CALCULATING AND SIMULATING THE METHOD OF PROTECTING BUILDINGS FROM DIRECT LIGHTNING STRIKES IN ELECTRIC SUPPLY SYSTEM

Abstract

A case study research relating to calculating and simulating the method of protecting buildings from direct lighting strikes is always complicated and time-consuming. the current calculation methods are mainly based on experiential formula, showing approximate values with no description of visual images in protection areas. Therefore, it is quite difficult to imagine. This article describes calculation results and simulates protection area of a discharge rod, which is used to cope with direct lightning strikes. The method shows calculation results and simulation accurately and quickly, which would be of benefits to design protection tool against direct lighting strikes.