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Basic Lightning Protection & Grounding Design Logic for Outdoor Power Facilities

Lightning strike and abnormal voltage surge are one of the main sudden failure factors of outdoor power facilities in tropical Southeast Asia. Many project teams only pay attention to main equipment configuration, ignoring standardized lightning protection and grounding design, resulting in irreversible damage to transformers and distribution equipment after thunderstorms.

Lightning protection and grounding are the most basic defensive barriers of outdoor power system. The design logic is unified and clear, focusing on voltage diversion, current release and overall equipotential protection.

Scientific lightning protection and grounding design, together with post thunderstorm targeted inspection, can effectively resist tropical thunderstorm risks and ensure the safety and continuity of outdoor power facilities.

Protection systemCore functionKey construction standardOutdoor application reminder
Lightning arrester systemInduced surge release, overvoltage suppressionMatching voltage level, fixed installation firmlyRegularly check aging and damage after thunderstorm
External lightning rodDirect lightning diversion and coverage protectionReasonable height and coverage radiusAvoid sheltering by tall trees and buildings
Integrated grounding networkLeakage current and lightning current safe dischargeGround resistance within qualified rangeHumid area regular detection, coastal anti-corrosion treatment
Equipotential connectionPrevent potential difference damage between equipmentUnified connection of shell and supportAll outdoor power equipment must be connected