Publications by Carlo Alberto Nucci

A review of the modeling approaches of the lightning M-component with special attention to their current and electric field characteristics

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mohammad Azadifar, Qi Li

In this paper, we present the characteristics of current, electric fields and modeling approaches of lightning M-component mode of charge transfer. We consider both the classical M-components (occurring after return strokes) and M-component-type ICC (Initi ...

Elsevier2023

Interaction of lightning-generated electromagnetic fields with overhead and underground cables

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci

In this chapter, we discussed the TL theory and its application to the problem of lightning electromagnetic field coupling to transmission lines. After a short discussion on the underlying assumptions of the TL theory, we described seemingly different but ...

IET2022

Field-to-transmission line coupling models

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci

This chapter presents the coupling of lightning electromagnetic fields to overhead and underground lines based on the transmission line approximation. The chapter starts with an introductory section in which the advantages and the drawbacks of three approa ...

IET2020

Software tools for the lightning performance assessment

Carlo Alberto Nucci

This chapter describes two of the most adopted software tools for the evaluation of the lightning performance of transmission and distribution lines, namely FLASH and LIOV-EMTP (Lightning Induced OverVoltage - ElectroMagnetic Transient Program), together w ...

The Institution of Engineering and Technology IET2020

Estimation of the expected annual number of flashovers in power distribution lines due to negative and positive lightning

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci

The paper deals with the estimation of the expected annual number of flashovers in overhead power distribution lines due to indirect lightning strokes and aims at extending a procedure previously proposed by the authors, limited to negative downward events ...

Elsevier2019

Using Electromagnetic Time Reversal Similarity Metric to Locate Lightning-Originated Flashovers on Overhead Transmission Lines

Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Zhaoyang Wang, Francesco Gerini

2019

Vacuum circuit breaker modelling for the assessment of transient recovery voltages: Application to various network configurations

Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

Vacuum circuit breakers (VCBs) are widely used for medium voltage applications when low maintenance, long operating life, and large number of allowable switching cycles are required. The accurate estimation of the transient recovery voltages (TRVs) associa ...

Elsevier2018

Lightning Performance of Distribution Lines due to Positive and Negative Indirect Lightning Flashes

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci

2017

On the possible variation of the lightning striking distance as assumed in the IEC lightning protection standard as a function of structure height

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci

The effect of structure height on the lightning striking distance is estimated using a lightning strike model that takes into account the effect of connecting leaders. According to the results, the lightning striking distance may differ significantly from ...

Elsevier2014

Guideline for Numerical Electromagnetic Analysis Method

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

The aim of this document is to provide an extended description and application guide of methods belonging to the so-called Numerical Electromagnetic Analysis (NEA) applied to the calculation of electromagnetic transients in power systems. As known, the acc ...

2013

Use of the full-wave Finite Element Method for the numerical electromagnetic analysis of LEMP and its coupling to overhead lines

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

The computation of lightning-originated surges on overhead power lines due to nearby lightning return strokes requires accurate models for the calculation of both the incident lightning electromagnetic pulse (LEMP) and the coupling of this field to the lin ...

Elsevier2013

Evaluation of Lightning Electromagnetic Fields and Their Induced Voltages on Overhead Lines Considering the Frequency Dependence of Soil Electrical Parameters

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Keyhan Sheshyekani

This paper presents a comprehensive study on the effect of the frequency dependence of soil electrical parameters on the lightning radiated electromagnetic fields as well as their associated induced voltages on overhead lines. To this aim, a fullwave appro ...

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers2013

State Estimation of Active Distribution Networks: Comparison Between WLS and Iterated Kalman-Filter Algorithm Integrating PMUs

Sidi-Rachid Cherkaoui, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Styliani Sarri

One of the challenging tasks related to the realtime control of Active Distribution Networks (ADNs) is represented by the development of fast (i.e. sub-second) state estimation (SE) processes. As known, the problem of SE of power networks links the measure ...

IEEE Power Engineering Society and Technische Universität Berlin, Germany2012

On the Possible Variation of the Lightning Striking Distance as Defined in the IEC Lightning Protection Standard as a Function of Structure Height

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci

2012

A Full Wave Analysis of Lightning-Induced Voltages on Distribution Lines Considering the Conductive Coupling between the Lightning Channel and the Grounding System

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Keyhan Sheshyekani

2012

Preliminary Comparison of Data from the Säntis Tower and the EUCLID Lightning Location System

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Abraham Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Carlos Alberto Romero Romero, Wolfgang Schulz

In this paper, direct lightning current measurements obtained on the Sntis Tower from June 1st, 2010 to May 31st, 2011 are used to evaluate the ability of the EUCLID lightning detection network to detect this type of lightning triggered by a tall tower in ...

2011

Use of the full-wave finite element method for the numerical electromagnetic analysis of LEMP and its coupling with overhead lines

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

The computation of lightning-originated surges on overhead power lines due to nearby lightning return strokes requires accurate models for the calculation of both the incident lightning electromagnetic pulse (LEMP) and the coupling of this field with the l ...

IEEE2011

Numerical electromagnetic analysis methods and its applications to surge phenomena

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

Full-wave numerical electromagnetic analysis (NEA) methods are defined as methodologies allowing the direct numerical solution of Maxwell's equations in both frequency and time domain. These methods are becoming the most promising approach to study complex ...

IEEE2011

Current Waveforms Associated with Positive Flashes Recorded on the Säntis Tower in Summer 2010

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Marcos Rubinstein, Pierre Zweiacker, Abraham Rubinstein, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone, Carlos Alberto Romero Romero

2011

IEEE Guide for Improving the Lightning Performance of Electric Power Overhead Distribution Lines

Farhad Rachidi-Haeri, Carlo Alberto Nucci, Mario Paolone

Factors that contribute to lightning-caused faults on the line insulation of overhead distribution lines and suggested improvements to existing and new constructions are identified in this guide. ...

IEEE2011