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Presentation Outline
Electric Power System Grounding
▪ 3-Phase Power Systems▪ Reasons for Grounding and Bonding▪ Substation, Transmission, and Distribution Grounding▪ Power Faults and Lightning Strikes▪ Fault current distribution▪ Ground Potential Rise (GPR)▪ Touch and Step Potentials▪ Safety
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Single Phase Generation
3-Phase Power Systems
N
S
+ Volts
- Volts
Faraday’s Law:
Voltage is produced on any conductor in
a changing magnetic field!
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N
S
+ Volts
- Volts
Three Phase Generation
3-Phase Power Systems
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3-Phase AC Generator
3-Phase Generator
N
S
Exciter
ControlsAC Voltage Out
Field/Rotor
Stator
Slip Rings
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ToLoad
Winding 2
Winding 3 Winding 1
Delta
Winding 3
Winding 1
Winding 2
WYE
Neutral
ToLoad
Symmetrical Connections
3-Phase Power Systems
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Neutral vs. Ground vs. Bond
3-Phase Power Systems
Neutral
Ground
BondNeutral
Winding 2
Winding 1
Winding 3
To the loadWYE
L
L
L
N
▪ Grounding: the neutral is connected to earth via ground rods, grids, or conductors. Unbalanced neutral currents flow through the earth connection.
▪ Bonding: electrical connections between equipment and grounded conductors to provide equipotential during faults.
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3-Phase Power Systems
▪ Control power fault and Lightning strike currents▪ Protect equipment and trip energizing equipment▪ Equipotential Grounding▪ Effects of Ground Potential Rise▪ Touch and Step Potentials▪ Detect and minimize unbalanced currents
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Reasons for Grounding and Bonding
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System Grounding
3-Phase Power Systems
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Substation Grounding
3-Phase Power Systems
Ground grids
FenceStructures
Equipment
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Rod Line
60º
60º
60º shield angle is typical
Shield Wires andOptical Ground Wires
Lightning Protection through Grounding
Transmission Line Shielding and Grounding
3-Phase Power Systems
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Distribution Lines: Wye Configuration
3-Phase Power Systems
A
B
C
N
A
N
Multi-GroundedNeutral
Grounded neutral
Multi-grounded Neutral: At least four times per mile per the National Electric Safety Code
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Distribution Lines: Delta Configuration
3-Phase Power Systems
A
B
C
A
B
Delta three-phase distribution lines use three wires, no neutral. Transformer tanks and lightning arresters are connected to ground rods at each pole.
No grounded neutral!
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Source Balanced 3-Phase Currents
NO Earth Return Current!
GridGrid
Load
Generator Transformer
Balanced Conditions
3-Phase Power Systems
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Ground Grid Wires Ground Rods
Lightning RodsPower Fault
or Lightning Strike
Substation Fault
Power System Fault
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Phase Currents
Earth Return Current
XFMRGPRs
GridGrid
Assumptions• Homogenous Soil (i.e., round contours)• Power Fault at substation transformer bushing
Ground Potential Rise (GPR) – unbalanced current
Power System Fault
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Un-Balanced 3-Phase Current
Grid
XFMR
Neutral Currents
Shield Wire Currents
GPRs
Grid
Earth Return Current
Multiple Ground Paths and GPR’s
Power System Fault
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NO Earth Return Currents!!!
NO GPR!!!
Current flow through grid: YES
Voltage drop on grid: YES
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Un-Balanced 3-Phase Current
XFMR
Metropolitan Grids
Power System Fault
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Homogeneous Soil
300 volt point
GPR“Zone of Influence”
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SubstationGnd Grid
GPR - Zone of Influence
Power System Fault
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SubstationsStructures
Distance From Fault
Touch StepGround Potential Rise
Ground Grid
Touch & Step Potentials
Electrical Grounding Safety
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Human Characteristics
Electrical Grounding Safety
The average 155-lb man takes the following currents:▪ 1.2ma to produce a slight tingling feeling, called perception threshold▪ 9ma can produce a painful shock, but still below lock-on conditions▪ 16ma can cause the loss of muscle control▪ 23ma can cause difficulty breathing▪ 50ma approximately can cause burning▪ 100ma for 3 seconds can cause heart fibrillation▪ 1 amp for 30ms can cause heart fibrillation
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NOTE: Current path through body is a critical factor!
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2-Ways to be Safe!
Electrical Grounding Safety
CONDUCTION – Equipotential GroundingThe use of materials in situations where good conduction (low resistance) will result in small potential differences and high current flow. (Ground Jumpers)
ISOLATION – Personal Protective EquipmentThe use of materials in situations where good insulation (high resistance) will result in large voltage differences and low current flow. (Rubber Insulation)
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Conduction - Ground Source Preferences
Electrical Grounding Safety
1. Substation Ground Grid2. Multi-Grounded Neutral (MGN)3. Steel Tower or Steel Pole4. Driven or Screw-in Ground Rods5. Anchor Rods
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YOUYOUR
JUMPERS
FAULT CURRENT
Earth
"TRUE" GROUND
Conduction - Jumper Voltage Drop Protection
Electrical Grounding Safety
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Example:
Single Point
Grounding a
metal lattice
tower
Electrical Grounding SafetyConduction - Transmission Structure Safety
Example: Single Point Grounding for one worker
on a wooden “H” frame structure with overhead
ground wiresSteel Towers Wood Structures 25
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Conduction - Distribution Structure Safety
Electrical Grounding Safety
Single Point Grounding
Example: Worker minimizing
exposure to touch potential by
operating equipment controls
from a conductive mat
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Neutrals and Lightning Arresters are Grounded.
Conduction - Underground Equipment
Electrical Grounding Safety
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Isolation - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Electrical Grounding Safety
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