Surge protection devices (SPDs) are designed to minimise the destructive effects of surges on electrical and electronic equipment. There are different types of SPDs depending on the technology they include and what characterises their operation against transient overvoltages.
Worldwide thunderstorm statistics 2024: 2,227,370,623 atmospheric lightning strikes were recorded. The country with the highest count of lightning strikes is EE UU, with 160 209,5 million.
A lightning protection system prevents a direct strike on the structure, but it does strike the lightning rod. Therefore, when a discharge occurs, the entire lightning protection system must be thoroughly checked and reset, as the integrity of critical components (lightning rods, conductors, connections, grounding, etc.) may be compromised. Following a post-impact protocol ensures that the system continues to function properly and the installation remains protected.
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