Practice Earthing Resistance - 3.3 | Module 7: Electrical Installations, Safety, and Energy Management | Basics of Electrical Engineering
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3.3 - Earthing Resistance

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Practice Questions

Test your understanding with targeted questions related to the topic.

Question 1

Easy

What is earthing resistance?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens in a fault condition.

Question 2

Easy

Name two types of earthing methods.

💡 Hint: Recall the methods discussed in class.

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Interactive Quizzes

Engage in quick quizzes to reinforce what you've learned and check your comprehension.

Question 1

What is the recommended maximum earthing resistance for major power installations?

  • 1 Ohm
  • 2-5 Ohms
  • 8 Ohms

💡 Hint: Think about safety importance in substantial installations.

Question 2

True or False: Moist soil can increase earthing resistance.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of moisture on electrical properties.

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Challenge Problems

Push your limits with challenges.

Question 1

A site has an earthing resistance of 10 Ohms with a single electrode. You need to bring this down to 3 Ohms. What configurations of electrodes would be needed and how would you calculate it?

💡 Hint: Reference the formula for resistances in parallel.

Question 2

Evaluate and propose an earthing strategy suitable for a mountainous area where soil resistivity is very high. What approaches would you include?

💡 Hint: Reflect on soil conditions and electrode design for effective grounding.

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