Evaluation of currents and charges in low-voltage surge arresters due to lightning strikes.

This paper presents an evaluation of the values of currents and charges absorbed by surge protective devices (SPDs) connected in low-voltage open-wire overhead distribution networks in the case of direct lightning strikes to primary lines. Also, some information about overvoltages magnitude is inclu...

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Published in:	IEEE Transactions on power delivery 18, 1 (2003).
Main Author:	Bassi, W.
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Subjects:	ATP. Alternative Transients Program. Charges evaluation. Consumers. Crest value. Currents evaluation. Direct lightning strikes. Distribution transformer model. Ground resistances. Insulation characteristics. Lightning strike position. Lightning strikes. Load conditions. Low-voltage open-wire overhead distribution networks. Low-voltage surge arresters. Overvoltages magnitude. Poles. Primary insulators. Secondary insulators. Stroke current. Surge protective devices. System components.