Abstract: A floating roof system with lightning protection includes a storage tank and a floating roof disposed inside the storage tank. A shoe seal is installed in sealing contact with an inner side wall surface of the storage tank. A primary seal extends between a rim of the floating roof and the shoe seal. A secondary seal extends over the primary seal and has an end in sealing contact with the inner side wall surface of the storage tank. Several shunts are distributed along a perimeter of the floating roof. The shunts extend over the primary seal and under the secondary seal. The shunts are attached to the primary seal and shoe seal by connections distributed along the shoe seal. The shunts are also attached to the primary seal, the secondary seal, and the rim of the floating roof by connections distributed along the rim.

Abstract: A floating roof system with lightning protection includes a storage tank and a floating roof disposed inside the storage tank. A shoe seal is installed in sealing contact with an inner side wall surface of the storage tank. A primary seal extends between a rim of the floating roof and the shoe seal. A secondary seal extends over the primary seal and has an end in sealing contact with the inner side wall surface of the storage tank. Several shunts are distributed along a perimeter of the floating roof. The shunts extend over the primary seal and under the secondary seal. The shunts are attached to the primary seal and shoe seal by connections distributed along the shoe seal. The shunts are also attached to the primary seal, the secondary seal, and the rim of the floating roof by connections distributed along the rim.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing power to a device in a hydrocarbon development operation include a cable having a single core conductor. The single core conductor is an elongated member with a central axis and is operable to conduct electricity. An insulation member circumscribes the single core conductor and extends the length of the single core conductor. The insulation member has an annular cross section centered around the central axis of the single core conductor. An armor layer circumscribes the single core conductor and extends the length of the single core conductor. The armor layer has an annular cross section centered around the central axis of the single core conductor and is formed of a non-conductive material incapable of conducting a current. The armor layer is radially exterior of the insulation member.