Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Principle of lightning protection General rules of lightning protection Procedure to prevent risks of lightning strike The system for protecting a building against the effects of lightning must include: • protection of structures against direct lightning strokes;• protection of electrical installations against direct and indirect lightningContinue reading “Principle of lightning Protection”
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Electrical Shock and its Effects
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: Electrical Shock and its Effects, August 17, 2021. Anyone working on electrical equipment should have respect for all voltages, have knowledge of the principles of electricity, and follow safe work procedures. An electrical shock occurs when a body becomes a part of an electrical circuit. The effectsContinue reading “Electrical Shock and its Effects”
Overvoltage of Atmospheric Origin
Published by Electrical Installation Wiki, Chapter J. Overvoltage protection – Overvoltage of atmospheric origin Overvoltage definitions Overvoltage (in a system) any voltage between one phase conductor and earth or between phase conductors having a peak value exceeding the corresponding peak of the highest voltage for equipment. Definition from the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV 604-03-09); available on [1] VariousContinue reading “Overvoltage of Atmospheric Origin”
The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems, April 10, 2020. This article breaks down the complexities found in the fundamental field of grounding for the correct, faultless operation of electrical systems. Grounding, or earthing, is a fundamental topic for the correct operation of electrical systems and devices. However,Continue reading “The Basics of Grounding Electrical Systems”
Stator Earth Fault in 200MW Generator – A Case Study
Published by Mr. V.Veerapandi, Sr.Manager(ser)/SAS, Email:vpandi@bhelpswr.co.in Introduction One of 200 MW old machine was experienced stator earth fault and the unit was tripped when the load was around 154 MW. The stator earth fault was attended on emergency basis and the unit was brought back with minimum possible time. This article covers observations, analysis ofContinue reading “Stator Earth Fault in 200MW Generator – A Case Study”
AC Equipment Grounding: Creating a Safe Fault Current Path to Ground
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: AC Equipment Grounding: Creating a Safe Fault Current Path to Ground, August 07, 2020. Learn about the merits of the equipment grounding to protect people in faulted AC power systems. Electrical equipment casings should be at earth potential under normal conditions. When a fault occurs in anContinue reading “AC Equipment Grounding: Creating a Safe Fault Current Path to Ground”
How to Improve Resistance to Ground
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: How to Improve Resistance to Ground, September 25, 2020. Learn about the methods used to lower the resistance of a grounding electrode When the soil resistivity is high, and the resistance to ground exceeds the required values, specific techniques are useful to decrease it. This article evaluatesContinue reading “How to Improve Resistance to Ground”
System and Equipment Grounding Safety
Published by Alex Roderick, EE Power – Technical Articles: System and Equipment Grounding Safety, August 15, 2021. Grounding is used to provide a safe path for a fault current to flow. Grounding is an integral part of any properly operating electrical system. In residence, grounding protects the occupants by providing a safe pathway for unwanted electricityContinue reading “System and Equipment Grounding Safety”
Single-point and Multi-point Signal Grounding
Published by Lorenzo Mari, EE Power – Technical Articles: Single-point and multi-point Signal Grounding, April 16, 2021. A grounding arrangement must be designed and implemented adequately for the electronic equipment’s proper performance Introduction The main categories for grounding electronic equipment are: • Safety ground (AC and DC power ground) prevents shocks and fire hazards from theContinue reading “Single-point and Multi-point Signal Grounding”
Electrical Grounding and Bonding per NEC
Published by Joe Doughney and Lilly Vang, Consulting-Specifying Engineer, Electrical Articles: Electrical grounding and bonding per NEC, December 9, 2020. Understanding correct grounding and bonding design and construction is crucial for proper electrical system operation and personnel safety Learning Objectives • Learn the proper electrical grounding terminologies.• Understand National Electrical Code grounding and bonding requirementsContinue reading “Electrical Grounding and Bonding per NEC”
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