As linhas de distribuição de energia estão freqüentemente expostas a sobretensões causadas por descargas atmosféricas diretas e indiretas. As formas de onda dessas sobretensões têm uma faixa de variação muito ampla e podem diferir bastante do impulso atmosférico normalizado utilizado em ensaios para verificação da adequação dos projetos das isolações dos equipamentos frente a sobretensões atmosféricas (1,2 / 50 microssegundos). É fato conhecido que a suportabilidade das isolações depende não só da amplitude como da forma de onda das solicitações. Diferentes modelos têm sido propostos para se estimar o desempenho das isolações frente a impulsos não normalizados, sendo o modelo do efeito disruptivo (disruptive effect model) um dos mais utilizados. Existem, contudo, diferentes métodos de aplicação desse modelo, ou seja, diferentes formas de se estimar os parâmetros necessários para a sua aplicação. Este trabalho visa avaliar o comportamento dielétrico de isoladores de média tensão e analisar os principais métodos para estimativa da suportabilidade desses equipamentos frente a sobretensões atmosféricas com formas de onda diferentes da normalizada. Para essa avaliação foram realizados ensaios em um isolador tipo pino, de porcelana, com tensão nominal de 15 kV, nos quais foram utilizadas, além do impulso atmosférico normalizado, outras ondas selecionadas com base em resultados de medição e de cálculo. Modificações realizadas no circuito de um gerador de impulsos de alta tensão convencional permitiram a geração de tensões com formas de onda bastante semelhantes às de sobretensões induzidas por descargas atmosféricas tanto em linhas de tamanho natural como em experimentos realizados com modelo reduzido. São apresentados e discutidos os resultados dos ensaios de tensão disruptiva de impulso atmosférico a 50 % e as curvas tensão-tempo (U x t) obtidas para cada impulso, considerando ambas as polaridades. A avaliação dos métodos de aplicação do modelo do efeito disruptivo foi realizada com base em comparações entre as curvas tensão-tempo obtidas nos ensaios e as curvas previstas por cada modelo, para cada uma das ondas selecionadas. / Overhead distribution lines are often exposed to lightning overvoltages, whose waveshapes vary widely and can differ substantially from the standard impulse voltage waveshape used to test electric equipment insulation against lightning surges (1.2 / 50 microseconds wave). It is well known that the voltage withstand capability of insulation depends not only on the amplitude but also on the voltage waveshape. Different models have been proposed for predicting the strength of insulation subjected to impulses of non-standard waveshapes. One of the most commonly used is the \"disruptive effect model\". There are, however, different methods of applying this model, that is, different ways of estimating the parameters needed for its application. This thesis aims at evaluating the dielectric behavior of medium voltage insulators subjected to impulses of non-standard waveshapes, as well as at evaluating the main methods for predicting their dielectric strength against such impulses. For the analysis, tests were performed on a pin type porcelain insulator with rated voltage of 15 kV, using, besides the standard lightning impulse voltage waveshape, other s waveshapes selected based on the characteristics of measured and calculated lightning overvoltages. Modifications made to the circuit of a conventional impulse voltage generator allowed to obtain voltage waveshapes very similar to those of lightning-induced voltages measured in experiments conducted both in lines of natural size and in reduced model. The test results relative to the critical lightning impulse flashover voltage (U50) and the volt-time characteristics obtained for the positive and negative polarities of each waveshape are presented and discussed. The evaluation of the methods of determining the parameters of the disruptive effect model was based on comparisons between the volt-time curves obtained from the laboratory tests and those predicted by each method, for each of the selected voltage waveshapes.

Le Disjoncteur Différentiel Résiduel (DDR) doit garantir la continuité de service ce qui signifie qu'aucun défaut autre que ceux pouvant mettre l'utilisateur en danger ne doivent faire déclencher le produit pour éviter soit des désagréments (non alimentation du congélateur) soit une perte financière (non exploitation d'une installation photovoltaïque).La fonction mesure est composée de :- Un tore pour la mesure du courant résiduel, il réalise naturellement la somme des courants entrant et sortant de l'installation- Une plaquette de mise en forme (filtrage)- Un actionneur, le relais polarisé qui fixe le seuil du dispositif (par sa puissance de déclenchement et fournit une énergie mécanique pour mettre l'installation hors tension.Ces déclenchements non désirés proviennent des défauts de la chaine de mesure. Nous pouvons en citer 3 principales causes :- Courant de fuite à la terre trop important (perturbation réseau mode commun)- Champs magnétiques rayonnés (courant passant dans le primaire du tore)- Equilibrage du tore (mode différentiel) (courant passant dans le primaire du tore)Les surtensions atmosphériques étant considérées comme étant les perturbations les plus critiques, les travaux faits durant cette thèse reposent sur ce phénomène. Toute la problématique est basée sur la manière avec laquelle le disjoncteur différentiel répond face à ces perturbations. Une bonne compréhension de sa réaction dans de tels cas s'avère nécessaire. Les objectifs visés par cette étude sont de :- Trouver un modèle temporel du phénomène de foudre- Mettre en évidence les différentes phases de fonctionnement engendré lors de la réponse d'un DDR à un coup de foudre- Etablir un modèle comportemental du DDR adapté à chaque phase- Mettre en évidence la cause des déclenchements intempestifs- Proposer des solutions permettant a nos produits de ne pas déclencher de façon intempestives et fiabiliser ainsi leur fonctionnement- Diminuer par conséquent les retours clients / The Residual Current Device (RCD) must ensure the continuity of service which means that no default other than those that can put the user at risk should make the product trigger, to avoid any inconvenience (freezer not supplied) or a financial loss (non-operation of a photovoltaic). The measurement function is made up of:- A torus for measuring the residual current, it naturally carries the sum of currents entering and exiting the installation- A plate shaping (filtering)- An actuator, the polarized relay which sets the threshold of the device (through its power of initiation) and provides mechanical energy to turn off power supply.These false triggering are caused by defaults initiated among the measurement chain. We can cite three main reasons:- Residual current too high (over-voltages on electrical network by common mode)- Radiated Magnetic Fields (current through the primary circuit of the torus)- Balancing the torus (differential mode) (current through the primary circuit of the torus)As the atmospheric over-voltages are considered to be the most critical disturbances, they will appear as the principal subject of this thesis. The main issue is the behavior of the RCD facing a lightning stroke. So, a well understanding of the manner that it will respond in such situations is necessary. The objectives of this study are to:- Establish a temporal model of lightning stroke- Highlight the different working phases in front of a lightning stroke- Establish a RCD's behavioral model adapted to every phase- Highlight the causes of unwanted triggers- Propose solutions enabling our products to not trigger by default and so improve the reliability of their functioning- Reduce customer returns

This thesis investigates the impact of resonant overvoltages and their origin. Series and parallel resonances are present in any electrical grid. The frequency of which this resonance occurs is called resonance frequency. For parallel resonance, which is mainly being studied in this thesis, a high impedance peak can be found at the resonance frequency. This impedance peak in conjunction with a harmonic rich current cause a kind of temporary overvoltages called resonant overvoltages. The harmonic content of the current is high following a fault clearing in the grid, due to transformer saturation. The resonance frequency is heavily dependent on the amount of reactance present in the grid, which entail that a change in reactance causes a change in the resonance frequency. The electromagnetic transient tool PSCAD has been used to investigate resonant overvoltages following transformer energization caused by faults and switching in Stockholm. Secondly, a model was created of a grid connecting off-shore wind power to the mainland via long AC submarine transmission cables. These cables, having a high capacitance, lower the resonance frequency. Faults in this model were simulated to investigate the phenomenon of resonant overvoltages in such a grid. This was especially interesting due to Swedens planned expansion of wind power in the Baltic sea. While resonant overvoltages were found in Stockholm they were not deemed significant due to their low magnitude and longevity. However, severe resonant overvoltages were found in the off-shore wind farm model. The worst resonant overvoltages had a maximum amplitude of the 2nd order harmonic voltage of 130 kV which, while eventually damped, were significant for up to 50 periods. Lastly, the phenomenon of an increased resonance frequency during the saturation of a transformer was studied. The most severe resonant overvoltages occured in a model where the frequency scans showed a resonance frequency of 98 Hz. Indicating, caution needs to be had during EMT-studies of resonant overvoltages while choosing what resonance frequency to study.