Lightning Protection Systems

  Lightning is an age-old problem with protection solutions dating back to 1755 when Dr. Benjamin Franklin experimented with   lightning protection   and discovered that a sharp point dissipates charge. This discovery led to the grounding rod which is still in use today. Established in 1981, LEC is dedicated to providing a complete lightning protection solution for all types of industrial structures. We are an engineering company focused exclusively on industrial lightning protection for the buildings, communications equipment, instrumentation, and occupants by preventing a lightning strike within the protected area. LEC focuses on creating new technologies, combining patented  lightning protection  innovations with high-quality engineering services that provide the best solution for our clients. Our years of research and development has resulted in  state-of-the-art  products like: -    Dissipation Array System -    Spline Ball Ion...

  What is a lightning protection system? “There is no product or scientific method capable of modifying a natural phenomenon. Our lightning protection systems simply prevent a lightning to strike within the protected area.” Our  lightning protection systems  are designed to protect a facility and its contents from damage that will be caused if the intensely high voltage of currents from a lightning strike passes through it. Our system attempts to equalize the voltage between the clouds and earth within the area of protection thus preventing the lightning to strike. We understand that lightning can be unpredictable and our lightning protection system takes this into consideration. It’s so designed that if lightning does strike a structure, the high voltage currents will be first drawn into the lightning protection system and safely grounded before these currents cause any serious damage or harm. What are the components of a lightning protection system? Typical  lightn...

Industrial lightning protection for businesses is vital to their success. A direct lightning strike can damage structures, critical equipment and also the occupants as it can induce fast transient overvoltages into the power system. At Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc. we offer superior  lightning protection system  to suit all types of commercial and industrial buildings. Our lightning protection and surge protection solutions are based purely on solid, well-grounded science. We endeavor to supply turnkey solutions, which are both technically and economically effective. We boast of a very efficient workforce. Our personnel is responsible for installing all types of lightning protection and surge protection systems. We have all resources, materials, and the latest plant, machinery, and vehicle to work on any size project – large scale to a remote mountaintop. Our work progress and quality of workmanship are monitored regularly through various control and testing syst...

  With the ever-changing climate and rise in global temperature, we can expect to see an increase in thunderstorms which will equate to more lightning strikes. Experts say that for every 1C rise in global temperature, the frequency of   lightning strikes   increases by 12 percent. Technology is making tremendous strides, industrial parks, manufacturing plants, banking centers, military installations, emergency centers, sporting complex, chemical plants, oil refineries have seen a proliferation of important and expensive electrical devices and electronic products. Lightning and quickly moving power surges can instantly bring down sensitive electronic systems of your business. Types of  damage  from lightning can include blown fuses, vaporized transistors, integrated circuits, vaporized printed circuit boards, to more serious damages leading to costly business interruptions and lost production time. Fortunately, through the application of lightning safety guidelin...

Lightning is an extremely common weather phenomena and it is very unpredictably. It can even strike outside the heaviest rainfall area. As many miners can attest, thunderstorm can often strike with little or no warning, especially during the warmer months of the year. And the lightning strikes accompanying them pose a serious threat to people and safety. Other areas of vulnerability at a typical mine site includes communication and radio towers, gate entrances, conveyors and crushers, compressor and pumping stations, diesel generator stations, etc. If lightning is close by, mining operations must cease which causes a loss in production. Thus a comprehensive approach for  lightning safety  and protection should be site specific to attain maximum efficiency and minimize the down time of operations. A company must strike a balance between production and safety to be successful. First an early detection of areas that are at high risk of lightning is critical. Secondly, real time l...

Lightning is very unpredictable. If a lightning strike is detected 10 miles away, then the next strike can be at your location. So when do you cease work? Where do you go? How long should work be suspended? People who work with or near explosive or conductive materials, in open spaces or near tall objects, are especially at-risk for lightning striking and injuries. Employers should be responsible for protecting their workers from lightning exposure and take other important  lightning safety  precautions to lower the chances of these damaging and deadly workplace injuries. In order to protect workers, employers should ensure that everyone finds a safe place to go and wait until the storm passes. When should you cease work? Though the exact location of a lightning strike cannot be predicted, it is easy to tell if lightning in the area. Notice the following signs: -   Darkening clouds and increased wind speed -    A rapidly growing cumulonimbus clouds -  ...

  Imagine a situation where the fire, ambulance, and police resources are compromised because the communication network has gone off line due to a lightning strike. A highly risky situation. Thus it has become very imperative for the wireless industry to consider   lightning protection system , assessment, and solutions. Lightning strikes are an unpredictable natural phenomenon and have devastating effects often causing several millions of dollars of loss at a single plant. The Telecom and telecommunication industry is one of the fastest growing businesses all over the world. This industry caters to mobile operators, data centers, broadcast industry and even the 911 call centers. It goes without saying that emergency communication operators play one of the most vital roles in the telecom industry. When disaster strikes we all call 911 and we turn to electronic devices to get information on the latest breaking news. But these devices are not entirely protected when it comes to ...