Preventing static electricity and lightning-related hazards such as step/touch voltage, lightning fire, equipment damage, etc. is achieved by installing an effective Lightning Protection System (LPS) on the structure of concern. The effectiveness of such a Lightning Protection System is dependent on the nature and the thoroughness of the design of the grounding and bonding system implemented on and around the structure and how well it is maintained after installation. Floating roof tanks are extremely susceptible to not only direct lightning strikes but nearby currents as well. The shell of these structures commonly discharges currents more rapidly than the floating roofs. Studies have shown that lightning-related issues cause 31% of all floating roof tank fires. A single lightning incident could result in the loss of life, product and production time, avoidable incident review time, damaged equipment, wasted repair cost, bad publicity, and loss of income. To prevent this from happening, LEC recommends that both Dissipation Array Systems and Retractable Grounding Assemblies to maximize fuel tank lightning protection.
Benefits of installing Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA 750 – Generation 2):
By taking these proactive steps with Lightning Eliminators for fuel tank lightning protection to protect greatly reduce your facility’s exposure to fire, and created a safer environment. Not just any solution, but the right fuel tank lightning protection solution from LEC can solve this industry-wide problem.
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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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