Significance of earthing: * Earthing means connecting the body of the electrical equipment (it means the part which does not carries current under normal condition) to the earth. For example electrical equipment’s frames, enclosures, supports etc. * The purpose of earthing is to minimize risk of receiving an electric shock if touching metal parts when a leakage current is present. Earthing has been done through bonding of a metallic system to earth with the help of wire. It is normally achieved by inserting ground rods or other electrodes deep inside earth. * Earthing is to ensure safety or Protection of electrical equipment and Human by discharging the electrical leakage current to the earth. * Generally Green wire is used for this as a nomenclature.
Pipe earthing – This type of earthing is used in rocky area where excavation is not possible for copper plate earthing. The pipe used is generally of 38 mm diameter 2.5m long. The total depth of earthing is about 3.75m.surrounded by charcoal and salt.
the values of earth resistances for: