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How to protect a wind turbine from lightningTechniques for reducing the chances of lightning damage to wind turbines are discussed. The methods of providing a ground for a lightning strike are discussed. Then details are given on ways to protect electronic systems, generating and power equipment, blades, and mechanical components from direct and nearby lightning strikes.
Document ID
19840002593
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Contractor Report (CR)
Authors
Dodd, C. W. (University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, IL, United States)
Mccalla, T., Jr. (University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, IL, United States)
Smith, J. G. (University of Southern Illinois Carbondale, IL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 4, 2013
Publication Date
September 1, 1983
Subject Category
Energy Production And Conversion
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.26:168229
NASA-CR-168229
DOE/NASA/0007-1
Accession Number
84N10661
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 776-33-41
CONTRACT_GRANT: DE-AI01-76ET-20320
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC3-7
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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