Calculation of Electrode and Surrounding Ground Currents Distribution : A numerical and analytic model

ISBN-13: 9783846513828 / Angielski / Miękka / 2011 / 152 str.

Yuval Beck

Opis

The most important element in lightning protection system is grounding. A good grounding system is a system that dissipates the lightning current into the ground efficiently. For designing optimal and effective grounding systems better understanding of the behavior of grounding systems under transient currents is essential. An optimal design is important for achieving Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) requirements as well as protection against high currents and voltage hazards. In this work, a model for calculating the response of a vertical electrode to lightning current is presented. The model is based on electromagnetic field theory, which is the most rigorous method for approaching the problem. The model takes into account the radius of the electrode, the conductivity and permittivity of the ground.

O autorze

Dr. Yuval Beck received his B.Sc. in 1997, M.Sc in 2002 and PhD in 2007 all in Electrical Engineering at Tel Aviv University in the fields of power systems and power electronics. Dr. Beck works as a Lecturer at Holon Institute of technology (HIT) and is the Head of the Energy and Power systems Department. He also lecturers at Tel-Aviv University.