Parameter determination for modeling systems transients-Part V: Surge arresters

The performance of surge arresters during electromagnetic transients on power systems can be simulated with Electromagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) type computer programs. This paper discusses the steps to be performed for deriving the parameters needed to represent gapless metal-oxide surge arresters in transient simulations. The paper includes a summary of the mathematical representation, guidelines for choosing appropriate parameters, and the conversion procedures used to obtain parameters.