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Lightning and surge pro-

tection for the gas industry

The gas supply network is one of the main arteries of our
industrialised world. Numerous complex processes are
involved from the exploration to the use of gas. These pro-
cesses are controlled and monitored by highly automated
electronic installations and systems. However, the smooth
operation of pipelines, natural gas storage facilities and
gas pressure control and measurement systems may be
threatened by the effects of lightning strikes and transients
due to the wide distribution and geographical location of
these systems as well as the electromagnetic interference
of modern measuring and control systems.

Lightning-related downtime and maintenance costs can
be significantly reduced by lightning and surge protection
measures. Rely on our long-standing experience in
lightning protection and our professional solutions which
protect systems from lightning and surge damage, thus
effectively preventing downtime.

We offer a comprehensive portfolio of proven products
and protection concepts which can be aligned to our
customers’ needs. In our highly specialised laboratories, we
simulate the parameters of lightning effects. This allows us
to test and analyse the lightning safety of our customers’
installations and systems, even under the supervision of
recognised test laboratories. In our impulse current labora-
tory, we perform engineering and test services to optimise
customer-specific protection solutions, for example
• Testing of prewired connection units for protecting
electrical installations
• Testing of measuring and control systems
• Testing of system cabinets

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