Calculation of Lightning Performance of Overhead Power Distribution Lines

Abstract

This work proposes a MatLab script as a calculation tool to correctly characterize of lightning, modeling and calculation of the performance of power distribution lines against lightning. The electrical system is modeled and simulated to determine the performance of overhead lines considering different combinations of structures and grounding commonly used by electric power concessionaires. For verification and veracity, the results obtained are contrasted with the calculations made in IEEE Std.1410-2010. The results show the correct operation of the algorithm for estimating the performance of the distribution overhead lines.