The importance of the lightning protection system for any building cannot be overstated. Lightning protection systems are essential to protect buildings from lightning strikes and the damages caused to the structure, the internal system, and the people inside. To design an effective system for complete protection we need to first learn the possible risks, damages, and losses involved with the structure due to lightning strikes.
Risk assessment is an initial step that helps to evaluate whether a building and its surrounding environment are at risk of a lightning strike. Risk assessment is done specifically for each structure. Thus, it aids in designing an exclusive lightning protection system for the structure to prevent lightning-related risks and damages. It also helps to identify the structures that are likely to benefit from the addition of lightning protection systems and which are the ones that do not need any additional protection measures. Manual risk assessment involves a lot of time and calculations which makes it a difficult task. That is where the Axis Risk Assessment Software becomes a boon.
About the software – ASLA
Axis Lightning Risk Assessment Software is designed based on IEC 62305-2 and other standards for risk analysis of any structure. It helps to identify the exact level of protection needed for your structure and implement an effective lightning protection system based on it.
Risk analysis and management involve understanding the structure to be protected and its characteristics, identifying all the types of losses in the structure and corresponding risks. It also includes evaluation of the risks, understanding of the tolerable limits and the evaluation of the need for protection.
The Axis Smart Lightning Assistant Software is a step-by-step guide which can be easily understood and used by anyone. In this software, every project is evaluated based on Five modules. Each module is developed to accurately analyse and determine the Class of Protection needed for the structure. The five modules are as follows:
1. Risk Assessment
This module is the first step to calculating the risks based on your structure. The calculation is based on the details provided about the structure, its complexity and other details related to the supply lines coming into the structure. The data regarding the structure needs to be entered in the predefined fields, which are used to produce the output required for the next step in your Lightning Protection Design process.
2. Air Termination
The second module is specific to the Air- termination system. It provides multiple protection methods (Rolling Sphere, Protective Angle) and a 3D representation of the structure to help you with the placement of your Lightning Arresters. Once the design is complete, you can see the output with complete external protection.
3. Earth Termination
This module is divided into two parts: Substation earthing (based on IEEE 80) and earthing for other structures. Based on this selection, the software will calculate the number of Earth Electrodes required using either the Type A or Type B method of Earthing. The Earth Electrode configuration also gives multiple options to justify which option gives maximum earth resistance.
4. Separation Distance
Separation Distance refers to electrical insulation between the electrically conductive materials and the internal systems that can be achieved by distancing the electrical parts from each other. This calculation is important for avoiding sparks and damage due to the partial effects of lightning strikes.
5. Surge Protection Devices
This is a very crucial module that helps to design the internal lightning protection system. The surge protection devices are the critical elements that protect the electronic and electrical devices within the structure. This module helps in identifying the right type of SPDs for achieving maximum protection.
Why use the software?
The Axis Lightning Risk Assessment Software is free software available to all. It can be used by contractors, consultants and anyone who wants to design a secure lightning protection system. The software saves your time and effort spent on calculations for designing and identifying the right products to be used for an absolute lightning protection system. It is otherwise tedious to calculate and design the lightning protection system for different structures. With this software, consultants can complete it in the shortest time and with higher accuracy.
It gives a detailed study report of the lightning protection requirements of the structure, with flexible solutions to ensure that every part of the structure is protected. The ease of navigating through the software is another advantage. The software is designed with simple descriptions, so anyone with a basic understanding of lightning protection can easily navigate through the modules and complete the design process.
The Axis Lightning Risk Assessment Software is an effective tool for designing and implementing a complete Lightning Protection System for any kind of structure. The analysis gives an overview based on all the relevant factors of the structure. It helps ensure that the appropriate level of protection is provided to the structure in a cost-effective manner. The software can be used to understand the effectiveness of the lightning protection system that is already present in structures and also to design the lightning protection systems for new structures.
Our software is designed based on IEC 62305-2 & IEEE 80 to determine the class of protection for your structure. Contact us at sales@axis-india.com for a free demo today!
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