Jan 8, 2013 #1 metalgear15 Electrical Dec 18, 2012 15 Can the neutral line of a 13.8 kV withstand a lightning strike?
Jan 8, 2013 #2 magoo2 Electrical May 17, 2006 857 You're asking a question that can't easily be answered. It's like asking can your home withstand a crash from a vehicle. What do you mean withstand? Will it burn down? Flash over? Lightning is a highly variable parameter with a wide range of current and a wide range of waveshapes. Also, you can get multiple strikes. So, if you frame your question in terms of some specific limits, you might get an answer. Also, what size neutral are you considering? Is this related to your other post? Upvote 0 Downvote
You're asking a question that can't easily be answered. It's like asking can your home withstand a crash from a vehicle. What do you mean withstand? Will it burn down? Flash over? Lightning is a highly variable parameter with a wide range of current and a wide range of waveshapes. Also, you can get multiple strikes. So, if you frame your question in terms of some specific limits, you might get an answer. Also, what size neutral are you considering? Is this related to your other post?
Jan 9, 2013 #3 waross Electrical Jan 7, 2006 28,148 You may install lightning rods on top of the poles to lessen the probability of a strike. Bill -------------------- "Why not the best?" Jimmy Carter Upvote 0 Downvote
You may install lightning rods on top of the poles to lessen the probability of a strike. Bill -------------------- "Why not the best?" Jimmy Carter
