23 September 2015
What is Step Voltage? The potential range at which a human or animal stands in case of a fault, i.e., the distance to the grounding electrode, […]
23 September 2015
One of the biggest risks for solar power plants is not being properly and completely protected against lightning and overvoltage. Solar power plants are installed in […]
18 September 2015
To prevent photovoltaic systems from damage caused by sudden overvoltage and lightning strikes, protecting them under the IEC 62305-5 Standard is mandatory. As the Lightning Protection […]
17 September 2015
As we always emphasize at Yılkomer, protection against lightning and overvoltage can only be achieved through the correct integration of the fourfold protection: internal lightning protection, […]
17 September 2015
International regulations define low-voltage distribution networks in three ways. According to the TS 3994 standard, these distribution networks are named as follows. The application of grounding […]
17 September 2015
Yılkomer (Lightning Protection Center) now also provides services in English. Established to eliminate technical deficiencies in lightning and overvoltage protection, Yılkomer now serves the entire world […]
15 September 2015
Nowadays, businesses increasingly require uninterrupted power. Hospitals, banks, data centers, software companies, and similar facilities need UPS and power supply systems. Thanks to UPS systems, operations […]
14 September 2015
The electrical energy required by facilities is supplied through power transmission lines owned by electricity companies. Static load issues occurring in areas where production or transmission […]
12 September 2015
Cranes can easily be exposed to the direct effects of lightning in their area due to their height and metal density. Lightning can cause adverse situations […]
9 September 2015
When current flows for various reasons into conductive parts in our facility where it should not be present, residual current occurs. A residual current device continuously […]
9 September 2015
When performing lightning and overvoltage protection in flammable and explosive facilities, extra care must be taken and special products should be selected. Especially in sectors such […]
9 September 2015
The process of connecting inactive parts in electrical installations, neutral conductors, and the parts connected to them to the earth by means of an electrode in […]
7 September 2015
We previously explained in our blog posts that within the scope of the IEC 62305 Standard, solar panels must be protected according to the rolling sphere […]
4 September 2015
Millions of lira investments in renewable energy systems (wind, solar, biomass) can be taken out of operation instantly due to lightning strikes and overvoltage. Lightning strikes […]
3 September 2015
Energy transmission (power transmission) lines that carry electrical energy between generation points and consumption points are structures exposed to both lightning strikes and overvoltages. In order […]
1 September 2015
Transformer systems are the heart of interconnected power grids. Transformers, which are generally used in medium- and high-voltage systems, can be damaged by both lightning-induced and […]
31 August 2015
The mining sector is inherently highly prone to accidents due to its structural characteristics. In order to be protected against accidents, occupational safety-related problems must be […]
23 August 2015
Sudden overvoltage and lightning impulses affect systems and equipment operating at low voltages such as 5V–12V–24V–48V–75V much more rapidly. In energy, data, and coaxial lines, systems […]
8 August 2015
Today, especially in energy investments led by solar power, the loan opportunities offered by banks to investors are quite attractive. With a down payment of 20%–30%, […]
7 August 2015
The Cement Industry, which is one of the most successful sectors in our country, is a sector where sustainable production is of great importance. In addition […]