Lightning is one of the deadliest natural phenomena, with lightning temperatures higher than the surface of the sun. As electrical engineers know, lightning can increase injuries, equipment downtime, plant fires and other hazards. While it is understandable that lightning can …
How lightning strikes and how to protect your installation Read more »
Although there is no known solution to fully protect your facility from natural environmental threats, certain steps can be taken to minimize the risk. These precautionary measures for the total protection of installations include the following concepts: – Direct protection …
3 Considerations for maximizing the useful life of a grounding system Read more »
Electrical systems are all around us: at work, at home, in grocery stores, manufacturing plants, and more. Our daily lives depend on these electrical systems operating at their peak without interruption. If the electricity goes out during a thunderstorm, it …