The electric field effect on angles of copper-type down-conductor

This paper is to study the effect of electric field on an angle variation of copper down-conductor due to voltage and current transient. Down-conductor which informs of numerous material, shape and dimension are mandatory for diverting the lightning current from air termination system to the groundi...

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Main Authors: Mohd Ariffen, Amizah, Ab Kadir, Mohd Zainal Abidin, Gomes, Chandima, Jasni, Jasronita, Md Arshad @ Hashim, Syahrun Nizam
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Trans Tech Publications 2015
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46588/
http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/46588/1/The%20electric%20field%20effect%20on%20angles%20of%20copper-type%20down-conductor.pdf
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Summary:This paper is to study the effect of electric field on an angle variation of copper down-conductor due to voltage and current transient. Down-conductor which informs of numerous material, shape and dimension are mandatory for diverting the lightning current from air termination system to the grounding system in sheltered building. Hence, a numerical analysis method is applied emulating the comprehensible and particular model according to ordinarily used in the manufacturer’s datasheet specification. A rigorous assessment in term of electric fields was reviewed in comparison with the critical breakdown value of air for a crucial study. Later, a foremost angle is proposed for the installation of down-conductor in order to achieve a reliable protection system.