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=== [[Implementation of the TT system]] ===
* [[TT system - Principle|Principle]]
* [[TT system - Practical aspects|Practical aspects]]
=== [[Implementation of the TN system]] ===
* [[TN system - Principle|Principle]]
* [[TN system - Preliminary conditions|Preliminary conditions]]
* [[TN system - Earth-fault current calculation|Earth-fault current calculation]]
* [[TN system - High fault current-loop impedance|High fault current-loop impedance]]
=== [[Implementation of the IT system]] ===
* [[IT system - Principle|Principle]]
* [[IT system - Fault protection|Fault protection]]
* [[IT system - Implementation of protections|Implementation of protections]]
* [[IT system - Practical aspects|Practical aspects]]
=== [[Residual Current Devices (RCDs)]] ===
* [[Description of RCDs]]
* [[Form factors of RCDs]]
* [[Types of RCDs]]
* [[Sensitivity of RCDs to disturbances]]
* [[Coordination of residual current protective devices]]
=== [[Other protective measures against electric shocks]] ===
* [[Extra Low Voltage (ELV)]]
* [[The electrical separation of circuits]]
* [[Class II equipment]]
* [[Out-of-arm’s reach or interposition of obstacles]]
=== [[Protection against electrical fire risks]] ===
* [[Fires of electrical origin]]
* [[Protection against fire due to earth faults]]
* [[Protection against arc faults in cables and connections (AFDD)]]
* [[Protection against electrical fire risks - synthesis]]




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* the different '''electrical fire''' risks and causes, and the technical solutions to mitigate these risks
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Latest revision as of 13:46, 26 January 2024

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In this chapter, you will discover:

  • the dangers related to electric shock, and the protection measures defined by the IEC 60364 standard (basic protection, fault protection and additional protection). And how to implement these protection measures with TN, TT and IT earthing systems
  • the different electrical fire risks and causes, and the technical solutions to mitigate these risks

Chapter F - Contents


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