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Earthing Conductor Sizing

The document describes the calculation of the required size of an earth conductor. It provides the formula used which relates the earth fault current I, cross-sectional area of the conductor S, and a constant k based on the material over the operating time t of the disconnecting device. Using the given values of I, k, and t, the minimum required S is calculated to be 150.75 square mm. A conductor with a cross-sectional area of 300 square mm is then selected and determined to meet the requirements.

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Earthing Conductor Sizing

The document describes the calculation of the required size of an earth conductor. It provides the formula used which relates the earth fault current I, cross-sectional area of the conductor S, and a constant k based on the material over the operating time t of the disconnecting device. Using the given values of I, k, and t, the minimum required S is calculated to be 150.75 square mm. A conductor with a cross-sectional area of 300 square mm is then selected and determined to meet the requirements.

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Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

Formula Used For Calculation I 1


= k
S t

Value of earth fault current of negligible impedance which can flow


I 12.06 kA
through the protective device, in ampres
S Cross sectional area in Square millimeters ? Sq.mm
k Constant depends on material of earth strip 80 As per IS:3043 (Page-30)
t Operating time of the disconnecting device in seconds 1 Sec.

S = I x t
As per IS: 3043(Page-29)
k

= 12 x 1 x 1000

80

12 x 1.000 x 1000
= = 150.75 Sq.mm
80

Minimum cross section of Earthing Conductor (Calculated) = 150.75 Sq.mm

Size of selected Earthing Conductor = 50 X 6

Cross sectional area of considered Earthing conductor = 300 Sq.mm

Thus, selected size of Earthing Conductor meets the requirements

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Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

Formula Used For Calculation I 1


= k
S t

Value of earth fault current of negligible impedance which can flow


I 12.06 kA
through the protective device, in ampres
S Cross sectional area in Square millimeters ? Sq.mm
k Constant depends on material of earth strip 80 As per IS:3043 (Page-30)
t Operating time of the disconnecting device in seconds 1 Sec.

S = I x t
As per IS: 3043(Page-29)
k

= 12 x 1 x 1000

80

12 x 1.000 x 1000
= = 150.75 Sq.mm
80

Minimum cross section of Earthing Conductor (Calculated) = 150.75 Sq.mm

Size of selected Earthing Conductor = 50 X 6

Cross sectional area of considered Earthing conductor = 300 Sq.mm

Thus, selected size of Earthing Conductor meets the requirements

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Calculation of Size of Earth Conductor

Formula Used For Calculation I 1


= k
S t

Value of earth fault current of negligible impedance which can flow


I 12.06 kA
through the protective device, in ampres
S Cross sectional area in Square millimeters ? Sq.mm
k Constant depends on material of earth strip 80 As per IS:3043 (Page-30)
t Operating time of the disconnecting device in seconds 1 Sec.

S = I x t
As per IS: 3043(Page-29)
k

= 12 x 1 x 1000

80

12 x 1.000 x 1000
= = 150.75 Sq.mm
80

Minimum cross section of Earthing Conductor (Calculated) = 150.75 Sq.mm

Size of selected Earthing Conductor = 50 X 6

Cross sectional area of considered Earthing conductor = 300 Sq.mm

Thus, selected size of Earthing Conductor meets the requirements

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