Scribd
Upload
12K views1 page

Earthing Maintenance

This document provides a 2 yearly maintenance procedure for earthing systems. It lists common safety notes to follow and areas of the earthing system to check, including transformer and generator body and neutral earths, panel and DB structure earthing, lightning protection earthing, and electrical installations. Key checks include inspecting terminations for loose connections and corrosion, ensuring proper moisture levels in earth pits, measuring earth resistance values, and reconditioning pits if resistance reads over 4 ohms.

Uploaded by

pk_shahana
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
12K views1 page

Earthing Maintenance

This document provides a 2 yearly maintenance procedure for earthing systems. It lists common safety notes to follow and areas of the earthing system to check, including transformer and generator body and neutral earths, panel and DB structure earthing, lightning protection earthing, and electrical installations. Key checks include inspecting terminations for loose connections and corrosion, ensuring proper moisture levels in earth pits, measuring earth resistance values, and reconditioning pits if resistance reads over 4 ohms.

Uploaded by

pk_shahana
Copyright
© Attribution Non-Commercial (BY-NC)
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
  • Farthing System Maintenance Procedure: Provides guidelines and steps for yearly maintenance of the earthing system, including electrical checks and common procedures.

Earthing System (Earth mat / Earth Pit) 2 Yearly Maintenance Procedure

Electrical: Common Note: 1) Obtain correct permit. 2) Follow safety rules and guidelines. 3) Obtain drawings relevant to area of all neutral, body and structure earth pits & mats. 4) Take care due to step and touch potential. 5) Use insulated tools. 6) Do not disconnect more than one earth pit at a time. 7) Do not disturb neutral earth pit terminations of Generator and transformer while in service. Checks should cover earthing system of the following: 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) 8) 9) Transformer body and neutral earth. Generator body and neutral earth. Body earth of all panel, DBs and electrical systems. Structure earthing. Lightning arrester earthing. Building lightning protection earthing. Sunshades. Station fencing, gates and doors. Electrical installation.

Checks and Measurements: 1) Check earth electrode and earth mat terminations for loose connection, contact, pitting and flash marks. 2) Inspect all terminations for salt formation and clean. 3) Ensure moisture level is maintained in earth pit. 4) Inspect the earth pit brick / concrete lining and pit cover for good condition. 5) Ensure all pits have unique identification. 6) Measure earth resistance value of earth electrode / earth mat. 7) Maintain a register and record values and observations. 8) Apply thin layer of petroleum jelly at earth / electrode terminations. 9) If any reading is more than 4 ohms, inform supervisor and arrange for reconditioning the pits as per procedure. 10)List out and arrange for cement works and identification as required. 11)Ensure all the pit covers are in position. 12) Cancel the permit.

You might also like