Title :
Methodology for lightning protection at petroleum exploration sites
Author :
Torres, Horacio ; Barreto, Leonardo ; Casas, Favio ; Martinez, Victor
Abstract :
This paper presents the methodology and results of a study that includes designs and criteria for the power system lightning protection of sites for a petroleum exploration company in a zone of high lightning activity in Colombia (South America), a tropical country. An integral lightning protection system (ILPS) concept is emphasized
Keywords :
Atmosphere; Drilling; Earth; Lightning protection; Personnel; Petroleum; Poles and towers; Power system protection; Safety; Surface topography;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, 1995. Conference Record, Papers Presented at the 1995 Annual Meeting., 1995 IEEE
Conference_Location :
San Antonio, TX, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-2479-X
DOI :
10.1109/ICPS.1995.527008
