LIGHTNING PROTECTION FAQ 1/5
Lightning can wreak havoc on your assets and people, disrupting operations, causing downtime, damage and even loss of life. The solutions are not simple but require a thorough understanding of the subject. These 5 series of 9 (nine) FAQs addresses common concerns, questions and solutions to guide the professional in practice. Q1.1. If I install […]
LOWERING EARTH’S RESISTANCE USING FURSECEM (MARCONITE)
What quantity is needed?By mixing FurseCEM and any Portland cement in right ratio of 3:1 you are creating a conductive concrete that will perform the magic. If the total amount of FurseCEM and cement mixture required for 1 cubic metre is 1300kg. (Re PMC conductive products brochure).Therefore, to make 1 cubic metre of conductive concrete, […]
LIGHTNING DAMAGE
PROTECTING YOUR OIL AND GAS INSTALLATIONS While safety is a top priority in the upstream, midstream and downstream sectors of the Oil and Gas industry, unfortunately it is also one of the most vulnerable when it comes to lightning related dangers. Despite these known problems and dangers associated to power quality lightning strikes and the […]
8 BENEFITS OF USING FURSECEM (MARCONITE) AS A GROUND ENHANCING SOLUTION
FurseCEM conductive aggregate offer a permanent and one-stop solution to difficult terrains. Where certain soil conditions require special treatment to achieve lowered Earth Resistance. FurseCEM advantages are: PERMANENT EARTH READINGFurseCEM conductive concrete has a resistivity that will remain constant over the life of the installation without the requirement for maintenance. CONSTANT VOLUMERegardless of water content. […]
EARTHING PROBLEMS – FurseCEM (Marconite) a permanent Solution
In most installations particularly in telecoms & ICT, Oil and Gas and process manufacturing. The risk of fire, explosion, fault and leakage currents affect Power quality. Hence the need to lower earth resistance for safe, optimal and proper equipment function.Certain ground conditions make these difficult despite massive deployment of earth electrodes .Without achieving significant results […]
