Lightning Protection Design of a Renewable Energy Hybrid-System Without Power Mains Connection Aachen University of Applied Sciences (ACUAS), Dept. Juelich, Germany

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

KernF, Alexander, author.

Conference Name:

International Conference on Lightning and Static Electricity (2001-09-11 : Seattle, Washington, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 2001

Summary:

In the year 2000 a direct lightning strike to the hybrid-system without power mains connection VATALI on the Greek island Crete results in the destruction and damage of some mechanical and electrical components. The hybrid-system VATALI was not lightning protected at that time. The hardware damage costs are approximately 60,000 €. The exposed site of the hybrid-system on top of a mountain was and still is the reason for a high risk of lightning strikes. Also in the future further lightning strikes have to be taken into consideration.In the paper a fundamental lightning protection design concept for renewable energy hybrid-systems without power mains connection and protection measures against direct strikes and overvoltages are shown in detail. The design concept was realized exemplarily for the hybrid-system VATALI. The hardware costs for the protection measures were about 15,000 €. About 50% of the costs are due to protection measures against direct strikes, 50% are due to overvoltage protection. Future extensions, new installations, or modifications have to be included into the lightning protection design concept of the hybrid-system

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Publisher Number:

2001-01-2932

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