What makes a power line vulnerable to lightning?
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Union Electric Co.'s investigation into power line protection showed that many factors contribute to lightning-caused flashovers. These include high-impedance grounds, underbuilt distribution circuits, insufficient insulation, inadequate arrester protection and insufficient number of grounds.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1996
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Lightning network's eyes are everywhere
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The National Lightning Detection Network helps direct electric utilities to regions that have experienced power failures after equipment has been struck by lightning. The network relocated to Tucson, AZ, to work with GeoMet Data Services to further develop its capabilities.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1993
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Good offense the best defense against lightning
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Georgia Power Co. has developed a program for protection against lightning in 1992. The program involved participation in the National Lightning Detection Network.
Publication Name: Electrical World
Subject: Electronics and electrical industries
ISSN: 0013-4457
Year: 1995
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