Earthing systems
Earthing systems
(OP)
I know there are a number of earthing systems including TT system, TN system and IT system. However, I wonder why different countries use different systems. Is there any reasons for that or each system has its own advantages or disadvantages?
I hope experts can give me information on these.
I hope experts can give me information on these.






RE: Earthing systems
1. Whether or not the power distribution type permits it.
2. Whether of not there is an expensive process downstream that does not have to be disrupted by a single ground fault.
3. Local power distribution standards.
4. Cost.
5. Advantages and disadvantages of each of system grounding approaches.
RE: Earthing systems
Economics primarily, but also safety and history [and their perceived economic impact] seem to be the major influences in variations of system grounding.