LEC’s Comprehensive Lightning Protection Design System Process

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Science and experience show that LEC’s charge dissipation terminals, and the structures on which they are installed, are much less likely to sustain a direct lightning strike than unprotected structures or structures with traditional lightning protection design system.

As a lightning downward leader is initiated in the cloud, an electromagnetic field builds up on ground based structures. A static charge accumulation is experienced on the facility and on the lightning terminals installed on the facility. The lightning terminals react by generating upward streamers having the capability to intercept the downward leaders. 

These charge dissipation terminals or DAS are manufactured using stainless steel ionization brushes that neutralize build-up of static charges and thus mitigate streamer formation and lightning strikes.

The lightning protection level of our systems consider both the lightning current parameters and the probability of not exceeding the maximum and minimum design values in the event of a lightning strike. These maximum and minimum values are used for the dimensioning of the LPS elements (thickness of the metal sheets, current capacity of the surge arresters, separation distances against dangerous sparks, etc.), for the test parameters and for the positioning of the LPS sensors.

LEC uses the following process to provide a comprehensive lightning protection design system.

  • Collection of Data
  • Risk Assessment
  • Determining the level of protection
  • Lightning protection design

After your lightning protection design is ready, we arrive at the bill of materials and estimate the cost for your Lightning protection system which complies with international standards. After that your LPS is manufactured, installed, inspected and regularly maintained.

These systems are very important to protect building and its occupants from direct as well as indirect lightning strikes. 

Through our international team of lightning experts, LEC provides comprehensive design solutions for lightning protection design and solutions which are economical, effective and reliable. We provide industry-leading levels of safety, training and technical development, ensuring our customers receive the very best solution for their facility.

Over 5 decades of combined real world operational experience, research, innovative product development and consulting services have enabled LEC to carve out a unique niche within the lightning prevention arena across a wide range of industries and governments, both domestically and internationally.

Contact us to learn more.

Location: Boulder, CO, USA

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