Lightning strike became a reason of a fire at Jim Beam warehouse in Kentucky

Lightning strike became a reason of a fire at Jim Beam warehouse in Kentucky

On July 2, during a thunderstorm in Kentucky, a major fire broke out due to a lightning striking into one of the warehouses of bourbon producer Jim Beam. As a result of the incident, about 9 million liters of bourbon were burned. It is not known exactly whether the warehouses were equipped with lightning protection systems. Do you have questions on lightning protection of warehouses? Contact ...

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Funicular lightning protection in the North Caucasus Federal District

Funicular lightning protection in the North Caucasus Federal District

The ZANDZ Technical Center received a request for lightning protection of the funicular. Let’s see what should be protected. The cable car cabin and the cable along which it moves are metal, so they themselves can act as lightning rods and down conductors. The cable must be grounded at the ends in the area of the sites (stations) so that there is room for the lightning current to drain. Such ...

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If to use the mesh as intended

If to use the mesh as intended

This material is the second publication from the series of articles by Eduard Meerovich Bazelyan "Truth about lightning protection mesh". In these articles, the author tells about all the explicit and implicit nuances associated with the calculation of reliability, design and operation of lightning protection mesh. Due to many years of confusion, it is better to repeat once again that a mesh ...

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Connection of elements of grounding devices in the ground

Connection of elements of grounding devices in the ground

When arranging grounding, it is necessary to connect the wires together, as well as the conductors and rods installed under the ground. Such connections must be corrosion resistant and should not require maintenance for a long period of time. Currently, there are three main methods for connecting ground wires - pressure testing, welding and screw clamping. This article will give a brief ...

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We can speak English

We can speak English

The project “ZANDZ grounding and lightning protection” can be definitely called international. Our specialists designed grounding and lightning protection systems both for objects located within the Russian Federation and in many other countries of the former USSR and far abroad. In the process of preparation or confirmation of the calculation many questions may rise up which need to be ...

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Lightning protection of a fan installation building in Kemerovo

Lightning protection of a fan installation building in Kemerovo

Fan installations are mainly used for ventilation of mines. Recently, the ZANDZ technical Center received a request to calculate such an installation. For lightning protection of the facility there was a basic requirement to fulfill the 2nd category according to the AD. Let’s consider our offered solution in more detail. Calculation of lightning protection of a fan installation building ...

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Lightning protection in Georgia: translation problems

Lightning protection in Georgia: translation problems

While the USSR existed, the main areas in which Georgia specialized were tourism, agricultural production and food industry, heavy machinery and what we now call “high technology”. Currently, mainly tourism and agricultural production are developing together with the food industry. It should be especially noted that winemaking is developing most intensively in Georgia. For aging of wine, as ...

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Mesh on the roof of a modern construction building

Mesh on the roof of a modern construction building

This material is the first publication from the series of articles by Eduard Meerovich Bazelyan “Truth about lightning protection mesh". In these articles, the author tells about all the explicit and implicit nuances associated with the calculation of reliability, design and operation of lightning protection mesh. It is difficult to find a concept in lightning protection with which as many ...

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Supply of ZandZ ZZ-100-102 grounding kit for OOO PSK “PromZhilStroyInvest

Supply of ZandZ ZZ-100-102 grounding kit for OOO PSK “PromZhilStroyInvest"

We value every client and pay equal attention to both large and small orders. That is why we have an impeccable reputation and a high level of customer loyalty. We received a request from OOO PromZhilStroyInvest Design and Construction Company for the supply of a ZandZ ZZ-100-102 electrolytic grounding kit. The director of the customer company sent a review and expressed his gratitude for the ...

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Lightning protection in Azerbaijan: complexities of the transition period

Lightning protection in Azerbaijan: complexities of the transition period

Azerbaijan always occupied a special place among the republics of the USSR. Until the discovery of oil fields in the Western Siberia in the 60s of the 20th century, the republic was the main supplier of oil and oil products to the whole huge country. In some years, the share in fuel production reached 80%. And even after the development of Siberian deposits, the Azerbaijan SSR had a significant ...

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Lightning protection of ammonia emission pipe at the site with receivers

Lightning protection of ammonia emission pipe at the site with receivers

Lightning often brings a lot of trouble when it gets into some kind of building or structure, because the damage can be very different. ZANDZ Technical Center received a request for the calculation of a lightning protection system for a pipe with ammonia emissions at a site with receivers. Several solutions to this problem were prepared, let’s consider one of them. Initial data: Object plan; ...

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Lightning protection of a diesel fuel storage warehouse in Samara

Lightning protection of a diesel fuel storage warehouse in Samara

An integral component in the construction of an explosive facility or structure is lightning protection. But what if a taller building is located nearby such an object? In this case, this building is used as a natural lightning rod. A request was received by ZANDZ Technical Center for the calculation of lightning protection systems for a warehouse for diesel fuel storage in the city of Samara. ...

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Lightning protection of large territories is a hard task but quite resolvable

Lightning protection of large territories is a hard task but quite resolvable

ZANDZ project continued the cycle of educational events. On 19 June at 11:00 (Moscow time) we will hold a webinar regarding lightning protection of large territories. The most important question is whether it is necessary to protect large territories from lightning, and if it is, what exactly to protect and in what way. The first thing that comes to mind is parks and forests. It is easiest to ...

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Video. Lightning strike into a tree in the center of Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

Video. Lightning strike into a tree in the center of Plovdiv (Bulgaria)

  • 06.06.2019

On June 2 there was a strong thunderstorm in Plovdiv (Bulgaria) as a result of which roads and many buildings, as well as power lines, were damaged. The thunderstorm was accompanied by frequent lightning strikes, one of which hit the lens of a local’s smartphone. Lightning struck a tree next to a large shopping center "Grand" in the center of the city of Plovdiv, which at that time had a lot ...

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Lightning protection of sewage treatment buildings in Moscow region

Lightning protection of sewage treatment buildings in Moscow region

  • 04.06.2019

During the construction of sewage treatment plants, in accordance with the current regulatory documents, it is necessary to comply with the lightning protection of the newly erected structure. ZANDZ Technical Center received a request for the calculation of lightning protection and grounding systems for a building of a sewage treatment plant in Moscow region. Let’s see what solution was taken. ...

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Grounding reel: the sparkle won’t slip

Grounding reel: the sparkle won’t slip

  • 03.06.2019

Fire and even an explosion can cause not only sparking of electrical wiring, but also static electricity. It occurs not only when you take off your sweater, but also during any other friction. In everyday life, we do not notice this, however, static electricity at any time can become a formidable destructive force. The most effective way of fighting against static electricity is grounding. Both ...

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Service for calculations of lightning protection system reliability

Service for calculations of lightning protection system reliability

  • 30.05.2019

Dear colleagues, we want to remind you that on ZANDZ.com site there is a service for calculation of a probability of a lightning strike into the object, protected by lightning rods. The users of this tool can check the reliability of lightning protection system and make a most rational and correct lightning protection project. At the same time, it is possible to provide the reduction of cost of ...

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Example of lightning protection example of a workshop in Omsk

Example of lightning protection example of a workshop in Omsk

  • 30.05.2019

If there are no special requirements or explosive flammable zones, the workshops refer to category III of reliability according to AD.

ZANDZ Technical Center has recently received a task to calculate lightning protection of a workshop. We offered a solution which we will give below.

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Lightning protection in Tadzhikistan: standards that conquer mountain peaks

Lightning protection in Tadzhikistan: standards that conquer mountain peaks

  • 27.05.2019

The former republics of the USSR located in Central Asia are a promising market for Russian companies. After the collapse of the USSR, their fate was different. Some became almost new "Asian tigers", some lead a more modest existence. Nevertheless, such poor countries may be of interest to business. The most obvious example is Tadjikistan. The history of Tadjikistan counts not even centuries, ...

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Video recording of the webinar «Software for the calculation of lightning protection reliability of any object in 30 minutes»

Video recording of the webinar «Software for the calculation of lightning protection reliability of any object in 30 minutes»

  • 22.05.2019

On May 15, a regular webinar for designers of lightning protection and grounding was held on the topic "Software for calculating the reliability of lightning protection of any object in 30 minutes". In the first part of the webinar, Professor Eduard Meerovich Bazelyan spoke about software for calculating the reliability of lightning protection with the justification of the proposed calculation ...

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Lightning protection of a famous car brand dealer

Lightning protection of a famous car brand dealer

  • 20.05.2019

Car dealers are usually located in separate large buildings. The larger the structure is, the more lightning it attracts. This can be checked in our service for calculating the reliability of the lightning protection system. Having learned that a building can be exposed to lightning strikes once every few years or even annually, no one wants to leave it unprotected. Learn about our lightning ...

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Promotional gifts of ZANDZ.COM brand

Promotional gifts of ZANDZ.COM brand

  • 16.05.2019

Dear Colleagues! You can now buy various promotional gifts with the logo ZANDZ.COM as well as high-quality solutions for grounding and lightning protection. The following positions are available for order: - Handy bag for a laptop (15'', grey) - Multi-functional tool ("swiss knife", 12 functions) - Stylish thermomug with soft touch coating - Quick reliable USB stick 32 GB (USB 3.0, grey) - Big ...

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Lightning protection of a mechanic shop in Salavat

Lightning protection of a mechanic shop in Salavat

  • 14.05.2019

Mechanic shops refer to the 3 category of lightning protection according to AD. The designer or the customer will choose between the use of lightning rods or lightning mesh himself. The customer chose the latter for this object.

We offer you to get familiarized with our offer for this object.

 

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What to think about lightning protection mesh

What to think about lightning protection mesh

  • 13.05.2019

This material is the 7th publication from the series of articles by Eduard Meerovich Bazelyan "Everything about lightning rod protection zones". In this small interconnected materials the author reveals the origin of lightning rod protection zones, clarifies their shape and geometric sizes, frankly tells about the convenience of lightning protection design by zones and equally frankly reveals ...

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How to install ZANDZ ZZ-6 ground electrode

How to install ZANDZ ZZ-6 ground electrode

  • 08.05.2019

Earlier we told about the main element and advantages of the grounding kit for a single-family house (6 meters) ZANDZ ZZ-6. The kit installation is quite easy, see its description below. Preparatory work before installation When placing the ground electrode INSIDE the house, the installation site is being defined considering mechanic protection of the grounding conductor form this electrode to ...

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