DocumentCode
1003411
Title
Counterpoises for Transmission Lines
Author
Fortescue, Charles L. G.
Author_Institution
Westinghouse Elec. and Mfg. Co. E. Pittsburgh, Pa.
Volume
53
Issue
12
fYear
1934
Firstpage
1781
Lastpage
1790
Abstract
Counterpoises are recommended for protecting electric power transmission lines against damage from lightning surges where other methods do not reduce the tower footing surge impedance to the desired level. In this paper a physical explanation of the theory or counterpoises is given together with an analytical solution of parallel counterpoise problems. Or the 2 types studied, the parallel counterpoise is shown to be the more effective.
Keywords
Cables; Conductivity; Lightning; Poles and towers; Surface impedance; Surge protection; Transmission lines; Wires;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Transactions of the
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0096-3860
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/T-AIEE.1934.5056600
Filename
5056600
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