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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
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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 …
Protective Angle Method for Lightning Protection Design
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates The protective angle 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, …
Why do we need Lightning Protection in India?
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Lightning is the cause of 2,000 to 5,000 deaths per year in India Every year on the Indian subcontinent, our eagerly awaited monsoon showers bring with them the danger of lightning. These jagged lightning strikes are dangerous when they strike homes, office buildings or …
IEC 62305 & IEC 62561 International Standards for Lightning Protection System Design and Product Testing
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) prepares and publishes International Standards, such as IEC 62305, for all electrical, electronic and related technologies and is the leading international organization in its field. The IEC technical committee is comprised of representatives from the standard bodies of …
Where Does Lightning Hit in India & its impact on human lives
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Note: The following is a summary of the study, ‘The major lightning regions and associated casualties over India’ published by Pramod Kumar Yadava et al. Please follow this link to access the study. A very interesting and important titled ‘The major lightning …
Lightning Protection and Earthing Systems
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Why is the design of a Lightning Protection System and Earthing Important? Lightning is an awe-inspiring natural phenomenon that can discharge up to 200,000 amps in a fraction of a second. A direct strike can have devastating effects on people, buildings …
Importance of Using Tested Accessories for AB Cable Power Distribution Lines
Follow us on LinkedIn for the latest updates Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) is an innovative concept for Over Head (OH) power distribution. When compared to the conventional bare conductor OH distribution system, ABC provides higher safety and reliability, lower power losses, stability in voltage regulation and ultimate system economy …
What are Earth Rods?
What is an Earth Electrode? Earth Rods are a type of Earth Electrode. An Earth Electrode is a conducting element buried directly in the ground, facilitating the flow of fault currents towards the ground. This means that Earth Electrodes are metallic and, since they have to be buried for long …
