Shunt mode and series mode are the two types of surge protection. The most common method is the use of a metal oxide varistor (MOV), which acts like a pressure relief valve to divert the surge to ...

Additionally, research on zinc oxide (ZnO) varistors has explored the effects ... spikes by diverting excess voltage to the ground. Metal Oxide Surge Arrester (MOSA): A type of surge arrester ...