An accurate approach for the evaluation of the performance of overhead distribution lines due to indirect lightning

Abstract The probability of flashovers due to indirect lightning on overhead lines is us ually calculated assuming a statistical distribution for the induced voltages, and a deterministic and specified value for the insulation level of the line. However, more accurate practices of insulation coordination suggest a statistical treatment for the insulation level too, in order to relate the probabilistic nature of both electrical stress (induced voltage) and the electrical strength (insulation level). In this paper, a statistical insulation coordination method is applied for the assessment of induced-voltage flashovers and, more in general, for the indirect lightning performance of the line. Such a statistical approach, which is inherently more accurate than the traditional approach, allows also to discriminate among probability of occurrence of flashovers on one, two, or on all phases.

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