earthed definition

earthed means connected with the general mass of earth in such manner as to ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;
earthed or "connected with earth" means connected with the general mass of earth in such manner as to ensure at all times an immediate discharge of electricity without danger;
earthed means connected to the general mass of earth in such a manner as will ensure at all times an immediate safe discharge of electrical energy;

Examples of earthed in a sentence

  • General1.1. Unless otherwise specified particularly, the entire equipment shall be suitable for operation on 415 volts / 240 volts with Earthed neutral, three / single phase alternating current system.1.2. All Components accessories, raw materials and finished used in manufacture and assembly of switch boards, power and control circuit wiring and earthing system shall comply with Relevant Indian Standards amended upto date.

  • The specification for manufacture of cable shall be conforming to IS: 7098 (Part-II) 1985 (latest edition) for 11KV (E), 3-phase, 50 Hz. Earthed systems.

  • Earthed metal or insulated shutters shall be provided between drawout and fixed portion of the switchgear such that no live parts are accessible with equipment drawn out.

  • Notes:Tankers are subject to SOLAS, Chapter II-1, Regulation 5.4.1: Earthed distribution systems shall not be used in tankers.

  • The breakers shall have three positions (or states), i.e., Open, Closed, and Earthed, and shall be constructed in such a way that natural interlocking prevents unauthorized operations.


More Definitions of earthed

earthed means connected to the general mass of the earth in such manner as will ensure at all times an immediate discharge of electrical energy without danger;
earthed or “connected with earth” means connected with the general mass of earth as per I. E. Rules, 1956 as to ensure at all times an immediate discharge of energy without danger;
earthed means effectively connected to the general mass of earth;
earthed means connected to the general mass of the earth;
earthed means directly electrically connected to the general mass of earth, so as to ensure and maintain the effective dissipation of electrical energy.
earthed means connected to the general mass of earth in such a manner as to ensure at all times and immediate safe discharge of electrical energy
earthed means connected to earth in such a manner as it will ensure immediate discharge of electrical energy without danger at all times.