API/EI 545-A : 2009

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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

Abstract

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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Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	American Petroleum Institute
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