Lightning Protection for the Computer Room of Electronic Information Systems

An electronic information system is composed of multiple groups of components. With the improvement of technology, its accuracy is getting higher and higher. The voltage during normal operation is only a few volts, and the information current is only microamp, so the withstand voltage to lightning electromagnetic pulse is extremely low. In this paper, the negative impact of lightning and static electricity on the computer room of an electronic information system was analyzed firstly, and then the design for the lightning protection of the computer room was discussed.

EarthingMethod for Protection of a Railway Rail Weighbridge System against Lightning

The rail weighbridge system of a railway freight station is introduced firstly, and then the earthing method for protection of the rail weighbridge system against lightning based on YLG-60 equipotential bonding surge protection device is shown.

The Performance of Lightning Rod Arrester and Its Effect on the Top Potential of Tower for 500 kV Transmission System

When the tower overhead is struck by the lightning impulse, the lightning current flows into the earth through the impedance of tower and the grounding resistance, which heightens potential of the tower overhead and possibly induces insulator flashover. Lighting rod arrester is used to shield the tower and provide another routine for lightning current, decreasing the potential of tower overhead. In this paper, the performance of a 500 kV lighting rod arrester is tested used in AC transmission system under the current impulse. Besides, the influence of the lightning rod arrester performance on the top potential of tower is also studied. The results show that, when the rod arrester is connected to the tower, the top potential of tower can be obviously limited under the lightning strike.

Verification Protocols for the Lightning Protection of a Large Scale Scientific Instrument in Harsh Environments: A Case Study

This paper is devoted to the study of the most suitable protocols needed to verify the lightning protection and ground resistance quality in a large-scale scientific facility located on a site with high risk of lightning strikes. We illustrate this work by reviewing a case study: the largest telescopes of the Northern Hemisphere Cherenkov Telescope Array, CTA-N. This array hosts sensitive and high-speed optoelectronics instrumentation and sits on a clear, free from obstacle terrain at around 2400 m above sea level. The site offers a top-quality sky but also features challenging conditions for a lightning protection system: the terrain is volcanic and has electrical resistivities well above 1 kOhm·m. In addition, the environment often exhibits humidities well below 5%, and strong winds pose challenging conditions. On the other hand, the high complexity of a Cherenkov telescope structure does not allow a straightforward application of lightning protection standards. We describe here how the risk assessment of direct strike impacts was made and how contact voltages and ground system were both tested. Finite Element Simulation (COMSOL Multiphysics) has been used to estimate the current flowing through the parts of the earthing system designed for the telescopes in the case of a direct strike impact. This work is intended to provide assistance to scientists and managers involved in the construction of scientific installations, particularly those in charge of defining verifiable reliability and safety requirements for lightning protection.

Research on Evaluating Index of Lightning Protection Safety Performance of High Voltage Overhead Transmission Line

In order to improve the lightning protection performance of transmission lines, lightning protection management has been divided into every tower that lightning protection performance has been evaluated respectively. According to factors such as landform, span, tower type, grounding resistance, isolator type, and so on, relative ratio of tripping operation of every tower in the line has been calculated to evaluate its lightning protection safety performance, it is beneficial to operation maintenance and lightning reconstruction of transmission lines.

Study on Lightning Protection Integrated Service Management Platform in Yantai City

Via database technology, a perfect lightning protection integrated service work platform is established, thereby realizing paperless data management of routine business.

Construction Technology of Lightning Protection Devices in Building Electrical Installation Engineering

To better improve the electrical safety of buildings and fulfill the role of lightning protection and grounding,this article combines cases and discusses seven aspects of lightning protection devices’construction technology.These aspects include the lightning protection classification of buildings,air terminals,down conductors,grounding devices,division of lightning protection zones,and lightning electromagnetic pulse shielding.Through the introduction of this article,readers can gain a comprehensive understanding of the application and value of lightning protection grounding construction technology in building electrical installation projects.

Rural Residence Using Frame Structure from the Lightning Protection Angle

With the improvement of rural living conditions,there are more and more new houses in the countryside,but these new houses have very serious lightning hazard. In this paper,statistics situation of lightning disaster in Hebei Province is introduced firstly,and results show that total amount of lightning accident has a rising trend year by year in Hebei Province,especially in the countryside. Finally,making method for simple grounding of rural house is introduced,which could provide the reference for lightning protection of rural house in Hebei Province.

Identification of Lightning Stroke and Fault in the Travelling Wave Protection

To resolve the impact of transient high frequency signals induced by lightning stroke on the travelling wave protection of transmission line, a novel identification algorithm is proposed. Using the characteristics of symmetric current wave-form induced by lightning stroke without causing fault and that of asymmetric current waveform generated by fault within a very short time interval, the waveform of transient current above and below time-axes are integrated respec-tively. First, through comparing the relative ratio of them with threshold value, the primary criterion identifying fault and lightning stroke is constructed;Secondly, to improve the reliability of discrimination between lightning stroke with and without causing fault, according to the difference of them, the secondary criterion is also defined. The simulation results and analysis demonstrate that the proposed integral criterions are valid and correct.

The Comprehensive Evaluation Research of Automated Charging Station’s Lightning Protection Design in Airport

In order to inspect the good and reliability of automated charging station’s lightning protection design in airport, we set the comprehensive evaluation mathematical model of automated charging station in the airport, through the method of second order fuzzy comprehensive evaluation and evaluate the automated charging station’s lightning protection design comprehensively by using the assessment data of expert database.

Intelligent Protection and Monitoring System of Lightning Disaster

Based on Internet technology,modern wireless communication technology and new sensor technology,an intelligent protection and monitoring system of lightning disaster was established to collect lightning current(lightning intensity,frequency and time),induced lightning current and leakage current of surge protector(SPD),earthing resistance,working voltage,temperature and humidity in the lightning environment and other data in real time.Through the online analysis of visual data and automatic alarm beyond the preset value of cloud platform,it can realize the intelligent online monitoring and management of lightning protection devices,providing scientific and reliable lightning protection technical support for lightning protection and disaster reduction,and ensuring the smooth development and efficient management of lightning protection safety work.

Three Core Technical Systems and Engineering Application of Regional Lightning Protection

Regional lightning protection is a complete theoretical system,mainly including:lightning interception technology(LIPT),lightning strong electromagnetic pulse high-energy absorption technology(MSPD),and regional lightning activity law analysis technology(RLLA).Lightning interception technology uses dispersive waveguide resonant cavity technology to achieve the functions of 46.55 m longer than upward leader of ordinary lightning rod,significantly reducing lightning strike point current by 40%,optimizing space electromagnetic field environment,and effectively intercepting overhead and side lightning strikes,and overcome the limitations of traditional lightning rod.The lightning strong electromagnetic pulse high-energy absorption technology uses distributed parameter balance technology,special disconnector for short circuit current,and parity pairing technology to achieve stronger surge absorption capacity than traditional single pulse SPD and international advanced technical indicators such as timely breaking under power frequency short circuit current,and good energy and time coordination.The analysis technology of regional lightning activity laws accurately identifies lightning strike points through comprehensive analysis of regional lightning activity laws,physical parameters of ion clouds,and the impact on ground electric fields.The three core technology systems complement each other,achieving all-round protection against direct lightning strike and lightning electromagnetic pulse.Several projects achieved zero lightning damage,effectively ensuring the safety of buildings and electronic and electrical equipment in the protected area.

Study on the Causes of Rural Lightning Disaster and Countermeasures of Lightning Protection and Disaster Reduction

With the development of the time and the progress of economy,great changes have taken place in the environment.In recent years,it is common to see bad weather,such as hurricane,drought,lightning and so on.The emergence of these weather has the greatest impact on farmers and crops,especially the lightning weather,not only that,but also sometimes cause personal injury.In face of the frequent occurrence of bad weather in recent years and its harm and threat to China's agriculture,rural areas,personnel,etc.,the author makes a detailed study on the causes of rural lightning weather,analyzes the lightning protection measures in rural areas and their shortcomings,and summarizes the relevant improvement measures.

Assessment of the Protective Capacity of Vadoze Zone over Aquifer Systems Using Secondary Geoelectrical Parameters: A Case Study of Kaltungo Area North East, Nigeria

An assessment of the protective capacity of the vadose zone overlyingthe aquifer systems in the Kaltungo area was carried out to determine itsinfluence on groundwater quality. Applying the schlumberger array with amaximum electrode spread AB/2 = 100m through VES, thirty water wellpoints were surveyed using Omega terrameter (PIOSO1) resistivity meter.The field data was first subjected to manual interpretation through curvemarching and then digitized modeled curves using computer software. Theinterpreted data revealed that the area is characterized by eleven differentcurve types representing three to five geo electrical layers. In order toassess the protective capacity of the vadoze zone over the aquifer systems,the longitudinal conductance (S) and transverse resistance (T) (secondarygeoelectric parameters) were computed from the primary data using theDar Zarouk formula. The values of S obtained range from 0.0018 to 0.4056ohms with a mean value of 0.0135 ohms while the values of T range from0.55 ohms to 1195.68 ohms with a mean value of 39.84 ohms. The valuesof S and T obtained reveal that 90% of probed points has poor protectivecapacity, 10 % has moderate protective capacity and 83 % has hightransmissivity, 17 % has intermediate transmissivity. The T and S values areskewed towards poorly protective capacity thus making groundwater in thearea highly vulnerable to contamination from the surface. To achieve goodgroundwater quality in the area, proper completion of newly constructedwells should install protective casing through the entire vadose zone.

Natural Ionizing System of Electrical Protection and Energies against Atmospheric Discharges （Lightning）

This is the new highest technology, 100% Venezuelan and unique in the world, technological innovation, world patent for maximum protection, security and zero risk （0） to all electrical and power generation systems： hydroelectric and thermoelectric power plants, wind, nuclear and solar power plants, etc.; it is the only technology around the world that has the potential to disperse and propagate to land mass the enormous energies associated to the atmospheric discharges （lightning）, which are in the order： 200,000 to 500,000 Amperes; 1,000 million kilowatts and high-level transient voltage of 100 million volts. This new high technology is the solution to the paradigm of Benjamin Franklin and it is the mechanism to end ＂blackouts＂ that produces so many damages and losses of billions of dollars to both generators and users of electrical service, throughout the world.

Study on the Lightning-Protection of Ancient Buildings

By reviewing ancient buildings that were destroyed by lightning strike or fire caused by lightning,lightning protection of ancient buildings was discussed,ancient architectural complex in Dagu Mountain,a provincial-level scenic area of Liaoning,was taken for an example to detect potential safety hazards in lightning-protection of those ancient buildings,5 types of potential safety hazards were summarized.By studying the classification of ancient buildings' lightning-protection,protection level,lightning-protection measures,design basis of lightning-protection engineering,construction and new construction technology,relevant technical specifications were taken as references for proposing 4 countermeasures against those potential safety hazards from the perspectives of exterior and interior parts of ancient buildings,lightning-protection of ancient trees and so on.In view of actual conditions of the ancient architectural complex in Dagu Mountain,construction plan,personnel placement,labor planning,construction quality control system,acceptance of works,technical documentation and such matters were specifically discussed to give useful support to the future lightning-protection of ancient buildings.

Importance and Design Requirements of Equipotential Connection in Lightning Protection Engineering

The role played by equipotential connection in lightning protection was summarized in terms of lightning protection,static electricity,electromagnetic shielding,protection from electric shocks,and earth fault protection.In addition,drawbacks of independent grounding and common grounding were concluded.According to standards and researches,such as Building Lightning Protection Design Standard （GB50057-2010）,further demands and rules of equipotential connection in lightning protection engineering were proposed,providing references for lightning prevention design,construction and examination by related scientific workers and staffs.

Study on Lightning Protection Design of DCS in a Nuclear Power Plant

DCS （distributed control system） plays a decisive role in the overall operation of a nuclear power plant. If DCS fails, it will seriously affect the normal production of nuclear power plant, causing great losses. So it is very important to take perfect lightning protection measures on DCS of the nuclear power plant. In this paper, according to the actual situation of DCS in a nuclear power plant, by controlling lightning point, securely booting lightning into the ground network, improving low-resistance ground network, eliminating ground loops, determining the safety space, surge protection of power and signal, a set of complete lightning protection design scheme was systematically put forward. Some specific lightning protection measures were highlighted, such as the DCS grounding, equipotential bonds and shields, and some specific considerations were put forward. All of these could offer reference in the practical application.

Development and Application of Lightning Protection Technologies in Power Grids of China

In recent years,along with the rapid expansion of power grids,the increasing complication of grid structures,and the development of smart grids and energy technologies,the lightning protection of power grids becomes increasingly prominent.Power grids of China have acquired significant achievements on lightning protection technologies,which are reviewed in this paper.A technical route of lightning protection is introduced in detail; it allows us to find problems through detection and measurement of lightning,to analyze problems through evaluation and simulation of lightning,to solve problems through lightning protection measures,and to prevent problems through hazard risk warning of lightning.Following the route,the technical breakthroughs of these four aspects in China are presented,including the chinese lightning detection network(CLDN),natural lightning observations,lightning faults detection at transmission lines,lightning current measurements,progresses in lightning distribution maps,lightning fault replays,lightning hazard risk evaluations,and lightning simulated experiments,as well as novel lightning protection measures.The practical devices and systems corresponding to the technologies mentioned above are also introduced and discussed.Due to the progress of lightning protection technologies in recent years,despite the rapidly growing length of transmission lines in China,the lightning accident rate is controlled at a certain level.