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Power System Neutral Grounding Fundamentals

Course No. E-3022

Credit: 3 PDH

Course Fee: $86.85 Purchase course

Subject Matter Expert: Louie Powell, P.E.

 

Overview

One of the most critical decisions faced by the designer of a power system is how the neutral of the system should be grounded.

This course presents the subject of neutral grounding in a very structured fashion. First, a simple equivalent circuit is developed for a generic power system, and then each of the options for neutral grounding is ‘tested’ in that equivalent circuit to identify and understand the characteristics of the grounding method. A detailed explanation is offered for each of the following options:

  • Ungrounded neutral
  • Solidly grounded neutral
  • Low resistance grounded neutral
  • High resistance grounded neutral
  • Low inductance grounded neutral
  • High inductance (resonant) grounded neutral

The student must take a 25 question multiple-choice quiz at the end of this course to obtain PDH credits.

 

Specific Knowledge or Skill Obtained

This course teaches the following specific knowledge and skills:

  • Fundamental considerations for any form of grounding
  • Hazards of repetitive restriking
  • Basic theory of arcing ground faults
  • Definition of ‘effective grounding’
  • Impact of grounding method on step- and reach-potentials
  • Design criteria for high-resistance grounding
  • Limitations of high-resistance grounding
  • Impact of grounding on cable selection
  • Ideal short circuit stiffness based on total loading
  • Application limitations with reactance grounding
  • Special considerations with Peterson Coil grounding
  • Distinction between system neutral grounding and bonding

 

Course

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Power System Neutral Grounding Fundamentals

 

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