Title :
Lightning protection of Smart Grid components
Author :
Chisholm, William A. ; Cummins, Kenneth L.
Abstract :
The convergence of advanced communications and sensor infrastructure in electric power systems, known generically as "Smart Grid" initiatives, can achieve a longer and more productive service life using the lessons learned from many years of successful lightning research technology.
Keywords :
lightning protection; smart power grids; advanced communication; electric power system; lightning protection; sensor infrastructure; smart grid components; Smart Grid; fault identification; lightning; surge protection; wide area monitoring;
Conference_Titel :
Lightning Protection (XI SIPDA), 2011 International Symposium on
Conference_Location :
Fortaleza
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1898-4
DOI :
10.1109/SIPDA.2011.6088438