Okay, I've found out from PolyPhaser that the lightning arrestors on the network referred to in this thread I posted recently were *not* installed correctly. The current setup has the towers grounded ...

The NEC distinguishes between surge arresters and transient voltage surge suppressors (TVSSs), yet both provide surge protection. What's the difference between them? Surge arresters generally apply to ...

Radio World Engineering Extra’s Aug. 9 issue featured an article on grounding by David Brender and was a good start for understanding the right approach to system grounding at a facility. Let me ...

If you have paid close attention to power lines, you might have noticed metal spring-like structures close to the transmission towers. These spring-like structures are known as lightning arresters, ...

Electrical substations utilize direct lightning stroke shielding to help ensure proper operation, and to prevent costly damages and extended outages. While modern substation designs and equipment make ...

The deadly lightning that struck Amber Fort on Sunday night killing 11 people has led to people demanding a solution to dodge such incidents in future. According to experts, the answer is lightning ...