Surge and lightning protection for gas compressor stations
Compressor stations play a key role in the supply of natural gas by generating the necessary transmission pressure and ensuring its stability within the network. In highly automated systems, power supply, measurement, control and communication technology are closely integrated – and require reliable protection.
Surges and lightning strikes are among the greatest risks – particularly in areas at risk of explosion.
Whether you're planning a new-build project or looking to retrofit as an operator, we can help you develop your lightning and surge protection concept. We provide high-quality protection solutions with our wide range of planning, consultancy and training services.
Why compressor stations need surge and lightning protection
Lightning currents and electromagnetic coupling can enter your facility through many paths, such as pipelines, buildings, masts, or nearby metallic structures. Power, control, measurement, and communication lines can also become entry points for critical overvoltages caused by dangerous partial lightning currents, nearby lightning strikes, or switching operations in the grid.
Without coordinated lightning protection, equipotential bonding, and surge protection, the consequences can be severe:
- Failure or malfunction of control, communication, and field devices
- Disruptions to compressor control, process control, and remote telemetry systems
- Damage to power distribution, drives, and control cabinets
- Sparking and hazardous potential differences, especially in hazardous (Ex) areas
- Plant downtime and reduced security of supply
Even individual defects can lead to critical operating conditions or shutdowns. A holistic protection concept increases the availability and operational safety of the plant.
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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.
