Wind turbine generator systems - Lightning protection LONG_TITLE to safeguard occupants and passers-by

to safeguard occupants and passers-by

When subject to fire conditions

BS 5534 also does not cover the setting out and construction of special roof types such as curved or random slating

5 Creating the structures and processes

Wind turbine generator systems - Lightning protection LONG_TITLE to safeguard occupants and passers-byDuring the last few years damage to wind turbines due to lightning strokes has become an increasing problem. The increasing number and height of installed turbines have resulted in an incidence of lightning damage greater than anticipated with repair costs beyond acceptable levels. The influence of lightning faults on operational reliability becomes a concern as the capacity of individual wind turbines increases and turbines move offshore. This is