When Lightning Strikes Twice: How a Fuse Saved a Factory
In 2022, a German solar farm operator faced repeated shutdowns during thunderstorms – until they installed BUSSMANN 100NHG00B-690V fuses. This 690V-rated semiconductor protection fuse reduced equipment failures by 83% according to their maintenance logs, showcasing why engineers call it ‘the voltage regulator’s bodyguard’.
Precision Protection for Power Electronics
Designed for harsh environments, the 100NHG00B handles:
- Rated breaking capacity: 50kA @ 690V AC
- Operating temperature: -50°C to +125°C
- Vibration resistance: 10-2000Hz (IEC 60068-2-6)
Chinese wind turbine manufacturer Goldwind reported 62% fewer inverter replacements after adopting these fuses across their 2.5MW units.
‘They’ve withstood sandstorms in Xinjiang and typhoons in Fujian,’
notes their chief engineer.
Smart Grids Get Smarter Protection
With global renewable energy installations projected to grow 56% by 2030 (IEA 2023), the 100NHG00B’s fast-acting (<10ms) protection becomes crucial. A Korean battery storage facility using these fuses achieved 99.98% system uptime despite frequent grid fluctuations.
Maintenance teams appreciate the visual trip indicators – during a recent factory audit, technicians identified 34% of potential faults through fuse status checks alone.
