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Lightning Induced Interior Fields And Voltage Bounds For Coaxial Topologies

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/2585607· OSTI ID:2585607
 [1];  [1];  [2]
  1. Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
  2. Pantex Plant (PTX), Amarillo, TX (United States)

We assemble bounding formulas for the interior fields and pin voltages inside a cylindrical coaxial Faraday cage which has been struck by lightning. Approximate formulas for penetrations through a circumferential door slot with subsequent coupling to the interior center conductor structure. Fields at the opposite open end are estimated and used to drive a capped connector and estimate interior pin voltages. Finally, penetrations through small circular holes and direct diffusion through the barrier are also addressed.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), Office of Defense Programs (DP)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
OSTI ID:
2585607
Report Number(s):
SAND--2025-07339; 1774124
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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