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After consulting applicable regulations, {{FigureRef|E16}} and {{FigureRef|E17}} can be used as an aid in deciding on divisions and possible galvanic isolation of appropriate sections of a proposed installation.  
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After consulting applicable regulations, '''Figures E16''' and '''E17''' can be used as an aid in deciding on divisions and possible galvanic isolation of appropriate sections of a proposed installation.  


== Division of source ==
== Division of source ==
This technique concerns the use of several transformers instead of employing one high-rated unit. In this way, a load that is a source of network disturbances (large motors, furnaces, etc.) can be supplied by its own transformer.


This technique concerns the use of several transformers instead of employing one high-rated unit. In this way, a load that is a source of network disturbances (large motors, furnaces, etc.) can be supplied by its own transformer.<br>The quality and continuity of supply to the whole installation are thereby improved.<br>The cost of switchgear is reduced (short-circuit current level is lower).<br>The cost-effectiveness of separate transformers must be determined on a case by case basis.
The quality and continuity of supply to the whole installation are thereby improved.
 
== Network islands<br> ==


The creation of galvanically-separated “islands” by means of LV/LV transformers makes it possible to optimise the choice of earthing methods to meet specific requirements (see '''Fig. E18 '''and '''Fig. E19&nbsp;''').  
The cost of switchgear is reduced (short-circuit current level is lower).


<br>[[Image:FigE18.jpg|500px|left]] <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>'''''Fig. E18:''' TN-S island within an IT system<br>''
The cost-effectiveness of separate transformers must be determined on a case by case basis.  


== Network islands ==
The creation of galvanically-separated “islands” by means of LV/LV transformers makes it possible to optimise the choice of earthing methods to meet specific requirements (see {{FigRef|E18}} and {{FigRef|E19}}).


<br>[[Image:FigE19.jpg|500px|left]] <br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br>
{{FigImage|DB422175_EN|svg|E18|TN-S island within an IT system}}
'''''Fig. E19:''' IT islands within a TN-S system<br>''


{{FigImage|DB422176_EN|svg|E19|IT islands within a TN-S system}}


== Conclusion  ==
== Conclusion  ==
The optimisation of the performance of the whole installation governs the choice of earthing system.


The optimisation of the performance of the whole installation governs the choice of earthing system.<br>Including:  
Including:  
 
*Initial investments, and  
*Initial investments, and  
*Future operational expenditures, hard to assess, that can arise from insufficient reliability, quality of equipment, safety, continuity of service, etc.
*Future operational expenditures, hard to assess, that can arise from insufficient reliability, quality of equipment, safety, continuity of service, etc.


An ideal structure would comprise normal power supply sources, local reserve power supply sources (see section 1.4 of Chapter E) and the appropriate earthing arrangements  
An ideal structure would comprise normal power supply sources, local reserve power supply sources (see [[Selection criteria for the TT, TN and IT systems]] ) and the appropriate earthing arrangements
 
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After consulting applicable regulations, Figure E16 and Figure E17 can be used as an aid in deciding on divisions and possible galvanic isolation of appropriate sections of a proposed installation.

Division of source

This technique concerns the use of several transformers instead of employing one high-rated unit. In this way, a load that is a source of network disturbances (large motors, furnaces, etc.) can be supplied by its own transformer.

The quality and continuity of supply to the whole installation are thereby improved.

The cost of switchgear is reduced (short-circuit current level is lower).

The cost-effectiveness of separate transformers must be determined on a case by case basis.

Network islands

The creation of galvanically-separated “islands” by means of LV/LV transformers makes it possible to optimise the choice of earthing methods to meet specific requirements (see Fig. E18 and Fig. E19).

Fig. E18 – TN-S island within an IT system
Fig. E19 – IT islands within a TN-S system

Conclusion

The optimisation of the performance of the whole installation governs the choice of earthing system.

Including:

  • Initial investments, and
  • Future operational expenditures, hard to assess, that can arise from insufficient reliability, quality of equipment, safety, continuity of service, etc.

An ideal structure would comprise normal power supply sources, local reserve power supply sources (see Selection criteria for the TT, TN and IT systems ) and the appropriate earthing arrangements

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