An external leader (lightning) originates at a receptor.
A recent lightning receptor that helps protect wind turbine blades has been tested to IEC 61400-24, the conformance required by Germanischer Lloyd for GL Certification. The receptors are also tested for 20-year estimated service life exceeding IEC requirements for Arc Entry and Conducted Current Tests. Developer ERICO says it focuses on a variety of innovative systems to minimize the damage and downtime to wind turbines.
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