what is surge voltage and surge current?

Answer Posted / viraj

normally above voltage 10kv called voltage source
their are of two types
1.system generated
when ckt connected or disconnected
2.lightning
lightning stroke over the current caring conductor.
surge current means inrush current
it takes 5 to 10 times current when instrument starts for first time

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