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Author: n.sene
Type: Publication
Date: 2015-04-01

On the Mitigation Effect of Surge Arresters on the Lightning Performance of Overhead Distribution Lines

Description:
For the accurate statistical assessment of the lightning performance of distribution lines one needs to
take into account the presence of protection devices such as surge arresters and shielding ... see morewire/neutral
groundings. Indeed, the presence of those devices can significantly modify the indirect lightning
response of the overhead line and, therefore, the relevant lightning performance.
In particular, this paper aims at investigating the impact of the presence of surge arresters on the
indirect lightning performance of overhead distribution lines having realistic configuration.
Specifically, reference is made to typical Italian distribution lines. The investigation is performed with
the help of a statistical procedure developed by the authors – based on the Monte Carlo method and of
the use of an accurate modelling/calculation tool for the induced surges – that has been recently
compared with one proposed in the IEEE 1410 Std for the same purpose, and shown to be more
complete and suitable for the problem of interest. The paper also aims at investigating the influence of
the presence of surge arresters on the indirect lightning surges transferred through power transformers.
Such an additional investigation is performed by means of a suitable high-frequency power
transformer mode integrated with the lightning-induced computation tool.

Authors: A. Borghetti, F. Napolitano, C.A. Nucci and M. Paolone - University of Bologna, Italy

CIGRE – Colloquium Cavtat - Application of Line Surge Arresters in Power Distribution and Transmission Systems

Tag(s): Lightning statistics, induced overvoltages, lightning performance of distribution lines, surge arresters, shielding wires groundings, Monte Carlo method.

Author: n.sene
Type: Publication
Date: 2015-04-01

Lightning-Induced Overvoltages Transferred Through Distribution Power Transformers

Description:
This paper deals with the calculation of lightning induced overvoltages on medium-voltage (MV) and low-voltage (LV) distribution networks taking into account the presence of MV–LV distribution trans... see moreformers and, in particular, the surge transfer through them. The influence of the high-frequency model adopted for the representation of the power transformer on the calculation results is analyzed, with regards to two different models, both identified and validated by means of laboratory measurements: namely, a simple π of capacitances, and the more complex one introduced by Morched, Marti, and Ottevangers in 1993. Accurate simulation results provide information on the adequacy of both models for the calculations of interest. Additional results, useful to evaluate the expected level of power quality and the benefits achievable by a proper installation of protection devices, are presented making reference to a realistic and complex configuration of an overhead distribution system

Authors: Alberto Borghetti, Atef Morched, Fabio Napolitano, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone,

IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER DELIVERY, VOL. 24, NO. 1, JANUARY 2009

Tag(s): Lightning, distribution transformers, overvolatges

Author: n.sene
Type: Publication
Date: 2015-04-01

Protection Systems Against Lightning-Originated Overvoltages in Resonant Grounded Power Distribution Systems

Description:
A joint research project between AES Sul, the Federal University of Itajubá and the University of Bologna aims at defining the required protections against lightning-originated overvoltages in a reso... see morenant grounded distribution system in order to achieve the adequate lightning performance level with minimum cost. The paper aims at illustrating the effectiveness of the presence of a surge arrester or spark gap and their protective zone by means of simulations obtained with a computer code for the calculation of lightning induced voltages that takes also into account the steady-state voltage. The results of a statistical analysis for a single multiconductor line are eventually presented and discussed.

Authors: A. Borghetti, F. Napolitano, C.A. Nucci, M.L.B. Martinez, G.P. Lopes, J.I.L. Uchoa

2012 International Conference on Lightning Protection (ICLP), Vienna, Austria

Tag(s): Lightning protection, power distribution networks, induced overvoltages.

Author: n.sene
Type: Publication
Date: 2015-04-01

Assessment of the Lightning Performance of Compact Overhead Distribution Lines

Description:
The assessment of the lightning performance of a compact configuration of MV overhead lines that is expected to be adopted in the near future by an electricity distribution company in a Brazilian regi... see moreon characterized by high keraunic levels is presented. The compact configuration is characterized by the presence of an unenergized wire that has the main function to sustain the spacers of the phase conductors. As the wire could be periodically grounded, the paper analyses its effectiveness in reducing the overvoltages due to indirect lightning. The results are compared with those relevant to a conventional configuration of MV overhead lines now adopted by the same distribution company. The effects of the presence of surge arresters along the line are also analysed.

Authors: F. Napolitano, A. Borghetti, D. Messori, C.A. Nucci, M.L.B. Martinez, G.P. Lopes, J.I.L. Uchoa

CIGRE SC C4 2012 Hakodate Colloquium

Tag(s): Lightning protection, Overhead distribution lines, Induced overvoltages, Electromagnetic transients.

Author: AdminEMTP-RV
Type: Model
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Date: 2012-06-18

Ferro_hyst_Zno

Description:
Simple ferroresonance case. In this case the switching of a part of the network comprised of a cable connected to a no-load transformer is carried out. A pole of the breaker fails to open and an impor... see moretant and stable ferroresonance phenomena appears.
The ferroresonance problem, whether in a general circuit or in a power-system circuit, is usually tackled in one of two ways : circuit configuration (i.e series and/or parallel) or nonlinearities (i.e saturation and hysteresis of transformers). A fundamental factor to the occurence of ferroresonance is the nonlinear magnetizing characteristic of the transformer and the capacitive coupling.
In this case a 250 kVA, 20/0.4 kV transformer is used. This transformer is represented by the hysteresis transformer model. The hysteresis element has been used as the magnetization branch of the one-phase transformer model. A 200 m cable is used for the study. This cable is modelled by a PI-section. The short circuit power of the source is about 150 MVA.
In order to reduce overvoltages caused by ferroresonance, surge arresters are installed. Two questions have emerged : will the arresters mitigate ferroresonance, and will they fail during ferroresonance ? Simulations in different transient regimes can be carried out in order to determine the maximal current, overvoltages (voltage at the end of the cable for instance), energy absorbed by the arresters

Tag(s): Protection