Summary

This document covers the subject of applying surge arresters for the purpose of lightning protection of transmission lines. The guide proposes a method to calculate lightning performance of different types of transmission lines and evaluate improvement resulting from the addition of arresters on selected phases of the lines.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 440
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG C4.301
File size 2 MB
Pages number 50
Price for non member 110 €
Price for member Free
Use of Surge Arresters for Lightning Protection of Transmission Lines
Use of Surge Arresters for Lightning Protection of Transmission Lines