| Lightning Protection Risk Assessment |
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Lightning Protection Study is highly site-specific, with many designs unique to individual facilities and structures. Mitigation of the effects of lightning strikes is attempted through the deployment of a combination of exterior and interior defenses.
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Objectives:
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The objectives of the lightning protection study is to
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- Review the existing lightning protection system against national and international standards
- Study of the maintenance aspects of the lightning protection system and suggest suitable corrective actions.
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Scope of the study
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The lightning protection study would be based on the following national and international standards. The study would also include review of existing lightning protection installation in the plant.
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- Indian Standard 2309 – Code of Practice on Lightning Protection of Buildings & Allied Structures
- National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 780
- Oil Industry Safety Directorate (OISD) 180
- British Standard on Lightning Protection (BS 6651)
- American Petroleum Institute (API) RP 2003 -Lightning protection Standard
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