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Grounding System Details

Grounding System Details Grounding Types Working Grounding Ensures normal operation of equipment Protective Grounding (PE) Prevents electric shock, equipment ca…

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Grounding System Details

Grounding Types

Working Grounding

Ensures normal operation of equipment

Protective Grounding (PE)

Prevents electric shock, equipment casing grounded

Lightning Grounding

Directs lightning to earth

Static Grounding

Eliminates static accumulation

Grounding Resistance Requirements

TypeResistance Requirement
Low voltage equipment<4Ω
High voltage equipment<10Ω
Lightning grounding<10Ω

Grounding Methods

TN System

  • TN-S: Three-phase five-wire system
  • TN-C: Three-phase four-wire system
  • TT System

  • Independent equipment grounding
  • Requires RCD protection
  • IT System

  • Neutral point not grounded
  • High reliability requirements