Simulations of Fast Transients in typical 25 kV a.c. railway power supply system

Railway power lines as any other outdoor overhead conductors are exposed to lightning strokes. Overvoltages generated by a lightning surge may severely decrease the overall system reliability due to possible damages of powering and signalling equipment. Hence an appropriate design of lightning protection is crucial. This paper presents computer simulations of lightning phenomenon (Fast Transients) in a typical railway catenary system conducted in PSCAD software. Detailed numerical model consisted of cables, overhead catenary lines, surge arresters, transformers and rails. A few modelling approaches were used and compared. The outcome of such analysis can be helpful in determining possible overvoltages in railway system along with a proposal of ratings and locations of additional surge arresters’ installation.

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Treść artykułu skupia się na symulacyjnych badaniach przepięć piorunowych w sieci zasilania trakcji elektrycznej. W oparciu o model typowego systemu 25 kV a.c., przeprowadzono porównanie odpowiedzi układu w przypadku zmiany podejścia do modelowania elementów takich jak napowietrzna sieć trakcyjna, czy też szyny.