Application of PSB, PSAT and ATP Tools in Traction Surge Arrester Selections

This paper highlights important surge arrester parameters in the performance evaluation of surge arresters. Matlab power system blockset (PSB) and alternate transient program (ATP) models and simulation results of the East Grid Traction Network (EGTN) case study are presented. These simulation results are utilized in evaluating surge arrester performances for traction applications. A surge arrester selection guideline for traction applications is also given.