There are various standards for lightning protection systems, and the main standards are as follows:
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International Standard IEC 62305 : This standard provides general principles for the design, installation and maintenance of lightning protection systems. IEC 62305 is divided into four parts, covering general principles, risk management, protection of structures and protection of electronic systems.
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Korean Electrical Code (KEC) : A code used in Korea that provides detailed guidance on selecting lightning protection system ratings, configuring external and internal lightning protection systems, grounding systems, etc.
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KS C IEC 62305 : This is a Korean industrial standard, based on IEC 62305, and applied to the domestic environment. This standard includes details required for the design and installation of lightning protection systems.
Why surge data and leakage current data are needed in external and internal lightning protection systems
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Equipment Protection : Surge data is used to protect equipment by analyzing voltage and current changes that may occur due to lightning or electrical transients. Leakage current data plays an important role in diagnosing the condition of lightning arresters and determining whether they are deteriorating.
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Ensuring Safety : Measuring leakage current can help you determine if the lightning arrester's insulation properties are being maintained. This is essential for increasing the reliability of power systems and preventing accidents.
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System Design and Maintenance : Surge data provides the basis for lightning protection system design, and leakage current data is used for system maintenance and performance improvement.
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Compliance with legal and technical requirements : Lightning protection systems must be designed and installed in accordance with Korean industrial standards and related regulations, for which surge data and leakage current data are required.
These materials play an important role in improving the effectiveness of lightning protection systems and safely protecting buildings and electrical and electronic equipment from lightning strikes.