Do vertical nitrogen storage tanks need lightning protection?

This post was last edited by kareale88 on 2018-12-22 08:46. For media that are flammable, explosive, or highly reactive in terms of combustion, copper sheets or steel wires are often used at the flange connections of pressure vessels to link the two flanges together, thereby reducing resistance and preventing the accumulation of static electricity. Separate the lightning protection grounding from the static electricity grounding; the distance between the grounding wires for lightning protection and static electricity grounding at a liquefied gas station should be greater than 3 meters. To prevent static electricity buildup on the pressure vessel and its accessories, a grounding plate is welded to the lower part of the vessel and connected to the ground electrode via wires; its resistance to ground must not exceed 10Ω. To prevent rust from increasing resistance, grounding plates are generally made of stainless steel. The \"Measures for the Prevention and Reduction of Lightning Disasters\" stipulate that those who refuse to install lightning protection devices where such installation is required may be subject to a fine of up to (B). A. 10,000 yuan B. 30,000 yuan C. 50,000 yuan D. 100,000 yuan

The medium is nitrogen. If the equipment’s installation base is located in a \"high area\" or if there are frequent thunderstorms in that region, it is necessary to consider installing lightning rods; otherwise, it is not required

Lightning protection is not something that can be decided arbitrarily by an individual; it must comply with the requirements for static electricity grounding, in accordance with the GB 50160 Code for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises, as well as the GB 50650 Code for Lightning Protection Design

Grounding should be carried out to discharge the static electricity generated by the flow of liquid inside the tank