Insulated Earth Systems
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Insulated neutral system
AdvantagesThis system avoids the risk of loss of essential services e.g. steering gear i.
If the neutral was earthed and a short circuit on one phase causes the fuse in that phase to blow the
system would now be singled phasing and may burn out motors
ii.
In an insulated neutral, one earth fault does not interrupt the supply but an earth leakage detection
system will give warning.
iii.
Low earth fault currents in insulated systems gives a much less fire risk.iv.
DisadvantagesOn the insulated system the voltage to earth is 1.73 Vph e.g. 440v vs 250v i.
Tracing an earth fault is more difficult because although selective tripping may trace the earthed
circuit, the actual position on the circuits may still be difficult to locate. Resonant or intermittent faults
in say a contactor solenoid or a transformer with an insulated neutral can cause voltages to be
magnified to say 4 times the normal voltage to earth (250v x 4 = 1000v)
ii.
Note: electrical shock is not reduced by using a non-earthed neutral as large voltages are
involved. Both systems are equally dangerous
Earthed neutral system
When an earthed neutral system of generation is used earthing is to be through a resistor. The
resistor is to be such that it limits the earth fault current to a value not greater than the full load
current of the largest generator on the switchboard section and not less than three times the
minimum current required to operate any device against
ted neutral system http://www.marineengineering.org.uk/elgen/elneu
7/17/2008