This article explains about a non standard device used in Industries especially for computer, telecom and control system called as Digital Grounding Device and the hazards related to its use. Electrical safety in LV installations Current flowing through the protective conductor (earth wire) during normal condition is always a threat to electrical safety in LV […]
Introduction: Fixed wiring (also called as conduit wiring or building wiring or house wiring, depending upon the application) in India now a days use copper wires with class 5 copper conductor.
Introduction: Fixed wiring (also called as conduit wiring or building wiring or house wiring, depending upon the application) in India now a days use copper wires with class 5 copper conductor.
The Electricity Act, 2003 [No.36 of 2003] of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th May, 2003, and published. Hence it is legally incorrect to refer IER, 1956 subject to the repugnancy provided for in the repeal provisions.
One classic example is the use of Earthing in metro rail projects. The following case study is from Chennai Metro Rail (source – tender documents) designed by M/S SYSTRA RAIL.
The blog explains how the regulations and the standards work in cooperation to ensure its intended purpose, starting with a comparison of current and the upcoming draft regulations.
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) had proposed to replace the existing safety regulations by the Central Electricity Authority (Measures relating to Safety and Electric Supply) Regulations, 2022. Electrical Inspectorates of the state governments are following these regulations to ensure safety.
We have been carrying out webinars and trainings on electrical safety subjects for the last few months. The response of these webinars shows the interest of engineers in improving safety methods implemented in every building.
Electrocution and fire due to short circuit are common in our electrical installation in residential, Commercial, and Industrial premise. Annually about 1000 people and property worth 1000’s of crores of rupees is being lost due to these accidents.
Hospitality Industry during the last years grown exponentially across India. High class hotels by Indian / International brands are common across the country now a days.
