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Lightning Arrester for Transformer – AutoCAD Drawing

Introduction

This Lightning Arrester for Transformer AutoCAD DWG drawing provides a detailed design of a pole-mounted transformer with surge protection, including lightning arresters, fuse cutouts, and grounding connections.
It’s ideal for electrical engineers and distribution designers working on 11 kV / 22 kV / 33 kV pole-mounted substations or rural distribution systems.


1. Drawing Information

Feature Description
File Format DWG (AutoCAD 2007 and later)
Views Included Front View & Side View
Voltage Rating 22 kV / 400 V Transformer
Category Electrical / Distribution System
Components Included Transformer, Arrester, Drop Fuse, Cross Arm, Ground System
Compatibility AutoCAD, BricsCAD, DraftSight, GstarCAD

🧩 The drawing includes accurate annotations, pole dimensions, and mounting details for quick site or tender reference.


2. Key Components

  • Lightning Arrester – 24 kV 5 kA, mounted on channel steel bracket.

  • 🔌 Transformer – 1 × 250 kVA, 22 kV / 400 V (3-phase).

  • 🔒 Drop-Out Fuse (DOF) – 33 kV 100 A with fuse link.

  • 🪜 Cable Ladder w/ Cover – Ø 40 mm (Hot Dip Galv.).

  • 🧱 Concrete Pole – 12 m length with stub foundation.

  • ⚙️ Cross Arm & Channel Steel Beams – for suspension and line support.

  • 🌍 Ground Rod & Earth Conductor – Ø 16 mm rod × 2 m, connected to ground wire.


3. Installation Details

Parameter Description
Pole Height 12 m Concrete Pole
Beam Size 150 × 300 × 4600 mm Reinforced Concrete
Ground Rod Ø 5/8″ × 2000 mm Copper Bonded
Stub Concrete Ø 300 × 3.0 m Depth
Cross Arm 120 × 1200 mm Spun Concrete
Arrester Mounting Height Top of pole, near line post insulator
Guy Support Steel guy wire for stability and load balance

💡 Both front and side views clearly show arrester mounting, fuse connection, transformer secondary, and grounding system.


4. Electrical Connection Summary

  • Overhead 22 kV line → Drop-Out Fuse → Lightning Arrester → Transformer Primary

  • Transformer Secondary → LV distribution 400 V (3Φ 4W)

  • Earth connections bonded at arrester, transformer body, and pole base

  • Lightning arrester lead connected to ground rod via Cu conductor


5. Applications

  • 22 kV / 11 kV distribution lines

  • Pole-mounted substations

  • Factory and industrial power feeders

  • Outdoor transformer installations

  • Rural and utility network protection


6. Download Lightning Arrester DWG Drawing

File Size: ~250 KB
License: Free for personal and educational use


7. Design Notes

✅ Follow IEEE Std C62.11 / IEC 60099 for arrester selection
✅ Ensure common earthing bond for transformer and arrester
✅ Maintain minimum 2.5 m clearance from HV lines
✅ Verify fuse rating and phase spacing (829 mm typical)
✅ Inspect ground resistance < 5 Ω before energizing


Conclusion

This Lightning Arrester for Transformer DWG drawing is a complete design reference for incoming-pole substations.
It shows proper mounting, grounding, and electrical connection details to protect distribution transformers from lightning and surge events.

⚙️ Download now and add this file to your electrical distribution CAD library for professional substation design and installation projects.

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