HVDC Protection Resistor
HDVR-1200kV/30mA Ultra-HVDC Protection Resistor
Product Overview
Engineered for extreme voltage applications, the HDVR-1200kV resistor provides essential protection for 1.2MV DC test systems with its precision 120kΩ current-limiting design and 30mA continuous rating, capable of handling 36kW continuous power dissipation.
Technical Specifications
Electrical Parameters | |
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Rated Voltage | 1200kV DC |
Rated Current | 30mA continuous (45mA peak) |
Resistance Value | 120kΩ ±1.5% (annual drift <5%) |
Power Rating | 36kW continuous (54kW peak) |
Construction | Military-grade nichrome wire on quartz-epoxy composite |
Protection System Architecture
Dual-Resistor Network
AC Side Protection: 10kΩ charging transformer resistor
DC Side Protection: 120kΩ main limiting resistor
Robotic positioning system with 0.05mm accuracy
Failure Protection Mechanism
Unprotected System Risks
Fault currents exceed 150A during shorts
Rectifier stacks destroyed in <10μs
Complete system failure
Six-figure repair costs
HDVR Protection Benefits
Peak current limited to <36mA
Voltage transients capped at 104%
98% reduction in component damage
Automatic fault isolation
Design Features
Voltage Grading: 12-stage active grading with AI control
Thermal Management: Submerged dielectric oil cooling
Mechanical: 4.5m quartz-epoxy core with hexagon corona shields
Monitoring: Dual-redundant fiber-optic sensors
Protection Performance
Fault Condition | Protection Effect | Response Time |
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Load short-circuit | Current <36mA | <20μs |
Capacitor failure | Localized to single module | <50μs |
Voltage surge | Overshoot <4% | <10μs |
Installation Requirements
Minimum 9m clearance from grounded surfaces
Laser-aligned vertical installation (<0.25° deviation)
Monthly automated resistance verification (±1% tolerance)
Pre-commissioning test at 1440kV for 60 minutes
Real-time partial discharge monitoring
Compliance Standards
IEC 62271-1 (1200kV+ equipment)
IEEE Std 1845 (Extreme HVDC systems)
MIL-PRF-39005 (Military power resistors)
ITER EL-01 (Fusion reactor standards)
Typical Applications
Fusion reactor power conditioning
Next-gen HVDC transmission
Particle accelerator energy storage
National high-voltage laboratories
Space propulsion test facilities
The HDVR-1200kV/30mA represents the cutting edge of ultra-high voltage protection, with its 120kΩ precision resistance and 20μs response time ensuring safety in 1.2MV systems testing capacitive loads up to 25nF. The military-grade construction exceeds requirements for fusion research and aerospace applications.