What is the function of Lightning Arrester & Wavetrap in
Power system ??

Answer Posted / s madhukar

Lightning Arrester is a device used on Elctrical Power
Systems. It is used to protect the insulation of the
system.When a lighting surge travels along the power line
to the arrester, the current from the surge is diverted
through the arrestor in most cases to earth.
Wave Trap is a device used on Electrical power sysems. It
can descriminate the Power Frequency waves and power
communication waves and it reduce the noise and
interference from line.

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