Earthing is the bedrock of ALL electrical infrastructure and responsible for about 80% of all Power Quality problems across facilities and increases both CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) and OPEX (Operational Expenditure).
Although often neglected by Electrical, Telecoms and ICT Engineers at the PERIL of businesses and organizations.
Poor Earthing system indeed wrecks havoc.
An effective Earthing system should;
- Protect People and Livestock
- Protect Equipment
- Permit the Equipment to function correctly
- Ensure the Reliability of Electrical services.
The earthing system that would perform the above functions should have the following characteristics;
- Low electrical resistance between the electrode and the earth (the lower the earth electrode resistance, the more likely the lightning or fault current will choose to flow down that path in preference to any other, allowing the current to be conducted safely to and dissipated in the mother earth)
- Good corrosion resistance. The choice of material for the earth electrode and its connections is of key importance (because it will be buried in soil for many years so has to be totally dependable).
- Ability to carry high currents repeatedly
- Ability to perform the above functions for a minimum of 30 years.
With our knowledge of local soil conditions and expertise, we are able to offer Designs, material Procurement, Installation and Commissioning of Copper and Galvanized Iron (GI) Earthing systems to relevant standards and codes of Practice e.g IEC / BS EN 62305, NFPA 780, NFC 17-102, BS 7430, BS 7354, Ansi IEEE std 80 etc.
With a medley of QUALITY Earth electrodes, clamps, conductors and equipotential bonding bars from reputable world manufacturers like FURSE and others.
We are able to provide Lightning Surge energy, an effective and low resistance path from the Air Termination Network through the down conductors to the Earth Termination Network.
FullSpectrum Energy, for 25 years has been delivering effective, long lasting, fit for purpose Earthing systems across all sectors to the satisfaction of numerous clients.
From Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Maintenance to international best practices.
Whatever, wherever and whenever the needs.
Your reliable solution providers are only a call or click away.
Victor Oyedu, FNSE, FNIEEE, CPQ.
Power Quality and Energy Management Specialist.
Publisher at Afrienergyonline.com
CEO, FullSpectrum Energy Solutions Limited, Nigeria.
