This volume surveys the techniques currently available to protect low-voltage electrical and electronic equipment and systems from lightning strikes or other power surges. It examines the basic discharge processes in air and their effects, through transient electromagnetic field generation and interaction with overhead lines and cables, and progresses to concentrate on the components and applications of protective measures and systems, as well as testing methods. The practical treatment is placed in the context of current IEC and VDE standards.

Author Biography

Dr.-Ing. Peter Hasse originally studied electrical and power engineering at the Berlin Technical University and graduated to Dr.-Ing. from the Adolf-Mattias-Institute for high voltage engineering. In 1973 he joined the research and development department of the Dehn + Sohne company in Neumarkt/Opf, where he was instrumental in developing lightning and overvoltage protection systems. His career for the company progressed and since 1981 he has been Managing Director. He has also played a significant role in national and international standards-making bodies in the area of lightning protection. He is a member of various technical associations and institutions, and lectures regularly on this subject. He is widely published in several languages.