API/EI 545-A : 2009
Withdrawn
VERIFICATION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION REQUIREMENTS FOR ABOVE GROUND HYDROCARBON STORAGE TANKS
01-01-2009
03-01-2021
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Foreword
PHASE 1
Acknowledgements
Executive summary
Cul/LT-0234
Review of lightning phenomena and the interaction with above
ground storage tanks
Cul/LT-0235
Review of tank base earthing and test current recommendations
EI-EN2-04
Lightning tests to tank shell/shunt samples
EI-Vis1-01
Visit to oil refinery A
EI-Vis2-02
Visit to oil refinery B
EI-TN1-03
Review of burn-through and hot-spot effects on metallic tank
skins from lightning strikes
PHASE 2
Acknowledgments
Executive Summary
Cul/LT-0373 - Lightning simulation testing to determine the
required characteristics for roof bonding cables on external
floating roof above ground storage tanks
Cul/LT-0401 - Investigative tests on the lightning protection
of submerged shunts with parallel roof bonding cables
Consolidates a number of research reports investigating the lightning phenomena and the adequacy of lightning protection requirements on above ground hydrocarbon storage tanks.
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Also available in a set along with API 545; see API 545 SET. (10/2009)
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Standard
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American Petroleum Institute
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| EI 1540 : 2014 | DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF AVIATION FUELLING FACILITIES |
| API 545 : 2009 | RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR LIGHTNING PROTECTION OF ABOVEGROUND STORAGE TANKS FOR FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS |
| IEC 61024-1:1990 | Protection of structures against lightning - Part 1: General principles |
| NFPA 780 : 2017 | INSTALLATION OF LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEMS |