>400kV Range
LQHDR 1500kV/15kΩ/1A Damping Resistor: Engineering for Extreme Voltages
Electrical Specifications
Parameter | Value | Standard |
---|---|---|
Rated Voltage | 1500kV AC | IEC 60273 |
Nominal Resistance | 15kΩ ±0.75% | IEEE 4-2013 |
Rated Current | 1A continuous | IEC 60076 |
Power Rating | 15kW | Thermal Class H |
Frequency | 50Hz | IEC 60060-1 |
Mechanical Design & Dimensions
Dimensions: 860mm (W) × 2200mm (D) × 6300mm (H)
Weight: <600kg
Footprint: Optimized for laboratory installations
Mounting: Reinforced base with M24 anchor points
Honeycomb Thermal Management System
Core Construction: Nickel-chromium wire precision-wound on epoxy composite boards
Hexagonal Structure: Open-cell honeycomb configuration maximizes surface area
Heat Exchange Efficiency: 50% greater cooling than conventional designs
Material Integrity: Maintains mechanical strength at operational temperatures
The honeycomb design ensures optimal air convection, limiting temperature rise to <110K during 60-minute continuous operation at 1500kV.
Triple-Shielding Protection System
End-Ring Electrodes: Dual 450mm-radius aluminum rings at terminals
Central Grading Ring: Positioned at midpoint with optimized curvature
Discharge Protection: Prevents insulation damage during test object breakdown
Shielding rings maintain electric field uniformity and protect against transient discharges.
Operational Performance
Continuous Operation: 60 minutes at 1500kV/1A (15kW)
Thermal Recovery: 120-minute cooldown between full-power tests
Resistance Stability: ±0.2% maximum deviation during thermal transients
Structural Advantages
Feature | Technical Benefit |
---|---|
Nickel-Chromium Alloy | Temperature coefficient <15ppm/°C at 350°C |
Epoxy Composite Boards | Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) >600V per IEC 60112 |
Honeycomb Configuration | Surface area-to-volume ratio: 22m²/m³ |
Lightweight Construction | 50% weight reduction vs solid-core designs |
Extreme Voltage Applications
UHV transmission research (1500kV+)
Nuclear fusion facility power systems
High-energy physics particle accelerators
Lightning impulse generators (IEC 61083-1)
HVDC valve stress testing
Installation & Safety
Clearance Requirements: 5m radial safety zone
Lifting Points: 4× rated for 500kg each
Grounding: Dual 35mm² copper grounding terminals
Creepage Distance: 40mm/kV (60m total)
Operational Protocols
Pre-operation visual inspection of honeycomb structure
Verify clearance zones (5m minimum)
Maximum 60-minute continuous operation
120-minute minimum cooldown period
Bi-annual shielding ring alignment check
Compliance Standards
IEC 60273: High-voltage resistors
IEEE 4-2013: HV testing techniques
EN 62217: Polymeric HV insulators
IEC 60071: Insulation coordination
ISO 13857: Safety distances