Martzloff, F.
(2000),
On the Dispersion of Lightning Current After a Direct Flash to a Building, Proc. 25th Intl. Conf. on Lightning Protection (ICLP 2000), Rion, GR, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=669
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On the Dispersion of Lightning Current After a Direct Flash to a Building
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Abstract
Simplifications often made when simulating the dispersion of lightning current can yield results that depart too much from the complex reality of a direct lightning flash to a building. The unpredictable occurrence of side-flashes increases even more the complexity. Such simulations, if taken at face value, might lead to unrealistic specifications for service-entrance surge-protective devices (SPDs). A real-world anecdote illustrates both the complexity and a case where an SPD with only modest ratings, compared with some present proposals, provided satisfactory protection on the power-port appliances of a residence.Proceedings Title
Proc. 25th Intl. Conf. on Lightning Protection (ICLP 2000)
Conference Dates
September 18-22, 2000
Conference Location
Rion, GR
Pub Type
Conferences
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Keywords
lightning, standards, surges
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Created September 1, 2000, Updated February 19, 2017