Summary

Overvoltages due to direct and indirect lightning events depend on several factors and are characterized by complex wave shapes. This document covers the subject of assessing the protection of medium and low voltage networks against lightning. The characteristics of lightning are discussed as well as the main principles of protection.

Additional informations

Publication type Electra
Reference ELT_253_6
Publication year 2010
Publisher CIGRE
Working groups WG C4.402
File size 297 KB
Pages number 3
Price for non member 20 €
Price for member Free
Protection of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Networks Against LightningPart 2: Lightning protection of Medium Voltage Networks
Protection of Medium Voltage and Low Voltage Networks Against LightningPart 2: Lightning protection of Medium Voltage Networks