In addition to insulator flashover, lightning damage of surge arresters (SAs) is also
considered in evaluating the lightning performance of a distribution network. This article …

The study introduces a novel method for optimizing surge arrester placement in the
distribution line to mitigate lightning-induced overvoltages, employing a single-objective …

The operation status of the arresters installed in the distribution network significantly affect
the performance of lightning protection and maintenance cost. The damage rate of the surge …

The application of arresters is critical for the safe operation of electric grids against lightning.
Arresters limit the consequences of lightning-induced over-voltages. However, surge …

Considering the techno-economic comprehensive performance for protection against
lightning, determining a differentiated surge arrester (SA) configuration with a fixed quantity …

This article proposes an efficient and refined simulation method combining partial-element-
equivalent-circuit (PEEC) and multiple-transmission-line (MTL) model considering the …

Distribution lines are an important component of a power system. Lightning disasters have
serious adverse effects on the reliability of the power supply in distribution networks. In …

The lightning performance of overhead distribution lines is affected by both direct and
indirect lightning. This study focuses on the influence of some protection measures on a real …

This paper proposed a novel surrogate model for probability-based assessment of flashover
due to lightning on a complex medium-voltage distribution network with some protection …

Indirect lightning causes power outages along over-head distribution lines. The installation
of surge arresters (SAs) at the line towers/poles effectively reduces lightning-induced …