Substation Earthing Design
The reliability of the entire power network largely hinges on the effective and efficient functioning of substations. Therefore, it’s fair to say that substations are the lifeblood of the whole …
Soil Resistivity and Soil Resistance
Soil Resistivity Measurement Soil Resistivity is necessary when designing the earthing (grounding) system for new installations to meet your earth (ground) resistance requirements. The ideal location would be the where …
Earthing Systems – Design Calculations Analysis
Earthing systems are essential components of electrical systems, serving to safeguard individuals in close proximity from potential electric shocks and ensuring the proper functioning of equipment in the event of …
Comparison Various Earthing System
The introduction to Earthing System in Oil & Gas Installations was previously discussed in this article. This article provides further explaination on the advantages and disadvantages of various earthing systems. …
Importance of Earthing Only One End of a Cable
Multi-core cables are particularly used for control, instrumentation, computers and telecommunications. These cables carry very small currents in their conductors compared to power cables. These currents feed into very sensitive …
Hazardous Area Classification Impact on Earthing Systems in Oil & Gas Installations
Hazardous Area Classification Oil & gas installation has areas which are classified as being Zone 1 or Zone 2 according to IEC 60079. With regards to explosion ignition of flammable …