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Methodology for Analysis of Electric Distribution Network Criticality Due to Direct Lightning Discharges

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  • Raphael Pablo de Souza Barradas

    (CEAMAZON—Amazon Energy Efficiency Center, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Ave. Perimetral 2651, Guamá, 66077-830 Belém, PA, Brazil)

  • Gabriel Vianna Soares Rocha

    (CEAMAZON—Amazon Energy Efficiency Center, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Ave. Perimetral 2651, Guamá, 66077-830 Belém, PA, Brazil)

  • João Rodrigo Silva Muniz

    (CEAMAZON—Amazon Energy Efficiency Center, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Ave. Perimetral 2651, Guamá, 66077-830 Belém, PA, Brazil)

  • Ubiratan Holanda Bezerra

    (CEAMAZON—Amazon Energy Efficiency Center, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Ave. Perimetral 2651, Guamá, 66077-830 Belém, PA, Brazil)

  • Marcus Vinícius Alves Nunes

    (CEAMAZON—Amazon Energy Efficiency Center, Federal University of Pará (UFPA), Ave. Perimetral 2651, Guamá, 66077-830 Belém, PA, Brazil)

  • Jucileno Silva e Silva

    (EQUATORIAL PARÁ—Electric Distribution Utility of Pará, Ave. Augusto Montenegro 5639-5671, Castanheira, 66645-001 Belém, PA, Brazil)

Abstract

Direct lightning discharges in overhead distribution networks invariably cause serious insulation damage, frequently leading to the electric system’s partial or total shutdown. Installing lightning arresters can be very effective, and it is commonly used to minimize this problem; however, considering that typically, electric distribution grids exhibit a very large number of electrical nodes, the massive use of lightning arresters may not be economically viable. In this way, this article proposes a methodology for allocating lightning arresters that can significantly reduce the number of lightning arresters installed, but at the same time maintaining an adequate protection level for the distribution grid. The proposed methodology, named Direct Discharge Crossing (DDC), analyzes the network criticality based on two main factors, which are the overvoltage magnitudes and the number of flashovers provoked by lightning discharges, and defines a feeder lightning performance function that is used to indicate the recommended location for lightning arresters’ installation. The simulation studies are accomplished using the IEEE 34 bus distribution grid and ATP software to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed solution, which is confirmed by the results presented.

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  • Raphael Pablo de Souza Barradas & Gabriel Vianna Soares Rocha & João Rodrigo Silva Muniz & Ubiratan Holanda Bezerra & Marcus Vinícius Alves Nunes & Jucileno Silva e Silva, 2020. "Methodology for Analysis of Electric Distribution Network Criticality Due to Direct Lightning Discharges," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(7), pages 1-23, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:13:y:2020:i:7:p:1580-:d:339676
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    1. Gabriel Vianna Soares Rocha & Raphael Pablo de Souza Barradas & João Rodrigo Silva Muniz & Ubiratan Holanda Bezerra & Igor Meireles de Araújo & Daniel de Souza Avelar da Costa & Abner Cardoso da Silva, 2019. "Optimized Surge Arrester Allocation Based on Genetic Algorithm and ATP Simulation in Electric Distribution Systems," Energies, MDPI, vol. 12(21), pages 1-15, October.
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    1. Mahdi Pourakbari-Kasmaei & Farhan Mahmood & Matti Lehtonen, 2020. "Optimized Protection of Pole-Mounted Distribution Transformers against Direct Lightning Strikes," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(17), pages 1-34, August.
    2. Tomasz Kossowski & Paweł Szczupak, 2023. "Laboratory Tests of the Resistance of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle to the Normalized near Lightning Electrical Component," Energies, MDPI, vol. 16(13), pages 1-18, June.
    3. Erika Stracqualursi & Rodolfo Araneo & Giampiero Lovat & Amedeo Andreotti & Paolo Burghignoli & Jose Brandão Faria & Salvatore Celozzi, 2020. "Analysis of Metal Oxide Varistor Arresters for Protection of Multiconductor Transmission Lines Using Unconditionally-Stable Crank–Nicolson FDTD," Energies, MDPI, vol. 13(8), pages 1-19, April.

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