Surge and lightning protection for gas pressure control and measurement systems
Gas pressure control and measurement systems are essential for the safe distribution of natural gas. They ensure optimum pressure, measure flow rates and maintain grid stability – often in challenging conditions and in potentially explosive atmospheres.
Protection against overvoltage and lightning strikes is therefore essential.
With innovative and proven protection solutions, practical planning tools and expert advice, we're by your side as a trusted partner. Find out here how a comprehensive, standard-compliant protection concept can safeguard your system against failures, malfunctions and safety-critical incidents.
Why gas pressure control and measurement systems are particularly vulnerable
The combination of mechanical gas pressure control technology, sensitive measurement instrumentation, control systems, communication, and remote telemetry makes GDRM stations susceptible to lightning and surge effects. Direct or nearby lightning strikes, as well as switching operations in the grid, can generate overvoltages that enter the system via power, measurement, control, and data lines.
Typical risks:
- Damage to sensitive components such as pressure sensors, flow meters, gas chromatographs, or control systems
- Incorrect measurements, data loss, or disruptions to remote telemetry
- Faulty pressure regulation or incorrect billing data
- Automatic shutdowns and unplanned service interventions
- Impairment of safety-related systems
- Sparking, hazardous potential differences, or ignition risks in hazardous (Ex) areas
Even short-duration overvoltages can compromise the operational safety of a GDRM station and affect the supply of entire network sections. A coordinated lightning and surge protection concept protects sensitive equipment, reduces failure risks, and ensures a reliable gas supply in the long term.
Comprehensive lightning and surge protection for gas pressure control and measurement systems
Safely standard-compliant
The following standards are relevant to lightning and surge protection for gas pressure control and measurement systems:
- IEC 62305 (lightning protection standard)
- IEC 60079 (standard for explosion protection)
- DIN EN 1127 (risk assessment)
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Our services
We can provide support for your project from the planning to the implementation and beyond. Take advantage of our wide range of practical tools and services.
We create the entire lightning protection concept – from the risk analysis and earthing simulation to budget planning – all precisely tailored to your project and standard-compliant.
With DEHNrisk, you can determine the lightning risk for structures comprehensively, quickly and precisely. The Web-based application provides support in determining the lightning protection class and other necessary measures.
Design the external lightning protection and earthing systems for your project in accordance with DIN 18014 and IEC 62305-3. The program automatically creates a bill of materials for further use.
