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CMCE-SERTEC Lightning Protection Technology
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CMCE-SERTEC Lightning Protection Technology
Stephen Horsley
Sales Director EMEA
Member Institute Engineering and Technology (IET)
Member IEEE Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers
Member IEEE Power and Energy sector (PES)
Member CIGRE International Council on large Electrical systems
Lightning
ANALYSIS
One of the meteorological phenomena that occurs most frequently in different parts of the world are electrical storms, where atmospheric electrical discharges or lightning are generated, which, due to their energetic power, represent a risk to the environment and society. .
Lightning is formed by the collision of charges, usually protons on the ground and electrons in clouds, a specific type of cloud called Cumulonimbus.
Statistics
Statistics
- Globally 100 Strikes / Sec
- Typical strike 00
- Million Volts Typical Current 30,000 Amps
- Speed 270,000 Mph
- Temperature in the range of 30,000 to 50,000 Deg C
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CMCE TECHNOLOGY
CMCE TECHNOLOGY
We are constant researchers and developers of new systems, techniques and implementations for protection against atmospheric discharges, backup energy and renewable energy with fields of application in projects of Telecommunications, Mining, Petrochemicals, Sub-Stations, Tourism, Aviation, Radars, Energy among others sectors addressed with the versatility of our technological developments and engineering
The evolution of the CMCE
- A technology created by Nikola Tesla, in 1916 in his patent No. 1,266,175 was already mentioned the operating principles of this device,
- It was based on passive sensors of electro-atmospheric charges, balancing the atmosphere of charges that could form the lightning,
- Making it impossible to form the ascending tracer, and suggesting that the lightning rods instead of protecting property and people were a danger to society.
OPERATING PRINCIPLE
FUNCTIONING
Each capacitor has one of its electrodes referenced to ground, which acquire the same polarity as this. The free electrodes induce atmospheric charges on the floating electrodes of opposite polarity to that of the earth, seeking to balance internally.
Through the internal electric field it is formed, an electric force is generated that derives and compensates the atmospheric charges of the environment.
This internal electric field generates a flow of charges to the ground, which are absorbed from the atmosphere, not allowing the formation of ascending tracers and thus avoiding lightning. Acting prior to the rupture of the dielectric of the air.
Functionality Studies 1
It works under OHM's law.
The intensity of the current that leaks through the ground cable (I), is directly proportional to the voltage that appears between electrodes (V) and inversely proportional to the resistance of the electrical ground (R)
The materials accomplish the Ohm´s Law.
Protection Studies
For the installation of the CMCE, many factors must be taken into account, including the radius of protection cover.
That has a difference according to the model.
The device withstands 840 KV without the formation of an electric discharge.
The device is subjected to 50 impulses of the same voltage at which the lightning discharge is formed in a Franklin or ESE lightning rod (425KV to 468 KV), demonstrating that the discharge is not formed.
Then, to demonstrate the maximum capacity of the device, it is subjected to a progressive increase in voltage that begins at 595 KV until reaching 840 KV WITHOUT GENERATING DISCHARGE.
NOTE: Impulse supported (o) implies that the voltage curve applied to the plate raised above the sample is not conducted to ground through the object located at a distance "d". On the contrary, the result indicated as cut (x) implies that the beam is primed and guided to ground through the test object.
SERTEC INTERNAL TESTS
The factory has its own laboratory where each manufactured device is electrically tested by means of an artificial cloud system in DC and AC at 13 cm where the electric discharge does not form and is compared with parameterized values at which the discharge forms in the conventional Franklin tip. Vastly exceeding the threshold of formation.
TESLA INSTITUTE BELGRADE-SERBIA
In the tests carried out at the Tesla Institute, it was shown that the device works as a pure Deionization capacitance.
It was confirmed as an evolution of the Telsa patent
In addition to acting at high, medium and low frequencies.
GCC LAB TEST
We are pleased to report that extensive operational testing was carried out at the GCC Laboratory in Saudi Arabia, with results confirming the excellence in performance of the CMCE Lightning Protection System.
During testing, the CMCE demonstrated its ability to respond effectively to simulated conditions of atmospheric electrical activity, providing reliable protection against the hazards associated with electrical shock. The results obtained reinforce CMCE's position as a leader in lightning protection technology.
PROTECTING AES
In the following image you can see a notable decrease in the ceraunic level in the AES area due to the existence and operation of the CMCE SERTEC.
The data is extracted from a NASA satellite.
Before
After
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE-NANO
Developed for small traffic lights, small radars, road cameras, control booths and structures that can be covered by its protection radius.
Weight: 1.2kg (Gross)
Height: 17,0cm | Diameter 10cm.
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE-55
Developed to protect residences, buildings, medium-sized telecommunication towers, warehouses and structures that can be covered by its protection radius
Weight: 2.2kg (Gross)
Height: 26,09 cm | Diameter 15,6 cm
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE-120
With greater deionizing power, for use in buildings, large complexes, mining, electrical sub-stations, sports fields, airports, telecommunications and structures that can be covered by its protection radius.
Weight: 7.3kg (Gross)
Height: 38,54cm | Diameter: 24cm
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE-AT-120
Developed with insulation resistance up to 400 ̊C for high temperature areas such as industrial chimneys, distillation towers, among others.
Weight: 10kg (Gross)
Height: 38,54cm | Diameter: 24cm
CMCE-MODELS
HIGH RESISTANCE
Designed for highly corrosive environments, since it is a stainless steel with high resistance to corrosion, especially for the chemical industry.
Weight: 20kg (Gross)
Height: 38,54cm | Diameter: 24cm
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE GRAPHENE
Developed for special applications and military use, the innovation is based on the properties of Graphene, highly conductive and undetectable by radars.
Weight: 7.4kg (Gross)
Height: 35,54 | Diameter: 24cm
CMCE-MODELS
CMCE TWIN MAX
CMCE TWIN MAX, exceeds the high efficiency of its inspiring base, the CMCE 120 for application in the most extreme conditions of electric field, wind turbines, solar parks, structures that are more than 4000 meters above sea level and places with a high ceraunic level.
Weight: 6.4kg (Gross)
Height: 37,10 | Diameter: 24cm
Storm 7
Remote Monitoring
It is a device that works together with the CMCE, capable of monitoring the electric field in real time in the protection area, with this information it is possible to control the performance of the CMCE and verify the atmospheric activity. The Storm 7 is designed to be used in any location, be it houses, buildings, mountains, ships, industrial plants, among others. Apart from monitoring the electric field, it also has the functionality to measure Temperature, Atmospheric Pressure, Relative Humidity accurately in addition to measuring Altitude and Electrical Pulses (lightning) these data are referential.
Remote Monitoring
Real-time monitoring of drainage, CMCE-SERTEC status and weather activity through our web servers. In this test page you can see parameters for a short time in hours, it is of great support for the development of the team. Regarding the acquisition and transmission of data, the equipment collects the information every five minutes in real time, with the option of configuring according to the user's preference.
IT IS EASY TO INSTALL
It is mounted on a fixed part of the structure by passing the CMCE-SERTEC drop cable through the Storm7, thus recording and reading in real time.
Meets the Standards
CERTIFICATIONS
EN BS - IEC 62305
NFPA 780
NBR 13571/96, ABNT NBR 5419
NTC 4552
UL-467, UL 96 A
NFC 17102
Certifitacions 1
Certifications
Installations in the World
SUCCESS STORIES
- Cranes
- Telecommunication towers
- Electrical substations
- Corporate buildings
- Airports
- Tourism and outdoor sports
- Renewable energy
- And more