High-Accurate Numerical Computation of Internal Impedance of Cylindrical Conductors for Complex Arguments of Arbitrary Magnitude

Abstract

In this paper, a numerical model is proposed for computing the per-unit-length internal impedance of tubular cylindrical conductors for complex arguments of arbitrary magnitudes. The proposed model either numerically solves the exact formula for internal impedance consisting of modified Bessel functions or utilizes asymptotic approximations of modified Bessel functions when applicable. It is shown that the results obtained by the proposed model are highly accurate and numerically stable. The proposed model is also applicable for solid cylindrical conductors.

Slavko Vujević

Professor Emeritus

An expert in electrical engineering, particularly known for his contributions to numerical modeling of electromagnetic phenomena, lightning protection, and grounding. Throughout his career, he was a key member of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture in Split, where he taught, mentored students, and actively participated in scientific research and international professional organizations.

Dino Lovrić

Associate Professor | Department of Theoretical Electrical Engineering and Modelling

Associate professor at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture in Split, with reserch focused on the development of numerical models of grounding systems in various types of soil, particularly in scenarios involving the dissipation of alternating current and transient currents caused by lightning strikes or switching overvoltages, also involved in developing models of dynamic and transient processes in power systems using modern numerical methods.