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Earthing and Grounding

What is the difference between Earthing and Grounding?

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Last Update: September 03, 2008 Asked by: ramuv24

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Earthing means connecting star terminal or neutral terminal of 3 phase sytem to earth directly or through resistance in case of generator & reactance in case of motor. These are used fo transformer, generator, motor, etc.

Grounding means connectingÂ ground terminal of 3 phase sytem to earth or connecting body of equipment to earth. These are used for 3 phase system, transmission line & for protection from lightening etc.

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RE: Earthing and Grounding

Earthing means connecting star terminal or neutral terminal of 3 phase sytem to earth directly or through resistance in case of generator & reactance in case of motor. These are used fo transformer, generator, motor, etc.

Grounding means connectingÂ ground terminal of 3 phase sytem to earth or connecting body of equipment to earth. These are used for 3 phase system, transmission line & for protection from lightening etc.

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