M-Star Heavy Duty Lightning Protection
360-degree air terminals, HV insulated down conductors and standard earth pits, installed by qualified technicians.
01Introduction
An Introduction To Lightning Protection
Many parts of Kerala are affected by the danger of lightning which strikes during the rainy season.
While lightning takes place, a very high voltage surge, a high current passes through people, high rise and isolated buildings and other equipment sensitive in nature. Therefore an unexpected lightning strike can cause huge damage to lives, costly equipment and of course our lifetime ambitions, home, factory etc.
02Principle
Lightning Protection – Principle
The principle involved in the lightning protection system is to provide a low resistance conductive path between the overcharged atmosphere and the Earth, therefore the other parts of the building act as a non-conductive part.
A higher level of protection can be obtained from installing quality and state of the art materials by experienced technicians, and there comes our role M-Star Lightning Protection System.
Lightning Protection Required
- Any construction which exceeds 10 meters in height.
- Buildings, isolated in open area.
- Buildings which contain sophisticated electronic / electrical equipment.
- Warehouses of explosive and inflammable materials.
- Buildings situated in hill stations.
03System overview
M-Star Lightning Protection System – An Overview
We provide quality materials and qualified technicians for the installation of M-Star Lightning Protection Systems.
- 01
Lightning Final or the Air Terminal
With the unique design properties of M-Star terminal provides 360 degree of protection; M-Star Air Terminal intercepts all lightning discharge in 360-degree angle above the structure and allows safe passage for the discharge energy to the Earth.
- 02
The Down Conductor
The specially made HV insulated thick copper: (20x3mm), (25x4mm), (25x6mm) [As per geographical requirements]
Conductor bypasses the heavy surge to the earth point, thus avoiding the danger of side flashing. These conductors are clamped and joined by good quality clamps and bonds.
- 20 × 3 mm
- 25 × 4 mm
- 25 × 6 mm
- 03
Significance of HV Insulated Down Conductor
By using HV insulated down conductors, the risk of side flashing is minimized.
The structure carries only a very low capacitive coupling to the main down conductor due to the fact that HV insulators are good di-electric material.
- 04
The Earthing System
A good earthing system is the essential part of the lightning protection system. Each earthing point should not exceed a maximum resistance of 10 ohms. It is obtained by detailed meggering before earth point installation.
- 05
Installation
Our supervisors and technicians are always available to advise and assist in the difficult installation process.
04Components
Major Components
- Multi-point air terminal covers 360 degrees of protection
- HV insulated down conductors
- Clamps, joints, clips, and connectors made out of genuine materials
- Standard earth pits
Let’s make things happen
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