A cathodic arrester is an important electrical component in electrical engineering that aims to protect electrical systems from damage caused by overvoltage. This technology plays a key role in ensuring the security and reliability of electrical installations, the correct operation of the electrical system, the preservation of equipment and the creation of safety for the personnel of the premises. It is important to note that arrester protection not only protects electrical systems from damage, but also ensures safety for people and property. When the surge is routed to ground, the risk of fire and electric shock is greatly reduced. This is of particular importance in industrial sectors where electricity plays a key role in production processes.
Lightning protection or also called arrester protection is a device whose main task is lightning protection, it has the function of protecting electric circuits with a load from sudden overvoltages. It is characterized by an extremely short response time, a high level of short-term load and reliability of the current characteristics. In the event of a sudden increase in voltage of an atmospheric nature or an accident, the lightning protection activates and protects the system from accidents.
The cathodic arrester is designed to handle large voltage spikes caused by atmospheric factors such as lightning and more. It is usually installed immediately after the main fuse of the system, so that it can protect the whole system from accidents and at the same time it can be easily replaced if necessary.
Lightning protection consists of special components called arresters that are designed to respond quickly and effectively to surges. They provide low surge resistance and divert excess power to ground to protect the system from damage. Arrestors can be installed at various points in the electrical network, providing protection both at entry points and internal installations.
Arrestor protection works on the principle of diverting the excess electrical voltage to the ground, preventing the negative consequences of an overvoltage in the system. This may include sudden lightning strikes, surges generated by high-voltage power lines, or other external factors that may cause damage to electrical equipment.