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The document provides specifications for earthing systems for a transformer substation and electrical distribution. It specifies that medium voltage switchgear and low voltage switchgear must be connected to separate main earthing bars which are connected to the earth electrode. Transformer earthing terminals and neutrals must also be connected to the low voltage earthing bar. Lightning arresters must be directly connected to dedicated earth rods. Main distribution boards and panelboards must be connected by protective conductors to the main earthing bar in the distribution room. Socket outlets must be earthed by protective conductors connected to earth terminals in outlet boxes.

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Earthing

The document provides specifications for earthing systems for a transformer substation and electrical distribution. It specifies that medium voltage switchgear and low voltage switchgear must be connected to separate main earthing bars which are connected to the earth electrode. Transformer earthing terminals and neutrals must also be connected to the low voltage earthing bar. Lightning arresters must be directly connected to dedicated earth rods. Main distribution boards and panelboards must be connected by protective conductors to the main earthing bar in the distribution room. Socket outlets must be earthed by protective conductors connected to earth terminals in outlet boxes.

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June 2012 Erbil Media City, Korek -Office Building D

Specifications
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xii) Identification source earthing conductor (or neutral earthing conductor) is to be


identified along its entire length by continuous black insulation labeled, ´neutral
earthing´.

2.02 TRANSFORMER SUBSTATION EARTHING

MV SWITCHGEAR is to have separate main earthing bar connected to framework


or earth bar of each item by bare conductor and the earth-electrode by two insulated
earthing conductors, one at each end of bar, via testing joints. Earthing conductor is to
be minimum 50 mm².

Contractor to coordinate with Local Electricity Company for the earthing of the main
switchgear.

LV SWITCHGEAR is to have separate main earthing bar connected to framework


or earth bar of each item by bare conductor and the earth electrode at two extreme ends
by two insulated earthing conductors through testing joints. Earthing conductor size is
to be minimum 120 mm².

TRANSFORMER EARTHING TERMINAL is to be connected to LV main


earthing bar by bare copper earthing conductor not less than 20 mm² per 100 KVA of
transformer rating, with a minimum of 35 mm².

TRANSFORMER NEUTRAL (STAR POINT) is to be connected by insulated


earthing conductor (colour black) to LV side main earthing bar. Neutral earthing
conductor is to be sized for maximum earth fault current for 5 seconds with final
conductor temperature not exceeding 160 deg. C or sized not less than 30 mm² per
100 KVA of transformer rating, and with a minimum of 50 mm². Where a neutral is
directly connected to earth electrode, an insulated disconnecting device is to be
provided at the transformer.

LIGHTNING ARRESTERS are to be directly connected to earth electrode, following


the shortest path. Each lightning arrester is to be connected at a dedicated earth rod.

2.03 EARTHING OF MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARDS, PANELBOARDS,


LIGHTING INSTALLATIONS AND WIRING ACCESSORIES

MAIN EARTHING BAR is to be provided in main distribution room and connected


to earth electrode by two insulated conductors (minimum 120 mm²) via testing joints.

EARTHING BARS OF MAIN DISTRIBUTION BOARDS are to be connected, by


bare earthing conductor, directly to main earthing bar at main distribution room and by
protective conductor run with incoming feeder from respective supply point.

DISTRIBUTION, LIGHTING AND POWER PANELBOARDS are to be


connected by protective conductors run together with incoming feeder cable,
connecting earth terminals in panelboards with respective main distribution board
earthing bar.

SOCKET OUTLETS are to be earthed by protective conductor looped around with


the branch circuit and connected to earth terminal within socket outlet box and to which
socket outlet terminal is to be connected.

Khatib & Alami Offshore Section 16060 – Earthing System


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