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This work presents the major mechanisms by which the overvoltages are stemmed from lightning in both medium and low voltage overhead power distribution networks, as well as typical surge waveforms. The effectiveness of the main protective measures that can be utilized to improve the line lightning performance are also discussed. Initially what is briefly described is the lightning phenomenon, the ways it is created and the problems it can cause as well. Afterwards the way that the overhead distribution power network is structured is presented as well as the way it works, ending with the complete method of its lightning protection in theoretical basis and the ways this can be improved. Finally, we performed the simulation of a greek overhead power distribution network using the ATP - EMTP software, we studied its lightning performance by making conclusions and proposing ways it can be improved. |
