Lightning protection equipment 1 thru 4 aluminum air terminals part no. This manual provides design, engineering, acquisition, installation, and. The lightning protection systems market in asiapacific is expected to grow at a substantial rate over the forecast period. Ecle offers a line of quality lightning protection system equipment that can be fitted for commercial, industrial and residential structures. Surge protection devices spds are the first line of defense against harmful electrical surges that can. Lightning causes major problems for companies, including damaging buildings and critical equipment. Janakiraman, senior manager product development, obo bettermann india pvt ltd explains the design guidelines. We will accomplish this by providing the most accurate. Installation in the premeter area makes it possible to arrest dangerous lightning currents. Lightning protection products lightning rod supplier ecle. The lightning protection system shall be installed under the supervision of a lpi certified master installer, or an installer with at least 5 years of experience as a ul master label installer. The joining of metallic parts to form an electrically conductive path to ensure. The following lightning protection study, with its associated drawings, is intended to display the level of protection and suggested lightning protection that should be added to the new ring bus substation. The following lightning protection study, with its associated drawings, is intended to display the level of protection and suggested lightning protection that should be added to the new ring bus substation configuration in the scope of the umkc substation project.
Furse was acquired by the abb group in 2012, and through. The lightning protection industry began in the united states when benjamin franklin postulated that lightning was electricity, and a metal rod could be used to carry the lightning. In fact, some of the worlds tallest structures such as the willis. As above for joining copper roof cable to aluminum down. Keep an eye on local weather conditions and have a plan if thunderstorms are expected.
Optimization of economic, environmental and safety aspects article pdf available in environmental engineering and management journal 148. National lightning protection s goal has and will always be to provide only the highest quality lightning protection system components available anywhere. Lightning storms are on the increase globally including the uk where more than 420,000 lightning strikes to ground were recorded in 1994. Small power station surge protection analysis and plan. As a fullservice manufacturer, ecle has the ability to fill all of. While pricing generally runs less than 1% of the value of the structure, costs for protection. Lightning protection system design and installation. Lightning protection of power systems then and now part 1 by jonathan woodworth arresterworks first electrical product mass produced when i teach overvoltage protection classes, i break up the sections with electric history questions. The installation contractor shall have personnel on staff certified by the lpi as a master installer designer of lightning protection systems. Pdf lightning protection of overhead power distribution.
Direct strikes to external equipment or cables often results in damage to the internal equipment they are connected to and can damage unrelated equipment due to sideconnected to, and can damage unrelated equipment due to side. Installation in the premeter area makes it possible to arrest dangerous lightning currents virtually instantly as they hit the building. Grounding and bonding for nas electronic equipment areas. As was stated many times in the past, the conventional lightning protection philosophy, the methods and their. Poor or high resistance connections to ground are the leading cause of lightning system failure for each one of these systems. Theres a lot that can be said about lightning protection, but it usually boils down to doing all of these things. The function of a lightning protection system is to protect structures from fire or mechanical destruction and to prevent that persons in buildings are injured or even killed. Diameter length class 1212alat 12 12 i 1224alat 12 24 i 5812alat 58 12 ii 5824alat 58 24 ii. Lightning protection is an affordable amenity that offers protection against a leading cause of property damage. Master specification lightning protection systems for early streamer emission air terminal systems faraday multipoint systems schools churches hotels apartments offices factories hospitals storage elevators warehouses mills hangars terminals residences farms all other commercial industrial type buildings heary bros. Main catalog opr lightning protection systems external.
Not only can the highvoltage impulses damage load equipment, but the temporary fault that follows a lightning strike to the line causes voltage sags and interruptions. These products are also backed by the foremost lightning protection design department in the world today. A lightning strike is one of the most costly and damaging incidents that can happen to factory equipment, damaging hightech electronic equipment like computers, microprocessors and programmable logic controls plcs used to automate manufacturing systems at industrial sites. The external lightning protection composed by 3 interconnected systems. This lightning protection study was done based on the protection of equipment in the. In this study, design and installation processes of a lightning protection system for the. Also on the increase is industrys reliance on sensitive electronic instrumentation, computers and communication networks. Lightning protection systems training our lightning protection systems training course is focused at companies who own or maintain wireless communications and broadcast towers and.
Our entire print catalog is available in autocad 14 and pdf formats for. An overall lightning protection system consists of external lightning protection lightning protection earthing and internal lightning protection surge protection. Separate the antenna tower from the equipment building by a minimum of 30 feet. Many lightning casualties occur because people fail to seek shelter soon enough. Small power station surge protection analysis and plan jonathan woodworth arresterworks page 7 4. Uls master label certificate signifies that the lightning protection system is installed in. How to protect your house from lightning premier power inc. To acquire device data of lightning protection equipment in time and. By combining the grounds for the ac and signal spds in one unit, the. Not only can the highvoltage impulses damage load equipment, but the temporary fault that follows a lightning strike.
Direct strikes to external equipment or cables often results in damage to the internal. Princeton university lightning safety plan adopted september 2009 updated march 2011 page 2 employees outdoor workers 1. Lightning protection standard ul96a lightning protection standard nfpa780 standard of practice lpi175 right. This always gets everyone thinking and presents a good segue for learning about surge protection. Line card grounding exothermic lightning protection lightning protection equipment manufacturing engineering services training. C the installing contractor shall be listed with the lightning protection institute, and underwriters laboratories, inc. The basis of conventional lightning protection technology. The station masts are all well situated and protect the station well if it were an open. Design guidelines for proper lightning protection system. This report discusses design applications of lightning protection systems to military tacticalmobile communications equipment. Lightning protection of power systems then and now part 1. The installation of surge arresters is the common practice for the protection of the distribution substations against lightning overvoltages that may cause serious damages to the equipment.
Pdf lightning protection for buildings energized by renewable. Pdf lightning protection scenarios of communication tower sites. Lightning protection initially as part of an nfpa task force, since disbanded assembled for the purpose of responding to the nfpa standards committee decision 0030, specifically the request for technical. Lightning storms are on the increase globally including the uk where more than 420,000 lightning strikes to ground were. Enhanced protection system the nvent erico system 3000 is a technically advanced lightning protection system.
Pdf lightning protection of overhead power distribution lines. Your homes best protection against a lightning strike is a lightning protection system. In the initial stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the positive and. Use current division to control the dissipation of. Standard for the installation of lightning protection systems. Automatic lightning protection is the premier supplier of usa made and ul approved lightning rod parts and equipment. A lightning strike is one of the most costly and damaging incidents that can happen to factory equipment, damaging hightech electronic. Lightning protection initially as part of an nfpa task force, since disbanded assembled for the purpose of responding to the nfpa standards committee decision 0030, specifically the request for technical substantiation of the lightning protection techniques and practice contained in modern lightning protection standards. Earthing and shortcircuit equipment hv protection gloves, helmet and stoolvacuum to clean centres the new regulations related to the technical conditions and safety guarantees required in highvoltage power lines have also been published recently, in accordance with royal decree 2232008, which also mentions the equipment that. Innovative, installerfriendly components make harger the leading provider of lightning protection equipment. Lightning protection systems training our lightning protection systems training course is focused at companies who own or maintain wireless communications and broadcast towers and their antennas. The lightning protection system must be solidly and permanently grounded. Lightning protection by lightning eliminators and consultants. Lightning damage to equipment results in losses exceeding twentysix billion dollars annually in north america, and nearly three times that worldwide.
Pdf this paper provides comprehensive analysis on the lightning protection scenarios in 48. Types of lightning protection systems lps electrical knowhow. Our commitment to quality coupled with our aggressive pricing ensures you the best value on topofthe line lightning protection, regardless of your application. All substation buildings and equipment shall be protected unless. Air terminal system down conductor system earth termination system iec 623053, value distance of down conductor is correlated with separation distance. Erico has three main systems to protect facilities, based around our six point protection plan. The lightning protection institute is a nationwide notforprofit organization founded in 1955 to promote lightning protection education, awareness, and safety. Division of type 1 lightning arresters into lightning protection levels. The station has experienced lightning related outages several times with a significant event. Lightning protection harger lightning and grounding. Abb opr lightning protection systems 1 lightning mechanism and location 2 lightning protection technologies 3 lightning protection risk analysis 8 lightning protection technical study 9 procedure for. Line card grounding exothermic lightning protection lightning.
The unique features of this system allow optimum performance, flexibility of. Master specification lightning protection systems for early streamer emission air terminal systems faraday multipoint systems schools churches hotels apartments offices factories. Rapp took the company from a regional lightning protection manufacturer to a national and international manufacturer of lightning protection and grounding equipment. The lightning layout report shall show the calculations that demonstrate. North america holds a significant share in the global lightning protection systems market in terms of revenue. A direct strike to the lightning protection system or to other parts of an enduser buil ding causes an earth potential rise that may lead to the operation of surge protective devices or to. Industrial lightning protection systems and devices. Uls master label certificate signifies that the lightning protection system is installed in compliance with national safety standards. Locations that offer little or no protection from lightning include tents, under trees, golf carts, open shelters such as. Pdf harger lightning protection equipment line card. As a fullservice manufacturer, ecle has the ability to fill all of your lightning protection equipment needs. Lightning protection systems market, global industry. Lightning protection systems market, global industry analysis.
Physical damage to structures and life hazard software for design and calculation. General principles since it is impossible to avoid a lightning strike, the application of lightning protection measures must be considered. Spd, protection of equipment in existing structures. Components must be ullisted and labeled for lightning protection use. Harger has long been one of the leading providers of structural lightning protection for commercial buildings. Use current division to control the dissipation of lightning strike energy on an antenna tower grounding system through multiple paths. In the initial stages of development, air acts as an insulator between the positive and negative charges in the cloud and between the cloud and the ground. Fundamentals of lightning protection systems page 1 of 14 fundamentals of lightning protection systems, edition 1c september 2011. Lightning protection of power systems then and now part 1 by jonathan woodworth arresterworks first electrical product mass produced when i teach overvoltage protection classes, i break up the. While pricing generally runs less than 1% of the value of the structure, costs for protection vary depending on the size of the structure, location, construction, roof type and grounding conditions. East coast lightning protection catalog pdf bonded lightning. We are family owned and operated, located in goshen, indiana and established in 1934.
The lightning layout report shall show the calculations that demonstrate compliance with the 24 m rolling sphere. Lightning protection system works a brief explanation of what happens when lightning strikes. A proper lightning protection system design is very important to ensure increased protection of a building against lightning and its effects. Pdf renewable energy systems are of importance as being modular, nature friendly and domestic. Verify the integrity of the substation earthing system. Established in 1984, east coast lightning equipment provides highquality, ul listed lightning protection system components to the lightning protection and professional design industries throughout the usa, canada, central america, and the middle east. Join the 1,500 subscribers receiving harger exclusives sign up for our newsletter to receive the latest industry news and product updates. Established in 1984, east coast lightning equipment provides highquality, ul listed lightning protection system components to the lightning protection and professional design industries throughout the usa. Professional surge protection for building installations. Lightning protection lightning is a giant spark of electricity in the atmosphere or between the atmosphere and the ground. Lightning protection concept fundamentally still same as the today external lightning protection system.
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