Lightning Protection
Blog categorized as Lightning Protection
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Pumps and motors, control systems such as PLCs and SCADA, sensors, devices for chemical dosing, control rooms, and electrical distribution systems are crucial components of water treatment plants. Power surges resulting from lightning strikes and other events can cause malfun...
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In steel framed industrial buildings, warehouses, plants, and commercial structures, the building framework may sometimes form part of the lightning protection system. Structural steel can be used as a natural down conductor when electrical continuity and suitable connections...
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LEMP is the term used to refer to the electromagnetic impulse of lightning current which generates unexpected excess voltages in the systems of power and control, communication and data transmission induced by lightning discharges. The electrical and communication equipment m...
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Side flash refers to the accidental electrical discharge from a conductor that is carrying lightning to other conductive objects in the vicinity such as electrical installations, cable trays, HVAC equipment, steel structures, etc. Side flash occurs when bonding or sufficient ...
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Sensitive electrical equipment, control systems, telecommunication equipment, overhead equipment, and automation networks are all relied upon by industrial, commercial, and infrastructure facilities. When lightning strikes, it may cause damage to equipment, power spikes, risk...
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The effect of lightning in the industrial sector can produce hazardous differences in potential between lightning protection systems and surrounding metallic structures, for instance, cable trays, HVAC units, pipes, and panels. The right spacing minimizes side-flashing, damag...
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Usually a large industrial roof is provided with HVAC systems, ventilation pipes, cable distributors, skylights, solar panels, and manufacturing equipment. If lightning strikes the rooftop it may create damage to the above mentioned objects, cause electric spikes, and bring b...
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Industrial facilities, storage facilities, substations, and offices are equipped with devices that can be damaged directly by lightning and in an indirect way by surges. Insufficient protection from such events can result in equipment malfunction, outages, risk of safety, ele...
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Industrial facilities use delicate electrical and electronic systems which include but are not limited to PLCs, control panels instrumental equipment, communication networks, motors, and safety systems, among others. A lightning strike may introduce high-level current into th...
