Grid Protection & Lightning Flashover Simulator

High-Voltage Utility Pole Air Ionization & Arc Discharge Physics

Presets:

1. High-Voltage Setup

180 mm

Lower gaps divert surges earlier; larger gaps risk ceramic breakdown.

350 mm
45 kA

E-Field Stress & Gradient

Air Breakdown Limit 18.0 kV/cm
Horn Spark Gap E-Field 22.4 kV/cm
Matter.js High-Voltage Ionization Field Click canvas to simulate localized ESD probe
Conductor / Surge Arc Horn Spark Insulator Flashover Arrester Drain
GRID NORMAL - 66kV OPERATIONAL

Discharge Diagnostic Report

Execute a lightning surge impulse strike to generate breakdown analysis.

CB CLOSED
Peak Voltage (kV) 403 kV
Spark Time (µs) 1.40 µs
Arrester Energy 18.5 kJ
Grid Result SAFE DRAIN
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