How Static affects Radar Sensor Levels
RADAR LEVEL SENSORS AND STATIC In 2009, an operator in North Dakota began installing guided wave radar level sensors in fiberglass produced water tanks in their Sanish Field. The purpose of this installation was to secure compatibility with the company’s SCADA system, allow reading without climbing tanks, and secure additional accuracy and reliability. Unfortunately, after […]
Progress In Lightning And Static Protection
Download the PDF What have the latest revisions to NFPA 780 and API RP 545 achieved and how much work still needs to be done? Whereas lightning protection for external floating roof tanks formerly centered around shunts, recent scientific research has shown that another type of contact, the bypass conductor, is equally or more important […]
DRILL BABY DRILL
One of our sales guys picked this up out in the field and we just can’t resist sharing it. LET’S DRILL BABY DRILL Written by Mack Abernathy Recorded by Mack Abernathy and Tres Womack at Awesome Works Recording Studio Don’t call us oilfield trash – we fill your car with gas It’s time to realize […]
Lightning Protection 101
Microprocessor-based equipment has improved modern operations; they run faster and more efficiently than ever. With technical advances, comes the requirement for progressive maintenance responsibilities and the need to step up the measures that protect them from damage. The measures that were adequate for equipment based on previous technologies would therefore be insufficient. How Lightning Forms […]
Cell Phones and Site Safety
With individual states passing legislation governing cell phone use while driving, it has initiated the conversation about its interference in other venues – like on job and construction sites. Whether immersed in a conversation or a momentary interruption, cell phones on job sites should be used cautiously. A momentary re-direction of concentration away from one’s […]
Why Surge Suppression is a Hot Topic
A Global Strategic Business Report released the second quarter of 2015 delivers compelling insight into the continued and increasing importance of Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) in the marketplace. This report is the work of Research and Markets Ltd. Their examination of an infinite roster of categories and topics represents the efforts of a network of […]
Home for the Holidays
Holidays have many facets. They represent times of togetherness to commemorate religious, national, and ethnic celebrations. The shopping, the preparation, and the anticipation of these days of the year when we get to coordinate schedules to plan flights and car rides to be with those we hold dear. The festivities can also be particularly sad […]
When Lightning Strikes Over Catatumbo
Lightning protection is not just our business. We find this natural phenomenon simply fascinating in general. In our monthly spotlight on the types of lightning, we’d be remiss if we failed to mention that our Clearwater Florida office is adjacent to Tampa – a town believed to actually be named for lightning. Reputed to be […]
[PR] Lightning Master Corporation Announces Issuance of US Patent for MAGS® Bypass Conductor System for Floating Roof Tanks
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Lightning Master Corporation, a full service, full-spectrum static solutions, lightning and transient protection company, serving domestic and international oil, gas and chemical industries since 1984, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued US Patent 9,001,488 for their MAGS® bypass conductor system for floating roof tanks. Lightning Master Corporation issued US […]
[PR] Lightning Protection Company Strikes Success with ISNetworld Membership and “A” ranking.
Clearwater, Florida: Lightning Master Corporation has been a member of ISNetworld for the past 6 years. Having achieved an “A” ranking, the highest level available for members, Lightning Master Corporation is pleased with the recognition they are receiving for their commitment to safety. Points are awarded based on data entered for the following areas: company […]
