Tag: earthing and lightning protection

Lightning for Solar

Lightning Protection for Rooftop Solar PV Plants

Lightning Protection for my Rooftop Solar System? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  Rooftop Solar PV Plants which are placed at the top of buildings making them susceptible to direct lightning strikes require protection using correctly designed lightning protection using lightning arresters and surge protection to ensure long ...

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What is the difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing?

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  The importance of Bonding, Grounding and Earthing in electrical systems cannot be overstated. In a factory, in order for the equipment to function properly, the grounded circuits need an effective return path from the equipment to the power source. In any kind ...

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Rolling Sphere Method for Lightning Protection

Lightning protection for buildings is a very crucial aspect of safety. The Rolling sphere method is one of the three routes for lightning protection system design defined by IEC 62305, the international standard for lightning protection design. After the first step of determining the class of lightning protection decided by ...

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Lightning Theory

Theory of Lightning Protection

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  Most lightning never even reaches the ground, it just stays within the cloud where they originate. Sometimes a charge may escape the cloud and create a magnificent piece of art for photographers along with a loud boom for nearby observers. However, these ...

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Types of Earthing

Types of Earthing Systems – What does TT, IT & TN Earthing mean?

Standards Used for Earthing Systems Definitions Over the past century, Electrical Safety Standards have evolved into highly developed systems that cover all the major aspects for a safe installation, including Earthing Systems. In Low-voltage (LV) Electrical Installations, the reference standard IEC 60364 is used for the measures to be implemented ...

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Protective Angle Method for Lightning Protection Design

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  The protective angle method is one of the three routes for lightning protection system design defined by IEC 62305, the international standard for lightning protection design. After the first step of determining the class of lightning protection decided by the Risk Assessment, ...

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IEC

IEC 62305 & IEC 62561 International Standards for Lightning Protection System Design and Product Testing

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes International Standards, such as IEC 62305, for all electrical, electronic and related technologies and is the leading international organization in its field. The IEC technical committee is comprised of representatives from the standard bodies of ...

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Lightning Protection & Earthing System

Lightning Protection and Earthing Systems

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates    Why is the design of a Lightning Protection System and Earthing Important? Lightning is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that can discharge up to 200,000 amps in a fraction of a second. A direct strike can have devastating effects on people, buildings ...

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