Tag: lightning protection

How to install lightning arrester on building?

Lightning arrester rods, surge arresters, or lightning conductors are metal rods installed on a building for lightning protection. They protect structures or substations from the travelling waves of lightning and divert the abnormally high voltage to the ground. They are made from copper and brass alloy which are good conductors ...

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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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Earthing for substation

Earthing for Substations – IEEE 80

In this trending era of technology and development, earthing in substations plays a vital role. An electrical power system comprises a network of electrical elements that can be used to generate, distribute and transmit electrical energy through transmission lines. A substation is a part of an electrical power system that ...

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Down Conductor

Role of Down Conductors in Lightning Protection

The electrically conductive connection between the air-termination system and the earth-termination system is the down conductor system. The purpose of down-conductor systems is to safely transport intercepted lightning current to the earth-termination system without causing excessive temperature spikes that could harm the structure. It must be mounted to ensure that ...

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Installation of Lightning Conductor – Step by Step Guide

What is a Lightning Conductor? A lightning conductor is a thick copper wire or rod fixed onto the tallest point of a building and connected to the ground using a long metallic rod. It protects the building from lightning strikes by providing a low resistance path for the current to ...

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ESE Lightning Arrester VS Conventional Arrester

Difference between Conventional and ESE Lightning Arresters

Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates on everything about Lightning Arresters! Well, we all are aware of the lightning strike that occurs during the rainy season. But are we aware of the fact that we need to protect our structure and electrical system from it too? Yes, there is ...

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Lightning Conductors

What are lightning conductors & how do they work?

Lightning – a natural phenomenon as breathtaking as it is deadly. It’s a spark that bridges the gap between negatively and positively charged sections of a cloud, and its power can cause significant damage, especially to tall buildings. However, thanks to modern engineering, we have a defence mechanism against this ...

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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 advanced frameworks, covering all key aspects of safe installations, including Earthing Systems. For Low-Voltage (LV) Electrical Installations, the IEC 60364 standard ensures the protection of both personnel and property. The IEC 60364 standard ...

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TNSC-Earthing-System

TNCS Earthing System – Explained In Detail

TNCS earthing systems are a type of electrical system that protects people and structures from electrical hazards. They ensure the safety and reliability of the installation process. TNCS (TN-C-S) systems use a combined neutral and earth conductor (C and S). This conductor connects the electrical installation to the ground. In ...

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Insulation Piercing Connectors

Insulation Piercing Connector – Working Principle & Types

In 2023 India lost 15% of its generated electricity to technical and commercial losses. Power theft is a major component of this loss. No wonder the debt of the power distribution sector in India rose to Rs 70,000 crore in the Financial year 2023. But there’s a smart fix to this problem ...

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