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    Earthing

    Necessity and it’s types


    What is Earthing?
    Earthing, also known as grounding, refers to the
    practice of connecting electrical systems or
    appliances to the Earth through a conductor. The
    purpose of earthing is primarily to ensure safety by
    preventing electrical shock and reducing the risk of
    electrical fires. The Earth is an effective conductor of
    electricity, and by connecting metal parts of
    electrical devices or systems to the ground, any
    excess electrical charge can be safely dissipated
    into the Earth.
    Why we need Earthing
    1. To protect human lives as well as provide safety to electrical devices
    and appliances from leakage current.
    2. To keep voltage as constant in the healthy phase (If fault occurs on any
    one phase).
    3. To Protect Electric system and buildings form lighting.
    4. To serve as a return conductor in electric traction system and
    communication.
    5. To avoid the risk of fire in electrical installation systems.
    Components
    of Earthing
    System
    Plate Earthing
    1. Plate earthing, also known as flat or horizontal
    earthing, is a method of grounding electrical
    systems by burying a large metal plate
    horizontally in the ground.
    2. The earthing plate is a flat metal surface,
    usually a rectangular or circular shape, made
    of a conductive material such as copper or
    galvanized iron. The choice of metal depends
    on factors like corrosion resistance and
    conductivity.
    3. It is commonly used in areas with low soil
    resistivity.
    Pipe Earthing

    1. Pipe earthing is a method of grounding


    electrical systems by burying a metal pipe
    vertically in the ground.
    2. A metal pipe, often made of galvanized iron
    or copper, is used as the electrode.
    Charcoal and salt may be added to the
    surrounding soil for better conductivity.
    3. It is commonly used in areas with medium
    to high soil resistivity.

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