VIII International Symposium on Lightning Protection
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Saturday, 15th October 2005.
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PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME
Subtitle:
L – Lecture
TS – Technical Session
LECTURES
L1 - Lightning and Mythologies – Prof. Christian Bouquegneau, Polytechnic School of Mons, Belgium;
L2 - Evaluation of the Performance Characteristics of Lightning Locating Systems using Rocket-Triggered
Lightning - Prof. Vladimir A. Rakov, University of Florida, USA;
L3 - Lightning Protection of Transmission Lines above 200 kV - Prof. William A. Chisholm, Kinectrics, Canada;
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L4 - Modeling Lightning Return Strokes to Tall Structures: Recent Developments - Dr. Farhad Rachidi, Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland;
L5 - Lightning – Induced Voltages on Distribution Systems: Influence of Ground Resistivity and System
Topology - Prof. Carlo A. Nucci, University of Bologna, Italy;
L6 - Lightning Induced Voltages on Distribution Lines: the Effectiveness of Surge Arresters - Prof. Alexandre
Piantini, University of São Paulo, Brazil;
L7 - Evaluation of Various Lightning Location Systems - Dr. Gérard Berger, French National Centre for Scientific
Research / Supélec, France;
L8 - Effects of Corona on Pulse Propagation along Transmission Lines with Special Attention to Lightning
Return Stroke Models and Return Stroke Velocity - Prof. Vernon Cooray, University of Uppsala, Sweden;
L9 - Evaluation of Stresses of Surge Arresters and Appropriate Test Procedures - an Overview about the
Actual Discussions and Activities in International Organisations - Dr. Bernhard Richter, ABB Switzerland Ltd,
Switzerland;
L10 - Specification of Surge Protective Devices (SPDs) for Protection of Low-Voltage and Telecommunication
circuits – Comparison among IEC, ANSI and ABNT Standards - Prof. Duílio M. Leite, University of São Paulo,
Brazil.
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TECHNICAL SESSIONS
TS I - Lightning Protection of Medium Voltage Distribution Lines
TS II - Lightning Protection of Electronics and Telecommunication Systems
TS III (a,b) - Lightning Physics and Characteristics
TS IV - Testing and Standardisation
TS V - Lightning Protection of Substations and Transmission Lines
TS VI (a,b) - Lightning Protection of Structures and Installations
TS VII (a,b) - Lightning Detection and Location Systems
TS VIII - Lightning Protection of Low Voltage Distribution Lines
TS IX (a,b) - Grounding
TS X - Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Compatibility
TS XI - Lightning to Tall Structures
TS XII - Equipment
TECHNICAL SESSION I - Lightning Protection of Medium Voltage Distribution Lines (oral, poster)
1. Calculation of lightning-induced voltages on overhead lines considering a new representation of the
lightning discharge
A. De Conti and S. Visacro (Federal University of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL)
2. Lightning protection of medium voltage networks
A. Borghetti (University of Bologna, ITALY); T. Henriksen (Sintef, NORWAY); P. M. Rojas (Lactec, BRAZIL); C. A.
Nucci and M. Paolone (University of Bologna, ITALY); F. Rachidi (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,
SWITZERLAND); H. Soibelzon (Fac. Ingeniería Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA)
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3. On the comparison between experimental results and calculations of lightning-induced voltages on
distribution systems – effect of the distribution network topology
E. Pérez (National University of Colombia, COLOMBIA); M. Paolone, A. Borghetti and C. A. Nucci (University of
Bologna, ITALY); H. Torres (National University of Colombia, COLOMBIA); F. Rachidi (Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology, Switzerland)
4. On calculating lightning-induced overvoltages in the presence of a tall strike object
Y. Baba (Doshisha University, Japan); V. A. Rakov (University of Florida, USA)
5. Electromagnetic interferences on electrical systems due to lightning incidence on nearby
telecommunication elevated structures
F. H. Silveira and S. Visacro (Federal University of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL)
6. Evaluation of fuses for protection of lightning currente arresters close to transformers of high rated power
M. Benzin (BET Blitzschutz und EMV Technologiezentrum GmbH, Germany); J. Meppelink (University of Applied
Sciences, Germany); J. Trinkwald (OBO Bettermann GmbH&Co, Germany)
7. A study of lightning performance of rural distribution lines using lightning locating systems – a practical
engineering approach.
A. F. Ávila (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, BRAZIL); I. J. S. Lopes and G. C. de Miranda (Federal University
of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL)
8. Lightning performance improvement method applied to AES-ELETROPAULO utility 13.8 kV medium voltage
distribution
H. Bueno, C. T. N. Mineta, A. J. Monteiro and J. M. Alves (AES-ELETROPAULO, Brazil); P. H. Mendonça, R. J.
Bachega and M. L. B. Martinez (Federal University of Itajubá, Brazil)
9. A study of the impact of atmospheric discharges on distribution transformers and power quality of the
Bandeirante Energia Power Company
V. L. G. Gardiman, L. G. T. Queiroz and R. M. Greca (Bandeirante Energia S.A, BRAZIL); O. Pinto Jr., K. P. Naccarato
and I. R. C. A. Pinto (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL)
10. An expert system program to study the behavior of rural power lines by induced voltages
A. N. de Souza, A. M. O., C. C. O. Ramos and J. F. B. Aith (State University of São Paulo, BRAZIL); R. B. Biazon, and
A. Haga (Companhia Luz e Força Santa Cruz, BRAZIL)
11. Analysis of lightning-induced voltages on an overhead line
P. M. Rojas (LACTEC, BRAZIL); C. L.S. Pinto (Companhia de Energia Elétrica do Paraná, BRAZIL)
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TECHNICAL SESSION II - Lightning Protection of Electronics and Telecommunication Systems (oral, poster)
1. Evaluation of shielding effectiveness against lightning electromagnetic pulse using metal mesh
A. H. Samad (Telekom Research & Development Sdn. Bhd., Malaysia); W. N. W. Mahadi (University of Malaya,
Malaysia)
2. A proposal for the increase of reliability of sensitive equipment regarding pro-active modifications on
lightning protection systems
A. P. Soares, A. R. Nóbrega, and R. C. Marcos (FURNAS Centrais Elétricas S.A, BRAZIL)
3. Current distribution on power conductors of an installation struck by rocket-triggered lightning
C. F. Barbosa, F. E. Nallin, V. Cardinalli and N. Carnetta (CPqD Telecom & IT Solutions, BRAZIL); J. Ribeiro, S.
Person and A. Zeddam (France Télécom R&D, FRANCE)
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4. Lightning induced surges on aerial telecommunication lines with special reference to the effect of earth
resistivity
C. F. Barbosa, F. E. Nallin and J. A. Rossi (CPqD Telecom & IT Solutions, BRAZIL); J. Ribeiro, S. Person and A.
Zeddam (France Télécom R&D, FRANCE)
5. Comparison of some measured with simulated results on a telecommunications network
E. F. Gastaldi and J. Pissolato Filho (University of Campinas, BRAZIL); J. A. Rossi (Fundação CPqD, BRAZIL)
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TECHNICAL SESSION III (a, b) - Lightning Physics and Characteristics (oral, poster)
1. High-speed camera observations of negative ground flashes on a millisecond-scale
M. G. Ballarotti, M. M. F. Saba and O. Pinto Jr. (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL)
2. The electrical and meteorological conditions in thunderstorms in the vicinity of São Bernardo do Campo,
São Paulo
R. B. B. Gin (Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial, Brazil); E. Williams (Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA);
C. A. Beneti (SIMEPAR, Brazil); A. Pereira (University of São Paulo, Brazil); M. Juvencius (SIMEPAR, Brazil); M.
Kawano, R. Bianchi, M. Bellodi (University of FEI, Brazil)
3. Electrified 1D cloud model: preliminary results during the RaCCI/LBA 2002 field campaign
R. I. Albrecht, C. A. Morales and M. A. F. S. Dias (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
4. Cloud-to-ground lightning flash climatology of state of São Paulo: 1999-2004
K. P. Naccarato, O. Pinto Jr. and I. R. C. A. Pinto (National Institute of Space Research, Brazil)
5. Simulation of lightning dynamics with a new return-stroke model
S. Visacro and A. De Conti (Federal University of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL)
6. On the validity of several approximate theories used in quantifying the propagation effects on lightning
generated electromagnetic fields
V. Cooray (University of Uppsala, Sweden)
7. On the effect of land: sea and other earth surface discontinuities on LLS-inferred lightning parameters
K. L. Cummins, J. A. Cramer and W. A. Brooks (Vaisala, USA); E. P. Krider (University of Arizona, USA)
8. A long-term study of the lightning characteristics in the region covered by Brazilian integrated lightning
detection network (RINDAT)
O. Pinto Jr., K. P. Naccarato, I. R. C. A. Pinto and M. M. F. Saba (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL); R. F.
Abdo, S. A. M. Garcia and L. A. R. Assunção (Furnas Centrais Elétricas, BRAZIL)
9. Cloud-to-ground flashes in severe storms: a case study in the city of São Paulo
P. E. de Souza, O. Pinto Jr., I. R. C. A. Pinto (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL)
10. Lightning parameters for protection applications obtained with a high-speed camera in southeast Brazil
M. M. F. Saba, M. G. Ballarotti and O. Pinto Jr. (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL)
11. The electrical-meteorological monitoring conditions in São Bernardo do Campo, São Paulo state: system
in development
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M. Bellodi, M. Kawano, R. B. B. Gin, R. Bianchi, F. Tonidandel, M. Romano, E. Moure and R. dos Santos (Faculdade
de Engenharia Industrial, Brazil)
12. A comparative analysis of lightning data during the EU-Brazil TROCCINOX / TroCCiBras campaign
K. Schmidt, H.-D. Betz, W. P. Oettinger and M. Wirz (University of Munich, Germany); H. Hoeller and T. Fehr (Institut
für Physik der Atmosphäre, Germany); O. Pinto Jr. and K. P. Naccarato (National Institute of Space Research, Brazil);
G. Held (State University of São Paulo, Brazil)
13. High losses vertical transmission line investigation lightning channel modeling
R. K. Moreira (Pontificia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais, Brazil); J. O. S. Paulino and A. E. A. Araújo (Federal
University of Minas Gerais, Brazil)
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TECHNICAL SESSION IV - Testing and Standardisation (oral, poster)
1. The risk assessment calculator as a simple tool for the application of the standard IEC 62305-2
A. J. Surtees (ISKRA Protection, USA); A. Gillespie (Powerlink, Australia); A. Kern (ACUAS, Germany); A. Rousseau
(APS, France)
2. Spark gap behaviour in a compact electrostatic fast impulse current generator
O. Diaz and F. Román (National University of Colombia, Colombia)
3. Protection against lightning overvoltages and touch voltages in railway systems
B. Richter (ABB Switzerland Ltd., SWITZERLAND)
4. Design, construction and calibration of two e-field machines used to measure tropical thundercloud e-field
on the ground and aloft
D. Aranguren, J. C. Aponte, J. Romero, M. Guevara, H. Torres, G. Baquero, E. Pérez and D. Rondón (National
University of Colombia, Colombia)
5. Dynamic behavior of sand under lightning impulse voltages in a coaxial cylindrical configuration with
humidity variations
P. J. P. Parra and A. M. Umaña (National University of Colombia, Colombia)
6. A contribution to the measurement of lightning currents by means of resistive transducers
A. N. Gómez, S. Visacro, J. L. Silvino, R. Hostt (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil)
7. Numerical simulations of the corona current development
L. Arévalo (National University of Colombia, Colombia); M. Becerra (University of Uppsala, Sweden); F. Román
(National University of Colombia, Colombia)
8. Emission current from static dissipator devices at switching impulses
S. Grzybowski, C. D. Taylor and B. Rodriguez-Medina (Mississippi State University, USA); C. Bean and D. Haygood
(ALLTEC Corporation, USA)
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TECHNICAL SESSION V - Lightning Protection of Substations and Transmission Lines (oral, poster)
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1. Insulation flashover criterion of non-standard impulse and the implementation in EMTDC
R. Zeng, X. Liang, P. Zhu (Tsinghua University, CHINA)
2. Transient response of DC converter station subjected to LIOV
R. Montaño (University of Uppsala, Sweden); M. Edirisinghe and M. Fernando (University of Colombo, Sri Lanka); V.
Cooray (University of Uppsala, Sweden)
3. Computer application for economical and technical analysis of alternatives for reduction of outage rates of
transmission lines due atmospheric discharges
C. E. M. Pereira and L. C. Zanetta Jr. (University of São Paulo, Brazil); J. C. Carneiro (Companhia Paulista de Força e
Luz, Brazil)
4. Development of a frequency domain electromagnetic transient program
J. C. Salari Filho (Electric Power Research Center, BRAZIL); C. Portela (COPPE / Federal University of Rio de
Janeiro, BRAZIL)
5. Application of RINDAT (National Integrated Network of Lightning Detection) information in FURNAS
R. F. Abdo and S. A. M. Garcia (FURNAS Centrais Elétricas S.A, BRAZIL)
6. Investigation of the transient response of transmission line towers to lightning strikes
S. Visacro, A. Soares Jr.and A. P. Silva (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil); E. Pacceli and V. T. Guedes
(Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil S/A, Brazil)
7. Operational performance of energized shield wire line technology- SWL, before lightning discharges
J. E. Ramos and V. A. Pires, (Centrais Elétricas de Rondônia, BRAZIL); A. D’Ajuz (Operador Nacional do Sistema
Elétrico, BRAZIL)
8. BLINDASE – A computer tool for calculation of performance of shielding in high-voltage and extra-highvoltage substations
F. N. Fraga (Companhia Hidro Elétrica do São Francisco, BRAZIL)
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TECHNICAL SESSION VI (a, b) - Lightning Protection of Structures and Installations (oral, poster)
1. Managing total solution for lightning protection – Petronas Gas Berhad experience
R. M. Saat and Z. Ayub (Petronas Gas Berhad, Malaysia)
2. Experimental study of leaders initiated by classical and advanced direct lightning protection systems.
2004/2005 results. Cachoeira Paulista (SP) Brazil.
A. Eybert-Bérard (Commissariat à l’Energie Atomique, France); B. Thirion (Ecole d'Electronique du Nord, France); P.
Boilloz (Slice, France)
3. Influence of edges and corners on the protection offered by a lightning rod installed on a building roof
S. AIT-AMAR (HELITA, FRANCE); G. BERGER (French National Centre for Scientific Research / Supélec, FRANCE)
4. Requirements on insulated downconductors
R. Brocke and P. Zahlmann (DEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + Co., GERMANY)
5. Experimental verifications on the utilization of a building foundations as part of a lightning protection
system
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H. E. Sueta, C. Y. Kodaira and G. F. Burani (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
6. Striking distance dependence on rod height and impulse polarity: a system identification approach
S. Grzybowski and B. Rodriguez-Medina (Mississippi State University, USA)
7. Magnetic fields and induced voltages inside LPZ 1 in case of a direct strike – results obtained from
measurements at a 1:6 scaled building and comparison with calculations based on IEC 62305-4
A. Kern (Aachen University of Applied Sciences, Germany); W. Zischank and F. Heidler (University of the Federal
Armed Forces, Germany)
8. Computation of collection area and probability of lightning strikes to structures using the electrogeometric
model
I. A. Metwally (Sultan Qaboos University, SULTANATE OF OMAN); F. H. Heidler and R. Nickel (University of the
Federal Armed Forces Munich, GERMANY)
9.- On the applicability of insulated downconductors
F. D´Alessandro (ERICO Inc., USA)
10. A technical basis for guidance of lightning protection for offshore oil installations
A. G. Diego (Instituto de Investigaciones Eléctricas, MEXICO)
11. Life hazard during a direct lightning strike to LPS of public buildings
A. W. Sowa and J. Wiater (Białystok Technical University, POLAND)
12. Model and simulation in ATP of electric fence with lightning protection device
M. G. B. De Martino, F. S. dos Reis and G. A. Dias (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
13. Evolution of lightning protection of structures - A tribute to Dr. Benjamin Franklin on his 300th birth
anniversary
Á. A. Reyna (Ángel Reyna y Asociados S.R.L, ARGENTINA)
14. Current distribution on metallic structures hit by lightning
A. R. Panicali (PROELCO, BRAZIL)
15. Analysis of a lightning accident in Gavle, Sweden
F. Román, A. Alarcón and F. Santamaría (National University of Colombia, Colombia)
16. Lightning effects in pipelines
S. R. Santos and O. Witzig (OBO Bettermann do Brasil Ltda., BRAZIL)
17. The use of steel built into concrete blocks, pole (stake) like, as a rod for the dissipation of lightning
currents
C. J. Sant'Anna and A. M. Sant'Anna (Faculdade de Engenharia Elétrica de Ipaussu, Brazil); A. N. de Souza (State
University of São Paulo, Brazil); P. C. Sant' Anna (Zopone Engenharia e Comércio, Brazil)
18. The performance of damaged Franklin Rods
L. M. Ong and H. Ahmad (Institute of High Voltage and High Current, MALAYSIA); N. A. Idris (TM Research &
Development Sdn.Bhd., MALAYSIA)
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TECHNICAL SESSION VII (a, b) - Lightning Detection and Location Systems (oral, poster)
1. Lightning localisation system in Tahiti
P. Ortéga (Université de la Polynésie Française, French Polynesia)
2. Unconventional optical lightning-locating-system
C. Doujak and S. Pack (Graz University of Technology, AUSTRIA)
3. Alternative analyses to evaluate lightning location system performance
C. R. de Mesquita, R. N. Dias, S. Visacro, L. V. Cunha, P. P. F. Campici and J. R. Ferreira (Federal University of
Minas Gerais, Brazil); A. Cazetta F. (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, Brazil)
4. The integrated use of a lightning network and Doppler radars in the state of São Paulo to identify and
forecast severe storms and its aplication to power electric utilities
G. Held, A. M. Gomes (State University of São Paulo, BRAZIL); O. Pinto Jr. and K. P. Naccarato (National Institute of
Space Research, BRAZIL); T. Morimoto and Z. Kawasaki (Lightning Research Group of Osaka University, JAPAN)
5. Comparison among lightning data obtained by different lightning location systems and a fast electric field
antenna in southeastern Brazil
M. A. S. Ferro, O. Pinto Jr. and M. M. F. Saba (National Institute of Space Research, BRAZIL); W. Schulz, G.
Diendorfer (ALDIS, AUSTRIA); R. H. Holzworth (University of Washington, USA); H.-D. Betz, and H. Hoeller
(University of Munich, GERMANY); T. Fehr (Institut für Physik der Atmosphäre, GERMANY)
6. LLS data and correlated continuous e-field measurements
W. Schulz, B. Lackenbauer, H. Pichler, G. Diendorfer (OVE-ALDIS, AUSTRIA)
7. New single-point system for thunderstorm location
L. Lvova (All-Russia Zababakhin Research Institute of Technical Physics, RUSSIA); A. Panyukov (Southern Ural State
University, RUSSIA)
8. Theoretical analyses of the location errors retrieved in Brazil for the ZEUS VLF system
C. A. Morales and A. Heilmann (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
9. Extrapolation of the median value of the lightning current on the basis of existing measurements
C. Rovelli, M. Bernardi and F. Rocchetti (CESI, ITALY)
10. Lightning observations during severe weather events in the south of Brazil – results and applications for
weather forecast and protection
C. Beneti, L. Calvetti and M. Jusevicius (SIMEPAR, Brazil); R. B. B. Gin (Faculdade de Engenharia Industrial, Brazil);
A. Pereira (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
11. Thunderstorm nowcasting over the state of São Paulo
W. C. M. Amorim and C. A. Morales (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
12. Evalutation of the peak current polarity retrieved by the ZEUS long range lightning monitoring
C. A. Morales (University of São Paulo, Brazil); E. E. Anagnostou (University of Connecticut, USA)
13. Correlation between keraunic level and losses of electrical and electronic equipment for the city of Bogotá
(Colombia)
H. F. Ibáñez, C. A. Avendaño and H. E. Ortiz (Universidad Distrital “Francisco José de Caldas”, Colombia)
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14. Lightning detection systems through electric field measurements
G. A. D. Dias, (Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil); L. C. F. da Silva, (HINNDELET, Brazil);
M. Telló (CEEE and Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil); V. Dienstmann and H. M. Wickert
(HINNDELET, Brazil)
15. Saudi Arabia thunderstorms days mapping for better lightning protection design
M. H. Shwehdi (King Fahd University of petroleum & minerals, SAUDI ARABIA)
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TECHNICAL SESSION VIII - Lightning Protection of Low Voltage Distribution Lines (oral, poster)
1. Overvoltages on the secondary sides of LV transformers
A. Sowa (Bialystok Technical University, Poland)
2. Impedance frequency characteristics and modeling of residential appliances for lightning transient analysis
W. Bassi, G. F. Burani and J. M. Janiszewski (University of São Paulo, BRAZIL)
3. Selection and installation of SPDS in low voltage systems
P. Zahlmann and R. Brocke (DEHN + SÖHNE GmbH + Co., GERMANY)
4. Calculation of lightning-induced voltages on low-voltage distribution networks
A. De Conti and S. Visacro (Federal University of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL)
5. Overvoltages transferred to low voltage networks due to direct strokes on the primary
P. F. Obase, A. Piantini and A. G. Kanashiro (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
6. Induced overvoltages on LV lines with twisted conductors due to indirect strokes
A. Silva Neto and A. Piantini (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
7. Protection againt lightning of low-voltage power distribution system
M. A. Ravaglio, J. C. Schaefer, L. R. Gamboa, P. E. Muñoz, R. L. Araújo, J. A. Teixeira Jr. (LACTEC, BRAZIL); C. L.
S. Pinto, R. P. de Oliveira (Companhia de Energia Elétrica do Paraná, BRAZIL)
8. The evolution of the protection against surge in the Brazilian standard of low voltage installation
J. Modena (GUISMO Engenharia, BRAZIL)
9. The behaviour of TVSS installed in TT electrical distribution systems in rural zones of Argentina.
E. Mariani and C. Piaggio (Cima Ingeniería S.R.L., ARGENTINA)
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TECHNICAL SESSION IX (a, b) - Grounding (oral, poster)
1. Grounding systems analysis in transient conditions using conductors of the grid as distributed parameters
J. T. de Oliveira and H. H. C. Pinheiro (Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, BRAZIL)
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2. The effect of distance of remote earth during impulse impedance measurement
N. A. Idris (TMR&D, MALAYSIA); H. Ahmad (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, MALAYSIA); M. N. Isa (TMR&D,
MALAYSIA)
3. Experimental results on non-linear behaviour of grounding systems submitted to impulsive currents
R. R. Diaz and J. N. Silva (National University of Tucuman, ARGENTINA
4. A TLM approach to analyze direct effects of lightning on grounding grids
F. Zago and H. M. Mesa (University of Campinas, BRAZIL); G. P. Caixeta (Universidade São Francisco, BRAZIL); J.
Pissolato Filho (University of Campinas, BRAZIL)
5. Vector finite element analysis applied to the computation of frequency dependent characteristics of
substation grounding
V. C. Silva and J. R. Cardoso (University of São Paulo, BRAZIL); N. Ida (University of Akron, USA)
6. Experiment-based two-port model for the behaviour of grounding grids under high impulse current
L. Gonçalves Jr. (State University of São Paulo, Brazil); R. A. C. Altafim (University of São Paulo, BRAZIL); C. V. de
Aquino (State University of São Paulo, Brazil); A. Piantini (University of São Paulo, Brazil); A. L. T. Nogueira
(Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz, Brazil)
7. Electrical and mechanical properties of a selection of ground enhancing compounds
W. Judson. and F. D´Alessandro (ERICO Inc., USA)
8. Soil ionization phenomenon around grounding electrode under lightning impulse
J. He, Y. Gao, R. Zeng, B. Zhang and X. Liang (Tsinghua University, CHINA)
9. Grounding system behavior for lightning current: investigation for telecommunication stations
S. Visacro, A. Soares Jr., M. P. de Souza and F. S. Almeida (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil); A. R.
Nóbrega and A. P. Soares (Furnas Centrais Elétricas S/A, Brazil)
10. New model of current impulse injection and potential measurement in transient analysis of grounding
systems in homogeneous and stratified soils using the FDTD method
E. T. Tuma, R. Oliveira and C. L. da S. S. Sobrinho (Federal University of Pará, BRAZIL)
11. Grounding system modeling for low frequencies using the floating potential concept associated with the
finite element method
M. V. F. da Luz (Centro Universitário de Jaraguá do Sul, BRAZIL); P. Dular (University of Liège, BELGIUM)
12. Analysis of the methods of calculation of resistance and electric potentials of groundings
S. C. M. de Paula and R. G. de Mendonça (Centro Federal de Educação Tec. de Goiás, Brazil); K. T. Souza
(Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Brazil); F. V. R. Silva (Centro Federal de Educação Tec. de Goiás, Brazil)
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TECHNICAL SESSION X - Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Electromagnetic Compatibility (oral, poster)
1. Electromagnetic fields around buildings during nearfield lightning strokes
B. Zhang, J. He, R. Zeng, and J. Zou (Tsinghua University, CHINA)
2. A simplified model to represent the inception of upward leaders from grounded structures under the
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influence of lightning stepped leaders
M. Becerra and V. Cooray (University of Uppsala, Sweden)
3. On the need for unified criteria describing the quality of lightning data and the design of a lightning field
measurement system
D. Pavanello (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland); M. Rubinstein (University of Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland, Switzerland); F. Rachidi (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Switzerland); J. L. Bermudez
(University of Applied Sciences of Western Switzerland, Switzerland); D. Bommottet, P. Favre and F. Baumgartner
(Wavemind SA, Switzerland)
4. Dynamic behaviour of grounding systems subjected to impulseve signals
M. A. dos Santos Verde and A. R. Panicali (University of São Paulo, BRAZIL)
5. EMC and grounding for lightning protection
R. M. Barreto (Engenharia, Qualidade e Compatibilidade Eletromagnética Ltda, Brazil)
6. Analyzing induced voltages on residential electrical circuits due to lightning
F. Zago (State University of Campinas, Brazil); G. P. Caixeta (Universidade São Francisco, BraziL); H. M. Mesa and J.
Pissolato Filho (State University of Campinas, Brazil)
7. Calculation of the effect of the soil in the electromagnetic field propagation by means of complex images
W. L. G. Eller, F. O. M. Arruda and M. A. O. Schroeder (Centro Federal de Educação Tecnológica de Minas Gerais,
Brazil)
8. Performance evaluation of a signal reference ground for electronic equipment
F. B. de Mendonça, A. M. de Oliveira, L. F. da Cruz, C. R. B. dos Santos and J. W. L. Nerys (Federal University of
Goiás, BRAZIL)
9. Numerical simulation of the induced currents and voltage in a building struck by lightning
S. Pustilnick (Positivo University Center, Brazil); W. A. Artuzi Jr. (Federal University of Paraná, Brazil)
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TECHNICAL SESSION XI - Lightning to Tall Structures (oral, poster)
1. Propagation effects on the electromagnetic field radiated by lightning to tall towers
D. Pavanello (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, SwitzerlaND); V. Cooray (University of Uppsala, Sweden); F.
Rachidi (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, SwitzerlaND); M. Rubinstein (University of Applied Sciences of
Western Switzerland, Switzerland); A. Negodyaev (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, SwitzerlaND); M. Paolone
and C. A. Nucci (University of Bologna, Italy)
2. Sensitivity analysis of lightning return stroke currents in case of direct hits to elevated objects
M. Shigihara and A. Piantini (University of São Paulo, Brazil)
3. Tall structure lightning return stroke velocity measurements for 553 m AGL CN Telecommunication Tower
J-S. Chang (McMaster University, Canada); A. Asakawa (Central Research Institution of Electric Power Industry,
Japan); S. Wada (Osaka University, JAPAN); W. Janischewskyj (University of Toronto, Canada); K. Yamamoto
(Suzuka Technical College, Japan); Z. Kawasaki (Osaka University, JAPAN); T. Shindo (Central Research Institution
of Electric Power Industry, JAPAN); A. Hussein (Ryerson University, CANADA); Y. Uchida, S. Iwasaki and J.Ueno
(McMaster University, CANADA); D. Pavanello (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, SWITZERLAND); K. Matsuura
(Osaka University, JAPAN); J.L. Bermudez (Univ. of Applied Sei. of Switzerland, SWITZERLAND); F. Rachidi (Swiss
Federal Institute of Technology, SWITZERLAND); V. Shostak (Kyiv Polytechnical Institute, Ukraine)
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4. Modelling of the lightning current propagation within the CN Tower using the PSCAD simulation code
I. Boev, W. Janischewskyj and M. R. Iravani (University of Toronto, CANADA); V. Shostak (Kyiv Polytechnic Institute,
UKRAINE); A. M. Hussein (Ryerson University, CANADA); F. Rachidi (Swiss Federal Institute of Technology,
SWITZERLAND); J-S. Chang (McMaster University, CANADA)
5. Characteristics of lightning striking below the tops of tall structures
A. M. Hussein (Ryerson University and University of Toronto, Canada); S. Faisal (Ryerson University, Canada); W.
Janischewskyj (University of Toronto, Canada); A. Abdelraziq and F. Jabbar (Ryerson University, Canada)
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TECHNICAL SESSION XII - Equipment (oral, poster)
1. Enhancing of power arc follow quenching capability of long flashover arresters
G. V. Podporkin, V. E. Pilshikov and A. D. Sivaev (Streamer Electric Company, RUSSIA)
2. 3-Phase MV/LV distribution transformer interfacial frequency characteristics during surge condictions
A. W. Sowa and J. Wiater (Białystok Technical University, POLAND)
3. Intelligent diagnosis of lightning arresters using a optimized watershed thermovision image processing
technique
C. A. L. de Almeida, V. Paiva, W. M. Caminhas and A. P. Braga (Federal University of Minas Gerais, BRAZIL); R.
Torres and H. Martins (Eletric Energy Research Center, BRAZIL)
4. Experience on predictive maintenance of substation zinc-oxide arresters
A. Soares Jr., S. Visacro and L. I. T. Rodrigues (Federal University of Minas Gerais, Brazil); A. J. L. Martins, N. S. da
Silva, M. A. Aguiar (Companhia Energética de Minas Gerais, Brazil)
5. The voltage distribution of an insulator string under lightning impulses
D. R. de Mello and J. A. D’Affonseca Cardoso (Electric Power Research Center, BRAZIL)
6. Distribution transformers impulse tests – actual & simulation results
C. de Salles, R. J. Bachega and M. L. B. Martinez (Federal University of Itajubá, BRAZIL)
7. A study of common causes and consequences of failures in surge arresters of transmission substations
T. M. de Britto, D. V. Testa, J. G. Rolim (Federal University of Santa Catarina, BRAZIL)
8. A new generation of high performance lightning current arresters
M. Wetter and J. Schimanski (Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co., GERMANY); K. Scheibe (University of Applied Sciences,
GERMANY)
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