Department of Technical Education

Andhra Pradesh
Name : K.Manjunath
Designation : Lecturer
Branch : Electrical & Electronics Engineering
Institute : E.S.C. Govt. Polytechnic, Nandyal
Year/Semester : IV Semester
Subject : Electrical Installation and Estimation
Subject Code : EE404
Topic : Departmental Test, REC and Electrical
Act 2003
Sub Topic : Electric supply lines, systems and
Apparatus for low medium, high and
Extra high voltages
Duration : 50 minutes
Teaching Aids : PPT’S
Revised By : A.SIV SANKAR, L/EE, GPT,PRODDATOR
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 Recap

In the last class we have discussed :

• Indian Electricity rules regarding general conditions relating to

supply and use of Energy

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 Objectives

On completion of this period, we would be able to know:

• Rule 60: Test of resistance of insulation

• Rule 61: Connection with earth
• Rule 63: Approval by inspector
• Rule 64: Use of Energy at High and Extra-high voltage

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

Rule 60: Test for resistance of insulation for low and

medium voltage:
• Where any electric supply line has been disconnected form the
system, such line shall not be reconnected until the supplier
has applied the insulation resistance test

• This rule not applicable to overhead lines

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

Rule 61: Connection with earth

The following provisions shall apply to the connection with earth of
the system at low voltage

• Neutral conductor of a 3-phase, 4 wire system and the middle

conductor of 2-phase, 3 wire system shall be earthed

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

• The system having concentric cables, the external conductor

shall be earthed

• No person shall make connection with earth by the aid of,

nor shall he keep it in contact with any water

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

• The frame of every generator, motor and the metallic parts of all
apparatus shall be connected to earth

• All metallic casings of apparatus shall be connected to earth

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

• All earthing systems shall limit earth resistance sufficiently low

to permit leakage current to flow to earth

• It should be mechanically strong, withstand corrosion and retain

electrical continuity during the life of the installation

• The earth resistance should be tested on dry day once every

two years

• A record of every test made and the result shall be kept by

the supplier

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

Rule 63 : Approval by inspector

• The owner of any high or extra-high voltage installation shall

made an application to the supplier for testing

• After testing he should kept the results of tests with him

• The owner of high or extra-high voltage installation who makes

an alteration shall not connect to the supply his apparatus
without prior permission form inspector

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

Rule 64: Use of energy at high and extra-high voltage

• The inspector shall not authorise the supplier to Commence

supply to any consumer unless …

• All conductors and apparatus situated on the premises of the

consumer are operated b an authorised person

• The consumer shall have provision for housing of his apparatus

and metering equipment in fire-proof enclosure

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

• The following provisions shall be observed where energy at

high or extra-high voltage is supplied, converted, transformed
or used

• Clearance for apparatus should be as per Indian Standard

Code

• All EHV apparatus shall be protected against lightning as well

as switching over voltage

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 Indian Electricity Rules (Contd…)

The following minimum clearance shall be maintained

for bare conductors
Voltage class Ground Sectional
clearance (m) clearance (m)

Not exceeding 11KV 2.75 2.6

Not exceeding 33KV 3.7 2.8
Not exceeding 66KV 4.0 3.0
Not exceeding 132KV 4.6 3.5
Not exceeding 220KV 5.5 4.3
Not exceeding 400KV 8.0 6.5
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 Summary

In this period we have discussed about

• Rule No :60
• Rule No :61
• Rule No :63
• Rule No :64

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 Quiz

1. The minimum ground clearance for 33KV line is

A) 2.75 m
B) 3.7 m
C) 4.0 m
D) 4.6 m

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 Quiz

2. The ground clearance for 220 KV line will be

A) 4.0 m
B) 4.6 m
C) 5.5 m
D) 8.0 m

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 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Explain Rule 61, regarding connection with earth

2. State Rule 63, regarding approval by inspector for high or

extra-high voltage installations

3. Explain Rule 64, regarding use of energy of high and extra

high voltage

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 Assignment

• Check the earthing properly maintaining or not for the computer

lab in your institution

• Observe the ground clearance for 11KV line in your area

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THANK YOU

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