150kV ~ 400kV
LQHDR Series 150kV/0.5kΩ/6A Heavy-Duty Damping Resistor
Engineered for extreme industrial applications requiring maximum current handling and robust thermal performance in high-voltage testing environments.
Technical Specifications
Parameter | Specification |
---|---|
Rated Voltage | 150kV AC (50/60Hz) |
Nominal Resistance | 0.5kΩ (500Ω) ±1% |
Rated Current | 6A continuous |
Power Rating | 18kW continuous |
Max Temperature Rise | ≤100K after 1-hour operation |
Full-Load Operation | 60 minutes continuous at 150kV/6A |
Dielectric Strength | 180kV/1min (IEC 60243) |
Impulse Withstand | 350kV (1.2/50μs wave) |
Dimensions | Ø450mm × 1550mm |
Weight | 95kg |
Terminals | Dual 50mm copper flanges |
Key Performance Features
Extreme Current Capacity: 6A continuous rating at 150kV
Robust Thermal Design: Maintains ≤100K temperature rise during full-power operation
Fail-Safe Insulation: Core insulation remains undamaged during breakdown events
High Power Density: 18kW capability in compact cylindrical form
Low Inductance Design: <10μH for accurate pulse response
Heavy-Duty Construction: 10mm steel casing with ceramic insulators
Mechanical Design
Robust Construction
Cylindrical Design: Ø450mm × 1550mm optimized for heat dissipation
Cooling System: Integrated vertical cooling fins + optional forced-air ports
Terminal Configuration: Opposed flange terminals for easy busbar connection
Mounting System: Heavy-duty base plate with M20 anchor points
Safety Features
Triple-layer insulation system (ceramic-polymer-ceramic)
Automatic pressure relief vents
Integrated ground lugs on both ends
IP66 environmental protection
Industrial Applications
Power Infrastructure Testing
Substation circuit breaker testing
Generator short-circuit withstand verification
High-capacity transformer testing
Industrial Manufacturing
High-power cable production testing
Switchgear factory acceptance tests
Industrial furnace power systems
Research & Development
Plasma arc experiments
Pulsed power systems
High-energy physics applications
Thermal Performance
Load Condition | Duration | Temperature Rise | Cooling Method |
---|---|---|---|
100% (150kV/6A) | 60 minutes | ≤100K | Natural convection |
100% (150kV/6A) | 120 minutes | ≤80K | Forced air (3m/s) |
75% (112.5kV/4.5A) | Continuous | ≤65K | Natural convection |
Note: Surface temperature stabilizes within 15 minutes of operation start.
Installation Requirements
Mount vertically on reinforced concrete base
Minimum clearance: 1.5m radial, 2m vertical
Use copper busbars (min. 100mm × 10mm cross-section)
Ground connection: Dual 35mm² copper cables (resistance <0.05Ω)
Ambient temperature: ≤40°C for full-power operation
Install safety barrier at 3m perimeter during operation
Compliant with IEC 61936 power installation standards.
Cooling Options
Standard Configuration
Natural convection cooling
60-min full-power operation
Cooldown period: 3 hours
Forced-Air Kit (FA-150)
2× industrial blowers (400V AC)
Extends operation to 120 min at full load
Airflow: 2000 CFM total
Water-Cooled Jacket (WCJ-450)
Continuous full-power operation
Stainless steel cooling jacket
Water flow: 20L/min at 2bar
Safety & Maintenance
Operational Safety
Requires Class IV HV safety training
Two-person operation mandatory above 100kV
Automatic discharge circuit with visual indicator
Thermal overload cutoff at 150°C
Maintenance Protocol
Daily: Visual inspection for surface damage
Weekly: Terminal torque check (120Nm)
Monthly: IR test (10kV DC, min. 1GΩ)
Quarterly: Cooling fin cleaning
Annual: Full dielectric strength verification
5-Year: Complete refurbishment recommended