Lightning protection design standards for energy storage systems

What is a lightning protection standard?

The lightning protection standard is an IEC standard and has therefore been incorporated in the standards of the CENE-LEC* member states whilst taking national circumstances into account. Country-specific standard designations and the associated national calculation values can be selected and displayed in the DEHN Risk Tool software.

Should lightning protection systems BE BS 6651 or BS EN 62305?

Note – It is perfectly acceptable to maintain or assess older lightning protection systems in line with the requirements of the latest standard; in fact, doing so should produce a more suitable solution, as it is more comprehensive in its approach than earlier standards. BS 6651 was the British standard prior to the introduction of BS EN 62305.

What is lightning protection system (LPS) design?

Lightning Protection System (LPS) design. The use of metallic cladding materials as part of air termination is documented in both standards (IEC 62305 part 3 section 5.2.5 & table 3, AS / NZS 1768 clause 4.5.2.3), provided it is of sufficient thickness, is sufficiently durable and has electrical continuity.

What is lightning protection level?

Lightning protection level is used to design protection measures according to the relevant set of lightning current parameters. Complete system used to reduce physical damage due to lightning flashes striking a structure. It consists of both external and internal lightning protection systems.

What is the international standard for lightning protection?

IECStd 62305-1: Protection against lightning part 1: general principles (2006) IECStd 62305-2: Protection against lightning part 2: risk management (2006) IEC Std62305-3: Protection against lightning Part 3: physical damage to structures and life hazard (2006) Bouquegneau, C.: A critical view on the lightning protection international standard.

Is a lightning protection report based on the IEC 62305 standard?

The case study in this thesis project validated that the confusion issue is real when the review of a lightning protection report for the Engineering building (inclusive of a roof mounted PV system) made frequent reference to the AS 1768 standard with a complete lack of to the IEC 62305 standard.