Lightning dissipation system

There are several manufacturers of either radioactive lightning or lightning dissipation systems. The predominant scientific belief, however, is that neither of these systems are any benefit over the conventional lightning protection system. Extensive studies have been performed recently on dissipation arrays which only serve to enhance what scientists dating back to Franklin over 200 years ago have said namely, that these arrays do no more than a conventional lightning rod and indeed probably do less. These studies have examined the historical, theoretical and experimental aspects of the arrays and have also investigated the arrays on site at several installations. 

Surge arresters. The use of modern surge arresters allows a reduction in the basic impulse-insulation levels of much transmission system equipment. The primary function of early arresters was to protect the system insulation from the effects of lightning. Modern arresters not only dissipate lightning-caused transients, but may also control many other system transients caused by switching or faults. 

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