EMTP-RV analysis of lightning surges on wind turbines

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2010

Authors

Rodrigues, RB (Author) Other; Mendes, VMF (Author) Other; Catalão, JPS (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Renewable Energy and Power Quality Journal

Vol. 1

Pages: 104-107

Publisher: European Association for the Development of Renewable Energies, Environment and Power Quality

Indexing

Scopus - 1 Citation

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00S-0NC

DOI: 10.24084/repqj08.245

Abstract (EN): This paper is concerned with lightning surge propagation on wind turbines. As wind power generation undergoes rapid growth, lightning incidents involving wind turbines have come to be regarded as a serious problem. Nevertheless, no known studies exist yet in Portugal regarding lightning protection of wind turbines. Hence, we present a case study, based on a wind turbine with an interconnecting transformer, for the analysis of lightning surges. Computer simulations obtained by using the EMTP-RV code are presented. Conclusions are duly drawn.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific