Client/Project

Lightning Protection System for Critical Infrastructure – Remote Areas

Julia Creek is a remote area, and like many regions with isolated infrastructure, it poses significant challenges to the safety and operation of critical facilities such as hospitals. One of the essential safety measures for protecting these critical infrastructures is a Lightning Protection System (LPS). This system safeguards the hospital and its valuable equipment from the potential hazards posed by lightning strikes, ensuring the continuity of medical services even in harsh environmental conditions.

Task/Scope/Problem Statement

In remote areas, where access to repair services and spare parts may be limited, protecting hospital buildings and sensitive medical equipment from lightning damage is even more important. A comprehensive lightning protection system offers peace of mind, minimizing downtime, and ensuring that hospital staff can provide care even during adverse weather conditions.

Solution

Installing an Air Termination System (ATS) is the first line of defence against lightning strikes. Designed to increase the capture range of a lightning strike, ensuring that it intercepts the strike safely before it reaches sensitive parts of the building. Connecting the ATS to the down conductor provides a pathway that directs the electrical energy from the strike safely into the ground.

Result

The Lightning Protection System installed at the Julia Creek hospital serves as a crucial safeguard against lightning-related hazards. The system's well-engineered components, such as the air termination system, down conductor, and earth terminal network, work cohesively to protect the hospital's infrastructure and equipment.