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Is there a specific standard that recognises the use of exothermic welding in the installation of earthing systems? And are there standards that apply to the design and verification of the earthing systems themselves? The answer is yes in both cases. The main international standards explicitly recognise exothermic welding as a valid connection method, precisely because of the reliability and durability it provides compared to other solutions. Likewise, the regulatory framework for earthing systems covers the entire cycle: from measuring soil resistivity through a geoelectrical study, to safety, sizing, installation and periodic verification requirements.

Predictive maintenance is a technique that uses data analysis to detect anomalies in the operation of equipment and processes. The maintenance of any installation is vital for its proper functioning and, consequently, for achieving operational and financial efficiency within a company, as well as ensuring occupational safety. In addition to digital twins, the monitoring of the grounding system with smart technology carried out by Aplicaciones Tecnológicas is based on sensors that collect data and send it via IoT technology so that trained AI algorithms can detect faults before they occur, thus saving costs and minimising risks.

Aplicaciones Tecnológicas puts its 40 years of experience to offer free webinars aimed at professionals involved in the design of lightning protection systems and safety against electrical storms, design and implementation of earthing and surge protection systems.

A lightning strike is a natural event which significantly affects all outdoor activities, especially outdoor sports events, and can pose a risk if the right preventive measures are not considered. The data obtained by different institutions corroborates the high frequency of lightning strikes in sports events.