Section 6 Protection of electrical equipment against the effects of lightning strikes
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Clasifications Register Rules and Regulations - Rules and Regulations for the Classification of Naval Ships, January 2023 - Volume 2 Machinery and Engineering Systems - Part 9 Electrotechnical Systems - Chapter 4 Electrical Protection - Section 6 Protection of electrical equipment against the effects of lightning strikes

Section 6 Protection of electrical equipment against the effects of lightning strikes

Parent topic: Chapter 4 Electrical Protection

6.1 General

6.1.1 Precautions are to be taken to protect Mobility and/or Ship Type systems electronic equipment that may be susceptible to damage from voltage pulses attributable to the secondary effects of lightning. This may be achieved by suitable design and/or the use of additional protective devices, such as surge arrestors. Resultant induced voltages may be further reduced by the use of earthed metallic screened cables.

6.1.2 In order to minimise the risks of damage to the ship and its electrical installation due to lightning, ships are to be provided with lightning protective arrangements in accordance with the applicable requirements of IEC 60092-401 Electrical installations in ships. Part 401: Installation and test of completed installation or an alternative and relevant National Standard.

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