Analysis of the Lightning Performance of Overhead Distribution Lines

Lightning is the major cause of disturbances on overhead distribution lines. Actions to reduce this problem depend on complex calculations and, in some cases, on significant investments. This paper presents software, which allows analyzing the lightning performance of overhead distribution lines as...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on power delivery 2010-07, Vol.25 (3), p.1706-1712
Main Authors: Coelho, Vilson Luiz, Raizer, Adroaldo, Paulino, José Osvaldo Saldanha
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Application software
Applied sciences
Arcs, sparks, lightning
Computer programs
Disturbances
Disturbances. Regulation. Protection
Electric discharges
Electrical engineering. Electrical power engineering
Electrical power engineering
Exact sciences and technology
Investments
Lightning
Mathematical analysis
Miscellaneous
Overhead networks
overvoltage protection
Performance analysis
Physics
Physics of gases, plasmas and electric discharges
Physics of plasmas and electric discharges
Power distribution
power distribution faults
Power distribution lines
Power networks and lines
Power system protection
Software
Software performance
Summaries
Transient analysis
Voltage
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Summary:Lightning is the major cause of disturbances on overhead distribution lines. Actions to reduce this problem depend on complex calculations and, in some cases, on significant investments. This paper presents software, which allows analyzing the lightning performance of overhead distribution lines as a function of the characteristics of these lines and respective regions. In addition to a summary of the procedures and calculation tools adopted, results are also presented here from the application of this program in general. Due to its friendly interface, experiences with the use of this software have shown good results, allowing integrated analysis of possible solutions.
ISSN:0885-8977
1937-4208
DOI:10.1109/TPWRD.2010.2044195