Title :
Finding weak spots in lightning protection
Author :
Bargboer, G. ; van Deursen, A.P.J. ; Nguyen, C.V. ; Steenstra, H.T. ; Bosveld, T. ; Curros, R. Parrado ; Broekmeulen, J.P.M.
Author_Institution :
Dep. of Electr. Eng., Eindhoven Univ. of Technol., Eindhoven
Abstract :
The lightning protection of various industrial installations has been investigated by injecting current of smaller amplitudes. Large deviations of the intended current distribution and high values of induced voltages have been observed. Local measures can remedy the deficiencies.
Keywords :
installation; lightning protection; safety systems; current distribution; induced voltage; injecting current; lightning protection weak spot; Buildings; Concrete; Copper; Electrodes; Floors; Grounding; Lightning protection; Steel; Structural beams; System testing; experimental methods; lightning protection; local measures; verification;
Conference_Titel :
Electromagnetic Compatibility - EMC Europe, 2008 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Hamburg
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2737-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2737-6
DOI :
10.1109/EMCEUROPE.2008.4786895
