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12.2.3 Type test on Exothermic welding connection IRISET Comments: The acceptance & type test
MECHANICAL PULLOUT TEST as per IEEE has been selected in line with
837 …2002. The test intended to ensure UL 467-2007 and IEC
the reliability (of grounding systems) 62561 to ensure the
against mechanical abuse and reliability of grounding
electromagnetic forces on the systems. Mechanical pullout
exothermically welded portion with the test as per IEEE 837 …2002 is
electrode. for welding connection.
- Drawings: IRISET Comments:
Drg No. SDO/RDSO/E&B001 SHEET 1OF 1(Page no.12 of 8mm round solid copper conductor Accepted, drawing may be
spec) should be shown along with 25mmX2mm changed accordingly to para 3
copper strip. of clause no. 8.4.2.
Class A type lightning protection and its
Drg No. SDO/RDSO/E&B002 SHEET 1OF 1(Page no.13 of arrangement has to be included in the There is no national/
spec) diagram. international standard
WC R Comments: available for Class A type
Drawing of typical bonding and earth lightning protection, so it is
connections:- The drawing shows one not covered.
MEEB and some SEEBs in a discrete
manner. There is one more drawing Drawing issued by RDSO for
issued by RDSO for earthing and bonding earthing and bonding of EIs is
of EIs. These two drawings are quite as per application & vendor
different. The difference in application of specific. Similarly drawing for
these drawing is not very clear. It will PI may also be issued by the
therefore be preferable to make a concerned wing.
detailed drawing each for EI and PI
installations, only two drawings will be
required because we have now only two
types of installations i.e. EI and PI.