Jan 23, 2020 furse s popular strikerisk software has been improved, making lightning risk assessments lightning fast. Niveeth chattergy mie, cengindia electrical and elv. Iecen 623052 risk management software our latest risk software strikerisk v6. Whatever your query, commercial and technical support is readily available from our overseas offices, supported by our international network of distributors. Availability of electronic equipment in the building, which can fail because of lightning in the area or as a result of atmospheric surges in the network or electrical switching. Strikerisk has been specifically developed for engineers, architects and contractors who have to carry out the risk calculations demanded in bs en. These lightning strike risk assement tools include downloadable cdroms, zipped files, pdf documents, and online lightning strike risk assessment calculators.
The probability of a strike and whether protection should be fitted will be shown by carrying out a risk assessment. Click on the link below for further information on furses strikerisk v5. This chapter details methods of estimating lightning strike probabilities, the risk. User copy and contact furse to discuss your requirements. Like many other engineering systems, lightning protection is not necessarily a design preference, but the need for a lightning protection system is determined by the requirements of nfpa 70 and nfpa 780, a lightning risk assessment, and oftentimes the facilitys insurance carrier. You are probably aware of the new international european standard iecen 62305 for lightning protection, the second edition of which was published in 2012 in the uk. Furse earthing lightning protection introduction 1. The rolling sphere method rsm is based on electrogeometric model egm which is one of the techniques used to determine the lightning safety dis tance. With strikerisk, an engineer can carry out and view multiple cases risk.
Experienced surveyors accurate surveys are the key to creating effective earthing systems. Multiple readings are taken to ensure safe and accurate designs. Lightning risk assessment according to bs623052 furse resk. View vivi raghavans profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community.
Ea technology is a world leader in lightning risk assessment, protection and earthing systems, and this course is designed to share that knowledge and expertise, to help you avoid the costly and potentially catastrophic consequences of a lightning strike. Strikerisk has been specifically developed for engineers, architects and contractors who have to carry. Assist in the preparation of electrical specifications. You are probably aware of the new international european standard iecen 62305 for lightning protection, the second edition of which was. The basis of conventional lightning protection technology. Lightning strike risk measurement in this paper, calculation of lightning strikes probability and protected area are using the furse strikerisk software. Oct, 2014 furse total solution product catalogue 1. In purchasing the standard the iec risk assessment calculator software is provided free of charge. The risk assessment in bs en 623052 is much more detailed and has many more parameters than the assessment contained in bs 6651. Design calculations of lightning protection systems part one. In addition to a bespoke, commercially available, risk assessment software and training package, furse also offers newly revised technical literature dedicated to lightning protection under bs en 62305, and cpdaccredited. Study of lightning safety distance using rolling sphere method. Risk is an expectation of loss, a potential problem that may or may not occur in the future. Strike risk 64 bit computing microsoft windows scribd.
The striking distance is the total distance of the lightning strikes to the rod. Cable size designing and selection of cables as per iec 60502. Its improved interface helps users complete bs en s complex and laborious risk calculations in minutes rather than the hours it would take doing them by hand. Lightning protection spike terminal location as per iec 62305. Paper open access improvement of electrical grounding system. Free lightning protection design software paradise electric. Product update new strikerisk software for lightning. The areas covered by the magazine include all traditional areas of panel building including components, software, enclosures, control technology and safety while also. Introduction to lightning protection and earthinggrounding. This is a very straightforward piece of software to use requiring the structure dimensions to be entered and various parameters selected from drop down lists. Mar 23, 2015 furses popular strikerisk software makes risk assessments lightning fast.
Multiple readings are taken to ensure safe and accurate. Lightning protection risk assessment were done according to iec 62305 and calculation reports with solution were submitted with the help of furse strike risk v6. A lightning protection system to be provided for a building or any other structure is based on the perceived risk of a lightning strike and the damage it may cause. Furse strike risk is one dehn do their own version like all software siso the lps may well be in place as a function of the natural cage effect of a large steel shed but for power lines, you are actually dealing with the problems of a ground strike or strike to oh line regards oms. It is generally caused due to lack of information, control or time. It was a unique opportunity to participate in one of the leading engineering programs in egypt along for three months. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover vivis. Panel building and system integration is a uk magazine that is aimed at panel builders, control engineers, electrical engineers, system integrators and contractors that are involved in the panel building and control industries. This may not always be the case on server machines. This gave people many concerns as to the complex calculations used when identifying the risk from lightning protection. What is software risk and software risk management. Pdf improvement of electrical grounding system using.
Paper open access improvement of electrical grounding. Not being hit by lightning in the past has no bearing on being struck in the future. A building with lightning strikes probability over 1. Home download center electrical software lightning protection risk assessment calculator lightning risk assessment study lightning risk assessment study is actually the measure of risk of a lightning strike and probability of damages. Furses popular strikerisk software makes risk assessments. A british standards compliant lightning protection system should be professionally installed and tested at least once every year. This download was scanned by our antivirus and was rated as malware free.
A trial version of the new strikerisk v5 is available free of charge from the furse website. Bustard faculty of informatics, university of ulster, cromore road, coleraine, bt52 1sa, northern ireland. It has just been updated to version 5, and a free trial version is available to download from our website. Furse s popular strikerisk software has been improved, making lightning risk assessments lightning fast. Lightning strikes present a real and significant threat to life, to the structures in which we live and work, and to the electronic systems which support us in. Although we focus on strike terminations or air terminals we find that the other components of the lightning protection. We offer a range of services to protect buildings and individuals, both from the initial strike and current surge. Lightning protection system design and installation.
With over 126 years experience, furse provide a renowned total solution for earthing, lightning risk and electronic systems protection. This is why furse designed the strikerisk software. Today, i will explain the second method for performing the risk assessment study. Prepare and carry out electrical calculations in software systems such as amtech, dialux and furse strike risk. Indeed, what is largely taught in undergraduate science and engineering programs is the condensed lessons of. The most important and key elements needed to make such assessment include. David taylor network planning and investment engineering.
Risk can be defined as the probability of an event, hazard, accident, threat or situation occurring and its undesirable consequences. Bs en 623052 is a key to the correct implementation of bs en 623053 and bs en 623054. Protection against lightning a uk guide to the practical. Development of lightning risk assessment software in accordance.
Lightning protection system design and calculations. Quick and easy to use, with full reporting capability and excellent security options, strikerisk has been devised to deliver results in minutes, rather than the hours or days it would take to do the same calculations by hand. Find out more about what we do and how we can help below. Risk management second edition published in 2012 in the uk, our furse technical team has developed strikerisk v6. Furse s popular strikerisk software makes risk assessments lightning fast. Engineering consultants group ecg are a group of highly qualified consultants, whose expertise in large and complex projects covers all major disciplines of design and construction. Strikerisk risk management software for consultants and designers looking to undertake their own risk assessments, the furse technical team has developed strikerisk. Furse has developed a bespoke risk assessment software package to simplify and speed the process, called strikerisk.
With strikerisk, an engineer can carry out and view multiple risk assessments under the. Information is requested from the user in the next dialogue box. A possibility of suffering from loss in software development process is called a software risk. Cdegs malz, malt, hifreq and ses shield 3d, dehn support toolbox, furse strike risk, eracs. If you are designing a lightweight, mobile, 100foot mast, the. The panel builder info is a site for all the latest panel building news from leading manufacturers.
Jan 05, 2018 in addition to the products and 25 years of experience that axis offers, we also offer a software suite which will help simplify all your lightning protection calculations so that you can put your. Initially the client or their engineering professionals should consider which risk they wish to protect against. Powercom solutions is a specialist lightning protection company which strives to provide innovative and engineered solutions, which minimize the lightning risk, reduce equipment damage and disruption, and overall, provide a safer workplace, and in general a safer ireland. The function of a button is displayed when you position the mouse pointer over strikerisk v6. The most popular versions among the software users are 5. If we dont have representation in your chosen country listed below, send us an enquiry. Introduction lightning is one of natures most powerful and destructive phenomena. The software has been designed solely to help you carry out the complex and laborious calculations necessary for the implementation of parts 3 and 4 of the iecen 62305 guidelines. With strikerisk an engineer can carry out and view multiple risk assessments under the banner of a single project. Lightning protection system design applications for tactical communications systems. In addition to the products and 25 years of experience that axis offers, we also offer a software suite which will help simplify all your lightning protection calculations so that you can put your. As organizations become more dependent on software, securityrelated risks to their organizational missions are also increasing. Lightning risk assessment according to bs623052 furse risk strike software furse strikerisk 6230522012 questionaire.
It is a factor that could result in negative consequences and usually expressed as the product of impact and likelihood. The risk is, in turn, related to the extent of lightning or thunderstorm activity in the region where the facility is situated. Furse strikerisk lies within education tools, more precisely science tools. Lightning protection solutions furse have a team of experienced engineers. What are the chances of being stuck by lightning lightning. Lightning strikes present a real and significant threat to life, to the structures in which we live and work, and to the electronic systems which support us in our daily lives. The type, purpose and height of a building tested for risk assessment separately located, surrounded by higher or lower buildings, etc. With its immense destructive power, utilities need to take the risk of lightning strikes seriously. According to the international electro technical commission iec before proceeding with lightning protection system design for any object or building, the risk of damage from lightning must be assessed.
Security engineering risk analysis sera software is a growing component of modern business and missioncritical systems. Make sure that you enter information in all fields so that installation can. The ultimate aim of strikerisk is to automatically produce the results of your iecen 623052 risk management calculations in full or summary formats that can be passed to your customers or easily incorporated within the documentation of an engineering project. Strikerisk management software furse a total solution for. Strikerisk is an invaluable tool which automates the complex risk assessment calculations required by iecbs en 623052. With strikerisk, an engineer can carry out and view multiple risk assessments under the banner of a. Strikerisk is purpose designed to carry out the complex, laborious calculations of bs en 623052, results can be achieved in minutes rather than the hours or days that it would take to do the calculations by hand. Rana yaseen electrical design engineer engineering. Protection against lightning a uk guide to the practical application of bs en 62305 michael l henshaw mba, i. Traditional securityengineering approaches rely on. Probabilities of a lightning strike risk of lightning dec 2012. If youre outside the uk, find your nearest furse office or distributor below.
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