Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

Formula Used For Calculation I = S I S k t k t 5 ? 80 1 kA Sq.mm As per IS:3043 (Page-30) Sec. 1

Value of earth fault current of negligible impedance which can flow Cross sectional area in Square millimeters Constant depends on material of earth strip Operating time of the disconnecting device in seconds

S =

As per IS: 3043(Page-29)

k = 5
x

1000

80 5 = 80
x

1.000 x

1000 = 62.50 Sq.mm

Minimum cross section of Earthing Conductor (Calculated) = Size of selected Earthing Conductor = Cross sectional area of considered Earthing conductor =

62.50 25 150

Sq.mm X Sq.mm

Thus, selected size of Earthing Conductor meets the requirements

Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

As per IS:3043 (Page-30)

Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

Formula Used For Calculation I = S I S k t k t 5 ? 80 1 kA Sq.mm As per IS:3043 (Page-30) Sec. 1

Value of earth fault current of negligible impedance which can flow through the protective device, in ampres Cross sectional area in Square millimeters Constant depends on material of earth strip Operating time of the disconnecting device in seconds

S =

As per IS: 3043(Page-29)

k = 5
x

1000

80 5 = 80
x

1.000 x

1000 = 62.50 Sq.mm

Minimum cross section of Earthing Conductor (Calculated) = Size of selected Earthing Conductor = Cross sectional area of considered Earthing conductor =

62.50 25 150

Sq.mm X Sq.mm 6

Thus, selected size of Earthing Conductor meets the requirements

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