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Project: Yen Bai General Hospital Specification of Electrical system – Lightning Protection

SECTION 9: LIGHTNING PROTECTION

1. GENERAL

The lightning protection scope of work covers an active lightning protection system.

1.1. Standard

Comply with the recommendations of NFC17-102 and/or BS 6651 and/or AS 1768,


TCXDVN 46:2007.

1.2. Shop Drawings

Submit layout drawings of the lightning protection system showing the following
information:

- Details of the locations and types of joints, air and earth terminations, downconductors,
materials used, and provisions for minimising galvanic action.

- Arrangement of components in earthing pits.

- Provision for building movement and building penetrations.

2. EARTH TERMINATIONS
2.1. Once the energy is conducted to ground level, a low impedance ground is essential to
dissipate the lightning energy into the earth mass as effectively as possible. The earthing
system shall consist of:

2.2. Copper Ground Rod – (16mm x 3m long) as shown on the drawings.

2.3. Bare Copper Cable 50mm2 for connecting copper rods together .

2.4. Exothermic Welded Cadweld for welding copper rod and bare copper cable. The
connection process shall satisfy IEEE Standard 80 - 1989 (Grounding) and IEC Standard
837 - 1989 (Connectors).

2.5. Grounding Enhancement Material shall be used as considered necessary by the supplier.

2.6. An approved earth pit shall be used to connect the down conductor to the earthing system.
The resistance value of the earth termination system shall be 10 ohms or less..

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Project: Yen Bai General Hospital Specification of Electrical system – Lightning Protection

3. AIR TERMINAL
3.1. Install a new lightning system for the non-protection area using active air terminals equal
to Dynasphere or approved equivalent. The air terminal should have an area of coverage
of 90-120m protection radius.

3.2. The active air terminal is to intercept lightning discharges at a preferred point earlier than
conventional lightning protection techniques. The air terminal is to be passive on approach
of a storm, and produce minimal corona. In the milliseconds prior to the approach of a
lightning down leader it shall become active through capacitive coupling, absorb energy
and assist in triggering an upward intercepting discharge to capture and control the main
downleader. Lightning should then be drawn to the downconductor system to enable the
safe transfer of energy to ground.

3.3. Air Terminal Schedule

No. Specifications Active Air Terminal


1 Technology Active spark gap, non-radioactive
2 Air termination Chrome plated
3 Spherical Dimensions 150mm Φ , 195mm height
4 Spherical Material Bronze
5 Weight (kg) 5

3.4. Down Conductor Schedule


3.4.1. The Sub-Contractor shall supply and install down conductors in the locations shown on
the Drawings. Sufficient spare length in excess of 10 metres shall be reserved close to
the air termination for future extension.

3.4.2. The main copper conductor shall be made of electrical grade copper of minimum cross-
sectional area of 75mm2.

3.4.3. In the final run to the earth pits and where it shall be exposed to unauthorised
interference the downconductor shall be placed in a protective PVC pipe of 3mm
minimum wall thickness so as to avoid mechanical damage and increase safety.

3.4.4. The downconductor shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions
and shall not be subject to bends of less than 0.5 metres radius.

3.4.5. The downconductor shall be secured to the structure by metallic fastenings as approved
by the Project Director at least every 2 metres.

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Project: Yen Bai General Hospital Specification of Electrical system – Lightning Protection

3.5. Air Terminal Mast


3.5.1. The supporting masts of the air terminal shall be made of hot dip galvanised steel
(suitable for use in high salt density atmosphere) and securely supported on the upper
roof of the building and shall be sized to withstand wind velocities of up to 120 km per
hour. Galvanised steel stay wire for preventing the supporting mast from toggling when
subject to large wind load shall also be provided by the Sub-Contractor. The method for
providing such supports shall be submitted to the Project Director for approval.

3.5.2. The insulated masts for installation of air terminations shall be made of fibreglass. The
terminations shall be similar to ESE or equivalent as approved by the Project Director
with adequate protection radius to cover the entire building. The locations of the masts
and terminations shown on the Drawings are approximate only. The Sub-Contractor
shall verify on site the best location to protect the site area from a lightning strike and
submit proposal to the Project Director for approval.

3.5.3. The supporting masts shall be readily replaceable by a longer one (without additional
builder's work being required) whilst the insulated masts shall be re-usable when
extending the air termination in future.

3.6. Lightning Event Counter

A lightning event counter is to be provided.

No. Specifications LEC


1 Triggering Impulse 1500A 8/20 μs
2 Operating temperature -10 – 500 C
3 Battery life 7 years
4 Enclosure rating IP67

4. TESTING

Testing shall be to TCVN 46-84.

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