Surge protection / isolating spark gaps

Pipeline Management Solution

A long service life and high system availability are vital for the cost-effective operation of pipelines. The sensitive insulation of pipeline flanges needs to be protected from surge voltages to a high degree: such surges are often caused by lightning. The insulation of pipe transition points needed for regular operation has to be guaranteed, even during thunderstorms.

The isolating spark gaps of Phoenix Contact safely discharge these surge voltages and ensure longer maintenance intervals – ensuring the smooth operation of the pipeline. Any surge voltage occurring is transmitted with low resistance via the isolating spark gaps which ensures lightning protection equipotential bonding. Thanks to the highest possible lightning current carrying capacity (class H in accordance with IEC 52561-3), even large lightning currents are safely discharged to ground via a defined path.