System and method for directing lightning current within a wind turbine

摘要

A method for directing a current generated by a lightning striking a wind turbine (100) is described. The method includes directing the current from a main shaft (116) of the wind turbine to a brake disc (202) attached to the shaft, and directing the current from the brake disc to one of a spark gap (224) and a roller mechanism (302) coupled to a down-conductor at a ground voltage.