A Guide to BS EN 62305 Protection Against Lightning
1. Introduction to lightning protection 5 1.1 Characteristics of lightning 6 1.2 Transient overvoltages (surges) 9 1.3 Lightning protection standard BS EN 62305 12 2. BS EN 62305-1 General principles 13 2.1 Damage due to lightning 14 2.2 Type of loss 15 2.3 Need for lightning protection 16 2.4 Protection measures 16
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Based on the results, the following recommendations are provided to developers of lightning protection: (1) The installed SPDs, according to the CENELEC standards at the 0.48 kV and 33 kV system sides at locations 2, 3, 5, 6, and 7 successfully clamp the transient overvoltage to below 2.5 and 130 kV protection levels, respectively, due to 1/10 µs and 10/350 µs, 10 kA
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The results were obtained at critical system nodes for two standard lightning current surges, i.e., 1/10 µs and 10/350 µs, considering two lightning strike point scenarios with and without a
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VERIFICATION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE GROUND HYDROCARBON STORAGE TANKS: PHASE 1 Phase 1:ii EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CUL/LT-0234 REVIEW OF LIGHTNING PHENOMENA AND THE INTERACTION WITH ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANKS This document describes the phenomena of lightning, and how
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6 FAQs about [Energy storage lightning protection standards]
What is a lightning protection standard?
The standard thus sets out a defined set of lightning current parameters where protection measures, adopted in accordance with its recommendations, will reduce any damage and consequential loss as a result of a lightning strike.
Should lightning protection systems BE BS 6651 or BS EN 62305?
Note – It is perfectly acceptable to maintain or assess older lightning protection systems in line with the requirements of the latest standard; in fact, doing so should produce a more suitable solution, as it is more comprehensive in its approach than earlier standards. BS 6651 was the British standard prior to the introduction of BS EN 62305.
What is a lightning protection system?
Electrical discharge due to lightning, which causes physical damage in the structure to be protected. Part of an external Lightning Protection System which is intended to conduct lightning current from the air termination system to the earth termination system. Lightning flash initiated by a downward leader from cloud to earth.
Does a lightning protection system need to be installed?
To reduce the physical damage caused by a lightning strike to a structure, a Lightning Protection System (LPS) would need to be installed, details of which are given in BS EN 62305-3. Damage, degradation or disruption (malfunction) of electrical and electronic systems within a structure is a distinct possibility in the event of a lightning strike.
What are the lightning protection requirements for roof mounted equipment?
Our interpretation of the lightning protection requirements can be summarized by the flow chart shown in Figure 4.28. a) If the roof mounted equipment is not protected by the air termination system but can withstand a direct lightning strike without being punctured, then the casing of the equipment should be bonded directly to the LPS.
What is a lightning protection level (LPL)?
A Lightning Protection Level (LPL) is defined . . . BS:EN 62305-1 defines a Lightning Protection Level (LPL) for the building/structure along with a maximum lightning current associated with that LPL. This LPL is key to the correct application of Lightning Protection. This is considered through Parts 3 and 4 of the standard. Current division
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