Bruno ROLAND, ABB Lightning Protection Group - France, May 2014
4th International Lightning Conference St Petersburg
27 to 29 May 2014
The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission
(ESE) lightning protection systems NFC 17-102
(September 2011 Version)
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Harmonization with EN 62305 Series
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EN 62305 series standard is recognized as a reference in the field of lightning
protection of conventional type. This standard explains how to select, install
and verify conventional systems of protection against lightning.
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Since there is no particular reason for the rules systems with passive rods differ
from those governing systems with ESE Lightning Protection systems, NF C
17102, 2011 version has been created to harmonize the two sets of
constraints.
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Including stress tests of the previous editions of the NF C 17102 had to be
more severe than passive to ensure proper functioning of ESE Active Lightning
Rod.
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Series EN 62305 does not cover ESE Lightning Rod technology devices,
revision of the NF C 17-102 appeared essential to provide the design
requirements of an ESE lightning rod and those of a lightning protection system
that implementing them.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Harmonization with EN 62305 Series Continued
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An international working group was formed to create an entirely new standard.
It was important to have international commentary to use this standard as a
basis for all countries already using ESE Lightning Rod Systems or those who
wish to use it. These countries have taken or will take standard NF C 17102
(2011 September version) as a reference to create their own national
standards.
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So this new NF C 17102 Edition (Version 2011) is a complete overhaul of the
standard following the publication of the series of European standards EN
62305 and EN 62305-3 particularly giving the requirements for protection of
structures against lightning.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Harmonization with EN 50164 Series
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The standard EN 50164 is the standard reference for lightning protection
components for which manufacturers and suppliers must test their lightning
protection components to verify the design and quality. As with the standard
EN 62305, there is no particular reason that the rules of passive lightning
protection components differ from those governing by ESE lightning protection
systems, revision of the NF C 17-102 was created to harmonize the two sets of
constraints. Furthermore, as the series EN 50164 does not address ESE
lightning protection components technology, revision of the NF C 17-102
appeared essential to provide the design requirements and quality for ESE
lightning protection components.
Harmonization with EN 62 305-2
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The method of lightning risk analysis of the 62305-2 standard Ed.1 was fully
integrated in Appendix A of the NFC 17-102 standard without any
modification. It will be necessary to update the 17-102 standard to reflect the
Edition 2 of the European standard.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
The procedure described in this annex is detailed under the following chapters:
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C.1 Operation conditions
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C.1.1 Normal conditions
The normal operating conditions are as follows:
- operating temperature -20°C to 60°C;
- wind speed lower than 122 km/h.
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C.1.2 Abnormal conditions
The abnormal operation conditions are as follows:
- operating temperature lower than -20°C or higher than 60°C;
- wind speed higher than 122 km/h;
- snow and ice;
- site with highly polluted atmosphere.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.2 Requirements
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C.2.1 General requirements
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C.2.1.1 Identification and documentation
The ESEAT is identified by the following information indicated on the
product (marking):
- name, logo or trade mark of the manufacturer;
- product reference;
- early streamer emission efficiency : T (in μs);
- serial number.
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C.2.1.2 Marking
The information shall me marked legibly and indelibly. It shall include at
least the name, logo or trade mark of the manufacturer, the reference of
the product and the serial number. Checked by the tests in § C.3.1.2
(Marking Test).
The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.2.2 Requirements for early streamer emission.
The early streamer emission of the ESEAT (ΔT) shall be determined according
to the procedures of clause C.3.5 (Early streamer emission tests).
It shall range between 10 μs and 60 μs. If the result of ΔT is lower than 10 μs,
then the air terminal will not be considered as an ESEAT. If the result of ΔT is
higher than 60 μs, then all the calculations will be made considering ΔT = 60 μs.
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C.2.3 Electrical requirements
The ESEAT shall be resistant to a lighting impulse of 100 kA (10/350 wave). This
is verified by the tests defined in C.3.5 (Early streamer emission tests).
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C.2.4 Mechanical requirements
The parts of the ESEAT through which the lightning current transits shall have a
section compliant NF EN 50164-2 (possible spark gaps used in the design of the
ESEAT are tested during the current withstanding tests and do not require
mechanical requirements).
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.2.4 Mechanical requirements (continuation)
The parts of the ESEAT that shall capture the lightning shall have dimensional
characteristics compliant with the table below.
Table C.1 – Material, setup and minimum area of the striking point part's body
NOTE 1: coating shall be smooth and continuous and shall not have any flux tarnishing. Minimum
thickness shall be 50 μm.
NOTE 2: Chromium 16 %, nickel 8 %, carbon 0.07 %.
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C.2.5 Environmental requirements
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C.2.5.1 Climate conditions
The ESEAT shall resist environmental constraints such as salt spray and
sulphide atmospheres characteristic of seaside pollution and industrial
pollution. This is checked by carrying out tests described in C.3.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.2.6 Electromagnetic compatibility
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C.2.6.1 Electromagnetic immunity
The ESEATs without an electronic system or for which all components are
passive are not sensitive to the electromagnetic waves of industrial
environments. Thus, no immunity tests are required.
The other ESEATs shall be subjected to testing. These ESEATs shall be
compliant with the NF EN 61000-6-2 immunity for industrial environments
standard for applicable tests.
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C.2.6.2 Electromagnetic emission
The ESEATs without an electronic system or for which all components are
passive do not generate any signals outside of stormy conditions. Thus, no
emission tests are required.
ESEATs with electronic circuits shall be compliant with the NF EN 61000-63 emission standard for residential environments.
For ESEATs that meet these conditions but include radio modules, all
requirements described in the RTTE 1999/5/CE directive shall be met.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.3 Type test
The tests shall be carried out on a sample according to the hereafter flowchart.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.3 Type test (continuation)
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.3 Type test (continuation)
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Highlight Annex C (Requirements and test procedures)
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C.5 Care and maintenance of the ESEATs
In order to ensure the ESEATs are working correctly, the manufacturer shall
describe, in an inspection and maintenance note, the measures to be taken in
order ensure the upkeep and maintenance of its product.
This note shall contain at least the following information:
- The operation(s) to be carried out during the visual inspection of the lightning
protection system;
- The operation(s) to be carried out during the full inspection of the lightning
protection system;
- The testing equipment which may be necessary for carrying out product
inspection;
- Correct operating criteria for the product;
When the ESEAT requires specific periodic maintenance (for example the
replacing of a battery), this shall be specified in the note provided with the
product.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
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These Tests of compliance of the Pulsar ABB Lightning ESE Air Terminal with
the requirements of the NFC 17 102, were conducted under the supervision of
an external certification organism during the summer 2013.
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APAVE has been chosen, it is a French well known certification organism.
Its role is to be a third party that certifies the following occurring:
- These are the same lightning rods that are used from the beginning to the end
of the tests.
- Lightning rods are functional at the beginning and end of each test. This was
done using the Pulsar Test Set to certify the proper functioning of electronics.
- The sequence of tests shall follow the procedure described in Annex C.
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Compliance with applicable standards of testing implementation methods, were
the responsibility of the different laboratories involved in the process.
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For these tests, different laboratories were used, each specializing in their
fields: Environmental, Mechanical, Electrical Test equipped for high current and
equipped for high voltage.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
Pulsar during salt mist treatment:
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Pulsar during Humid Sulphurous
atmosphere Treatment:
The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
Command cabin of the 10/350
surge wave Generator:
The 10/350 Generator
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The Pulsar under 100 kA 10/350 wave Test:
The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
Pulsar Tested Products just before
the ESEAT efficiency Test:
The High Voltage Laboratory of Pau
during the ESEAT efficiency test :
(Simple Rod Measurement)
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
The High Voltage Laboratory IREC (Canada) during the ESEAT efficiency test
7 meters long arc
Pulsar RodCheck Indicator Test 40kA 10/350
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Tests on Pulsar, ABB lightning ESE Air Terminal
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A comprehensive report
overall compliance was
written by APAVE
in French and English in
October 2013.
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The French Standard for Early Streamer Emission (ESE) lightning protection
systems NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
Conclusion
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The French Standard NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version)
is a comprehensive standard that refers to many
installation and product standards in the lightning
protection domain.
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The NFC 17-102 (September 2011 Version) is an exacting
standard to ensure product quality.
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Products that pass the tests according to this standard
will be of proven quality.
Thank you for your attention!
Спасибо за внимание!
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