Title :
Lightning protection systems: advantages and disadvantages
Author :
Zipse, Donald W.
Author_Institution :
Zipse Electr. Eng. Inc., West Chester, PA, USA
Abstract :
The successful 200-year-old method of using a (Franklin) rod to collect, control, and convey to earth the awesome and destructive power of lightning has produced other controversial, potential alternate methods. The mechanics and interaction of lightning-producing thunderclouds and earth are discussed. Compared to the Franklin air terminal (rod) and Faraday cage method, the debatable advantages and disadvantages of the early streamer emission-enhanced ionizing air terminal and multipoint discharge systems are examined, along with conceptual future methods of lightning protection
Keywords :
earthing; history; lightning; lightning protection; power system protection; safety; Faraday cage method; Franklin air terminal; Franklin rod; earth; history; lightning protection; multipoint discharge systems; power systems; streamer emission-enhanced ionizing air terminal; thunderclouds; Buildings; Clouds; Earth; Fuses; Helium; Humans; Laboratories; Lighting control; Lightning protection; Rain;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
