100kA Impulse Current Generator | VS-CJ

Products Details

100kA Impulse Current Generator is a professional high-current testing system developed to generate standardized lightning impulse current waveforms and other transient current pulses for evaluating the performance and reliability of electrical equipment under extreme operating conditions.

The system accurately reproduces lightning surge currents, short-circuit currents, and switching impulse currents in accordance with international and national testing standards. It is widely used to verify the electrodynamic withstand capability, thermal stability, insulation performance, and surge protection capability of transformers, switchgear, power cables, insulators, surge arresters, SPD devices, and other high-voltage equipment.

Designed with a modular architecture, the generator can operate independently or together with an Impulse Voltage Tester, providing a flexible solution for a wide range of high-voltage testing applications. The intelligent control system supports parameter presetting, automatic waveform generation, real-time monitoring, data recording, and comprehensive safety protection for reliable and efficient operation.

Output current, waveform parameters, and discharge energy can also be customized according to customer testing requirements, making this Impulse Generator suitable for both standard laboratory testing and specialized research applications.

Technical Parameters

Customer Success Story

Lightning Protection Equipment Manufacturer

A lightning protection equipment manufacturer used the 100kA Impulse Current Generator to perform standardized surge current testing on newly developed SPD products. The system delivered stable and repeatable impulse waveforms, helping engineers validate product performance, improve testing efficiency, and successfully complete certification testing.

How the Impulse Current Generator Works

The 100kA Impulse Current Generator rapidly discharges energy stored in high-voltage capacitors through a specially designed waveform-shaping network to produce standardized impulse current waveforms. By adjusting the charging voltage and waveform components, the system accurately controls peak current, front time, and tail time to simulate various lightning and switching surge conditions.

The intelligent control system continuously monitors the testing process, automatically records test parameters, and provides comprehensive safety protection throughout operation.

Features

• Simulates lightning and short-circuit impulse currents
• Standardized impulse current waveform generation
• High-current output up to 100kA
• Programmable waveform parameters
• Modular system design
• Can operate with impulse voltage generators
• Intelligent automatic control
• Real-time waveform monitoring
• Automatic data recording and analysis
• Overcurrent and overvoltage protection
• Reliable grounding protection
• Suitable for laboratory and factory testing
• Supports customized output current and energy
• Stable and repeatable impulse generation
• Easy operation and maintenance

Application Scenarios

• Power Equipment Manufacturers: Performs type tests and factory acceptance tests for transformers, switchgear, power cables, and electrical apparatus.

• Surge Protection Device Manufacturers: Evaluates the surge current withstand capability of surge arresters, SPD devices, and lightning protection components.

• High-Voltage Laboratories: Conducts standardized impulse current testing for research, certification, and product development.

• Power Utilities: Supports commissioning, preventive maintenance, and performance verification of power system equipment.

• Research Institutes: Provides flexible impulse current simulation for electrical engineering and insulation research.

Applications

• Lightning Impulse Current Testing
• Short-Circuit Current Simulation
• Surge Arrester Testing
• SPD Performance Testing
• Transformer Withstand Testing
• Switchgear Current Withstand Testing
• Power Cable Testing
• Insulator Performance Evaluation
• Type Testing
• High-Voltage Laboratory Research

FAQ

• What is an Impulse Current Generator used for?

  It generates standardized lightning and switching impulse currents to evaluate the current withstand capability of electrical equipment and surge protection devices.

• Which equipment can be tested?

  It is suitable for transformers, surge arresters, SPDs, switchgear, power cables, insulators, and other high-voltage electrical equipment.

• Can the output waveform be customized?

  Yes. Output current, waveform parameters, and discharge energy can be customized to meet specific testing requirements.

• Does the system include safety protection?

  Yes. The generator features overcurrent, overvoltage, and grounding protection to ensure safe and reliable operation throughout the testing process.

Weshine Advantages

Weshine Electric develops advanced high-voltage testing equipment for power utilities, manufacturers, laboratories, and research institutions. The 100kA Impulse Current Generator combines precise waveform control, intelligent automation, modular system architecture, and comprehensive safety protection to deliver reliable impulse current testing solutions for product development, certification, and electrical equipment quality assurance.