Simple and free mitigation of short pulse lightning effects by flat power cables

Three-conductor flat power cables as simple and cost free mitigation of short pulse lightning effects are considered. For six types of commonly available cables their L, C, Z matrixes, per unit length propagation delays and their differences are calculated. It is shown that proper use of inherent properties of similar cables is possible for lightning protection. It is demonstrated that flat cables without air gaps in cross section are more suitable for this aim.