Earthing is a process of instant discharge of electrical energy that takes place by transferring the charges directly to the earth with the help of low-resistance wire. Earthing is broadly classified as system earthing and Equipment earthing. System Earthing – In this type of earthing the conductor having current is connected to the ground. Earthing is the instantaneous discharge of electrical energy by passing charges directly to the earth using a low-resistance cable. Different types of the earth are used to link the metallic parts … Definition Geographically speaking earth is the planet habituated by mankind. What then can earthing mean? In layman’s language, is it connecting non-current carrying conductive parts of equipment or an installation to the earth using a conductor. It also refers to connecting the neutral conductor of an electrical system to the earth. Earthing is widely used in Europe as Americans prefer to call it grounding. Working principle Earthing is a critical need for every electrical system with ...
