Comparison of Pipe in Pipe Technology with Copper bonded Deep Electrode System

Sl Parameter GI Pipe Shallow Earthing Pipe in Pipe Technology

No
1 Material • Hallow G I Pipe. • There are two pipes one inside the
other i.e, Pipe-in-Pipe Technology
2 Corrosion • Inadequate galvanization • Adequate galvanization of 80 to 100
microns for outer pipe
. • Galvanization of minimum 250
microns to inner electrode.

3 Conductivity • Iron conductivity is poor as • Good conductity because of the high

compared to galvanized iron conductive powder around the inner
electrode.
4 Electrode • The earth electrode is in direct • Inner Earth Electrode is not in direct
Contact contact with the soil. contact with the soil.
with soil
5 Electrode • Single hallow pipe of fixed • Two electrodes of various diameters,
system diameter. one electrode is surrounded by other,
No chance of air gap as the inner
electrode is filled with high conductive
powder inside and outside.

6 Current • Poor , due to inadequate • Excellent because of high conductive

dispersion galvanization. powder.
.
7 Resistance • CI Rods and WI rods offer • Offer consistent low resistance.
higher resistance as compared
to GI rods.
8 High • Salts, charcoal and sulphides • Based on graphite and Portland
Conductive which are highly corrosive in cement offer very low resistivity,
powder. nature and which leach out stable and homogeneous with the soil.
with water. environmentally friendly, which was
filled in and around the inner
electrode.

• Regular watering
• Top up with salt and
9 Maintenance charcoal at regular Totally Maintenance Free
intervals
• Change of Nut & Bolts
due to corrosion
 • Frequent inspection for
system integrity
• Replacement of entire
system after 4-5 years
10
Life • 4-5 years • Upto 25 years depending upon soil
conditions
11 Cost • Rs 4000 - 5000 • Rs 7500-8500
• • Economical in consideration of long
life.