From the earliest of human civilizations to the present day, we have been captivated by the dazzling display of lightning in the sky. This subject has been steeped in myth, fiction, and imagination since ancient times. However, the groundbreaking kite-flying experiment of Ben Franklin revealed that lightning is essentially electricity stored in a Leyden jar. He recommended using lightning rods as a means of gathering and controlling the overwhelming and destructive force of lightning. In 1971, Roy B. Carpenter, Jr. revolutionized the field of lightning protection with the introduction of the multipoint discharge system. This highly functional system utilizes the charge transfer system (CTS) or charge transfer air terminal to prevent lightning strikes from occurring within a designated protected zone or area. The CTS gathers the induced charge developed by thunderstorm clouds from a predetermined protected area of the earth and transfers this charge through the ionizer into the surrounding air. This transfer process, in which a sharp point is immersed in an electrostatic field to transfer charge from the ionizer into the air, is referred to as point discharge. The resulting ionized air molecules form a mixture of charged and uncharged molecules known as space charge, which serves as a shield between the storm cell and the site. This space charge causes a difference in electrical potential between the protected site and the storm clouds, thereby delaying the formation of an upward streamer from the protected site and preventing direct strikes.
With LEC's unique combination of skilled consultants, engineers, and integrated services, you can trust our expert advice backed by over 50 years of experience. Our services have provided lightning protection, grounding, and surge protection solutions to various industries, with over 35,000 system years of successful in-field operations. Our proprietary approach to risk reduction provides greater lightning safety, savings, and efficiency. The specific services required will depend on your company's lightning safety requirements and can range from a technical review to a comprehensive site survey. A LEC sales associate can help you determine your needs. LEC lightning protection is the wise choice for reducing the risk of critical system failure.
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AuthorLightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc. (LEC) serves its clients by installing and maintaining lightning protection systems (LPS), and prevention solutions. Equipped with over four decades of experience, LEC has provided successful support to over 90 countries and throughout the United States. Archives
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