Summary

Power systems are always exposed to some extent to lightning caused disturbances. Unfortunately, lightning protection design and protection devices do not always provide the desired reduction of damage. Sometimes, the reason is that designs are based on lightning data which are not always properly used, since records show that parameters can present different values at different geographical locations.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 094
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Power system technical performance (C4)
Working groups WG 33.01.02
File size 3 MB
Pages number 37
Price for non member 80 €
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Lightning characteristics relevant for electrical engineering: assessment of sensing, recording and mapping requirements in the light of present technological advancements
Lightning characteristics relevant for electrical engineering: assessment of sensing, recording and mapping requirements in the light of present technological advancements