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

Answer Posted / smita

LIGHNING ARRESTER IS THE NON LINEAR RESITANC (ZINK OXIDE)
WHICH GVES LOW RESISTENCE PATH TO HIGH VOLTAGE AND HIGH
RESISTENCE TO LOW VOLTAGE,IT IS CONNECTED IN SHUNT WITH
EUIPMENT.

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