The challenge
A cement plant has tall silos, long conveyor bridges and extensive metal structures, all exposed to lightning strikes. A strike can destroy electrical equipment, stop production and cause fires.
The plant needed a single, upgraded lightning protection system (LPS) and earthing network covering every structure, installed largely at height on live production units.
Scope of works
- Air termination rods, mesh conductors and masts on silos, buildings and structures
- Down-conductors and equipotential bonding of all metal frameworks and ducts
- Earth electrodes and inspection pits to EN 62561
- Earth resistance and continuity measurements, commissioning and certification to EN/IEC 62305
Outcome
The entire plant is now protected by a certified lightning protection system, safeguarding structures, equipment and people. Installation on silos and stacks was carried out by our rope access teams. Lightning protection is also part of our industrial chimney services.
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