SN Engineering is a leading Indian manufacturer & supplier of Lightning Protection Systems (LPS), ESE Lightning Arresters, Chemical Earthing Electrodes, Ground Enhancement Material, SPDs, and Power Safety Productsβdesigned and tested as per IEC 62305, IS/IEC 62561, IS 3043, IS 2309 and global electrical safety norms.
ποΈ 1. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM (LPS) β TECHNICAL DETAILS
π Standard Followed: IEC 62305 (Part 1β4)
IEC 62305 specifies:
β Risk Assessment (IEC 62305-2)
Includes calculation based on:
Lightning density (Ng)
Collection area of structure
Probability factor
Consequence factor
Economic loss factor
β Protection Levels (LPS-I to LPS-IV)
Protection Level Efficiency (%) Typical Application
LPS I 98% Data centers, airports, explosive zones
LPS II 95% Factories, hospitals, schools
LPS III 90% Warehouses, commercial buildings
LPS IV 80% Residential buildings
β‘ 2. ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSION) LIGHTNING ARRESTER β TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
π Standard Followed: NFC 17-102 / UNE 21186 / IEC Draft Norm
β How ESE Works
An ESE Arrester generates an upward leader early compared to a normal rod which increases the radius of protection.
β Triggering Advance Time (ΞT)
Typical values supplied by SN Engineering:
ΞT = 20 Β΅s / 40 Β΅s / 60 Β΅s / 80 Β΅s
β Protection Radius Calculation
Based on annex guidelines:
Rp = β(2 Γ h Γ D β DΒ²)
Where:
Rp = Protection radius
h = Height
D = ΞT Γ 10 (in meters)
Example:
ΞT = 60 Β΅s β D = 60Γ10 = 600 m
Height (h) = 10 m
β Rp β 107 m (approx. large coverage)
β Material Technical Specs
Parameter Specification
Body Material SS 304/316
Trigger Device Ion Generator
Mast Compatibility 3β6 m hot-dip galvanized
Down Conductor 8 SWG copper / 25Γ3 GI strip
Testing High-voltage test, charge accumulation test
π 3. CHEMICAL EARTHING ELECTRODE β TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
π Standard Followed: IS 3043, IEC 62561-2
β Types Manufactured by SN Engineering
GI Pipe Chemical Earthing (40/50/76/80 mm)
Copper Bonded Rod (250 / 300 micron)
Pure Copper Earthing Electrode
Pipe-in-Pipe Technology (PIP)
β Material Composition
Component GI Electrode Copper Bonded Electrode
Outer Pipe Thickness 2.5β3 mm 1.5β2 mm
Coating Hot Dip β₯ 80 microns Copper 250β300 microns
Core Mild Steel High-carbon steel
Length 1 m / 2 m / 3 m 1β3 m
π§ͺ 4. BACKFILL COMPOUND (BFC/GEM) β TECHNICAL DETAILS
π Standard: IEC 62561-7
β Properties
Resistivity: < 0.12 Ξ©m
Composition: Conductive minerals + carbon + cement bonding mixture
Moisture retention: High
Corrosion-free: Yes
Eco-safe: Yes
π 5. SURGE PROTECTION DEVICE (SPD) β TECHNICAL DETAILS
π Standard: IEC 61643-11
β Types
SPD Type Use Case Voltage
Type 1 Direct lightning 10β50 kA
Type 2 Indirect surges 20β40 kA
Type 3 Fine equipment protection 2β5 kA
ποΈ 6. EARTHING INSTALLATION NORMS (IS 3043)
β MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Earth resistance:
Industrial: 1 Ohm
Commercial: 2 Ohm
Residential: 5 Ohm
Earth pit size: 600Γ600Γ3000 mm (typical)
Watering pipe: Mandatory for GI earthing
Electrode spacing: Minimum 2Γ length of electrode
β Earthing Interconnection
GI for lightning
Copper for sensitive load
GI+Copper for mixed systems
π§Ώ 7. DOWN CONDUCTOR & MAST TECHNICAL DATA
β Down Conductors
Material Size
Copper strip 25Γ3 mm
GI strip 25Γ3 / 32Γ6 mm
Copper cable 50 sq.mm
β Mast System
3 m / 4 m / 6 m
Hot Dip Galvanized 80β100 microns
Designed for wind load as per IS 875
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β SN Engineering β Lightning Protection, ESE Lightning Arrester & Chemical Earthing Manufacturer (IEC 62305 / IS 3043 / NFC 17-102 Compliant)
SN Engineering is Indiaβs leading engineering company specializing in Lightning Protection Systems (LPS), ESE Lightning Arresters, Chemical Earthing Electrodes, Surge Protection Devices, and Grounding Solutions fully compliant with global norms:
IEC 62305 (Lightning Protection β Part 1, 2, 3 & 4)
IS/IEC 62561 (Lightning Components)
NFC 17-102 (ESE Air Terminal Standard)
UNE 21186 (ESE Compliance Standard)
IS 3043 (Earthing & Grounding Norms)
IEC 61643 (SPD Surge Protection Norms)
We supply and install systems for industrial plants, data centers, airports, hospitals, telecom towers, commercial buildings, warehouses, and residential complexes across India.
β‘ 1. LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM (LPS) β (IEC 62305 Compliant)
β 1.1 Lightning Risk Assessment (IEC 62305-2)
The risk calculation includes:
Lightning ground flash density (Ng)
Collection surface area of structure (Ae)
Probability of damage (Pa)
Tolerable risk (RT)
Physical & economic loss factor
This ensures the correct selection of LPS Level (I to IV).
β 1.2 Lightning Protection Levels (as per IEC 62305-3)
Protection Level Efficiency Application
LPS I 98% Airports, data centers, explosive areas
LPS II 95% Hospitals, government buildings
LPS III 90% Factories, malls, warehouses
LPS IV 80% Residential buildings
β 1.3 LPS Components
Air Terminal (Rod or ESE)
Mast (GI/Hot Dip Galvanized)
Down Conductors (GI / Copper)
Test Links
SPD Type 1, 2, 3
Earth Termination System (Chemical Earthing)
π 2. ESE (EARLY STREAMER EMISSION) LIGHTNING ARRESTER β Technical Details
Standard: NFC 17-102 / UNE 21186
β 2.1 Working Principle
An ESE terminal emits an early upward leader, attracting lightning faster than a conventional rod.
β 2.2 Triggering Advance Time (ΞT)
SN Engineering ESE Arresters are available in:
ΞT = 20 Β΅s
ΞT = 40 Β΅s
ΞT = 60 Β΅s
ΞT = 80 Β΅s
Higher ΞT = Bigger protection radius
β 2.3 Protection Radius Formula
Rp = β(2 Γ h Γ D β DΒ²)
Where:
Rp = Protection radius
h = Height above reference plane
D = ΞT Γ 10
β 2.4 Material & Construction
Component Material Standard
Housing Stainless Steel 304/316 IEC 62561-1
Trigger Unit Electronic Ion Generator NFC 17-102
Mast Hot-Dip GI IS 4759
Down Conductor Copper 25Γ3 mm or GI Strip IS 3043
π 3. CHEMICAL EARTHING ELECTRODE β Technical Specifications
Standard: IS 3043 & IEC 62561-2
β 3.1 Types
GI Pipe Earthing (40, 50, 76, 80 mm)
Copper-Bonded Rod (250β300 micron)
Pure Copper Electrode
Pipe-in-Pipe (PIP) Electrode Technology
β 3.2 Electrode Material Specifications
Parameter GI Electrode Copper Bonded
Thickness 2.5β3 mm 1.5β2 mm
Length 1β3 m 1β3 m
Coating 80β100 Β΅m HDGI 250β300 Β΅m Copper
Core MS Rod High-carbon steel
β 3.3 Backfill Compound (BFC/GEM)
Standard: IEC 62561-7
Properties:
Resistivity < 0.12 Ξ©-m
Corrosion-free & non-toxic
Moisture retaining
Enhances electrode life 3Γ
β‘ 4. SURGE PROTECTION DEVICES (SPD)
Standard: IEC 61643-11
SPD Type Purpose kA Rating
Type 1 Direct lightning 50β100 kA
Type 2 Switching surges 20β40 kA
Type 3 Fine protection 2β5 kA
Used in LT Panels, UPS Rooms, Server Panels, PLC Panels.
π§ͺ 5. EARTHING INSTALLATION NORMS β IS 3043
β Acceptable Earth Resistance Values
Data centers: 1 ohm
Industrial plants: 1β2 ohm
Commercial buildings: 2β3 ohm
Residential: 3β5 ohm
β Earthing Design Rules
Electrode spacing: 2Γ length of electrode
Use copper for sensitive loads
Use GI for lightning
All pits must be interconnected
ποΈ 6. DOWN CONDUCTORS & MAST SYSTEM
β Down Conductors
GI 25Γ3 mm
GI 32Γ6 mm
Copper 25Γ3 mm
Copper cable 50 sq.mm
β Mast
3 m / 4 m / 6 m
Hot-dip galvanized (80β100 microns)
Wind load as per IS 875