Starting with an introduction to lightning protection systems, including shielding and insulation failure mechanisms, this course provides the basics to understand issues in controlling the risks of lightning damage. Referencing the most recent international standards such as IEC 62305/2006, protection methodologies are compared and contrasted, reviewing the theory and practical implementation of each approach. As examples of best practice, test procedures are demonstrated to prove the adequacy of protective devices and methods. Finally, Kinectrics’ presents and shares experiences in the field and lessons learned, which relate to the implementation of lightning protection system testing.
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