Vol. 8 � 1, 2018 p 84-91| Science & Technologies: Oil and Oil Products Pipeline Transportation

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84-91	Examination of lightning protection and grounding systems for flammable and explosive objects: improvement of technology Andrey F. Kopysov ^a, Sergey V. Lukyanov ^a, Leonid Y. Mogilner ^b, Nikolay A. Vlasov ^b ^a Transneft, 57 Bolshaya Polyanka Str., Moscow, 119180, Russian Federation ^b Pipeline Transport Institute, LLC (Transneft R&D, LLC), 47a, Sevastopolsky prospect, Moscow, 117186, Russian Federation DOI: 10.28999/2541-9595-2018-8-1-84-91 Abstract: Damage from accidents and fires at pipeline transport facilities, including the cost of the lost product, financial andtime costs for restoration of the facility and environment, may come up to hundreds of millions of rubles. Moreover, emergencies threaten the lives and health of people. In order to eliminate the danger of direct and indirect lightning impact on the facilities of Transneft subsidiaries, it is necessary to perform regular inspection and diagnosis of condition of the lightning protection and grounding systems (LPS). Based on the results of inspections carried out in 2012�2017 by Transneft R&D, LLC, an analysis of compliance of LPS parameters with the requirements of design documentation and standards has carried out. Systematization of possible non-compliances has been made by two criteria: influence on electrical safety of the facility and the causes of occurrence. The review was carried out separately in the areas of �lightning protection� and �grounding�, and, in general, regarding the operation of these systems at fire and explosive hazardous facilities for the main transportation of oil and oil products. It is determined that possible non-compliances of the LPS with standards and technical and/or design documentation are the same for site facilities (oil pumping stations, linear production and dispatching stations, oil depots, etc.) and for facilities of the linear part (assemblies of launch chambers for cleanup and diagnostic facilities, stop valves, etc.). Based on the analysis, the deadline for repair work is justified and actions to prevent the occurrence of non-compliances are developed. Based on the results of the study, optimal composition of measurements and calculations required for the LPS inspection was determined, and methodology for inspection of LPS facilities of Transneft was updated. There was noted a decrease in the number of non-compliances of these systems with established requirements, which occurred primarily due to making main oil product pipeline facilities consistent with modern standards, and, in general, due to timely elimination of non-compliances by operational services during preparation of facilities for inspections and directly during their performance. Keywords: lightning, lightning protection, grounding, methods, inspection. Reference for citing: Kopysov A. F., Lukyanov S. V., Mogilner L. Y., Vlasov N. A. Examination of lightning protection and grounding systems for flammable and explosive objects: improvement of technology. Naukatekhnol. truboprov. transp. neftiinefteprod. = Science & Technologies: Oil and Oil Products Pipeline Transportation. 2018;8(1):84�91. References: [1] Risk Management for Floating Roof Storage Tanks. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc., 2013 [accessed 2017 September 21]. https://www.lightningprotection.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/retractable-grounding-assembly.pdf. [2] Lightning Risk and Storage Tank Protection. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Consilium Middle East, 2013 [accessed 2017 September 21]. http://www.easyfairs.com/fileadmin/groups/8/Shop_2012/Day_2__12.10__Lanzoni__Mascarenas_and_Manbiar_pdf. [3] Persson H., Lonnermark. Tank Fires: Review of fire incidents 1951�2003. Brandforsk Project 513-021. SP Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, 2004. SP Report 2004:14 [accessed 2017 September 25]. https://rib.msb.se/Filer/pdf%5C19108.pdf [4] Petrova N. V., Cheshko I. D. Analysis of expert practice of fire research on oil storage facilities. Problems and perspectives of legal fire investigation: proceedings of Int. research and practical conference. Saint Petersburg.: Saint-Petersburg University of State Fire Service of Emercom of Russia. 2015. P. 78�81. (In Russ.) [5] Kalmatsky �. �. Without Weaknesses. Oil pipeline transportation. 2013;(9):24�29. (In Russ.) [6] Mogilner L. Y., Vladova A. Y., Vlasov N. A., Pankratov A. N. Integral criterion for evaluation of the condition of lightning protection and grounding system of oil transfer objects. Occupational safety in industry. 2017;(2):40�46. (In Russ.) [7] Recommendations for reducing risk. Tank Storage Magazine. May 2012, vol. 8, issue 3. [8] Hazards Management for ASTs. Marshall T. Mott-Smith Consulting Group, LLC, 2013 [accessed 2017 September 25].https://www.nistm.org/PDF/OH14-Publish/Mott-Smith-Hazards-0250.pdf. [9] Tyurenkov S., Lanzoni J. Foreign experience with lightning protection in oil & gas industry. Naukatekhnol. truboprov. transp.neftiinefteprod. = Science & Technologies: Oil and Oil Products Pipeline Transportation. 2011;(2):99�103. (In Russ.) [10] Lightning Protection Products. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants. Rev 04/13 [accessed 2017 September 25]. http://www.LightningProtection.com [11] Ermakov K. V., Egurtsov S. A. Analysis of existing ways of outside lightning protection. Equipment and technologies for oil and gas complex. 2010;(6):30�34. (In Russ.) [12] Bazelyan E. M., Raizer Y. P. Lightning physics and lightning protection. Moscow: Physmatlit; 2001. 319 p. (In Russ.) [13] Kostruba S. I. Measurement of electrical parameters of the earth and ground grids. Moscow: Energoatomizdat; 1983. 168 p. (In Russ.) [14] Mogilner L. Y., Pankratov A. N., Vlasov N. A. Improving the operational reliability of oil pumping stations by improving the diagnosis of the lightning protection and grounding. International scientific and technical conference dedicated to the memory of academician A. K. Mirzadzhanadze: thesis collection. Ufa, 2016. P. 114�115. (In Russ.) [15] Mogilner L. Y., Vlasov N. A., Pankratov A. N. Improvement of the testing of lightning protection and grounding to ensure industrial safety of oil transfer facilities. Proceedings of the 21st Russian national conference on non-destructive testing and technical diagnostics. �oscow, 2017. P. 311�312. (In Russ.)

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84-91

Examination of lightning protection and grounding systems for flammable and explosive objects: improvement of technology

Andrey F. Kopysov ^a, Sergey V. Lukyanov ^a, Leonid Y. Mogilner ^b, Nikolay A. Vlasov ^b

^a Transneft, 57 Bolshaya Polyanka Str., Moscow, 119180, Russian Federation
^b Pipeline Transport Institute, LLC (Transneft R&D, LLC), 47a, Sevastopolsky prospect, Moscow, 117186, Russian Federation

DOI: 10.28999/2541-9595-2018-8-1-84-91

Abstract: Damage from accidents and fires at pipeline transport facilities, including the cost of the lost product, financial andtime costs for restoration of the facility and environment, may come up to hundreds of millions of rubles. Moreover, emergencies threaten the lives and health of people. In order to eliminate the danger of direct and indirect lightning impact on the facilities of Transneft subsidiaries, it is necessary to perform regular inspection and diagnosis of condition of the lightning protection and grounding systems (LPS). Based on the results of inspections carried out in 2012�2017 by Transneft R&D, LLC, an analysis of compliance of LPS parameters with the requirements of design documentation and standards has carried out. Systematization of possible non-compliances has been made by two criteria: influence on electrical safety of the facility and the causes of occurrence. The review was carried out separately in the areas of �lightning protection� and �grounding�, and, in general, regarding the operation of these systems at fire and explosive hazardous facilities for the main transportation of oil and oil products. It is determined that possible non-compliances of the LPS with standards and technical and/or design documentation are the same for site facilities (oil pumping stations, linear production and dispatching stations, oil depots, etc.) and for facilities of the linear part (assemblies of launch chambers for cleanup and diagnostic facilities, stop valves, etc.).
Based on the analysis, the deadline for repair work is justified and actions to prevent the occurrence of non-compliances are developed. Based on the results of the study, optimal composition of measurements and calculations required for the LPS inspection was determined, and methodology for inspection of LPS facilities of Transneft was updated. There was noted a decrease in the number of non-compliances of these systems with established requirements, which occurred primarily due to making main oil product pipeline facilities consistent with modern standards, and, in general, due to timely elimination of non-compliances by operational services during preparation of facilities for inspections and directly during their performance.

Keywords: lightning, lightning protection, grounding, methods, inspection.

Reference for citing:
Kopysov A. F., Lukyanov S. V., Mogilner L. Y., Vlasov N. A. Examination of lightning protection and grounding systems for flammable and explosive objects: improvement of technology. Naukatekhnol. truboprov. transp. neftiinefteprod. = Science & Technologies: Oil and Oil Products Pipeline Transportation. 2018;8(1):84�91.

References:
[1] Risk Management for Floating Roof Storage Tanks. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Inc., 2013 [accessed 2017 September 21]. https://www.lightningprotection.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/retractable-grounding-assembly.pdf.
[2] Lightning Risk and Storage Tank Protection. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants, Consilium Middle East, 2013 [accessed 2017 September 21]. http://www.easyfairs.com/fileadmin/groups/8/Shop_2012/Day_2__12.10__Lanzoni__Mascarenas_and_Manbiar_pdf.
[3] Persson H., Lonnermark. Tank Fires: Review of fire incidents 1951�2003. Brandforsk Project 513-021. SP Swedish National Testing and Research Institute, 2004. SP Report 2004:14 [accessed 2017 September 25]. https://rib.msb.se/Filer/pdf%5C19108.pdf
[4] Petrova N. V., Cheshko I. D. Analysis of expert practice of fire research on oil storage facilities. Problems and perspectives of legal fire investigation: proceedings of Int. research and practical conference. Saint Petersburg.: Saint-Petersburg University of State Fire Service of Emercom of Russia. 2015. P. 78�81. (In Russ.)
[5] Kalmatsky �. �. Without Weaknesses. Oil pipeline transportation. 2013;(9):24�29. (In Russ.)
[6] Mogilner L. Y., Vladova A. Y., Vlasov N. A., Pankratov A. N. Integral criterion for evaluation of the condition of lightning protection and grounding system of oil transfer objects. Occupational safety in industry. 2017;(2):40�46. (In Russ.)
[7] Recommendations for reducing risk. Tank Storage Magazine. May 2012, vol. 8, issue 3.
[8] Hazards Management for ASTs. Marshall T. Mott-Smith Consulting Group, LLC, 2013 [accessed 2017 September 25].https://www.nistm.org/PDF/OH14-Publish/Mott-Smith-Hazards-0250.pdf.
[9] Tyurenkov S., Lanzoni J. Foreign experience with lightning protection in oil & gas industry. Naukatekhnol. truboprov. transp.neftiinefteprod. = Science & Technologies: Oil and Oil Products Pipeline Transportation. 2011;(2):99�103. (In Russ.)
[10] Lightning Protection Products. Lightning Eliminators & Consultants. Rev 04/13 [accessed 2017 September 25]. http://www.LightningProtection.com
[11] Ermakov K. V., Egurtsov S. A. Analysis of existing ways of outside lightning protection. Equipment and technologies for oil and gas complex. 2010;(6):30�34. (In Russ.)
[12] Bazelyan E. M., Raizer Y. P. Lightning physics and lightning protection. Moscow: Physmatlit; 2001. 319 p. (In Russ.)
[13] Kostruba S. I. Measurement of electrical parameters of the earth and ground grids. Moscow: Energoatomizdat; 1983. 168 p. (In Russ.)
[14] Mogilner L. Y., Pankratov A. N., Vlasov N. A. Improving the operational reliability of oil pumping stations by improving the diagnosis of the lightning protection and grounding. International scientific and technical conference dedicated to the memory of academician A. K. Mirzadzhanadze: thesis collection. Ufa, 2016. P. 114�115. (In Russ.)
[15] Mogilner L. Y., Vlasov N. A., Pankratov A. N. Improvement of the testing of lightning protection and grounding to ensure industrial safety of oil transfer facilities. Proceedings of the 21st Russian national conference on non-destructive testing and technical diagnostics. �oscow, 2017. P. 311�312. (In Russ.)