Smarter Substation Lightning Protection Starts with the Collection Volume Method

Live Webinar

 

Thursday, May 21, 2026

 

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

 

1 hour

Webinar Description:

Lightning doesn’t strike randomly—and your substation protection strategy shouldn’t be based on outdated assumptions. Join our experts for a technical deep dive into modern lightning protection design for substations, with a focus on the Collection Volume Method (CVM) as recognized in IEEE 998.

You Will Learn:

  • Lightning science fundamentals and how lightning leaders interact with substation structures
  • Relevant IEEE standards for substation lightning protection, with emphasis on IEEE 998 and its role in direct stroke shielding design
  • Limitations of traditional fixed angle and mast protection methods, including cost and coverage constraints
  • How the Collection Volume Method (CVM) works, including key parameters such as peak current, field intensification factor, leader velocity ratio, and site altitude
  • How CVM enables optimized placement of air terminals and can reduce reliance on extensive overhead wires while maintaining protection levels

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