LPC Profile Sep 2018

LIGHTNING PROTECTION CONCEPTS CONSULTANCY DESIGN ENGINEERING TRAINING INSTALLATIONS CERTIFICATION

WORLD CLASS LIGHTNING PROTECTION SOLUTIONS Lightning Protection Concepts provides a full range of lightning protection solutions across all industry sectors. Protecting people is our number one priority and a topic which is embedded in the hearts of our company. The combination of the expertise of our two principles offers all of the engineering, design, training, components and certifications that are required to successfully implement lightning protection solutions. The formation of LPC and our partner companies (The Lightning Gurus and The Testing Gurus) brings together exceptional expertise and experience in lighting protection, surge protection and earth-termination system solutions. This collaboration provides a compartmentalised approach, which separates the design, installation and certification portions of a complete earthing and lightning protection solution. Earthing & Lightning Protection Consultancy Lightning Protection Concepts offers our clients the most comprehensive and up-to-date solutions and services using highly innovative design principles that comply with the relevant standards. LPC`s consultancy services include: - Lightning Protection Risk Assessments - 2D and 3D Lightning Protection System Design - Earth Termination System Design - Site Assessments & Fault Finding - Project Specific & General Specifications - Bills of Quantities for Installation / Tender Purposes - Soil Resistivity Appraisal and Analysis - 50Hz Grid Potential Rise (GPR) and Step & Touch Potential Analysis - Site Specific Installation Detailed Drawings - Power Quality Analysis - Installation Management LPC consultancy also includes project management for projects where the installation and certification is required. Under normal circumstances LPC would provide the required technical backup and project management to ensure that projects are executed as per the designs and relevant standards. Page 1

PROTECTION THROUGH ENGINEERING KNOW HOW LPC`s protection philosophies are founded on the unsurpassed knowledge, skills and experience of our founding directors. Both Trevor Manas and Alexis Barwise are very active in and have an in-depth understand of the mechanics of the earthing and lightning protection industry. Recognising the enormous need for an independent earthing and lightning protection consultancy, Alexis and Trevor founded LPC. The provision of professional engineering for earthing, lightning protection and surge protection systems that are effective, specific to the type of structure and are unbiased to the installer or the suppliers, has become essential in our technologically advanced world. LPC`s design and engineering skills can provide protective for any type of structure in any kind of environment. Both Alexis and Trevor have design experience for most international standards including SANS, IEC, IEEE, AS/NZS, EN and NFPA/UL. Trevor Manas Alexis Barwise Director Director Trevor Manas, started his career as a lightning protection Alexis Barwise received his bachelor`s degree in Electrical specialist in 1994. His experience, insight and in-depth and Electronic Engineering in 2007. He currently serves knowledge as well as his ability to stay abreast of the on various national and international standard and latest developments in the earthing and lightning technical committees such as IEC TC81 and SANS 10142. protection industry has helped him to develop his Alexis is a founding member and currently Board reputation as a lightning protection professional. Chairman of ELPA (Earthing and Lightning Protection Association). His work in introducing new technologies such as isolated lightning protection systems through insulated cabling In 2012, Alexis was appointed as Managing Director of into South Africa has been one of many significant DEHN Africa and in 2017, he was appointed as Area milestones in Trevor`s career. Director for DEHN & SOHNE+Co for the Americas, Middle- East and Africa regions where he was exposed to different Over the past 20 years, Trevor has been the chief lightning standards, design philosophies, and technologies. protection designer for over 5000 projects worldwide. He has also written over 20 white papers on various Alexis has written several technical articles and provided aspects of earthing and lightning protection. training courses in lightning and surge protection in several countries around the world. Trevor served as National Director of ELPA (Earthing and Lightning Protection Association) in 2017 and 2018 While working for Schneider Electric, a global specialist in where he developed the accreditation courses for energy management. Alexis filled numerous roles as an lightning protection installers, designers and inspectors. electrical engineer. Throughout his career, Alexis has gained an in-depth Trevor is also a member of the SABS TC 067/ SC06 knowledge as an electrical design engineer, systems lightning protection working group. engineer and lightning protection engineer across several different industry sectors. Page 2

ENGINEERED DESIGNS 3D Designing of Lightning Protection Systems Planning complex objects and structures by means of a 3D program allows us to efficiently design air-termination systems while taking into consideration all parts of the structure. This way, the air-termination systems can be installed more effectively than if the 2D method AutoCAD is used. Due to the increasing requirements regarding the building architecture, 3D planning is a very good solution for visually representing lightning protection measures. Based on our 3D planning, customers get an idea of how to integrate the lightning protection measures into the building architecture. Another advantage is the clear visualisation of the protected volume of the air-termination systems. 2D drawings and 3D planning 3D planning ensures component-optimised design. No individual views and details of building outlines are drawn, but the building is virtually designed on the computer. In this process, a detailed 3D model is created. 2D drawings can also be generated from this 3D model. This procedure has numerous benefits: • All drawings always correspond to the latest version of the 3D model • Faults are minimised due to a 360 degree view of the protected volumes around the building • The installation company can improve coordination of the mounting process • Any number of 2D and 3D view drawings can be generated from the 3D model • In addition to the view drawings, any number of mounting details can be generated Page 3

ENGINEERED DESIGNS 3D Designing of Lightning Protection Systems Page 4

INSTALLATION DETAILS Site Specific Detailing Enables Accurate Installations Page 5

RISK ASSESSMENTS Risk Assessments According to SANS / IEC 62305-2 Risk management for structures and buildings according to SANS/IEC 62305-2 In accordance with the LPS standards a lightning protection risk assessment must be performed on all structures under consideration. The risk assessment process is designed to evaluate the need for a LPS and thereafter determine the level of lightning protection required. The risk potential of structures is assessed in a risk analysis. The result of this analysis allows us to take measures which reduce the risk. The aim is to select economically reasonable protection measures which are adapted to the properties and utilisation of the building. A risk analysis defines the level of LPS and a complete protection concept including the necessary shielding measures against lightning electromagnetic impulses (LEMP). The risk assessment process reduces the existing risk to a tolerable risk. The tolerable risk is defined when selecting the risks. These tolerable risks are specified in the standard. Risks To Be Considered At the start of the risk analysis process, the focus is on the utilisation of the structure which allows us to calculate the risks which have to be considered for the object to be protected. There are four different categories which are distinguished in a risk analysis: • Risk R1: Loss of human life • Risk R2: Loss of service to the public • Risk R3: Loss of cultural heritage • Risk R4: Loss of economic value One or more risks can be relevant for the structure. The LPS designer decides which risks are to be considered. LPC designs an efficient state-of-the-art lightning protection concept based on this risk analysis. Page 6

SOIL RESISTIVITY Wenner Method of Sounding Survey Location Plan Supply A V C1 P1 P2 C2 a a a CURRENT LINES OF FLOW EQUIPOTENTIAL LINES Survey, Analysis and Earth Termination System Design Soil resistivity surveys provide valuable information in the design of the earth termination system. The soil resistivity values prevailing on a site are utilised to determine the various layers of soil, corrosiveness and homogeneousness of the soil. The GPR (grid potential rise) and the step and touch voltages are calculated using the soil resistivity values. The method of determining the soil resistivity distribution of the earth on the site for the purpose of designing an earthing system is the four-electrode sounding method called the ‘Wenner’ method of sounding: • Carry out on-site soil resistivity surveys – Depending on the size of the site, various surveys are conducted to a sufficient depth to enable calculation of optimum rod lengths. All surveys are to be checked with traverse readings. • Analyse resistivity readings and calculate the following : - Resistivity in Ohms and Ohm/metres - Determine top soil depth – layered soil conditions - Appraise corrosiveness based upon soil resistivity & other site factors • Design earthing system based upon application, soil conditions (rock etc.), resistivity values and other external factors (corrosiveness etc.). • Calculate D.C. resistance of earthing system. • Analyse Grid Potential Rise and Step and Touch Potentials to ensure safety factors for the earthing system. Soil Resistivity Analysis Page 7

SOIL RESISTIVITY Earth Termination Design Earth Termination Design, GPR and Step Potential Simulations Step Voltage Analysis GPR Voltage Analysis Page 8

SITE ASSESSMENTS Inspections, Fault Finding, Problem Solutions and Maintenance Through many years of experience, our ability to solve problems and provide effective solutions in preventing lightning damage is unparalleled. Our on-site evaluations provide an essential service in the maintenance of LPSs and the provision of problem solving solutions to prevent further damage to structures and their operational systems. The on-site assessments utilises various inspection and testing techniques to verify the compliance of LPS to the relevant standards. The source of lightning damage is investigated and what further mitigation measures are required to reduce the risk of damage are also determined during our evaluations. All assessments include detailed inspection reports, test reports, findings, recommendations and lightning protection mitigation execution plans. LIGHTNING PROBLEM SOLUTIONS Page 9

TRAINING & SEMINARS LPC Training Program Delivers Certified LPS Designers & Installers The training program as offered by Lightning Protection Concepts is designed to enable designers and installers of lightning protection systems to become ELPA accredited practitioners. Training courses currently offered: - Lightning protection installers training workshop - Lightning protection designers training program - Surge protection installers training workshops - Testing and inspection procedure training program - 2D and 3D Lightning protection design workshop DESIGNER - CPD Accredited seminars (2-day and half day) The LPC lightning protection training programs are in strictest accordance with the latest codes of practice and follow the most up to date lightning protection methods and technologies, giving lightning protection designers and installers the ability to competently complete projects. Page 10

COMPLETE LIGHTNING PROTECTION SOLUTIONS How We Do It Lightning Protection Concepts not only provides a full range of lightning protection design and engineering but we also, through our partner companies, provide installation, testing and certification of earthing and lightning protection systems. Partner Companies Provide Full Protection Solutions Lightning Protection Concepts (LPC) LPC provides complete lightning protection design and engineering for all projects. All projects including the installation, testing and certification of the lightning protection system are managed and overseen by LPC. The Lightning Gurus (TLG) TLG is LPC`s installation partner company which consists of a network of ELPA accredited lightning protection installation companies. All Gurus have 15+ years experience as LPS installers and are trained in compliance with LPC`s extremely high quality and workmanship levels. LPG is a company dedicated to enabling black start-ups to have access to larger projects. The Testing Gurus (TTG) TTG is LPC`s testing and certification partner company which consists of highly qualified lightning protection inspectors, who are responsible for the entire handover process for installations completed by TLG. TTG provides independent verification and certification of lightning protection systems to ensure compliance and quality of the protection systems. Independent Responsibility / Assurance of Compliance World Class Lightning = Protection Solutions • Lightning Protection Concepts manages and oversees all installations carried out by The Lightning Gurus to ensure that all installations are carried out as per our designs. • Our extensive experience provides The Lightning Gurus with all of the technical assistance and backup that is required to successfully complete even the most challenging of projects. • The entire lightning protection system is then independently verified by The Testing Gurus which is the final check to ensure compliance with the relevant standards and designs. • The partnership type of relationship between LPC, LPG and TTG provides exceptional designs combined with the highest quality of installations and independent certification at competitive rates. Page 11

LIGHTNING PROTECTION CONCEPTS P.O. Box 3080 Northcliff 2115 Tel: 0833772844 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.lpconcepts.com Download PDF