RGA – The Best Fuel tank Lightning Protection System
In any U.S. geographical area, lightning storms occur as few as five times or as many as 100 times per year. Lightning and static issues have resulted in the loss of many oil production sites. Modern upstream oil production locations include technologies that are constantly changing at a rapid rate. Statics show that 95% of rim seal fires of an FRT are a result of a lightning strike. By design to ensure ease of movement of the floating roof within the tank shell, there exists a gap between the tank shell and the edge of the floating roof. This eliminates friction, guarantees ease of movement but creates issues in the same areas when lightning strikes. Recent design enhancements in fuel tank lightning protection by LEC called a Retractable Grounding Array (RGA) is provides protection with a self-retracting conductor. The RGA retracts and extends based on the roof level thereby maintaining the shortest electrical connection possible and prevents the issue associated with the use