This type of lightning protection system consists of grounded masts or poles supporting a wire or wires suspended over the site in such a manner as to include site structures within the zone of protection defined by the masts and overhead wires. It is useful to note that this type of system was primarily designed […]
Faults with Catenary Systems for lightning protection
Analysis of Poly Fiber Rope vs. In-Tank Static Drain (ITSD)
Lightning Master has long been the industry innovator and leader in static control, particularly for in-tank applications. One of our products is the in-tank static drain (ITSD) system for the oil and gas industry. This system controls and equalizes the accumulation of static charge within a tank, thereby reducing the likelihood of an ignition-causing arc. […]
Static Control to Prevent Storage Tank Fires
DID YOU KNOW? There are two related causes of ignition in storage tanks: static from normal tank operations and static from a direct or nearby strike. The mechanism is similar, with static ignition taking place over minutes whereas lightning ignition takes place over a fraction of a second. According to API 2003, A.7., in order […]
You ask – What works & what doesn’t when it comes to static and lightning protection for production tanks? We answer…
At Lightning Master® http://www.lightningmaster.com/ we get a lot of questions about the different systems available for lightning & static protection for production tanks. We offer a complete static and lightning protection system for steel and fiberglass production tanks. LMC’s system addresses dissipation of static and bound charge (potential) on the stored product, direct lightning attachment […]
Permian Basin Oil & Gas Magazine featured article on LMC
Addition By Extension September 1, 2016 by Bailey LeRoux Bruce Kaiser likes what he’s found in these parts. That’s why, after 30 years, Lightning Masters is opening a physical location in the Basin. Long distance relationships are always a challenge. Since 1984, Lightning Masters personnel have faithfully maintained that relationship between the company’s Clearwater, […]
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