Lightning Interaction with Power Systems

Alexandre Piantini is a Professor at the University of Sao Paulo, Brazil, where he heads the Lightning and High Voltage Research Centre. He is an IEEE Senior Member, has participated in various CIGRE and IEEE working groups and was the Convener of the CIGRE WG C4.408 'Lightning Protection of Low-Voltage Networks'. He is the Chairman of the Int. Symp. Lightning Protection (SIPDA) and author or co-author of four book chapters and over 140 scientific papers published in international reviewed journals or presented at international conferences.

Chapter 1: Lightning and Climate Change
Chapter 2: Lightning Phenomenon and Parameters for Engineering Applications
Chapter 3: Lightning Return stroke models for electromagnetic field calculations
Chapter 4: Lightning geolocation information for power system analyses
Chapter 5: Lightning attachment to overhead power lines
Chapter 6: Field-to-Transmission Line Coupling Models
Chapter 7: Lightning Response of Grounding Electrodes
Chapter 8: Surge Protective Devices
Chapter 9: Modelling of Power Transmission Line Components
Chapter 10: Modelling of Power Distribution Components
Chapter 11: Application of the Monte Carlo Method to Lightning Protection and Insulation Coordination Practices
Chapter 12: Lightning Interaction with Power Substations
Chapter 13: Lightning Interaction with Power Transmission Lines
Chapter 14: Lightning Interaction with Medium-Voltage Overhead Power Distribution Systems
Chapter 15: Lightning Interaction with Low-Voltage Overhead Power Distribution Networks
Chapter 16: Lightning Protection of Structures and Electrical Systems inside of Buildings
Chapter 17: Lightning Protection of Smart Grids
Chapter 18: Renewable Energy Systems: Wind Power Systems
Chapter 19: Renewable Energy Systems: Photovoltaic Systems
Chapter 20: Measurement of Lightning Currents and Voltages
Chapter 21: Application of the FDTD Method to Lightning Studies
Chapter 22: Software Tools for the Lightning Performance Assessment