# GE Vernova TRANQUELL Surge Arrester

> surge-arrester - Polymer or porcelain metal-oxide surge-arrester family for distribution, station and EHV protection applications.

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## Overview

- **Brand:** GE Vernova
- **Product family:** TRANQUELL polymer/porcelain station and intermediate-class surge arresters
- **Category:** Grid Equipment & Power Quality / surge-arresters-and-insulation-coordination

## Manufacturer-stated technical envelope

- **System voltage:** 54–612 kV
- **Rated voltage:** 54–96 kV
- **Nominal discharge current:** 10 / 20 / 40 kA peak
- **Line discharge class:** 3 / 4 / 5
- **Mechanical strength (SSL):**  Nm
- **Housing:** Polymer or porcelain; gapless metal-oxide varistor construction

## Standards

- ANSI/IEEE C62.11 - select exact IEC or ANSI product configuration

## Official sources

- https://www.gevernova.com/electrification/node/22582
- https://www.gevernova.com/grid-solutions/app/downloadfile.aspx?file=7&prod=surge_arresters&type=1

- **Source scope:** manufacturer-family
- **Last reviewed:** 2026-09-13

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