Lightning Damage to Services
In this article, I have listed the possible damage that lightning strike could impart into structures. In addition to this, lightning could likewise disrupt services. IEC 62305-1 provides a list …
Protection Against Electric Shock – Indirect Contact
IEC 60364-4-41 Electrical installations of buildings – Part 4-41: Protection for safety – Protection against electric shock has provided several measures of protection against indirect contact listed as follows: Automatic …
IEC 60038 – Voltage Standardization
IEC 60038-1983, amended in 1994 and 1997 (current revision IEC 60038:2009/AMD1:2021) is a directive to standardize voltages of a.c. transmission, distribution, and utilization systems and equipment for use in such …
Lightning Damage to Structures
IEC 62305 – Protection against lightning Lightning is a very high-energy phenomenon. Lightning protection is often times taken for granted as the probability of a lightning strike to a structure …
IEC 61439-1 Minimum Size for PE, PEN Conductors
Background In 2010, the new standard IEC 61439 series was published to replace the IEC 60439 series. The purpose of the IEC 61439 series of standards is to harmonize as …
Insulation Testing
Insulation testing is a routine test carried out during pre-commissioning and prior to the energising of equipment and cables. Methods used for insulation testing are: Insulation Resistance (IR) Testing Insulation …