Effective Lightning Protection for Chemical Plants
Prevent Lightning-Induced Process Interruptions and Downtime
Lightning Protection Strategies for Chemical Plants
Chemical plants are usually part of a closely interconnected supply chain where process interruptions can cascade into larger problems. Although insurance can cover the short-term financial losses and impact of a lightning-related process interruption, it may not cover the damage to customer relationships who may have to look elsewhere for a supplier while your facility is undergoing repairs.
That is where comprehensive lightning protection comes in, to help prevent lightning related operational disruptions and resulting financial and human impacts. Our lightning protection systems are specifically designed to prevent operational disruptions, safeguard critical process control systems, and protect infrastructure from the hazardous impacts of lightning activity.
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Risk Assessment
Identify and Quantify VulnerabilitiesLEC detailed site surveys include an in-depth review of your chemical plant’s physical properties—from structural materials and dimensions to environmental conditions and soil composition. We identify vulnerable equipment and assess the quantitative and qualitative costs of potential lightning-induced interruptions.
Lightning Protection Strategy
Customized Strategies for Maximum ProtectionOur comprehensive assessment maps your facility’s risk zones that informs a detailed visual representation highlighting areas of high strike probability, zones requiring protection, and potential paths for lightning-induced currents.
Lightning Risks for Chemical Plants
Chemical plants face serious risks from lightning strikes, driven by the presence of flammable materials and highly sensitive equipment. A direct strike, spark, or even a strike miles away can trigger fires, explosions, equipment failures, or widespread process disruptions. To ensure safety and maintain uninterrupted operations, robust and proactive lightning protection is not just important—it’s essential.
Equipment particularly vulnerable to lightning-related risks include:
Equipment particularly vulnerable to lightning-related risks include:
- Fractionation Towers
- Cooling Towers
- Distillation Towers
- Floating Roof Tanks
- Fixed Roof Tanks
- Variable Vapor Space Tanks
- Blister and Bullet Tanks
- Water Treatment Facilities
- Electrical Transformers
- Pipe Racks
- Control Rooms
