STTS WIDEBODY AIRCRAFT FACILITY

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF EARTHING & LIGHTNING

PROTECTION

METHOD STATEMENT FOR INSTALLATION OF EARTHING & LIGHTNING

PROTECTION

Document No: P103-STTS-GEC-ASI-MS-ELE-008

REV. DATE DESCRIPTION GENFOCUS ASI/WSP

PREPARED APPROVED

000 27-05-18 Issued for Approval QA/QC PM

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1.0 PURPOSE

1.1 The purpose of this Method Statement is to describe step by step the procedure for the
installation of Earthing & Lightning Protection System.

2.0 SCOPE

2.1 The scope of this Method Statement is to define the sequence for executing the
complete Earthing & Lightning Protection System.

3.0 TOOLS AND RESOURCES

3.1 Earth tester

3.2 Multimeter
3.3 Low resistance megger
3.4 Hammer
3.5 Graphite Moulds
3.6 Shovel
3.7 Hand tools
3.8 Hand gloves

4.0 RESPONSIBILITIES

4.1 PROJECT MANAGER

4.1.1 Is responsible for ensuring that all works are carried out as per the specifications,
drawing/shop drawings and method statement as per the manufacturer's instructions,
coordinated with other works and will plan for the required manpower and tools for
all activities.

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4.2 SITE ENGINEERS/ SUPERVISOR

4.2.1 Ensure the site team is aware of Installation & Execution of Earthing and Lightning
Protection.

4.2.2 Check periodically that the job is executed safely and following the standards.
4.2.3 Ensure that the installation complies with the approved shop drawings/specifications.
4.2.4 Maintain records of work done and submit the progress report to the authorities
concerned.

4.2.5 Follow the ITP procedures and co-ordinate with the QA/QC team for inspections.

4.3 QA/QC ENGINEERS

4.3.1 Carry out the material inspection to ensure that materials received on site are approved
materials.

4.3.2 Monitored the installation works according to the approved drawings and method
statement.

4.3.3 Coordinate with the ENGINEERS and EMPLOYERS REPRESENTATIVE to carry out
inspection/testing of the completed works.

4.4 H SE OFFICER

4.4.1 Ensure that all installation or construction works will be carried out in accordance with
the ENGINEERS safety manual and EMPLOYERS REPRESENTATIVE standard
regulations and practices.

4.4.2 Ensure that all necessary permits shall be obtained from AUTHORITIES/MAIN
CONTRACTOR/ENGINEER/EMPLOYER REPRESENTATIVE wherever necessary.

4.4.3 Ensure that good housekeeping at work site is implemented.

4.4.4 Ensure that all necessary personal protective equipment will be provided as per the
requirement of the job.

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4.4.5 Ensure that usage of cranes, lifting items and working platforms will be used in
accordance with the ENGINEERS and EMPLOYERS REPRESENTATIVE Safety
Manual.

5.0 PROCEDURE

5.1 PLANNING INSPECTION AND STORAGE OF MATERIALS

5.1.1 Check and verify if drawings are approved for site execution. Coordinate schedules and
verify the site progress with architectural section to properly coordinate the site execution
of schedule. The grounding system is designed as the grid system, therefore the elevation
of grounding cable is crucial to come up with the design value of ground resistance and
roof network resistance value as specified. Proper coordination with structural elevations
and existing earth works to identify different points of elevations.

5.1.2 Submit material inspection request of materials scheduled for delivery to site. Attach
delivery receipt of materials and complete description to show the compliance of materials
according to approved technical submittals. If materials are not being used immediately,
the manufacturer’s recommended storage procedure shall be followed to protect materials
from damage.

5.2 EXECUTION OF WORKS

5.2.1 EARTHING

5.2.1.1 The earthing system comprising of grounding electrodes, grounding conductors,

equipment grounding conductors and connections to the ground grid.

5.2.1.1 Grounding Rod And Accessories

5.2.1.1.1 Grounding rods shall besuitably coupled to the required length as per specification.
Solid copper rod can be driven by boring to the required depths to ensure excellent
corrosion resistance and eliminating electrolytic action and to achieve the accepted
value.

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5.2.1.1.2 The earth rods shall be connected together by suitable couplers allowing a full-face
rod-to-rod contact for driving. Suitable driving spike shall be used along with the first
rod to drive the rod smoothly to the ground. Also suitable driving head shall be used
to drive the rod to the ground.

5.2.1.2.1 Earth Rod Clamps

5.2.1.2.1.1 Earth rods shall be designed for high corrosion resistance, conductivity and
mechanical strength so as to ensure an earthing system remains operative for many
years. Suitable clamps shall be used for connecting earth rod to tape, earth rod to
cable etc. according to the requirements.

5.2.1.2.2 Earth pits

5.2.1.2.2.1 Concrete inspection housings shall be used as required for inspection and testing of
the ground rod and grounding connections.

5.2.1.2.3 Installation

5.2.1.2.3.1 Earth rod shall be driven to the ground by boring. Using couplers additional rods shall
be connected according to the required length. After the rod installation suitable
clamps shall be provided to connect the tape & cable. The clamp shall be tightened to
the required torque to get maximum contact between conductor and rod. The bolted
connection shall be maintained free from dust.

5.2.1.2.4 Use of Ground Enhancement Material

5.2.1.2.4.1 If the measured value of the earth rod is high ground enhancement material
(Bentonite moisture retaining clay) shall be used to improve the values. Bentonite is
a moisture retaining clay that when mixed with water swells to many times its dry
volume. When thoroughly mixed with water Bentonite is highly water retentive and
can absorb water from the surrounding ground.

5.2.2 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM.

5.2.2.1 Faraday-cage type lightning protection system consisting of down leads and a
perimeter loop around the building

5.2.2.1.1 Preparation of material

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5.2.2.1.1.1 The conductor is of bare aluminum tape conductor / bare copper tape conductor

5.2.2.1.2 Method Of Installation

5.2.2.1.2.1 The roof grid shall be properly fixed to the standing seam with DC tape clips.
Wherever offset is coming square tape clamps shall be used for connecting the tape.
Down conductors shall be positioned to provide the most direct path from aluminum
bare tape to copper tape termination to a low impedance grounding system, to ensure
safe and effective dissipation of the lightning impulse. The down conductors shall be
clamped at regular intervals to the wall or structure and finally shall be connected to
the earth pits by using appropriate clamps. The rod to tape clamp connection shall be
tightened to the required torque.

5.2.3 TESTING OF EARTH RESISTANCE

5.2.3.1 Fall of Potential (Three Terminal) Method

5.2.3.1.1 The Basic procedure for the fall of potential method is to first connect the test set
terminals C1 and P1 to the earth electrode under test.

5.2.3.1.2 Connect the test set C2 terminal to a current probe located some distance from the earth
electrode and finally connect the test set P2 terminal to a potential probe located a
variable distance between.

5.2.3.1.3 The two probes normally are located in a straight line.

5.2.3.1.4 At each potential probe location, the resistance is recorded.

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Fig.1

5.2.3.2 Measuring Earth Resistance

5.2.3.2.1 Connect C1 and P1 terminals on the test set to the earth electrode ( Fig.1)
5.2.3.2.2 Drive a probe into the earth 100 to 200 Ft from the center of the electrodes and
connect to terminal C2. This probe should be driven to a depth of 6-12 inches.
5.2.3.2.3 Drive another probe into earth midway between the electrodes and probe C2 and
connect the terminal P2. This probe should be driven to a depth of 6-12 inches.
5.2.3.2.4 Record the resistance measurement.
5.2.3.2.5 Move the potential probe 10 feet farther away from the electrode and make a second
measurement.
5.2.3.2.6 Move the potential probe 10 feet closer to the electrode and make a third
measurement.
5.2.3.2.7 If the three measurements agree with each other within a few percent of their average,
then the average of the three measurements may be used as the electrode resistance.
5.2.3.2.8 Measuring of roof network resistance is done with low resistance megger. Attached
the test procedure from the manufacturer/supplier.

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