Lightning current and magnetic field parameters caused by lightning strikes to tall structures relating to interference of electronic systems

1998 ◽  
Vol 40 (4) ◽  
pp. 444-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Fuchs ◽  
E.U. Landers ◽  
R. Schmid ◽  
J. Wiesinger
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Tall Structures

scholarly journals Characterization of noise in the lightning current derivative signals measured at the CN tower

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Liatos
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Low Frequency Noise ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Simultaneous Measurements ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Tall Structures ◽  
Current Derivative

Simultaneous measurements of parameters of CN Tower lightning strikes have been performed since 1991. The current derivative signals measured, are corrupted by a 100 kHz oscillating interference. This noise has caused substantial limitations on the usage of the CN Tower lightning current data. As a result, we became motivated to characterize it and search for its source. Furthermore identifying the low-frequency noise is expected to help in its removal and avoid it altogether in future installations. This thesis proves that the low-frequency noise corrupting the lightning current derivative signals is the Loran-C radionavigation signal. This finding is a major contribution not only for the CN Tower lightning project but also for any other research related to measurement of lightning at tall structures. Researchers and experimentalists should be aware of the existence of the Loran-C signal and take the necessary precautions to avoid its interference effect.

scholarly journals Exposure of Underground Cable Intrusion Detection System to Transient Disturbances Caused by Nearby Lightning Strikes

2020 ◽  
Vol 26 (4) ◽  
pp. 11-17
Author(s):  
Renata Markowska
Keyword(s):  
Intrusion Detection ◽  
Intrusion Detection System ◽  
Detection System ◽  
Lightning Strike ◽  
Soil Parameters ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Underground Cable ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Threat Level

Electronic systems with extensive underground cable installations are endangered by damage or interference during lightning as a result of current and voltage surges induced in the installations. The paper presents the study on the lightning threat to the electronic intrusion detection system based on underground cable sensors during a nearby lightning strike to the pole of the lighting system installed in parallel with the sensory cables. In the extensive intrusion detection system working in a network composed of several controller-sensor-terminator units, a problem arises whether the neighbouring units should or should not be connected galvanically  in order the system is less vulnerable to the effects of a lightning electromagnetic pulse. The problem is complex since the threat level may depend on many factors, i.e. the point of the strike, the lightning current, soil parameters, and configurations of the affected systems. The problem has been studied using numerical simulations based on the electromagnetic field theory and method of moments. The results show that the isolated configuration, i.e. without the galvanic continuity between the units, may be better as far as relatively low soil resistivity and low steepness of the lightning current waveform are considered.

scholarly journals Characterization of noise in the lightning current derivative signals measured at the CN tower

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Petros Liatos
Keyword(s):  
Low Frequency ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Frequency Noise ◽  
Low Frequency Noise ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Simultaneous Measurements ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Tall Structures ◽  
Current Derivative

Simultaneous measurements of parameters of CN Tower lightning strikes have been performed since 1991. The current derivative signals measured, are corrupted by a 100 kHz oscillating interference. This noise has caused substantial limitations on the usage of the CN Tower lightning current data. As a result, we became motivated to characterize it and search for its source. Furthermore identifying the low-frequency noise is expected to help in its removal and avoid it altogether in future installations. This thesis proves that the low-frequency noise corrupting the lightning current derivative signals is the Loran-C radionavigation signal. This finding is a major contribution not only for the CN Tower lightning project but also for any other research related to measurement of lightning at tall structures. Researchers and experimentalists should be aware of the existence of the Loran-C signal and take the necessary precautions to avoid its interference effect.

scholarly journals Calculation of Transient Magnetic Field and Induced Voltage in Photovoltaic Bracket System during a Lightning Stroke

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 4567
Author(s):  
Xiaoqing Zhang ◽  
Yaowu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Time Derivative ◽  
Equivalent Circuit Model ◽  
Magnetic Flux Density ◽  
Induced Voltage ◽  
Lightning Stroke ◽  
Transient Magnetic Field ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Time Space ◽  
The Magnetic Field

An effective method is proposed in this paper for calculating the transient magnetic field and induced voltage in the photovoltaic bracket system under lightning stroke. Considering the need for the lightning current responses on various branches of the photovoltaic bracket system, a brief outline is given to the equivalent circuit model of the photovoltaic bracket system. The analytic formulas of the transient magnetic field are derived from the vector potential for the tilted, vertical and horizontal branches in the photovoltaic bracket system. With a time–space discretization scheme put forward for theses formulas, the magnetic field distribution in an assigned spatial domain is determined on the basis of the lightning current responses. The magnetic linkage passing through a conductor loop is evaluated by the surface integral of the magnetic flux density and the induced voltage is obtained from the time derivative of the magnetic linkage. In order to check the validity of the proposed method, an experiment is made on a reduced-scale photovoltaic bracket system. Then, the proposed method is applied to an actual photovoltaic bracket system. The calculations are performed for the magnetic field distributions and induced voltages under positive and negative lightning strokes.

EFFECT OF DISORDER ON THE ELECTRICAL PROPERTIES OF AMORPHOUS CONDUCTING CARBON FILMS: OBSERVANCE OF FIELD INDUCED METAL-INSULATOR TRANSITION?

2000 ◽  
Vol 14 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 224-229 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. MEENAKSHI ◽  
S. V. SUBRAMANYAM
Keyword(s):  
Magnetic Field ◽  
Electrical Properties ◽  
External Magnetic Field ◽  
Low Temperature ◽  
Carbon Films ◽  
Electronic Systems ◽  
Metal Insulator Transition ◽  
Preparation Temperature ◽  
Metal Insulator ◽  
Effect Of Disorder

In this work, the influence of disorder on the electrical properties (DC conductivity and Magnetoresistance) of amorphous conducting carbon films, prepared by the pyrolysis of Tetra chloro phthalic anhydride, is reported and discussed. The low temperature electrical properties are analyzed in terms of the various models developed for disordered electronic systems. The results indicate the possibility of a metal - insulator (M-I) transition, both as a function of preparation temperature and an external magnetic field.

scholarly journals Calculation of lightning surges on the high voltage lines. Case of 220 kV line: Ngo -Brazzaville in Congo

2017 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 13
Author(s):  
Rodolphe Gomba ◽  
Alphonse Omboua
Keyword(s):  
Power Lines ◽  
Protective Equipment ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Wave Forms ◽  
Lightning Discharges ◽  
Voltage Wave ◽  
High Level ◽  
Insulation Coordination

The importance of line Ngo-Brazzaville (220 kV, 207 km) requires operators to avoid cuts that can increase the risk of instability. We see it is quite rare that a storm that occurs in areas crossed by this line will not cause triggering. Note that due to lightning discharges are the main causes of unscheduled outages of Congo's power lines; we ignore this during the peak values of voltage wave forms that result. In regions with high level keraunic like Congo, reducing insulation failures due to lightning is a concern in the management of overheads lines. This article clarifies the peak values of the voltages that can be achieved on the network in order to build the operators as to the precautions on the insulation coordination of protective equipment related to lightning. For these calculations surge of atmospheric origin (case of lightning), we considered the bi-exponential function and Heidler function for modeling the wave of the lightning current. This methodology led us to specially treat the effects of direct lightning strikes that constitute the worst case because they generate most destructive shock wave that indirect lightning strikes.

The Effect of Lightning Strikes on Bismaleimide Composites by Dynamic Mechanical Analysis

2011 ◽  
Vol 179-180 ◽  
pp. 449-454
Author(s):  
Dong Bing Geng ◽  
Hong Jun Guo ◽  
San Qing Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Glass Transition ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Mechanical Analysis ◽  
Cross Link ◽  
Lightning Strikes ◽  
Dynamic Mechanical ◽  
Lightning Current ◽  
Link Density ◽  
Cross Link Density ◽  
Composite Samples

In this paper, a new method that has shown significant potential to characterize lightning strikes damage which is couple with dynamic mechanical analysis. The composite samples used in this work are based on carbon fiber/bismaleimide system. The analysis of the dynamic mechanical data demonstrate the glass transition temperature of the composites increased as a function of increasing lightning current , simultaneity with the presence ofpotential damage, whichare result in higher network cross-link density and the incipent degradation of the polymer matrix.

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