Lightning Protection in India

By Isha Parmar Project Executive, Philanthrope New Delhi, India

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Lightning Protection in India

1 2 3 4 Basic Concepts of Lightning Phenomenon Lightning Threats Essentials of Lightning Protection Safety Measures

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Lightning Protection in India

Aim
Aim of this presentation is to bring out the basic concepts of lightning phenomenon, the lightning threats and essentials of lightning protection,

To recommend certain safety measures that should be taken to minimize lightning hazards.

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Top-10 Myths of Lightning Safety TopLightning never strikes the same place twice If its not raining, or if clouds arent overhead, you are safe from lightning Rubber tires protect you from lightning in a car by insulating you from the ground A lightning victim is electrified. If you touch them, youll be electrocuted. If outside in a thunderstorm, go under a tree to stay dry. If you are in a house, you are safe from lightning When playing sports and thunderstorms threaten, its okay to finish the game before seeking shelter. Structures with metal, or metal on the body (jewellery, watches, glasses, backpacks, etc.), attract lightning If trapped outside and lightning is about to strike, lie flat on the ground Go near a tall pointy isolated object when thunderstorms threaten, to be within the 45cone of protection

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PARTPART-1
Basic Concept of Lightning Phenomenon

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Types of Strikes and Lightning

Different Types of Strikes: Strikes: Cloud to Ground Ground to Cloud Cloud to Cloud Types of Lightning Normal lightning Sheet lightning Heat lightning Ball lightning Red sprite Blue jet

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Colours of Lightning

Red Orange

Yellow

What does it Mean

White Blue

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Colours of Lightning
Blue lightning within a cloud indicates the presence of hail. Red lightning within a cloud indicates the presence of rain. Yellow or orange lightning occurs when there is a large concentration of dust in the air. White lightning is a sign of low humidity. White is the colour of lightning that most often ignites forest fires. Philanthrope

Lightning Hazards

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Direct Effects
Physical damage (fire, explosion, mechanical destruction) Injuries/ death to living being

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Indirect Effects Surges or transit over voltage Problem caused by it: 1.Disruption of data 2.Degradation (life span) 3.Damage (loss of equipment)

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What is Lightning Protection?

Provides a means by which electric discharge may enter or leave earth without passing through and damaging nonconducting parts of a structure Does not prevent lightning from striking It provides a means for controlling and preventing damage by providing a low resistance path for the discharge of lightning energy.

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Monsoon Map of India

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City Delhi Mumbai Kerala Chennai

Ahemdabad

ATD 30 18 70 47
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Case Study- Kerala

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Lightning in Kerala
Spatial distribution of lightning in Kerala between 1986 and 2002.

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Lightning death, injury

Death Injuries Events 71 112 188

(Average/ year)

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Economic losses
Year 12/04/02- 04/04/02 30/09/02- 18/11/02 Repair and Replacement (in Rs) 13,65,237 4,47,706 Subscriber affected 1308 4323

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Driving Force
Western Ghat influencing Cumulonimbus Cloud (Cb) formation, Population density and vegetation density. (Population = 31.8 million ) Lack of awareness Accident by Ground conduction which is a special feature of Kerala

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Protection Against Lightning in INDIA

The protection and safety against lightning can be achieved in two ways
Protection through Scientific and technical Methods

Mitigation through safety measures Philanthrope

Protection through Scientific and technical Methods

1. Air Termination NetworkIt includes: Traditional Air Terminal ESE lightning arrestor/ Air Terminal 2. Protective Angle 3. Faraday Cage Method

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Mitigation through safety measures

Creating Awareness among masses for risk reduction is needed amongst policy makers, decision makers, administrators, professionals (architects, engineers and others at various levels) financial institutions (banks, insurance, house financing institutions) and NGOs and voluntary organizations. Creating awareness amongst masses, using media, school education, street play etc Capacity building at local and regional levels.

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Medical Recommendations
Timely medical treatment required. Individuals struck by lightning do not carry a charge. Anyone who has signs of life is highly likely to survive. Those in cardiac or respiratory arrest should receive the greatest efforts. Fixed, dilated pupils should not be used to establish death. If victim is not breathing, has no pulse, follow advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) In cold and wet situations, put a protective layer between the victim and the ground to decrease hypothermia. If the pulse returns, the rescuer should continue ventilation with rescue breathing.

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Basic survival techniques

Cardiac pulmonary respiration (CPR) - The main cause of death is cardiopulmonary arrest. Most victims survive if they receive prompt CPR. Prompt CPR may prevent secondary hypoxia, brain damage and death. Artificial Respiration (AR) - Post CPR Artificial respiration may be needed for good outcome.

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There is The Need For Inculcating:

Culture of Preparedness Culture of Quick Response Culture of Emphatic Thinking Culture of Prevention

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Recommendation
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Data Gaps Absence of concerned authority. Creating Awareness Policy formulation Protection of Power Systems and Communication Networks and Army base. 6. Protection of National Heritage Sites .

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Isha Parmar - +91 9013477373

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