Tag: Electrical Equipment

Down Conductor

Role of Down Conductors in Lightning Protection

The electrically conductive connection between the air-termination system and the earth-termination system is the down conductor system. The purpose of down-conductor systems is to safely transport intercepted lightning current to the earth-termination system without causing excessive temperature spikes that could harm the structure. It must be mounted to ensure that …

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Earth Pit

Earth Pit – Technical Aspects & Construction

An Earth Pit is a type of enclosure used in earthing systems to access and maintain the earth electrodes and other components of the earthing system. It is a type of underground box, typically made of reinforced concrete, that is installed at the site of the earthing system. The Earth …

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Copper Plate Earthing

GI vs Copper Plate Earthing – Which one is better?

Scope: The primary reason for earthing in an electrical network is for safety. When all metallic portions of electrical equipment are grounded, there are no harmful voltages present in the equipment case. If the live wire comes into contact with the grounded case the circuit is effectively shorted, and the …

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Lugs – Types, Applications and Features

Lugs – Types, Applications and Features

Scope of Electrical Lugs: A cable lug is a component of an electrical device that connects the cable to the device terminals that simplifies the assembly of personnel, maintenance, and repair processes. A cable lug or connector is used when a permanent connection is required, but a direct one is …

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Ground Potential Rise

Ground Potential Rise Study

Scope: The result of a ground electrode impedance, referenced to remote earth, and the current that flows through that electrode impedance is known as Ground Potential Rise or Earth Potential Rise (as specified in IEEE Standard 367). The maximum electrical potential that a (substation) grounding grid can achieve relative to …

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Step & Touch Potential

What are Touch and Step Potential Requirements?

Objective: To grasp the concept of step and touch potential as per IEC 62305-3 (EN 62305-3) How energy dissipates over conductive objects. Some good conductors exist that provide a path to the ground during broken pole or downed wire conditions, such as metal fences, damp soil, and puddles. Other conductors, …

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Essentials of Neutral Grounding System

Objective: Indian Standard IS: 3043 – 2018 [Code of Practice for Earthing – Second Revision] says the following: Earthing refers to the complications which arise when electricity conducts via the ground. The terms earth and earthing here are used whether (or not) the earth is employed as a low impedance …

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SS Earth Rods

Importance of Stainless Steel Earth Rods

Scope: Earth rods constructed of austenitic stainless steel according to British specifications. Stainless steel rods are comparable to copper rods; however, they are more anodic than copper and can be used when galvanic corrosion is a concern. The current carrying capacity of stainless-steel rods is lesser as compared to copper. …

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Type of Earth rods

Types of Copper Bonded Earth Rods

Copper bonded earth rods establish quality earthing systems in overhead, underground electricity distribution and transmission networks. They provide ground contact in all soil conditions like high voltage substations, towers, and power distribution applications.   Introduction to Copper Bonded Earth Rod Copper Bonded Earth Rod (CBER) that comply with IEC 62561 …

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TT Earthing Sytem

What is TT Earthing System? Detailed Explanation

Scope   Over the last century, electrical safety standards have evolved into very sophisticated systems that encompass all components of a safe installation, including TT Earthing Systems and other types in the category. In Low-voltage (LV) Electrical Installations, the reference standard IEC 60364 is used to determine the actions to …

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