⚡ ESE Lightning Arrester vs Conventional Franklin Rod
Which Lightning Protection System is Better? Lightning protection is critical for safeguarding structures, equipment, and human life. Two widely used […]
Earthing / Lightning Protection
Is ESE Lightning Arrester Legal in India?
ESE (Early Streamer Emission) Lightning Arresters are not officially recognized under Indian standards like the National Building Code (NBC 2016).However,
⚡ ESE Lightning Arrester (ESE LA): Advanced Lightning Protection Technology
Introduction Lightning strikes pose a serious threat to buildings, electrical systems, and human safety. Traditional protection methods often fall short
Single Earthed Neutral and Multi Earthed Neutral.
Single Earthed Neutral and Multi Earthed Neutral: Multi Grounded Neutral System (MEN): Single Grounded Neutral: Advantages of Multiple
What is Earthing
Introduction: The main reason for doing earthing in electrical network is for the safety. When all metallic parts in electrical
Method for Installation of Earthing Strip
(A) Purpose: (B) Equipment & Tools: (C) Test for Earthing Strip / Earthing Accessories: Hot dip galvanization. (IS 2629) Galvanizing
Difference between Bonding, Grounding and Earthing
Introduction: Bonding: Earthing: Grounding: Micro Difference between earthing & Grounding: (1) Difference in Terminology: (2) Balancing the Load Vs Safety:
Earthing Strip /Wire / Pit Quick Reference (As per CPWD) (Part-2)
Earthing Strip for Sub-Station Equipment CPWD-TABLE VIII Type of Installation Earth Electrode Earth Strip Indoor sub-station with HT panel, Transformer
Lightning Protection System (LPS)-(Part-4)
Material Combinations and Dimensions Different Contact Material Material Suitable Contact Material Copper Nickel /Brass / Tin / Lead / Stainless
Lightning Protection System (LPS)-(Part-3)
COMPARISION OF VARIOUS PROTECTION METHOD COMPARISION OF VARIOUS PROTECTION METHOD Protection Method Type of Structure Simple structure Complex shaped structure
Lightning Protection System (LPS)-(Part-2)
(B) ROLLING SPHERE METHOD: (Suitable for complex shape building) RADIUS OF THE ROLLING SPHERE Class of LPS Rolling sphere radius,
Lightning Protection System (LPS)-(Part-1)
Introduction: Lighting Protection Standards: IEC:62305 -Part 1 to 5: COMPARISON BETWEEN IEC AND IS STANDARD FOR LPS: Comparison between IEC
Lighting Arrester
Lighting and Voltage Surge Method to Suppress Lighting and Voltage Surge: What is a surge arrester? Causes of over voltages
Methods of Earth Resistance Testing (Part-1)
Introduction: Difference between Ground Resistance and Ground Resistivity Purpose of Measurement of Earth Resistivity: Earth Resistivity depends on: (1) Diameter
Calculate Qty Plate/Pipe/Strip Earthings (Part-3)
Calculate Min. Cross Section area of Earthing Conductor: Thumb Rule for Calculate Number of Earthing Rod: Calculating Resistance & Number
Calculate Qty Plate/Pipe/Strip Earthings (Part-1)
Introduction: (1) Calculate Numbers of Pipe Earthing: (A) Earthing Resistance & No of Rod for Isolated Earth Pit (Without Buried
Methods of Earth Resistance Testing (Part-2)
Can we use an Megger or Multimeter for earth resistivity Testing Insulation Tester (Megger): Multimeter: Can Earth resistance reduce by
What is Soil Resistivity
Though the ground itself being a very large body can act as an infinite sink for currents flowing into it
Types of Earthing
Types of Earthing The grounding of electrical devices, housing, and wiring takes place in an earthed environment. Electric earthing systems
BFC / CHEMICAL EARTHING / GEM
Backfill compound designed to improve grounding efficiency. Packaged in durable 25 kg bags, the product is ideal for ensuring a consistent
Calculate Qty of Earthing Material & Size of Rod
Calculate Qty of Chemical Earthing and size of Earthing Rod for following specification. Calculation: (A) Calculate Required Chemical Earthing Material
Calculate Earthing Strip Size for Electrical Equipment’s in Power Distribution Network
EXAMPLE: Calculate Earthing Strip / Cable Size for Electrical Equipment’s / Panels in Power Distribution Networks. CALCULATION: (1) Earthing Strip
Calculate Size of Circuit Breaker/ Fuse for Transformer (As per NEC)
Calculations: Max Rating of Over current Protection for Unsupervised Transformer More than 600 Volts (As per NEC) %Imp Primary secondary
Calculate Size of Neutral Earthing Transformer (NET)
Calculate Size of Neutral Earthing Transformer (NET) having following details Main Transformer Detail : Required for Neutral Earthing Transformer: Calculation:
Calculate Lightning Protection for Building
Example: Calculate Whether Lightning Protection is required or not for following Building. Calculate No of Down Conductor for Lightning Protection Area
Calculate Qty Plate/Pipe/Strip Earthings (Part-2)
(2)Calculate Number of Plate Earthing: (3)Calculating Resistance of Bared Earthing Strip: 1)Calculation for earth resistance of buried Strip (As per IEEE):
Typical Earthing Resistance Value
USAID a) Power stations (generating station) 0.5 ohms b) EHT Sub-station 1.0 ohms c) 33 KV Stations 2.0 ohms d)
Methods of Earth Resistance Testing (Part-3)
(3) Two Point (Dead Earth) Method. Required Equipment: Connections: Testing Procedure: Advantage: Disadvantage: (4) Clamp-on test method Required equipment: Connections setup: Testing
Calculation Metrics, Earthing / Lightning Protection
Earthing Strip /Wire / Pit Quick Reference-(Part-1)
Transformer-Earthing Wire / Strip Size: Size of T.C or DG Body Earthing Neutral Earthing <315 KVA 25×3 mm Cu /