Fuel Tank Lightning Protection And Oil Industry

1. Fuel Tank Lightning Protection And Oil Industry https://www.lightningprotection.com/

2. Lightning Strikes Not all lightning strikes require direct contact to damage exposed oilfield and fuel tanks. A nearby lightning strike can create a chain reaction promoting fire/explosion to an entire site’s tanks, fluids and equipment. The generation of electric charges, their accumulation on material, and the process of dissipating these accumulated charges cause static electricity hazards. Sparks from static electricity are a significant source of ignition. For an electrostatic charge to be a source of ignition, four conditions must be present: • A means of generating an electrostatic charge. • A means of accumulating an electrostatic charge capable of producing an incendiary spark. • A spark gap. • An ignitable vapor-air mixture in the spark gap https://www.lightningprotection.com/

3. The possibility of a static discharge between the liquid surface and the tank shell, roof supports, or other appurtenances is related to the static-generating qualities of the liquid in the tank. Refined petroleum products that tend to retain static charges can introduce a greater risk of static ignition unless they are handled properly. “ Exposure from lightning strikes and build- up of static electricity is a major source of fire and tank explosion, or it may be secondary effect from a direct or nearby lightning strike. https://www.lightningprotection.com/

4. Fuel tank lightning protection system is the best proactive measure that is taken to avoid such incidents. Below are some more measures to handle such liquid properly. LEC’s fuel tank lightning protection system For floating roof tanks, LEC’s retractable grounding assembly (RGA) will provide a positive electrical bond between the roof and shell of the tank. To protect against direct lightning strikes to any type of tank, LEC can provide a dissipation array system (DAS) in a variety of configurations, depending on the geometry of the tank. The DAS will continuously dissipate the electrical charge that accumulates on a tank during a thunderstorm, thus preventing the termination of a strike to the tank. Each DAS is custom designed to fit the tank exactly. Avoid splash filling and upward spraying. Limit the fill line and discharge velocity of the incoming liquid stream Provide a minimum 30-second residence time downstream of microspore filters Check for ungrounded loose or floating objects in the tank and remove them Avoid pumping substantial amount of air or other entrained gas into the tank through the liquid To minimize charge generation, some operators limit the maximum fill rate after the initial fill rate is complete. All conductive components (e.g., a metal rim and hatch cover), should be bonded together and grounded. • • • • • • • https://www.lightningprotection.com/

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