Difference Between Plate Earthing And Pipe Earthing Presentation
| Difference between Plate Earthing and Pipe Earthing | ||
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| • Plate earthing uses a metal plate buried in the ground as an electrode. | ||
| • Pipe earthing uses a metal pipe, typically made of copper or galvanized iron, as an electrode. | ||
| • The size and depth of the plate or pipe electrode vary depending on the electrical system's requirements. | ||
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| Plate Earthing | ||
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| • Plate earthing is suitable for areas with good conductivity of the soil. | ||
| • It requires a larger surface area for effective grounding. | ||
| • The plate should be buried horizontally, at least 3 meters deep in the ground, and preferably in moist soil. | ||
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| Pipe Earthing | ||
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| • Pipe earthing is ideal for areas with poor conductivity of the soil. | ||
| • It requires a smaller surface area compared to plate earthing. | ||
| • The pipe should be buried vertically, at least 2.5 meters deep in the ground, and preferably in a mixture of charcoal and salt. | ||
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| Key Considerations | ||
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| • Plate earthing is more common in urban areas where the soil conductivity is generally good. | ||
| • Pipe earthing is preferred in areas with rocky or sandy soil where the conductivity is poor. | ||
| • Both plate and pipe earthing methods aim to provide a low-resistance path for fault currents to prevent electrical hazards. | ||
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