Tank Storage Magazine explores the latest lightning protection and mitigation techniques for tank storage facilities Hazardous facilities such as petrochemical terminals and oil and gas facilities can experience grave consequences if struck by lightning. This natural phenomenon is random, which means protecting against lightning can be difficult. While high points and tank roofs are at risk, strikes may also hit random locations on the open ground. This means some small ground-level tanks or pipework at tank terminals may also be susceptible to a lightning strike. ‘Reports indicate that more than 30% of external floating roof tanks (EFRTs) fires are caused […]
