IEC 62305-3:2024
(Main)Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
Protection against lightning - Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
IEC 62305-3:2024 provides the requirements for protection of a structure against physical damage by means of a lightning protection system (LPS), and for protection against injury to human beings due to touch and step voltages in the vicinity of an LPS (see IEC 62305-1).
This document is applicable to the:
a) design, installation, inspection and maintenance of an LPS for structures without limitation of their height,
b) establishment of measures for protection against injury to human beings primarily due to touch and step voltages.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2010. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Minimum thicknesses of metal sheets or metal pipes are given in Table 4 for air-termination systems where it is necessary to prevent hot-spot problems. Maximum temperature rises ΔT (K) and time duration t50 (s) for different thicknesses and long strokes are also given.
b) Cross-reference to the IEC 62561 series is made for the use of reliable, stable, safe and appropriate LPS components.
c) The application of two methods – general and simplified – for separation distance calculation is clarified.
d) Some changes to the requirements for continuity of steel reinforcement are made.
e) Annex C is revised to address comments from IEC subcommittee 31J.
f) Revision of positioning of air-termination conductors are modified according to the three accepted methods. A more precise description of the methods for positioning of the air-termination systems are made according to the complexity of structures to be protected. The main text has been simplified, Annex A has been deleted and all detailed information has been moved to Annex D.
g) Information on the protection of green roofs is introduced in Annex D.
h) Information on the protection of protruding parts on facades of tall buildings is introduced in Annex D.
i) a new definition of “electrically insulated LPS” has been introduced to distinguish it from an LPS both electrically and physically isolated from the structure, with a slight modification of the other LPS definitions.
Protection contre la foudre - Partie 3: Dommages physiques sur les structures et risques humains
L'IEC 62305-3:2024 spécifie les exigences pour la protection d'une structure contre les dommages physiques par un système de protection contre la foudre (SPF) et pour la protection contre les blessures d'êtres humains dues aux tensions de contact et de pas à proximité d'un SPF (voir l'IEC 62305-1).
Le présent document s'applique:
a) à la conception, l'installation, l'inspection et la maintenance d'un SPF pour des structures, sans limitation de leur hauteur;
b) à la mise en œuvre de mesures pour la protection contre les blessures d'êtres humains essentiellement dues aux tensions de contact et de pas.
Cette troisième édition annule et remplace la deuxième édition parue en 2010. Cette édition constitue une révision technique.
Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente:
a) les épaisseurs minimales des tôles ou canalisations métalliques sont indiquées dans le Tableau 4 pour les dispositifs de capture à utiliser si des mesures de prévention contre les problèmes de points chauds se révèlent nécessaires. Les échauffements maximaux ΔT (K) et la durée t50 (s) pour différentes épaisseurs et pour des coups de longue durée sont également donnés;
b) un renvoi à la série IEC 62561 est établi en ce qui concerne l'utilisation de composants appropriés fiables, stables et sûrs du système de protection contre la foudre (SPF);
c) l'application de deux méthodes (générale et simplifiée) de calcul de la distance de séparation est clarifiée;
d) certaines exigences relatives à la continuité des armatures en acier ont été modifiées;
e) l'Annexe C est révisée pour tenir compte des remarques formulées par le sous-comité 31J de l'IEC;
f) Le positionnement des conducteurs de capture a été révisé en fonction des trois méthodes admises. Les méthodes de positionnement des dispositifs de capture sont décrites avec davantage de précision compte tenu de la complexité des structures à protéger. Le texte principal a été simplifié, l'Annexe A a été supprimée et toutes les informations supplémentaires ont été déplacées à l'Annexe D;
g) des informations relatives à la protection de toitures végétalisées ont été ajoutées à l'Annexe D;
h) des informations relatives à la protection des parties saillantes sur les façades de bâtiments hauts ont été ajoutées à l'Annexe D;
i) une nouvelle définition de la “SPF isolée électriquement” a été introduite pour la distinguer de la SPF isolée électriquement et physiquement de la structure, avec une légère modification des autres définitions de la SPF.
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INTERNATIONAL
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Protection against lightning –
Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
Protection contre la foudre –
Partie 3: Dommages physiques sur les structures et risques humains
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IEC 62305-3 ®
Edition 3.0 2024-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Protection against lightning –
Part 3: Physical damage to structures and life hazard
Protection contre la foudre –
Partie 3: Dommages physiques sur les structures et risques humains
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
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ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.020, 91.120.40 ISBN 978-2-8322-9059-0
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 10
1 Scope . 12
2 Normative references . 12
3 Terms and definitions . 13
4 Lightning protection system (LPS) . 18
4.1 Class of LPS . 18
4.2 Design of the LPS . 19
5 External lightning protection system . 19
5.1 General . 19
5.1.1 Application of an external LPS . 19
5.1.2 Application of an isolated LPS or an electrically insulated LPS . 19
5.1.3 Use of natural components . 20
5.2 Air-termination systems . 20
5.2.1 General . 20
5.2.2 Positioning . 20
5.2.3 Air terminations against flashes to the side of tall structures . 25
5.2.4 Construction . 26
5.2.5 Natural components . 26
5.3 Down-conductor systems . 29
5.3.1 General . 29
5.3.2 Positioning of an isolated LPS . 29
5.3.3 Positioning of an attached LPS . 29
5.3.4 Construction . 30
5.3.5 Natural components . 32
5.3.6 Test joints and test points . 33
5.4 Earth-termination system . 33
5.4.1 General . 33
5.4.2 Earthing arrangement in general conditions . 33
5.4.3 Installation of earth electrodes . 35
5.4.4 Natural earth electrodes . 36
5.5 Components . 36
5.5.1 General . 36
5.5.2 Fixing . 37
5.5.3 Connections . 38
5.5.4 Components of an electrically insulated LPS . 38
5.6 Materials and dimensions . 38
5.6.1 Materials . 38
5.6.2 Dimensions . 38
6 Internal lightning protection system . 41
6.1 General . 41
6.2 Lightning equipotential bonding . 41
6.2.1 General . 41
6.2.2 Lightning equipotential bonding for metal installations . 42
6.2.3 Lightning equipotential bonding for external conductive parts . 43
6.2.4 Lightning equipotential bonding for internal systems . 43
6.2.5 Lightning equipotential bonding for lines connected to the structure to
be protected . 44
6.3 Separation distance . 45
6.3.1 General approach . 45
6.3.2 Simplified approach . 46
7 Maintenance and inspection of an LPS . 47
7.1 General . 47
7.2 Maintenance . 47
7.3 Objective of inspections . 47
7.4 Need for inspection . 48
8 Protection measures against injury to human beings due to touch and step
voltages . 48
8.1 Protection measures against touch voltages . 48
8.2 Protection measures against step voltages . 49
Annex A (normative) Minimum cross-section of the entering cable screen to avoid
dangerous sparking . 50
Annex B (informative) Evaluation of the separation distance s . 51
Annex C (normative) Additional requirements for LPSs in the case of structures with a
risk of explosion . 56
C.1 General . 56
C.2 Basic requirements . 56
C.2.1 General . 56
C.2.2 Required information . 56
C.2.3 Earthing . 56
C.3 Structures containing solid explosive material . 57
C.4 Structures with hazardous areas . 57
C.4.1 General . 57
C.4.2 Structures with Zones 2 and 22 . 58
C.4.3 Structure
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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2000
Guidance concerning the permissible temperature rise for parts of electrical
equipment, in particular for terminals
Guidance concerning the permissible temperature rise for parts of electrical equipment,
in particular for terminals
Guide concernant l'échauffement admissible des parties des matériels électriques, en
particulier les bornes de raccordement
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC/TR 60943
ICS:
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
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TECHNIQUE – TYPE 3
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REPORT – TYPE 3
Second edition
1998-01
Guide concernant l’échauffement admissible
des parties des matériels électriques,
en particulier les bornes de raccordement
Guidance concerning the permissible
temperature rise for parts of electrical equipment,
in particular for terminals
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CONTENTS
Page
FOREWORD . 7
INTRODUCTION . 11
Clause
Section 1: General
1 General. 15
1.1 Scope and object . 15
1.2 Reference documents. 15
1.3 Definitions. 17
1.4 Symbols. 17
Section 2: Theory
2 General considerations concerning the nature of electric contact and the calculation
and measurement of the ohmic resistance of contacts . 19
2.1 Electric contacts and connection terminals . 19
2.2 Nature of electrical contact. 19
2.3 Calculation of contact resistance . 23
3 Ageing mechanisms of contacts and connection terminals . 31
3.1 General. 31
3.2 Contacts of dissimilar metals. 33
3.3 Oxidation ageing mechanisms. 37
3.4 Results concerning ageing of copper contacts . 41
3.5 Usage and precautions to be taken in the use of copper contact materials . 47
4 Calculation of temperature rise of conductors, contacts and connection terminals . 49
4.1 Symbolic representation. 49
4.2 Temperature rise ΔT of a conductor with respect to the temperature T of the
s e
surrounding medium. 53
4.3 Temperature rise ΔT in the vicinity of the contact: temperature rise
o
of connection terminals . 55
4.4 Temperature rise of the elementary contact points. 55
Section 3: Application
5 Permissible temperature and temperature rise values. 57
5.1 Ambient air temperature Θ . 57
a
5.2 Temperature and temperature rise of various equipment components . 59
5.3 Temperature and temperature rise of conductors connecting electrical
equipment. 75
5.4 Temperature and temperature rise of connection terminals for electrical
equipment – Influence on connected conductors. 77
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Clause Page
6 General procedure to be followed for determining permissible temperature and
temperature rise. 79
6.1 Basic parameters. 79
6.2 Method to be followed for determining maximum permissible temperature
and temperature rise . 79
Annexes
A Numerical examples of the application of the theory and other data . 83
B Physical characteristics of selected metals and alloys. 89
C Physical characteristics of fluid dielectrics . 91
D Information on the reaction of contact metals with substances in the atmosphere. 93
E Temperature rise of a conductor cooled by radiation and convection
in the vicinity of a terminal . 95
F List of symbols used in this report. 113
G Bibliography . 117
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GUIDANCE CONCERNING THE PERMISSIBLE TEMPERATURE RISE
FOR PARTS OF ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT,
IN PARTICULAR FOR TERMINALS
FOREWORD
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IEC 60943, which is a technical report of type 3, has been prepared by IEC technical
committee 32: Fuses.
This second edition cancels and replace the first edition which was issued in 1989.
60943 © IEC:1998 – 9 –
The text of this technical report is based on the following documents:
Committee draft Report on voting
32/142/CDV 32/148/RVC
Full information on the voting for the approval of this technical report can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
Annexes are for information only.
60943 © IEC:1998 – 11 –
INTRODUCTION
a) The temperature rise encountered in electrical assemblies as a result of the various losses
in the conductors, contacts, magnetic circuits, etc. is of growing importance as a result of
the development of new techniques of construction and operation of equipment.
This development has been particularly significant in the field of assemblies, where
numerous components dissipating energy (contactors, fuses, resistors, etc.), in particular
modular devices are found within enclosures of synthetic materials which are somewhat
impermeable to heat.
This temperature rise results in a relatively high temperature of the basic elements
constituting the electric contacts: a high temperature favours oxidation at the contact
interface, increases its resistance and thereby leads to further heating, and thus to an even
higher temperature. If the component material of the contact is unsuitable or insufficiently
protected, the contact may be irreparably damaged before the calculated useful life of the
equipment has expired.
Such temperature rises also affect connection terminals and the connected conductors, and
their effects should be limited in order to ensure that the insulation of the conductors
remains satisfactory throughout the life of the installation.
b) In view of these problems, this report has been prepared with the following objectives:
– to analyze the various heating and oxidation phenomena to which the contacts, the
connection terminals and the conductors leading to them are subjected, depending on
their environment and their arrangement;
– to provide elementary rules to product committees to enable them to specify permissible
temperatures and temperature rises.
c) Attention is drawn to the precautions to be taken for sets of components when parts are
grouped together in the same enclosure.
The attention of users should be drawn particularly to the fact that the temperature rise of
terminals permitted by particular switchgear standards results from conventional situations
during type tests; these can differ appreciably from the situations met with in practice, which
have to be taken into account, particularly because of the temperatures permitted by the
insulation of the conductors which may be connected to the terminals under normal
conditions.
d) Attention is drawn to the fact that in the relevant product standards, the permissible
temperature and temperature rise for the external terminals are measured during
conventional type tests and therefore they may not reflect the actual situation likely to occur
in normal use.
Suitable precautions should then be adopted to avoid exposure to temperatures that may
affect the life of materials adjacent to the terminals of components.
In this case, it is essential to distinguish the concept of "external ambient temperature"
which prevails outside the enclosure from that of "the temperature of the fluid surrounding a
part" which comprises the external ambient temperature plus the internal temperature rise
due to the parts. These concepts, as well as other complementary concepts such as the
thermal resistance of an enclosure, are dealt with in clause 5 and explained by means of
numerical examples.
In order to facilitate complete calculation, this report links up the temperature of the fluid
surrounding a component to the external ambient temperature by the introduction of the
concept of "coefficient of filling" and gives a numerical example (5.2.3.2) which specifies the
values of the coefficient of filling to be used in several practical cases.
60943 © IEC:1998 – 13 –
The quantities involved in calculating contact constriction resistance are subject to wide
variations due to the physical conditions and degree of contamination of the surface in
contact. By calculation alone, therefore, the contact resistance can be estimated to an
accuracy of no
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