This article was posted 08/31/2005 and is most likely outdated.

Petrol Tank Explodes After Lightning Strike in Pinella County, FL
 

 
Topic - Lightning & Surge Protection
Subject - Petrol Tank Explodes After Lightning Strike in Pinella County, FL

September 1, 2005 

| Ask a Question |  Code Graphic |  Code Quiz |  Free Stuff |  Instructors | Feedback
| Online Training |  Products | Seminars | Subscribe | Unsubscribe | Change Email Address |
  Web Page Version [Printer-Friendly]    
Petrol Tank Explodes After Lightning Strike

On June, 28 2005 an early evening intense rain and lightning storm delivered a lightning strike to the canopy of a Circle K convenience store and gas station in Pinellas Park, Florida causing the tank pad to rise between 3-5 feet. The following article outlines the sequence of events, fuel tank recovery efforts, and cleanup. Also included are pictures taken at the scene which show the extent of the damage.

 

Click Here to view the PDF Acrticle

 

[ View More Newsletters ] Please Reply With Your Comments

Low-Voltage and Power-Limited Systems Textbook
Subjects include the NEC rules that apply to low-voltage and limited-energy systems that most people are not aware of, definitions, the general NEC installation requirements, and specific NEC requirements for control, sound, video, CATV, CCTV, antennas, telephone, fiber optics, etc. Topics include grounding, cable installation, spacing, support, etc. This program is suitable for Low Voltage exam preparation and the textbook includes practice questions, quizzes, and a final exam.  

Product Code: 05LE
Pages: 117
Illustrations: 224
Price: $49.00 each
 
[ Please Reply With Your Comments ] [ View More Newsletters ]

F o r w a r d   t h i s   N e w s l e t t e r   t o   a   F r i e n d !
Do you have a friend, relative, or colleague who you think would be interested in receiving this free newsletter? If so, we encourage you to forward this message along to them. If you received this email from someone else, and wish to receive your own free issues of our newsletter, sign up today!

C o n t a c t    I n f o r m a t i o n
   
 
Copyright © 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved.
This article is protected by United States copyright and other intellectual property laws and may not be
displayed or published on the internet without the prior written permission of Mike Holt Enterprises, Inc.

http://www.MikeHolt.com     1-888-NEC-CODE (1-888-632-2633)
Comments

  • The attached pdf was not formatted so that the text was readable. The paragraphs didn't flow logically. Can you resend the text?

    Rob Roseman
    Reply to this comment

  • "hot" to say the least. Can you provide more of these? Maybe one (1) a month; as they say, a picture is worth a thousand words. Imagine the rewiring of New Orleans and the restarts of their pumps?

    James V. Vitale, AIA, CSI
    Reply to this comment

  • Mike,

    Very interesting article. There seems to be pages missng between the ones included. I searched for the article on the internet without any luck.......

    Are the more pages top the story?


    Reply to this comment

  • First, they should not have the vent pipes enclosed in the canopy structure, because I,ve seen many canopies blown over. Second there should be a section of pipe that is non conductive so that the arc does not travel thru the pipe to the tank. Those vent pipes also give off a lot of fumes, and therefore should be in a separate area on the property away from structures that could be a draw for lighting to strick, and properly grounded and possibly made of non-conductive materials.

    Tony Antonelli
    Reply to this comment

  • My question as a Fire / Arson Investigator is, can the chemical and or physical elements of an ignitiable liquid vapors act as the conductor, regardless of the material used for the ventilation pipe?

    Keith Ebel
    Reply to this comment

Get notified when new comments are posted here
* Your Email:
 
        
 
Add Your Comments to this Newsletter
* Your Name:
   Your name will appear under your comments.

* Your Email:
   Your email address is not displayed.
* Comments:

Email Notification Options:
Notify me when a reply is posted to this comment
Notify me whenever a comment is posted to this newsletter