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Proper lightning protection begins with learning how lightning forms. The High Cost of Lightning Strikes Whether you are in the petroleum or communications business, you know too well that lightning protection is a very important issue. In fact, lightning strikes are the single most dangerous aspect of running large facilities that are exposed to nature. […]
Are Communication Towers Prone to Lightning Strikes? Communication towers are tall structures, which makes them prone to lightning strikes. In fact, the taller the tower, the more likely it is to get struck by lightning. This puts communication towers high on the list of structures that need good lightning protection. To make matters worse, communication […]
What is Transient Voltage Surge Suppression? Along with proper lightning protection equipment and techniques, surge suppression is another important factor when protecting your employees, property, and assets from lightning and surge damage. Energy surges can cause extended periods of downtime, which can be detrimental to your business and bottom-line. There are many factors to consider […]
Structural Lightning Protection and Why is it So Important? A bolt of lightning contains amazing amounts of energy; anywhere from a few thousand amps to as much as 100,000 amps. It doesn’t take an electrical engineer to understand that a lightning bolt is potentially very dangerous. Apart from the primary damage, there can also be […]
Summer Brings Storm Season Summer is not too far away, which is good news for those of you looking forward to some time off. However, summer is also the time when storms, specifically thunderstorms, occur. “When thunder roars, go indoors” as the old saying goes, but what about buildings, facilities, and other outdoor equipment? Unfortunately, […]
Lightning Protection with Bonding and Grounding For many industries, such as the petroleum industry, the topic of lightning protection comes up frequently. This is not surprising since oil and gas facilities are usually large facilities, made mostly of metal, and sit exposed to the elements. It is not unusual to hear about either lightning strikes […]
Storage Tank Lightning Protection Needs to be Taken Seriously Storage tank lightning protection is a highly debated area in the world of lightning protection. However, everyone involved in lightning protection agrees that tanks, especially those used in the oil and natural-gas field, need lightning protection of some kind. An exception to this is if the […]
Static Electricity: The Hidden Hand You may have a vague memory of your science teacher experimenting with static electricity back in your school days. This more-so simplistic concept usually involves a balloon, wool, and human hair, wherein the teacher rubs the balloon on wool and then puts it near the head. This, in turn, causes […]
Do Not Settle for Second-Best when it Comes to Surge Protection Why the Best Surge Protection is Necessary Surges are transient waves that occur upon a spike in voltage. The length of time for these sub-cycle overvoltage’s can vary according to the reason behind the surge. When lightning strikes objects, such as telephone lines, cable […]
What can you do to implement outdoor lightning safety plans and equipment to protect your employees and property? “Upon hearing thunder, it’s time to head indoors” is likely to be a constantly repeated and thus inherent notion for outdoor lightning safety. Some may be familiar with the 30/30 rule, essentially meaning that if the time […]