Surge protection Pipeline Management Solutions

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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.

Highlights:

Maximum protection, thanks to the highest possible lightning current carrying capacity (class H)

Durable in extreme conditions, thanks to excellent corrosion resistance

Optimum protection, response voltages tailored to insulation kits for flanges

Versatile, thanks to internationally recognized approvals in the hazardous area

Longer maintenance intervals thanks to less wear of the pipe flange seals

Longer operating time and less plant downtime

Safe plant operation due to increased pipeline protection

Solutions for protection against surge voltages caused by lightning strikes

Solutions for protection against surge voltages caused by lightning strikes

Isolating spark gaps protecting the pipeline’s pipe flange seals assure a longer service life

Isolating spark gaps protecting the pipeline’s pipe flange seals assure a longer service life