Lightning suppression system for power lines
US6677517B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 18, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 18, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02G13/80
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A lightning suppression system for a power supply line including an enclosure with an interior volume, a first coil positioned within the interior volume of the enclosure, a second coil positioned within the interior volume of the enclosure, and a third coil positioned within the interior volume of the enclosure. The power supply line is connected to the leads of the first, second and third coils. A conductive grit fills a portion of the interior volume of the enclosure. A grounding rod is connected by a conductive line to the enclosure.
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