answer : Need Answer

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asked Feb 5 by anonymous

A forest exists somewhere on Earth. This forest has no life except for trees. After a storm, a tree was hit by lightning and falls.What sound would it make? -Riddles

A forest exists somewhere on Earth. This forest has no life except for trees. After a storm, a tree was hit by lightning and falls.What sound would it make? -Riddles
Last Answer : None. Sound does not exist if it is unheard.

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asked Feb 3 by anonymous

abhi669 · Answer 1 · 2017-12-04T07:42:39+0000

In order to reduce the effect of natural lightening so that the transformer can be saved from the very high voltage and current caused by the lightning, a device or u can say a protective device is connected in parallel with the incoming terminals of the transformer which bypasses all the fault current and voltage of the lightning is called lightning arrestor

anonymous · Answer 2 · 2018-11-26T11:09:14+0000

A protective device use to conduct high voltage surge on power system to the ground

anonymous · Answer 3 · 2018-12-23T19:01:16+0000

Lighting arrester is a device which grounding the faulty or excess currents from the atmosphere thunders. this device's gives protection from the natural higher voltages

Meghana · Answer 4 · 2018-12-24T09:07:11+0000

Answer :

It is a protective device protects the high voltage surges

answered Dec 24, 2018 by Meghana

Prakash · Answer 5 · 2019-01-03T09:43:08+0000

Answer :

To discharge the residual capacitive voltage

answered Jan 3, 2019 by Prakash

Saipriya · Answer 6 · 2019-01-20T00:28:14+0000

Light arrester is a protecting device which is used at substation for protecting the devices in the substation from lighting phenomenon.

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