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How to protect a wind turbine from lightning

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5540100
This book discusses techniques for reducing the chances of lightning damage to wind turbines. The methods of providing a ground for a lightning strike are discussed. Then details are given on ways to protect electronic systems, generating and power equipment, blades, and mechanical components from direct and nearby lightning strikes.
Research Organization:
Southern Illinois Univ., Carbondale (USA). Coll. of Engineering and Technology
DOE Contract Number:
AI01-76ET20320
OSTI ID:
5540100
Report Number(s):
DOE/NASA/0007-1; NASA-CR-168229; ON: DE84001698
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English