Abstract
In general, based world lightning map, Malaysia geographic location is in high density of lightning activities with average of 50 lightning flashes/km square. Lightning has been recorded as one of the factors cause of asset damage, fire and even fatality at offshore installations. A review of applicable lightning protection system requirement for offshore facilities and installations are not fully addressed by codes and standards. This paper describes the underlying basis for guidance of Lightning Protection System Solutions (LPS) for offshore installation from lightning strikes, their induced effects and secondary electromagnetic effects.
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2018. Offshore Technology Conference
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