What is BS EN IEC 61400-24-Wind energy generation systems about?
BS EN IEC 61400 series covers wind energy generation systems. BS EN IEC 61400-24 is one of the parts of a series of documents that defines the lightning environment for wind turbines and risk assessment for wind turbines in that environment. It defines requirements for the protection of blades, other structural components, and electrical and control systems against both direct and indirect effects of lightning. Test methods to validate compliance are included.
BS EN IEC 61400-24 applicable to lightning protection of wind turbine generators and wind power systems.
Normative references are made in BS EN IEC 61400-24 to generic standards for lightning protection, low-voltage systems and high-voltage systems for machinery and installations and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).
Who is BS EN IEC 61400-24-Wind energy generation systems for?
BS EN IEC 61400-24 on wind energy generation systems is applicable to:
- Wind energy generation systems manufacturers
- Wind turbine manufacturers
- Lightning protection system manufacturers for wind energy generation systems
- Quality control assessors
- Wind energy regulatory authorities
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61400-24 -Wind energy generation systems?
Wind energy generation systems are directly exposed to the open environment, with lightning being one of the major concerns. In a lightning environment, wind turbine safety becomes a major issue, and standard requirements must be followed to protect wind energy generation systems from lightning.
BS EN IEC 61400-24 provides you with guidance on the use of applicable lightning protection, industrial electrical, and EMC standards including earthing is provided for wind energy generation systems.
Many workers working in wind energy generation systems are exposed to hazards like lightning that could result in injuries, long-term damages, and even fatalities. Guidelines in BS EN IEC 61400-24 help increase the safety of persons involved in wind energy generation.
BS EN IEC 61400-24 also helps in assessment of damage statistics and reporting in the event of a lightning incident, which is critical in wind energy generation systems to obtain precise data on damage in order to minimize future contingencies.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 61400-24:2019 supersedes BS EN 61400‑24:2010, which is withdrawn. BS EN IEC 61400-24:2019 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 61400‑24:2010. These include:
- It is restructured with a main normative part, while informative information is placed in annexes