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    The document discusses two experiments: 1. Testing the insulation resistance between wiring and earth to check if wires are sufficiently insulated to avoid current leakage. The procedure measures insulation resistance using a 500V megger tester. 2. Studying electrical wire types, diagrams, fuses, and earthing. It describes wire sheathing materials for marine applications, wire armoring, and the importance of earthing equipment to eliminate hazards by connecting it to the ship's hull.

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    The document discusses two experiments: 1. Testing the insulation resistance between wiring and earth to check if wires are sufficiently insulated to avoid current leakage. The procedure measures insulation resistance using a 500V megger tester. 2. Studying electrical wire types, diagrams, fuses, and earthing. It describes wire sheathing materials for marine applications, wire armoring, and the importance of earthing equipment to eliminate hazards by connecting it to the ship's hull.

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    12. INSULATION RESISTANCE AND EARTHING

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    The document discusses two experiments: 1. Testing the insulation resistance between wiring and earth to check if wires are sufficiently insulated to avoid current leakage. The procedure measures insulation resistance using a 500V megger tester. 2. Studying electrical wire types, diagrams, fuses, and earthing. It describes wire sheathing materials for marine applications, wire armoring, and the importance of earthing equipment to eliminate hazards by connecting it to the ship's hull.

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    Form no : 08/02

    SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES Date : 15/02/2012


    VELS UNIVERSITY Issue no : 02/12
    THALAMBUR Rev. no : 00

    TESTING OF INSULATION RESISTANCE BETWEEN WIRING AND EARTH

    AIM:

    To check the insulation resistance between wiring and earth.

    THEORY:

    If an installation is to be free from excessive leakage current, then the insulation around the
    conductors should be round i.e. the insulation must offer a very high resistance to the passage of any current.
    He valves expected are so high that they are measured to mega ohms.

    The main aim of this test is to know whether the wires or cables used in wiring systems are
    sufficiently insulated to avoid leakage of current. Test is performed on DC volts not less than twice of
    working voltage. But not exceeding 500v. A 500v tests known as megger is used for this purpose.

    The following procedure to be followed for performing this test,

    1. Main switch should be put in off position.


    2. Main fuse is taken off.
    3. All other fuses are in position.
    4. Line and neutral terminals are shorted on installation inside i.e. plug points should be short
    circuited and the switches are in ON position.
    5. All switches are in ON position.
    6. All lamps are in their position.
    7. Make the connection of megger as shown in fig.
    8. Note down the reading of the meter in the megger.
    RESULT:

    Thus the insulation resistance between wiring and earthing is checked

    ELECTRICAL WIRE TYPES, WIRES DIAGRAMS, FUSES AND EARTHING

    AIM:

    To study about electrical wire types, wire diagrams, fuses and earthing.

    PURPOSE OF SHEATH:

     It is to protect the insulation from damage and injury. It is not classed as insulation.
     Sheath materials are required to be heat, oil and chemical resistant and flame retardant. The
    sheath must also be tough and flexible.

    MATERIALS FOR SHEATHING CABLES FOR MARINE APPLICATIONS:

    1. Polyvinyl chloride.
    2. Neoprene
    3. CSP – hypalon
    4. Silicone rubber
    5. Lead
    Form no : 08/02
    SCHOOL OF MARITIME STUDIES Date : 15/02/2012
    VELS UNIVERSITY Issue no : 02/12
    THALAMBUR Rev. no : 00

    6. Copper
    7. Neoprene is a common sheath method material, but CSP HOFR sheathing is well suited for
    shipboard use.
    8. It offers resistance to cuts abrasions weather and ozone and also it is flexible.

    ARMOURING:

     Extra mechanical protection is provided by armouring with woven wire raid of galvanised steel,
    tinned phosphor bronze.
     The wire braiding also acts as a screen for reduce interference caused by magnetic fields in
    communication and instrumental circuits.
     Owing to magnetic properties steel armouring is unsuitable for single core cables carrying heavy
    alternating cable current.
     A protective outer sheath of CSP or neoprene over the wire braid.
     Testing of continuity and insulation resistance testing of AC and DC machines.

    IMPORTANCE OF EARTHING:

     Loose internal wire of any equipment weak insulation or damaged insulation will have contact with
    the frame of the apparatus that causes the apparatus live with the main voltage and is dangerous to
    the operator.
     By earthing the apparatus to the ship’s hull will eliminate hazard to personal or operator.

    RESULT:

    Structure of wire and importance of earthing are known.

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