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The production and supply of energy are essential industries for the economical development and the well-being of people.
Earthing is a key factor for safety. Therefore, a correct design an execution is essential, and that begins with a geolectrical study of the terrain. Besides, smart technologies allow the monitoring of the installation in real time.
Energy infrastructures must minimize their risks in lightning, both to ensure adequate production and profitability of them, but especially to protect people and avoid environmental accidents.
With large facilities, it is important to carry out an adequate risk analysis for each area and install external lightning protection (storm detectors, lightning rods, etc.) as well as internal protection (surge protectors) – all necessary to prevent fires and damage to the equipment that control critical processes.
- Power plants, hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear
- Substations and transformation centers
- Wind farms and solar parks
Industries are becoming increasingly more dependent on automata and electronic equipment, which is very sensitive to overvoltages of atmospheric origin caused by electrical storms. A failure in this equipment can interrupt entire lines of work.
Monitoring the industry earthing provides valuable information for anticipating situations of degradation or malfunction. On another side, earthing requires a correct design and execution, based on a geoelectrical study.
In addition, the safety of personnel employed in factories must be assured, taking care that the effects of lightning do not reach the machinery they use. In some industries, such as chemicals and petroleum, significant environmental damage can be caused in the event of an accident.
Lightning protection for infrastructures and power lines reduces economic and personal damage, avoiding unnecessary downtime in production lines, degradation of machinery and data loss or corruption, as well as more serious damages such as fires or electric shock.
The comprehensive protection against the effects of lightning for industries is a profitable decision, in any case.
- Iron and steel, metallurgical and car industry
- Oil & Gas stations and Refineries
- Farming, food and silos
- Chemistry, cement et pharmaceutical
- Weapons
- Robotics
- Textile
Telecommunication towers and aerials are often placed in isolated locations where they stand out due to their height, which is why they are the preferred points for lightning to strike. These elements must offer an uninterrupted and efficient service and, in the case of installations without the presence of personnel, the cost and time of repair can increase significantly. The protection against the direct impact of lightning and overvoltages which prevents equipment damage and service interruptions, thus reducing maintenance costs.
On another side, a correct design and execution of the earthing prevents problematic consequences in telecommunication systems. A geoelectrical study is essential for an earthing project.
Real-time monitoring of the earthing provides as well valuable information to optimize preventive and corrective maintenances.
- Cell phone antennas, TV and radio antennas
- Radars
Related news
Many military installations contain explosive material and expensive electronic defense equipment. It is essential to protect people, equipment and strategic structures in which explosive materials are stored, in case of fire or even a spark.
Earthing is essential for safety. Therefore, an optimize earthing with a geoelectrical study is vital.
Buildings and open areas where there is a concentration of people must also be protected. The storm detector can be a very useful tool for civil protection tasks.
- Military sites
- Ships
- Fire stations
- Emergency systems
Hospitals, universities, research centers, etc., are key infrastructures that must be protected against the risks caused by electrical storms. Equipped with high cost equipment or with a high concentration of people, a good lightning protection system is essential.
In hospitals, the protection of power lines is especially important, where the correct functioning of the equipment can be vital. Besides, the correct design and execution of the earthing system, coming from a geoelectrical study of the soil , is a critical safety element.
The detection of storms can be useful for the safety of people, especially in the case of facilities with large open spaces, such as universities.
Lightning protection, together with storm detection systems, allows these types of centers to protect people and ensure continuity of services, as well as safeguarding valuable electronic and computer equipment.
- Schools and university campus
- Institutions and astronomical observatories
- Hospitals and residences for the elderly
Related news and success stories
Pakistan’s new kidney and liver institute and research centre is protected with our lightning rods
Lightning protection of historical buildings is crucial in all aspects. Many important pieces of art have been damaged by fire which was caused by lightning. These types of buildings are often the highest points of their environment and are usually built with metallic material, stone and even flammable materials.
In addition, many historic buildings have electronic equipment, such as security cameras, audiovisual media, etc. A correct design and execution of the earthing system avoids consequences due to damages at electric equipment.
Besides, those buildings receive a large number of visitors generating large concentrations of people, regularly or at specific times.
Therefore, it is key to take preventive measures using methods such as storm detection, external protection and internal protection, such as surge protectors.
- Museums
- Theaters
- Temples
- Historic buildings
- Convention centers
Transport is a strategic sector due to its crucial importance in the overall economy of a country. Even though it is impossible to cover all transport networks, protecting key centres against lightning can prevent a significant amount of accidents, service interruptions and damage to costly and sensitive equipment. Early storm detection can also contribute to increased safety.
Earthing is an essential installation that requires an appropriate design and execution, with a geoelectrical study of the terrain. Monitoring in real time is possible thanks to the smart technologies, to optimize preventive and corrective maintenances.
- Airports Logistic platforms
- Ports and marinas
- Railways and highways
Homes and shops have more and more sensitive electronic equipment, which can be damaged by electric shocks to the structure or even the electrical or telecommunications supply lines.
Earthing is an indispensable safety element that requires an appropriate design and execution, coming from a geoelectrical study of the soil.
Adequate lightning protection allows to improve the energetic efficiency of the electrical installation and specifically avoid sparks, fires, electric shocks and damages to home automation, electronic equipment, security systems, electrical appliances, etc.
- Condominiums and single-family homes
- Malls, leisure places, hotels
- Gas stations
- Banks
Related news
Success stories
Aplicaciones Tecnológicas S.A. protects Paraguay’s tallest skyscraper from lightning storms
Amazon’s new logistics centre will be protected from overvoltages with Aplicaciones Tecnológicas’ devices
ATSTORMv2 watches over one of the most emblematic buildings of recent construction: Singapore Marina Bay Sands
Large corporations remain confident in APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS S.A. for protecting their goods
Wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and other facilities related to water treatment are often located in isolated places where such structures are the highest point and, therefore, the preferred point for the lightning strike.
The dimensions of the facilities related to the treatment and distribution of water make it essential to carry out a detailed risk analysis to protect the most critical points against direct and indirect impacts of lightning, without the cost being excessive.
Besides, the optimum installation of a safety earthing system depends on the quality of its design and execution, starting from a geoelectrical study.
- Water purification and wastewater treatment plants
- Sewage and irrigation systems
- Pumping stations
- Dams & reservoirs
The electrical and electronic signals located on public roads are highly exposed to suffer the direct and indirect effects of lightning impacts. Precisely, the correct operation of these services during a lightning storm is essential for safety.
The adequate protection against the effects of lightning can prevent prolonged service interruptions, guaranteeing comfort and public safety. In addition, it can increase the useful life of luminaires and reduce maintenance costs due to replacement of equipment.
Earthing is a critical element for guaranteeing safety, thus being indispensable a correct design and execution, together with a geoelectrical study. Besides, real-time monitoring with smart technologies allows to prevent hazardous situations and to resolve security alerts.
- CCTV
- Tunnels
- Street lighting, traffic lights and public signage
Electric storms are especially dangerous in open spaces, where people may be exposed to them. If it is not possible to avoid the direct impact of lightning in the whole area, its protection can be undertaken through preventive actions initiated from the warning of a storm detection system.
Some open areas can be protected by ESE Air terminals, but even in those cases, staying in open areas during the storm can be dangerous. The most advisable thing is the installation of storm detectors and the establishment of preventive measures, including evacuation, in case of danger of lightning strike.
- Stadiums, sport centers and golf courses.
- Zoos and theme parks
- Beaches and natural parks
- Camp Sites
- Safety at work, livestock and opencast mines.
- Ski stations.
- Multitudinous events
- ENERGY
-
The production and supply of energy are essential industries for the economical development and the well-being of people.
Earthing is a key factor for safety. Therefore, a correct design an execution is essential, and that begins with a geolectrical study of the terrain. Besides, smart technologies allow the monitoring of the installation in real time.
Energy infrastructures must minimize their risks in lightning, both to ensure adequate production and profitability of them, but especially to protect people and avoid environmental accidents.
With large facilities, it is important to carry out an adequate risk analysis for each area and install external lightning protection (storm detectors, lightning rods, etc.) as well as internal protection (surge protectors) – all necessary to prevent fires and damage to the equipment that control critical processes.
- Power plants, hydroelectric, thermal and nuclear
- Substations and transformation centers
- Wind farms and solar parks
- MANUFACTURING INDUSTRY
-
Industries are becoming increasingly more dependent on automata and electronic equipment, which is very sensitive to overvoltages of atmospheric origin caused by electrical storms. A failure in this equipment can interrupt entire lines of work.
Monitoring the industry earthing provides valuable information for anticipating situations of degradation or malfunction. On another side, earthing requires a correct design and execution, based on a geoelectrical study.
In addition, the safety of personnel employed in factories must be assured, taking care that the effects of lightning do not reach the machinery they use. In some industries, such as chemicals and petroleum, significant environmental damage can be caused in the event of an accident.
Lightning protection for infrastructures and power lines reduces economic and personal damage, avoiding unnecessary downtime in production lines, degradation of machinery and data loss or corruption, as well as more serious damages such as fires or electric shock.
The comprehensive protection against the effects of lightning for industries is a profitable decision, in any case.
- Iron and steel, metallurgical and car industry
- Oil & Gas stations and Refineries
- Farming, food and silos
- Chemistry, cement et pharmaceutical
- Weapons
- Robotics
- Textile
- TELECOMMUNICATIONS
-
Telecommunication towers and aerials are often placed in isolated locations where they stand out due to their height, which is why they are the preferred points for lightning to strike. These elements must offer an uninterrupted and efficient service and, in the case of installations without the presence of personnel, the cost and time of repair can increase significantly. The protection against the direct impact of lightning and overvoltages which prevents equipment damage and service interruptions, thus reducing maintenance costs.
On another side, a correct design and execution of the earthing prevents problematic consequences in telecommunication systems. A geoelectrical study is essential for an earthing project.
Real-time monitoring of the earthing provides as well valuable information to optimize preventive and corrective maintenances.
- Cell phone antennas, TV and radio antennas
- Radars
Related news
- DEFENCE AND CIVIL PROTECTION
-
Many military installations contain explosive material and expensive electronic defense equipment. It is essential to protect people, equipment and strategic structures in which explosive materials are stored, in case of fire or even a spark.
Earthing is essential for safety. Therefore, an optimize earthing with a geoelectrical study is vital.
Buildings and open areas where there is a concentration of people must also be protected. The storm detector can be a very useful tool for civil protection tasks.
- Military sites
- Ships
- Fire stations
- Emergency systems
- EDUCATION, RESEARCH AND HEALTH
-
Hospitals, universities, research centers, etc., are key infrastructures that must be protected against the risks caused by electrical storms. Equipped with high cost equipment or with a high concentration of people, a good lightning protection system is essential.
In hospitals, the protection of power lines is especially important, where the correct functioning of the equipment can be vital. Besides, the correct design and execution of the earthing system, coming from a geoelectrical study of the soil , is a critical safety element.
The detection of storms can be useful for the safety of people, especially in the case of facilities with large open spaces, such as universities.
Lightning protection, together with storm detection systems, allows these types of centers to protect people and ensure continuity of services, as well as safeguarding valuable electronic and computer equipment.
- Schools and university campus
- Institutions and astronomical observatories
- Hospitals and residences for the elderly
Related news and success stories
Pakistan’s new kidney and liver institute and research centre is protected with our lightning rods
- CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL HERITAGE
-
Lightning protection of historical buildings is crucial in all aspects. Many important pieces of art have been damaged by fire which was caused by lightning. These types of buildings are often the highest points of their environment and are usually built with metallic material, stone and even flammable materials.
In addition, many historic buildings have electronic equipment, such as security cameras, audiovisual media, etc. A correct design and execution of the earthing system avoids consequences due to damages at electric equipment.
Besides, those buildings receive a large number of visitors generating large concentrations of people, regularly or at specific times.
Therefore, it is key to take preventive measures using methods such as storm detection, external protection and internal protection, such as surge protectors.
- Museums
- Theaters
- Temples
- Historic buildings
- Convention centers
- TRANSPORT
-
Transport is a strategic sector due to its crucial importance in the overall economy of a country. Even though it is impossible to cover all transport networks, protecting key centres against lightning can prevent a significant amount of accidents, service interruptions and damage to costly and sensitive equipment. Early storm detection can also contribute to increased safety.
Earthing is an essential installation that requires an appropriate design and execution, with a geoelectrical study of the terrain. Monitoring in real time is possible thanks to the smart technologies, to optimize preventive and corrective maintenances.
- Airports Logistic platforms
- Ports and marinas
- Railways and highways
- RESIDENTIAL AND SERVICES
-
Homes and shops have more and more sensitive electronic equipment, which can be damaged by electric shocks to the structure or even the electrical or telecommunications supply lines.
Earthing is an indispensable safety element that requires an appropriate design and execution, coming from a geoelectrical study of the soil.
Adequate lightning protection allows to improve the energetic efficiency of the electrical installation and specifically avoid sparks, fires, electric shocks and damages to home automation, electronic equipment, security systems, electrical appliances, etc.
- Condominiums and single-family homes
- Malls, leisure places, hotels
- Gas stations
- Banks
Related news
Success stories
Aplicaciones Tecnológicas S.A. protects Paraguay’s tallest skyscraper from lightning storms
Amazon’s new logistics centre will be protected from overvoltages with Aplicaciones Tecnológicas’ devices
ATSTORMv2 watches over one of the most emblematic buildings of recent construction: Singapore Marina Bay Sands
Large corporations remain confident in APLICACIONES TECNOLOGICAS S.A. for protecting their goods
- WATER
-
Wastewater treatment plants, pumping stations and other facilities related to water treatment are often located in isolated places where such structures are the highest point and, therefore, the preferred point for the lightning strike.
The dimensions of the facilities related to the treatment and distribution of water make it essential to carry out a detailed risk analysis to protect the most critical points against direct and indirect impacts of lightning, without the cost being excessive.
Besides, the optimum installation of a safety earthing system depends on the quality of its design and execution, starting from a geoelectrical study.
- Water purification and wastewater treatment plants
- Sewage and irrigation systems
- Pumping stations
- Dams & reservoirs
- SIGNALLING
-
The electrical and electronic signals located on public roads are highly exposed to suffer the direct and indirect effects of lightning impacts. Precisely, the correct operation of these services during a lightning storm is essential for safety.
The adequate protection against the effects of lightning can prevent prolonged service interruptions, guaranteeing comfort and public safety. In addition, it can increase the useful life of luminaires and reduce maintenance costs due to replacement of equipment.
Earthing is a critical element for guaranteeing safety, thus being indispensable a correct design and execution, together with a geoelectrical study. Besides, real-time monitoring with smart technologies allows to prevent hazardous situations and to resolve security alerts.
- CCTV
- Tunnels
- Street lighting, traffic lights and public signage
- OPEN AREAS
-
Electric storms are especially dangerous in open spaces, where people may be exposed to them. If it is not possible to avoid the direct impact of lightning in the whole area, its protection can be undertaken through preventive actions initiated from the warning of a storm detection system.
Some open areas can be protected by ESE Air terminals, but even in those cases, staying in open areas during the storm can be dangerous. The most advisable thing is the installation of storm detectors and the establishment of preventive measures, including evacuation, in case of danger of lightning strike.
- Stadiums, sport centers and golf courses.
- Zoos and theme parks
- Beaches and natural parks
- Camp Sites
- Safety at work, livestock and opencast mines.
- Ski stations.
- Multitudinous events