Tag: Electrical Equipment

Earthing For Data Centers

Role of Earthing & Lightning Protection in Data Centers

Where do Netflix & Amazon Prime store the thousands of Movies & TV Shows they stream on their websites and apps? They don’t keep all these terabytes of data on your computer or your phone. They keep them in Data Centres – massive buildings with thousands of racks of servers ...

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Lightning Protection Software.

Lightning Protection Software to Save Design Time

The importance of the lightning protection system for any building cannot be overstated. Lightning protection systems are essential to protect buildings from lightning strikes and the damages caused to the structure, the internal system, and the people inside. To design an effective system for complete protection we need to first ...

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Grounding Rod Installation

Ground Rod Installation – Step by Step Procedure Explained

What are Ground Rods? Ground rods are a crucial component of the earthing system. They are highly conducting metallic rods that are buried deep into the soil and play a significant role in protecting the electrical system from over-current and related damages. Ground rods are typically made of solid copper, ...

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Transmission Lines

Transmission Line Voltage Regulation & Efficiency Explained

Did you know that 19% of Electricity generated in India is lost while transmitting from the generation plant to the end customer. If you look at Data from the World Bank, the average Electric power transmission and distribution losses for the World was 8% in 2014. Hence, Electric Companies are ...

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Lightning Protection for Petrol Stations

The Need of Lightning Protection for Petrol Stations

Petrol stations are high-risk locations considering the huge explosion that can happen due to any small ignition from lightning strikes or other sources. There are special building regulations in the case of petrol stations considering these risk factors. The lightning protection for petrol stations must be designed based on the ...

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What are surges

What Are Surges? Types & Reasons of Occurrence Explained

Could you imagine going an hour without electricity? Electricity plays a crucial role in our daily lives, making a reliable and steady energy supply essential. However, just one power surge could disrupt your daily routine or even damage your TV, fridge, or laptop. Today, we’ll dive deep into what a ...

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How to test Lightning Protection

How To Test A Lightning Protection System?

A lightning protection system is an essential element of any building or facility to protect it from the damaging effects of lightning events. Testing the efficiency and the continuity of the Lighting Protection system is crucial for attaining the required lightning protection. The lightning protection system must be tested periodically ...

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Earthing for transformer

Why is Earthing For Transformers So Important?

Distribution Transformers are an important component of the power distribution network. They play a major role in providing an uninterrupted power supply to consumers. They are one of the most reliable components of the power grid, yet there can be situations where they fail. Electrical damages are one of the ...

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NFPA 780

NFPA 780 – A Brief Study On The Lightning Protection Standard

The latest 2023 edition of NFPA 780 covers traditional lightning protection techniques for a wide range of structures such as ordinary buildings, structures of wind turbines, watercraft, and those with flammable and explosive materials. The purpose of the standard is to safeguard persons and property from hazards arising from exposure ...

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ingress protection means

Does Ingress Protection mean your Enclosure is Safe?

What is IP rating? IP rating or IEC 60529 grades the resistance of an enclosure against dust, water or other contaminants. It provides a list of the degree of protection offered by mechanical and electrical casings or enclosures. Electric equipment malfunctions or gets damaged when water or dust enters it. ...

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