Experiment No. 8 Earth Megger Aim 1. To measure the resistance of earth electrode tance of earth in the locality 2. To determine the specific r Theory: Resistance of earth connections are measured by a fall of potential method, as illustrated by the figure. A current is passed through the electrode E to an auxillary electrode A in the earth at a distance away from the plate. A secondary auxillary electrode B is inserted between E and A and ie potential difference between B and A is measured for a given current I, So that the resistance of the earth connection is V/I. Procedure 1. To determine earth electrode resistance EARTH a ELECTRODE Fig 5.1 Fall-of Potential or Three-terminal Earth Resistance Test Two auxiliary electrodes are driven such that E, P and C are in a tine and the distance EC is 20m. For various values of “D” (distance EP) at an interval of 2 m, the j mexger reading are taken noting the reading when the handle is driven at maximum possible speed. ‘The reading is plotted as shown. The graph shows a value R at which the reading remains almost constant, when ‘D is varied. This value gives the resistance of earth electrode Page 15/30 Power System Lab — Manual 2019 MP SSCUSEEVVLELECLCEEDistance Fig 5.2 2. To determine the specific resistance of earth in the locality. A four-terminal instrument is used to measure earth resistivity. Four rods are driven down to the same depth and at equal distances apart in a straight line at a spacing of “A* as shown. The outer rods are-connegted to C1 and C2 and middle rods to P1 and P2. The handle is rotated at maximum Possible speed and Megger readings are taken. Let it be “R” Ohms. The specific resistance is determined from the formula : p= 2 AR ohm metre. SMALL-SIZED ELECTRODES 1 1 ‘A= 20B (APPROX) Fig 5.3 Observation Sw 2 2.3 6 2S Pes 7 7 ee Page 16 / 30 Power System Lab - Manual 2019 aSI no. R(Q) p=27AR Qn Result: