Lightning Protection Systems

For centuries, lightning strikes have caused serious damage and fires to facilities and have also killed the occupants that were struck. Protection of structures from the effects of a lightning strike is more precise today than it was in 1752 at the time of the experiment and the original invention of  lightning protection  by Benjamin Franklin. In industry, there is a growing demand for availability of service and operations, and the risk of downtime cost as well; making risk management increasingly important. And lightning strikes will be an increasingly large part of the risk to be managed. The basic principle in protecting life and property from lightning is to provide a path by which the electrical energy can enter and leave the earth without damaging anything or anyone along the way. However, Over the years, Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc. has improved this method. Our patented Dissipation Array System (DAS) is designed to prevent direct lightning strikes wit...

  Direct lightning strikes and their secondary effects are some of the most harmful natural occurrences because they can occur anywhere and hit any project. For many industrial plants, the effects of even one direct strike are too much to bear and can result in the loss of tens of millions of dollars. The potential damage and losses lead to many businesses to access and manage their risks with comprehensive lightning, surge, and grounding protection services and products. Lightning protection systems  installed professionally and in accordance with the regulations provide effective protection. Damage from lightning and surge voltages occurs with equal frequency. Such damage can cause either by a lightning strike within the vicinity or by switching operations in large electrical systems. Besides damage to devices, the failure of networks and the corresponding loss of data can have a dramatic effect.  LEC offers comprehensive  lightning protection  solutions for m...

  Lightning is caused by the build-up of static electricity within a thundercloud. Negative charge accumulates at the bottom of the cloud and induces a positive charge on the surface of the earth. When the potential between the cloud and ground reaches about a billion volts, a downward leader begins to move from the cloud towards the earth. As the downward leader connects with an upward streamer on the earth, then the visible lightning strike is formed and massive current flow between the cloud and earth. Across industries, the power of lightning strikes to injure personnel, destroy assets and disrupt processes through fire, explosion or electrical damage is clear. Even if a facility is not directly struck by lightning, secondary effects such as  electromagnetic pulse  can fry sensitive circuitry in the vicinity. One technology that has proven to be the perfect lightning prevention solution is Dissipation Array System. This  Lightning protection system  works on...

Lightning is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that can discharge up to 200,000 amps in a fraction of seconds. In fact, cloud to ground strikes is the most dangerous form of lightning for property and human life. A direct lightning strike can have devastating effects on people, assets and our natural environment especially during stormy seasons; we witness injury or death of thousands of people. Beyond this obvious impact of lightning, voltage spikes that accompany indirect strikes are  catastrophic  to a building’s electronics systems. This static can cause a charge to run down the wires and cables, damaging equipment in your facility. With the advent of sensitive electronic equipment into our everyday life, the importance of proper lightning protection has become extremely critical. In order to fully protect a facility, businesses must use lightning protection and earthing equipment that are manufactured, designed and tested according to international standards. Lightning ...

Lightning strikes account for over a third of computer failures all over the world. With this number in mind, it makes sense to protect your assets from lightning strikes using state of the art lightning and surge protection devices. This increases your facility’s protection from physical damage and reduces the possibilities of fire. Insurers now require the installation of lightning protection systems for commercial buildings, schools, hospitals, historic landmarks, and public venues. Lightning protection design An effective earthing system is critical to the safety of every electrical installation. And a robust earthing and  lightning protection design  is the first step in any electrical system to ensure the safety of assets, properties, and human beings. Lightning Eliminators & Consultant Inc.  lightning protection design  involves: Collection of data -   Soil resistivity measurement -    Earth resistance/impedance measurement -    To...

Lightning strike, one of the most beautiful pictures every time it strikes however it’s also the most dangerous act of nature. Besides the deadly effects of this natural phenomenon, the lightning strike can cause more damage to than you think to any industry. Thus extreme protection measures are mandatory and a well-designed  lightning protection system  is required. Let’s talk about the telecommunication industry . In less than 30 years, cellular mobile towers and antenna structures have proliferated on every continent. These are very tall structures, because of the nature of their jobs, making them the perfect lightning targets. The telecommunication towers such as cellular, microwave communication, television broadcast, and radio repeaters are like magnets for lightning strikes – these towers are made of conductive metal materials and they are the tallest structures around. And it’s the nature of a lightning strike to flow down to the ground through the fastest (most conduc...

  Lightning is the leading known cause of fires in tanks. With the frequency of violent weather on the rise,   lightning   strikes are expected to increase by 15% during each summer season. The cost can be catastrophic; and can include loss of product, equipment and production, to loss of life, business and goodwill; to lawsuits and increased regulatory scrutiny. Floating roof tanks are especially vulnerable to the direct and indirect effects of lightning. A direct or a nearby lightning strike will cause electrical currents to flow across the tank shell and roof. The most likely strike location on an FRT is the top of the rim or the gauge pole. Lightning Eliminators  & Consultant Inc’s experienced engineering team works collaboratively with your operations and engineering group to co-develop a standardized approach to protect your assets from the dangers of ignitions caused by lightning strikes and static discharge. Our plan comprises of: -   The structural ...