Lightning & Switching Impulses

A distinction is made between Lightning and Switching impulses on the basis of duration of the wave front. Impulses with wave-front durations of up to a few tens of microseconds are in general considered to be lightning impulses. Those having durations

Lighting Maintenance Factor (MF)

The result of time-dependent depreciation effects must be considered in the initial design. Regular maintenance is particularly important with regard to energy conservation and these plans, once incorporated into the design, should be carried out or the

Lighting Arrester

A device that protects power lines and equipment against high voltage lighting surges and switching surges. Connected from line to ground potential, the device has a very high resistance to current flow at normal voltages.

Light Loss Factor (LLF)

A factor used in calculating luminance after a given period of time and under given conditions. It takes into account temperature and voltage variations, dirt accumulation on luminaire and lit surfaces, lamp depreciation, maintenance procedures and atmos