Definition of Lightning Risk Assessment
Lightning risk assessment is a method to calculate lightning strike risks to an object(s) based on some it’s characteristic. Lightning risk calculation is to identify potential threats and necessary protective measures. The result of lightning risk assessments will be use as basis to decide and then design lightning protection system study. Lighting risk assessment is part of lightning risk management. Risk management procedure will enable to help to reduce the actual risk to be equal to or less than the tolerable risk. —Omazaki Consultant is a business unit in Omazaki Group who provides inspection, evaluation, audits and assessments for existing lightning protection system, components and installation. This lightning protection system audit and assessment services is part of our Electrical System Audit & Assessment consulting services. Contact us by filled in the form in contact, or email us to cs@omazaki.co.id.
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Purpose of Lightning Protection Study and Risk Assessments
The primary purpose of a lightning risk assessment is to determine whether lightning protection is required, and if so, to select the level of lightning protection required. The level of lightning protection determines the minimum level of lightning protection system (LPS) used for the defense design.
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IEC 62305-2 Lightning Risk Management
IEC 62305-2 provides a detailed methodology for assessing the risk posed by lightning to a structure or system. It will involve:
- Identifying potential sources of lightning strikes
- Estimating the potential consequences of a strike
- Evaluating the effectiveness of existing protection measures
- Implementing additional protective measures if necessary.
Risk management for lightning and over-voltage protection is essential to assess the vulnerability of a building, its people and its contents to lightning and over-voltage threats, and to ensure the selection of the most effective protection system.
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Contact Omazaki Consultant if you need lightning strike risk assessment and lightning protection system study consulting services based on IEC 62305-2 for design plans or assessments of your existing lightning protection system facilities.
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