Lightning Protection

Lightning protection system is very common aspect in any kind of structure, building, industry or home. The high range of current can cause serious damage to any person or equipment nearby. It can even cause fire. Hence lightning protection systems are used to prevent lightning strike damage to structures.

There are 3 General types of Conventional Lighting protection System

1. THE LIGHTNING ROD
  • The lightning rod is a metallic capture tip placed at the top of the building. It is earthed by one or more conductors.
  • These wires are stretched above the structure to be protected they are used to protect special structures – rocket launching areas, substations, military applications and protection of high voltage overhead lines.
2. THE LIGHTNING CONDUCTOR 'MESHED CAGE'
  • This protection involves placing numerous down conductors/tapes symmetrically all around the building
  • This type of lightning protection system is used for highly exposed building housing very sensitive installations such as computer rooms.
  • Apart from the protection from lightning strikes, we should also consider protection of our equipment’s or company assets from transients for that we uses Surge Protection devices (SPD).

ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSION)

The ESE devices are lightning attracts, and in that sense, their purpose is the same as that of conventional “lightning rods.” ESE devices, however, differ from conventional lightning rods in that they are equipped in some fashion to increase the efficiency of lightning attraction and thereby to extend the effective range of protection over and above that of conventional lightning rods.

An early streamer emission air terminal differs from a conventional air terminal or lightning rod in that it is equipped with a device that supposedly enhances the probability of initiating an upward propagating discharge (streamer) to connect with the downward propagating leader of a lightning stroke. Hence enhancing the lightning catching ability.

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SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE (SPD)

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Surge protective device (SPD) is the IEC term given to a device intended to limit transient voltages and divert surge current

There are 3 types of SPD depending on their installation area

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iEngineering can supply best quality lightning protection devices like lightning arresters or Surge protection devices. With our valued partner France- Paratonnerres , iEngineering can make your surrounding lightning protected. Our Products are RoHS certified & UL listed.

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