Lightning Protection System RGA
Lightning Protection System RGA
Lightning Risks Involving Floating Roof Storage Tank
External Floating Rood Tanks (EFRTs) are extremely susceptible to direct lightning strikes and nearly strike current. Studies have shown that 31% of all floating
roof tank fires are caused by lightning related issues. Rim Seal fires are the most common type of fire for floating-roof tanks, and it is estimated that 95% of rim seal fires are the result of lightning strikes. These fires can lead to months or years of downtime, tank/facility damage or inquiry to personnel.
Your facility need not suffer one of the many catastrophic tank fires that happen each year. The LSD-RGA is an important part of the comprehensive layer ALLTEC Protection Pyramid. LSD-RGA adds an effective means to mitigate the chance of rim seal fires started by lightning, beyond current protection methods.
Features & Benefits
• Easily Installed on new or existing facilities.
• Provides permanent low resistance low impedance bond between the shell and roof of external floating roof tank. Each conductor including connections shall have a maximum end-to-end resistance of 0.03 ohms (Ω).” API Recommended Practice 545 (4.2.1.2.2)”
• The LSD-RGA comes with an industry leading one (1) year workmanship replacement warranty.
• The 50mm2 bypass conductor of the RGA is specially designed and manufactured with a low resistance copper core, safeguarded with stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance, strength and maximum durability.
• The RGA uses a sleek and exceptionally rugged construction made of heavy duty 4-12 mm thick, stainless steel suitable for long lige in any environment.
• The RGA also comes with a safety stopping mechanism to maximize tank and personnel protection.
Body materials
The 50mm2 bypass conductor of the RGA is specially designed and manufactured with a low resistance copper core, safeguarded with stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance, strength and maximum durability.
Rules & certifications
API Recommended Practice 545 (4.2.1.2.2)
Optimum / optional design & arrangments
