Lightning occurs when huge amounts of static electricity stored in wet clouds are released. The positive charges in the ground attract the negative charges in the wet clouds, and lightning strikes the path of least resistance, such as tall structures. As an act of nature, there is no known way of preventing lightning from occurring, and with the rapidly changing climate, the number of lightning strikes has been increasing in recent years.
Being uncontrollable and unpredictable, lightning strikes can cause significant damage to people, homes, and businesses. The only way to protect people and property from severe damage is to be prepared beforehand.
According to a study conducted on Lightning Fires and Lightning Strikes between 2007-2011 on Lightning Fires and Lightning Strikes, lightning fires cause $451 million in property damage each year in the USA alone, before the impact of global warming. It is easy to imagine that the extent of damage that can be caused by lightning is huge.
Preparation is Key
Preparation is where lightning protection systems play a huge role. Earthing, or grounding, i.e., creating a connection between an earth electrode made of highly resistant material and electrical equipment, serves as a protector against lightning strikes. The earthing and grounding systems provide an alternate route for the current to flow, thereby absorbing the shock to mitigate the damage.
There is a three-pronged approach to ensuring that your facility is well-protected against a hit:
There is an earth ground plan in the facility.
All the instruments and electrical components are properly grounded.
Surge protection is taken care of.
Another important point to consider is to ensure that the plan is meticulous, and the equipment is of the best quality.
Why Choose JEF Lightning Protection Solutions Portfolio
IEC 62305 sets the standards for lightning protection worldwide. According to this standard, lightning protection is not only required to protect the structure and the people around it but also the electrical and electronic equipment inside the structure from the surge caused by such strikes. This can be done by using SPD and radiated surges using Faraday cage-type LPS. A risk assessment methodology is needed to determine the level of protection required for any structure and the electronics it holds.
JEF Techno adheres to the IS/IEC 62305-2010 and offers comprehensive Lightning Protection systems after conducting a detailed Lightning Protection Assessment Study. Our end-to-end solutions cover the entire process from risk assessment through AI-powered advanced software, creating the design best suited for your facility, and supplying superior quality materials for the implementation of the design. We also perform testing and commissioning to ensure that the project performance meets the high-quality standards of project delivery that we set for ourselves.
Additionally, we also offer value-added services because it is important for us not just to meet but to exceed our clients' expectations.
- The lightning protection solutions from JEF Techno are:
- Focused on being cost-effective for our clients to derive maximum value from the implementation of the system.
- Reliable, so that large structures are well-protected against surges caused by lightning.
- Customized to suit every need that the lightning risk assessment of clients reveals.
- Designed to ensure the safety of people as well as equipment.
- Inclusive of the complete range of Type tested LPS components as per IEC 62561(62305). Our solutions are Sequentially type tested on Ageing, (10/350µs)100kA Lightning impulse, and undergo Mechanical testing as well.
- Effective for protection against lightning and switching transients as we offer a wide range of SPDs, including Power, Signal, Instrumentation, Ethernet, and Telecom lines.
- Verified as the SPDs all undergo testing as per IS/IEC 61643-11 for Power and IS/IEC 61643-21 for data and signal.
- A complete package including JEF SHIELD which is an Automated Risk Assessment Tool adhering to IS/IEC 62305
- Designed to cater to:
- LPS for new and existing structures
- Technical Services for Adequacy Study for existing structures
- nstallation Services for External LPS and SPD
We have been working with AIS and GIS substations, commercial buildings, retail outlets, warehouses, data centers, factories, manufacturing plants, oil and gas companies, metro rail projects, process plants, wind and solar plants, tank farms, critical structures like communication towers, power plants and more.
To know more about how we can protect your facility with our lightning protection solution suite, please write to [email protected] or visit our website.
