Earthing For Structural / Process Buildings 1

[140668]

What is the correct method of earthing a building which has multiple floors and also that contain large vessels,pipework,traywork, conduits and process equipments?

 

[redtrumpet]

I recommend you retain a qualified design professional to advise you and review your design if you have never designed a grounding system before. The Canadian Electrical Code lists requirements for bonding and grounding, and in the US the National Electrical Code does the same. IEEE Std 142-1991 (IEEE Green Book) is a good reference for grounding and IEEE Std 141-1993 (IEEE Red Book) a good general reference for electrical systems in industrial facilities.

 

[140668]

Thank you redtrumpet for your reply, most helpful.

 

[jbartos]

Suggestion: In addtion to the previous posting, you may like to check
Beeman D., "Industrial Power System Handbook," First or latest Edition, McGraw-Hill Book Company, 1955, Chapter 6 System Grounding and Chapter 7 Equipment Grounding
Also, the IEEE Stds have their IEC counterparts at

http://www.iec.ch