Transient voltage protection for process technology applications
Strike first with DEHN’s tailored solutions for the process automation equipment industry
Downtime is not an option for your process technology operation. Within both the chemical manufacturing and the oil and gas industries, stops in production mean project delays, power generation disruption, unfulfilled contracts, financial losses, and reputational damages.
But did you know there are electrical events that could cause all these negative outcomes in one fell swoop? Transient voltage is a very real and very common electrical threat to facilities, systems, and people within process technology sectors.
As an experienced plant engineer, system operator, or process technician, you’re an expert in all things process automation. At DEHN, we’re specialists in power quality preservation. We bring a century of transient voltage protection expertise to the table, so you can focus on running your plants with confidence that they’re safe from recurring electrical threats.
We start our process with a detailed risk assessment that paints a complete picture of the current threats to your systems and how we best address these electrical issues. Maintain your ability to provide North America with reliable water, electricity, gas, and other necessities – contact DEHN today.
The costly consequences of a split-second surge
Transient voltage, both internal and external transients, can affect any company, anywhere in the world. No matter how innovative or successful your process technology operation is, these electrical threats don’t discriminate. If your drilling rigs, pipelines, water and wastewater plants, and other sensitive systems aren’t properly grounded and protected, it’s only a matter of time before transient voltage strikes and causes catastrophic damage.
Internal transient voltage makes up about 80% of all disruptions and refers to the noise produced by your electrical equipment on a daily basis. Surges and overvoltages in these components can wreak havoc on a system if left unchecked.
External transient voltage accounts for the other 20% of electrical events. While it may be slightly less common, it’s often more dangerous as lightning strikes and the resulting surges can cause physical damage, power outages, fires, and other dangerous and costly outcomes. Grounding challenges are especially prevalent in these industrial environments, where complexities such as soil resistivity, moisture levels, and process equipment layouts come into play.
With these threats, it’s a matter of “when,” not “if.” Unfortunately, regulatory bodies haven’t kept up with the times, so despite the ever-present risk of damage, many companies with process automation technology aren’t properly protected.
Even a small power quality disruption is a major hazard to the continuous operation of your industrial processes.
Damage from transient voltage can also cost your company its reputation as a reliable industry leader. If your plants are damaged by a lightning strike or surge, you run the risk of not fulfilling service obligations or meeting contract standards. Worse even, if the hazardous materials you work with can’t be contained or safely managed due to system failures, you risk litigation, public scrutiny, and noncompliance with industry regulations.
Not to mention, repairing and replacing the highly sensitive equipment you rely on can blow your budget and set back your long-term growth and success. Above all, operating without proper protection puts your employees’ lives on the line.
No plant manager wants to get a call that the worst-case scenario has happened. At DEHN, we’re familiar with the complexities of process technologies and can develop tailored solutions to fit even your most intricate applications.
Contact us today for a risk assessment.
Contact DEHN today to schedule your risk assessment.Transient voltage protection threats to your process systems technology company
DEHN is an international leader in power quality preservation. We provide solutions to combat electrical threats in the following sectors of process automation:
Process industries, including refining, petrochemical, power generation, oil and gas production, food, and other sectors, are significantly affected by electrical threats. Ensuring the safe and reliable operation and maintenance of refineries and plants in these industries is crucial.
Request a risk assessment today and experience the benefit of our expertise.
Surge happens… strike first to protect your oil & gas operation
Refineries; processing plants; oil, gas, and product pipelines; and other industrial process technologies have one thing in common – reliance on innovative electrical and operating equipment. When transient voltage or a lightning strike occurs, these systems could be forced offline.
When you experience downtime, so do the systems, infrastructure, and people that rely on your operations. According to The Electrical Power Research Institute, power quality disturbances cost U.S. companies about $188 billion annually in direct costs and lost productivity.
Within the oil and gas industry, we provide professional protective concepts for the following systems and facilities:
- Pipelines
- Natural gas compressor stations
- Gas pressure control and measurement systems (GCMS)
- Oil pipelines
- Storage tanks
Don’t overload your already full plate. Place safety concerns about your electrical components in our capable hands. Contact DEHN today to request an assessment.
How do electrical threats put the success of your process technicians' chemical operation on the line?
Chemical and pharmaceutical plants run on highly sensitive electrical instruments and control systems. Instrumentation systems play a crucial role in the chemical industry by ensuring the proper operation of equipment, monitoring process systems, and troubleshooting issues. At its core, this equipment ensures everything remains in working order.
But even minute transients, such as voltage fluctuations, can throw these delicate systems off balance in the blink of an eye. The result? Inaccurate measurements, equipment malfunctions, and, in severe cases, forced downtime.
Your partners around the country rely on your ability to process toxic, flammable, and even explosive materials quickly, safely, and reliably. Don’t tarnish your reputation by exposing your employees, facilities, and systems to the dangers of transient voltage.
Give DEHN a call today to take the first step toward proper protection.
Request an assessment with DEHN today.Proven products to protect your industrial processes and peace of mind
DEHN first moved into the North American market in 2003. Our expertise and proven strategies have made us an international leader in the process technology industry. We’ve maintained those distinctions working with U.S. companies by continuously improving and adapting our solutions to exceed current standards and adapt to modern developments.
Our solutions stem from our belief that holistic protection is the only protection worth pursuing. You wouldn’t put siding on only half of your house or insure only half of your car, so why would you implement just one aspect of transient voltage protection?
It takes a combination of protective measures to safeguard your systems from every angle, including lightning protection systems and lightning arresters, surge protection devices and surge arresters, grounding systems, and equipotential bonding systems.
As a member of LPI, you can trust all of our solutions and services are done by the book and comply with industry regulations, such as the NFPA 780. Our products for process technologies include:
- DEHNpipe
- DEHNguard
- HVI conductor
- Grounding systems
- BLITZDUCTORconnect
- Equipotential bonding systems
Feeling overwhelmed about pursuing solutions to your power quality problems? We get it. We’ve been doing this for more than 100 years, so we don’t expect you to become an expert overnight. That’s why we start our process with our risk assessment.
This step is a thorough analysis of your systems and any existing protective measures. It will help us identify specific risks to your unique components and outline opportunities for improvement and implementation of new solutions. It also helps bring you up to speed so you can remain in the driver’s seat when it comes to decisions about your systems.
Get in touch with DEHN to schedule an assessment today.
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DEHNguard M
Multipole DEHNguard MU surge arrester, open-type 1 SPD as per ANSI/UL 1449, consisting of the base part and plug-in protection modules.
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DEHNpipe
Energy-coordinated two-stage arrester, no leakage currents to earth, for 4-20 mA interfaces with M20 x 1.5 thread (female/male). Direct, indirect or no shield earthing.
HVI Conductor
High-voltage-resistance insulated HVI down conductors for maintaining the separation distance from conductive parts.
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BLITZDUCTORconnect
Space-saving, compact combined arrester with a width of 12 mm and push-in connection technology with status indication for protecting one pair in unearthed DC supplies for IT systems and measuring and control circuits.
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Process technology and process technicians make the world go ‘round. Without access to gasoline, running water, and other amenities, the public’s daily lives would look a lot different.
At DEHN, our goal is to help you ensure that such a future never becomes a reality. As a lasting partner for the success of your business, we provide transient voltage solutions crafted specifically for your process automation needs.
Is your business at risk? Change your answer to a resounding, “no.” Contact DEHN today and schedule a risk assessment with our knowledgeable team of experts, eager to provide valuable insight into your unique protection concept.
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