Retractable Grounding Assembly for Floating Roof Tanks
LEC’s Retractable Grounding Assembly (RGA ™) is the most effective way to bond the roof and shell on floating roof tanks, protecting them from the dangerous effects of indirect lightning strikes. When used in conjunction with a DAS® Rim Array, a tank will be protected from both direct and indirect strikes.
The dimensions of the tank will determine the number of required RGAs. Contact us to order your RGA solution.
Benefits of the RGA
- Provides a permanent, low-impedance electrical bond between the roof and sell. Permanent low-impedance grounding connection prevents the hazards from lightning and bound charge
- Has a return on investment of about 14 months or less
- Low initial cost and low-maintenance for the life time of the product
- Installs quickly and easily on most floating roof tanks (including in-service)
- Reduces the need for shunt maintenance. Substantially reduces lightning-related risk.
Awards
The RGA was the winner of the 2007 Meritorious Engineering Award, in the category of Facilities, presented by Hart’s E&P magazine.
View the complete list of winners on E&P’s Website.
Testimonials
"We chose RGA to improve the protection of the tank from bound charges. Before using the RGA we had a cable attached to the tank shell and the roof ladder. I feel that the Dissipation Array® System and the RGA definitely work. We installed the Dissipation Array System and RGA’s during 2000. For 4 years prior to 2000 we experienced five(5) lightning strikes which resulted in rim fires and many more before that."….
Mr. Greg Cooper
Engineering Manager
Bahamas Oil Refining Company
