Methods of Grounding In Power Systems Course Outline
Introduction to Power Systems Grounding
- IEEE Standard 142-1991
- Grounding Nomenclature
- Systems Grounding
- Systems Grounding
Basics of System Grounding
- Ungrounded Systems
- Grounded System
- Ground Fault Detection
- Ground Fault Coordination
NEC Requirements
- Article 250-1 Scope
- Separately Derived Systems
- Equipment
- Sizing Grounding Electrode Conductors
Computer Grounding
- Separately Derived ADP Power Supply
- Single Point Grounding
- Safety vs. Signal Grounding
- Raised Floor Signal Reference Grids
- Modular Power Centers
Ground Grid Resistance
- Grounding System Components
- Effects of Ground Resistance
- Improving Ground Resistance
- Ground Resistivity Measurements
- Ground Resistance Measurements
- Calculating Resistance for Large Substation Ground Grids
- Ground Grid Design
IEEE Standard 80-1986
- Maximum Mesh, Step and Touch Voltages
- Permissible Body Current Limits
- In-Class Calculations and Evaluations of Ground Grids
Questions and Answers
COURSE TIMETABLE
Both days:
Start: 8:00 a.m.
Coffee Break: 10:00 a.m.
Lunch: 12:00 noon
Restart: 1:15 p.m.
Finish: 4:30 p.m.