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Patented Maintenance Free Earthing System
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What is the solution ? S.E.E
SAFE EARTHING ELECTRODE (SEE)
Latest Patented & Copyright Technology
Scientifically Developed
Pipe In Pipe
Life In Pipe
Ideal Back Fill Compound (BFC)
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Launched in 2009 after a 5-year R&D work carried out
in consultation with qualified electrical engineers,
chemical engineers, scientists, and professors from I.I.T.
Pipe-in-Pipe Technology
Manufactured as per IS 3043:1987.
Patented for its Design & Technology
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There are two pipes, one inside S.E.E
the other i.e., pipe- in- pipe
technology Earth resistance < 1 ohms
Safe earthing electrode is not
in direct contact with the soil. Internal pipe
Absence of corrosion outer pipe
Least fluctuation of Ohmic
value. Back Ground
Since SEE is surrounded by matrial
fill
highly conductive soil so the
charge dissipation through the
electrode is very high ,
sufficient to trip the fault
relays
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Pipe in Pipe/Life in Pipe ~
Safe Earthing Electrode
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Two ‘B’ class mild steel pipes, one
inside the other, are subjected to
Hot Dip Galvanization : 80 -100
micron on secondary electrode
and 80 – 300 micron on the
primary electrode. Empty space
inside the primary electrode and
the secondary electrode is filled
with CRYSTALLINE CONDUCTIVE .
MIXTURE and then sealed. .
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Description of the unit S.E.E
Red color pipe - main
Earth resistance < 1 ohms
earthing pipe
Outer pipe - G.I pipe
Internal pipe
Black color - Conductive
outer pipe
Material (CCM)
Earth color- Back Fill
Back
fill
Ground
Compound (BFC)
matrial
Surrounding - Ground
Top- Connecting Terminal
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One G. I. Pipe placed in side outer G.I. Pipe
Outer G.I. PIPE galvanized to 80 - 100 microns for
better corrosion protection and conductivity
Highly conductive , anticorrosive Crystalline
Conductive Material filled in the annular space
between two pipes & inner pipe.
The electrode while installation surrounded by
special backfill material .
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Crystalline Conductive Mixture
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Contains metal alloys and natural compounds
High conductive, Anticorrosive
Does not disintegrate or collapse even when outer
electrode becomes inactive.
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The Backfill Material S.E.E
Back Fill Material is a specially developed compound, which is capable of
absorbing and retaining the moisture for a long time, it reduces the soil
resistivity, it helps in faster dissipation of fault current, least fluctuation
of Ohmic value and it eliminates the use of Salt, Charcoal etc. around the
Earthing Electrode.
It has low solubility, hence is not easily washed away, and has a low resistivity
(approximately 5-10 Ohm-meters in a saturated solution).
It is virtually neutral, having a pH value of between 6.2 and 6.9. It is naturally
occurring, so should not generally cause environmental difficulties in use.
It assists in maintaining a relatively low resistivity over a long period of
time, where salts in the vicinity are dissolved away by water movements (rainfall
etc.). However, the fact that the material is not easily dissolved will moderate
the benefits achieved, since it will not permeate far into the ground. This means
that the beneficial effect will be localized for say an area excavated around a
buried electrode. This in turn means that the reduction in the resistance value
of the electrode will not be dramatic but will be reasonably sustainable.
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Contains eco-friendly materials.
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Maintains moisture and enhances conductivity around the electrode.
Does not mix with or leach in to the normal soil.
Reduces soil resistivity around the electrode.
No need to recharge pit. Except in sandy/rocky areas.
As the moisture mixes with the BFC, an electrolytic solution is formed
which improves electrode performance
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Installation S.E.E
Make a bore of 8 - 10 inch dia up to the
suitable depth to install electrode of required
length. Fill the space between electrode and
soil with specially developed BFC mixed with
dug out soil in small quantities along with
water. Continue till pit is filled up to the neck
of electrode as shown in the illustration. After
installation pour a few buckets of water
around electrode for few days. About 8
electrodes can be installed in a day in normal
soil conditions.
Detailed step by step installation method is
given in the leaflet pasted on each electrode.
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In Safe Earthing Electrode (SEE) S.E.E
We fight corrosion by utilizing pipe in pipe
technology .
The consistency in soil strata for better and
constant earth value is obtained by development
& use of a special back fill material with improved
properties .
The moisture content of soil is kept adequate by
the backfill material .
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Earth Resistance Value S.E.E
Electricity takes the least path of resistance
Earth Resistance Value ( Ohmic value)
of an earth pit depends solely on soil resistivity at the
location
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What is Soil Resistivity? S.E.E
It is the resistance of soil to the passage of
electric current
It varies from soil to soil
In depends on the composition of soil,
Moisture content, Dissolved salts, grain size and
its distribution, seasonal variation, current
magnitude.
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SOIL
1) Different soil conditions give different soil resistivity. S.E.E
2) Most of the soils are very poor conductors of electricity when they
are completely dry.
3) Soil resistivity is measured in ohm-meters or ohm-cms
4) Soil plays a significant role in determining the performance of
Electrode.
5) Soil with low resistivity is highly corrosive.
6) If soil resistivity is high, earth resistance of electrode will also be high.
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MOISTURE S.E.E
1) Moisture significantly influences soil resistivity
2) Conduction of electricity in soil is through moisture.
3) Soil resistivity drops significantly in soil with high
moisture content.
4) In many locations water table goes down in dry weather
conditions. Therefore it is essential to pour water in and
around earth pits to maintain moisture in dry weather
conditions.
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Dissolved Salts S.E.E
1) Pure water is poor conductor of electricity.
2) Resistivity of soil depends on resistivity of water which
in turn depends on the amount and nature of salts
dissolved in it.
3) Small quantity of salts in water reduces soil resistivity by
80%.
4) Common salt is most effective in improving conductivity
of soil. But it corrodes the metal and hence discouraged.
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Grain Size & Distribution S.E.E
The grain size, distribution and closeness of packing
also contribute to retention of moisture in the soil.
Sandy & Rocky soil has poor moisture retention
capacity.
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Seasonal Variation S.E.E
Increase or decrease of moisture content determines
the increase or decrease of soil resistivity.
Thus in dry whether resistivity will be very high, and
in monsoon months the resistivity will be low.
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Current Magnitude S.E.E
A current of significant magnitude and
duration will cause significant drying
condition in soil and thus increase the
soil resistivity.
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Technical Comparison C
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Conventional System BERQUE S.E.E
a) Single G.I. Pipe is used as Pipe-in-Pipe Technology.
earth pipe. The pipe is Two B class M.S. Pipes
galvanized from out side one inside the other, Hot
only. Some time additional Dip galvanized, inside
plate is also attached with space filled with
the pipe. Corrosion Resistant, high
conductive crystalline
mixture.
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Technical Comparison S.E.E
Conventional System BERQUE S.E.E
b) GI Pipe Earthing : GI Pipe Earthing based on
Corrosion starts and Pipe in Pipe Technology:
with in 2 - 3 years Average active life 20 years.
(depending on the soil
condition), complete
pipe is corroded
c) Charcoal and Salt used No charcoal and salt. Own
corrode the metal. compound used as backfill
material.
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Technical Comparison S.E.E
Conventional System BERQUE S.E.E
d) Regular watering of pit Normally watering of pit is not
to enhance required. However during peak
conductivity. summer few buckets of water in
and around earth pits is required.
e) Earth resistance value Least fluctuation in Earth
fluctuates resistance value.
f) More space is required Very less space is required
for installation. for installation
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Technical Comparison S.E.E
Conventional System BERQUE S.E.E
g) Some times fails to Enough low impedance to
activate fault activate safety devices.
protection relays, due
to corrosion.
h) Some times fails to Always provides safe
provide safe discharge discharge path to fault /
path for fault current, surge / lightening currents.
due to corrosion.
i) Not cost effective in Highly cost effective in
the long run the long run
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Applications
Telecommunication Towers
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& Microwave Antennas
Transmission & Distribution Systems
Substation & Power Generators
Computers & Data processing Centers
Manufacturing Facilities & Refineries
Generators
Transformers
Lightning Protection System
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Telecommunication Tower S.E.E
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Microwave Antennas S.E.E
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Transmission Lines S.E.E
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Sub - Stations S.E.E
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Hyundai Motors
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Heavy Industries S.E.E
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Power Plants S.E.E
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Refineries S.E.E
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Oil Storage Tanks S.E.E
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Transformers S.E.E
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Electrical Panels & UPS S.E.E
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High Rise Buildings
Tidel Park, Chennai & Residential Building S.E.E
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And…
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Your Sweet Home Too…
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The Decision is Yours C
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Traditional GI pipe earthing and copper plate earthing or cast
iron earthing cannot cope with the demands of the present
generation sophisticated electronic equipments and appliances
in offices, factories and in residences.
BERQUE Safe Earthing Electrode is the only electrode which
can protect personnel and equipment from electrical hazards
in this electronic age.
Choose the best. The decision is yours.
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For us, Earth is the LIMIT S.E.E
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