Difference Between Plate Earthing And Pipe Earthing Presentation

Difference between Plate Earthing and Pipe Earthing
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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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