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What is Maintenance Free Earthing?
Earthing, also known as grounding, is the practice of transferring electrical charges to the ground through low-resistance cables or rods to quickly discharge any stored energy. There are two main types of earthing: maintenance-free earthing and
Read MoreDigielec Bharat – Our first Virtual Exhibition & its success!
Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates! After 6 months of isolation from our customers, we finally got to see them again at Digielec Bharat 2020, our first-ever virtual exhibition. Preparing for DigiElec Bharat was not an easy process because it was our first time doing this kind of event. …
What are AB Cables & their Cable Construction Systems?
AB Cables represent a revolution in overhead (OH) power distribution. With its superior safety features, higher reliability, and more efficient performance, it outclasses the conventional bare conductor overhead distribution system. Not only does it decrease power losses, it also maintains consistent voltage regulation. Moreover, the ABC system proves its cost-effectiveness …
What causes Lightning? Why do we need Lightning Arresters?
Follow us on LinkedIn for regular updates on Lightning Protection and our Lightning Arresters! What Causes Lightning? Most lightning never reaches the ground, they just stay within the cloud where they originated. Sometimes a charge may escape the cloud and create a magnificent piece of art for photographers along with …
Lightning Protection for Rooftop Solar PV Plants
Lightning Protection for my Rooftop Solar System? Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Rooftop Solar PV Plants which are placed at the top of buildings making them susceptible to direct lightning strikes require protection using correctly designed lightning protection using lightning arresters and surge protection to ensure long …
Mesh Method for Lightning Protection Design as per IEC 62305
The mesh method is one of the three routes for lightning protection system design defined by IEC 62305, the international standard for lightning protection design. After the first step of determining the class of lightning protection decided by the Risk Assessment, the lightning protection system design can be done using …
What is the difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing?
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates The importance of Bonding, Grounding and Earthing in electrical systems cannot be overstated. In a factory, in order for the equipment to function properly, the grounded circuits need an effective return path from the equipment to the power source. In any kind …
Rolling Sphere Method for Lightning Protection
Lightning protection for buildings is a very crucial aspect of safety. The Rolling sphere method is one of the three routes for lightning protection system design defined by IEC 62305, the international standard for lightning protection design. After the first step of determining the class of lightning protection decided by …
Theory of Lightning Protection
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Most lightning never even reaches the ground, it just stays within the cloud where they originate. Sometimes a charge may escape the cloud and create a magnificent piece of art for photographers along with a loud boom for nearby observers. However, these …
Types of Earthing Systems – What does TT, IT & TN Earthing mean?
Standards Used for Earthing Systems Definitions Over the past century, Electrical Safety Standards have evolved into highly developed systems that cover all the major aspects for a safe installation, including Earthing Systems. In Low-voltage (LV) Electrical Installations, the reference standard IEC 60364 is used for the measures to be implemented …