Cooling Tower Lightning Protection

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Cooling tower lightning protection. Frp cooling tower fire protection. A lightning protection system using an early streamer emission air terminal s shall be designed with provisions for inspection and maintenance. For this reason cooling towers should be provided with lightning protection. The lightning protection institute is a nationwide not for profit organization founded in 1955 to promote lightning protection education awareness and safety.
Lightning protection systems lightning protection systems extend the longevity of your cooling towers and are an excellent hedge against unplanned repair expenditures. Ctd will design and install a lightning protection system for your new or pre existing cooling tower regardless of manufacturer. Lba lightning systems protect satellite dishes antennas towers industrial structural assets. Lightning protection for f 35.
Also have to ensure protection over cooling water pumps. 3 1 general design requirements. Air terminal including height of above structure shall be determined in accordance with the level of protection required. The lightning protection industry began in the united states when benjamin franklin postulated that lightning was electricity and a metal rod could be used to carry the lightning away from a building.
Cooling technology institute 3845 cypress creek parkway suite 420 houston texas 77068. The lps was designed using a 30m rolling sphere and air terminals mounted on 6 free standing masts. Lightning protection lightning protection systems extend the longevity of your cooling towers and are an excellent hedge against unplanned repair expenditures. Cooling tower structures are made from fibreglass and not designed to carry the additional loads of metal lightning masts.
For more information refer to nfpa 214 standard on water cooling towers. Our fixed portable lightning rod mast systems and tower dissipation arrays meet nfpa. Expert customization ship worldwide. Ctd will design and install a lightning protection system for your new or pre existing cooling tower regardless of manufacturer.
Cooling towers also present a potential lightning risk with the metal used in their fabrication and parts. 3 3 the position of the e s e.