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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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Why do we need Lightning protection

Why do we need Lightning Protection in India?

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  Lightning is the cause of 2,000 to 5,000 deaths per year in India  Every year on the Indian subcontinent, our eagerly awaited monsoon showers bring with them the danger of lightning. These jagged lightning strikes are dangerous when they strike homes, office buildings or …

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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 Impact in India

Where Does Lightning Hit in India & its impact on human lives

Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates  Note: The following is a summary of the study, ‘The major lightning regions and associated casualties over India’ published by Pramod Kumar Yadava et al. Please follow this link to access the study. A very interesting and important titled ‘The major lightning …

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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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Natural Disasters

Protect Your Home From Natural Disasters

The importance of Lightning Protection! When we imagine natural disasters, often the first things to come to mind are the cyclones, earthquakes and floods that can affect us on the Indian subcontinent. Sometimes we turn on the TV and can see the tornadoes that wreak havoc through the American Mid-west …

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Lightning Protection Zones and their Application to SPD Selection

This article is in continuation to our series on Lightning Protection Systems and Design. You can read our article about ‘Surge Protection Devices’ and our other article on, ‘Lightning Protection System Design and Products’.According to the Apex Worldwide Standard on Lightning Protection, IEC 62305-4 Protection against lightning – Part 4: …

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ESE

Do Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Protection Systems Work?

What is Lightning Protection? Whether we talk about Early Streamer Emission (ESE) Lightning Arresters or convential forms of lightning protection such as Franklin Rods – they are mounted on the top of a structure and then grounded using a series of conductors. This system is intended to protect the structure …

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Lightning Protection System Design and Products

The first step in lightning protection system design is Risk Assessment. Axis has used the guidelines of IEC 62305 Part 2 to design a Risk Assessment Software that allows you to assess the risks and determine the Class of Lightning Protection System (LPS) for your structure. This software uses parameters …

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Introduction to the basics of Lightning Protection and Earthing and the Standards (IEC 62305 and UL 467)

Importance of Earthing  & Lightning Protection for Building 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 and the natural environment. Especially during stormy seasons, we witness numerous accounts of …

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