Test and simulation of lightning current distribution on a wind turbine blade

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Title:	Test and simulation of lightning current distribution on a wind turbine blade
Author:	Romero Durán, David; Montañá Puig, Juan; Vinck, Jeroen
Other authors:	Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. Departament d'Enginyeria Elèctrica; Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya. LRG - Lightning Research Group
Abstract:	Design of the lightning protection system (LPS) of complex wind turbine blades must take into account how current is distributed along possible paths to ground. The flow of lightning currents can result in overvoltages which in turn can ignite sparks and deposit enough energy to produces severe damages. In addition, blades include several electric circuits such as signalization, sensors and controls that need to be considered. Test and simulation results of current distribution test of a wind turbine blade are presented in this paper. The effects of the carbon laminates, conductivity and connections will be discussed.
Abstract:	Peer Reviewed
Subject(s):	-Àrees temàtiques de la UPC::Energies::Energia elèctrica::Electricitat -Wind turbines -Lightning protection -blades -lightning -modelling -tests -wind turbines -Aerogeneradors -Descàrregues elèctriques -- Protecció -Llamps
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Document type:	Article - Published version Conference Object
Published by:	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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