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(вЂ¦) Copper-clad steel is usually used for underground rods and occasionally for grounding grids, especially where theft is a problem. Good cross section of earthing conductors according to IEEE Std 80-2000 Therefore, when steel in concrete is connected to steel in soil, a driving galvanic voltage of approximately 1 V causes a corrosion current to flow through the soil and the wet concrete and dissolve steel in soil.Д®arth electrodes in soil should use copper, copper coated steel or stainless steel conductors where these are connected to steel in concrete.

EARTHING CALCULATION FORMULA PDF SERIES

Steel in concrete has approximately the same galvanic potential in the electrochemical series as copper in soil.

(вЂ¦) A further problem arises from electrochemical corrosion due to galvanic currents. This type of arrangement comprises either a ring earth electrode external to the structure, in contact with the soil for at least 80% of its total length, or a foundation earth electrode. (вЂ¦) The type B earth-termination system is preferred for meshed air-termination systems and for LPS with several down-conductors. Still the most important measure is equipotential bonding. The resistance value should be as low as possible in every case but especially in the case of structures endangered by explosive material. The recommended value of the overall earth resistance of 10 О© is fairly conservative in the case of structures in which direct equipotential bonding is applied. Hence the LPS designer and the LPS installer should make special provisions for protection against dangerous step voltages in the vicinity of the earth-termination networks if they are installed in areas accessible to the public (see Clause 8). (вЂ¦) The LPS designer and the LPS installer should select suitable types of earth electrodes and should locate them at safe distances from entrances and exits of a structure and from the external conductive parts in the soil, such as cables, metal ducts, etc. BS 88-3 C fuseД§.95mm2 is a non standard size protective conductor size, so the next size up is 10mm2 is acceptable, which saves money installing a 16mm2.Good earthing (grounding) system according to IEC/BS EN 62305-3:2011 standard The operating time and disconnection must not exceed 5 seconds.ДЄppendix 3 pages 319 onwards of regs (time operating current)ДЎ)Дџind relevant fuse e.g.

The adiabatic equation is based on the assumption the earth fault current is so short that none of the heat energy produced in the protective conductor escapes before the protective device operates.

& heat capacity of conductor material and the appropriate initial and final temperatures.

K is a factor bases on the material of the conductor and its characteristics

T is the operating time in (seconds) it takes the prospective device to operate I2 a fault current in Amperes I =Uo Nominal supply voltage Cables should be checked by electrician when visiting pre installed protective conductors.ДЇirst Note Table 54.7 page 166 for standard size, if not calculate new cable size as below: Note adiabatic is also used for inspection testing as well as circuit design. The Adiabatic Equation given in regs section 543 (main bonding) 16mm2ДЇor circuit protective conductors use Adiabatic In the situation, you describe the calculation would need to be completed to determine whether theВ earthing conductor is adequate. Using regulation 543.1.3 and the calculation method, the size of the protective conductor chosen is typically smaller than through selection. For 25mm tails this results in a 16mm main earth. The most typical method chosen is selection, in accordance with table 54.7 and the size selected is based on the cross-sectional area of the line conductor. Selection in accordance with regulation 543.1.4 and Table 54.7. This requires either:Д¬alculation in accordance with regulation 543.1.3 and the adiabatic equation. The size of an earthing conductor shall be in compliance with regulation 543.1.1. What size should the earthing conductor be? I do not wish to use the armour as the protective conductor. Would I consider sizing it to half of the combined area of the 3 (240mm2) size as in half of 720 mm2 or half of each 240mm2. When calculating the size of the protective conductor do I use Table 54.7 or the Aidabatic equation?

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I have an install involving 3 four core SWA of 240 mm2 feeding an MDP from a generator.The load is 1200 amps.

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