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appropriate resistance is to be inserted between the neutral point of the transformer and the earthing mat to restricted earth fault current.

for this purpose a sensitive earth leakage relay is used. in the event of a fault, fault current returning to the system neutral trips an earth leakage relay and disconnects the supply.

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A restricted earth-neutral system is a type of electrical system where the neutral conductor is not directly connected to earth ground. Instead, it is connected through a specific impedance. This system is designed to limit the current flow in case of a ground fault to provide a safer operation in certain environments.

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