DEVELOPMENT OF ZINC OXIDE VARISTORS: THE AFRICAN EXPERIENCE (A)
Prof Evbogbai Edekin Jacob Mariekpen and NSIAH I. K., MOMOH S.M. (Published 2012)
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INTRODUCTION
The protection of electrical appliances, installations and personnel against surge voltages resulting from lightning and switching of reactive loads is not new. Benjamin Franklin is a pioneer scientist in the study of lightning (Gupta, 2007). After his famous experiment of flying kite in thunder cloud in 1745, he proved then that lighting stroke is caused by the discharge of electricity. He invented lightning rods for fixation on tall building and grounding it for protection against lightning strokes.
| Item Type: | Conference presentation |
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| Format: | PDF document, 466.57 KB |
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| Keywords: | Varistors, Development Initiative, Indigenous Technology, Experience, Raw Materials, Benefits. |
| Department: | Electrical/Electronic Engineering |
| Field of Study: | Engineering- Electrical and Computer |
| Uploaded By: | Uddin Osemengbe Oyaimare |
| Date Added: | 22 Nov 2017 4:16pm |
| Last Modified: | 28 Nov 2017 |
| conference URL: | https://www.edouniversity.edu.ng/oer/conference/development_of_zinc_oxide_varistors_the_african_experience_a |
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