Course description
In Power System Neutral Grounding Fundamentals, you'll learn ...
- Fundamental considerations for any form of grounding
- Hazards of repetitive restriking
- Basic theory of arcing ground faults
- Definition of ‘effective grounding’
Overview
Credit: 3 PDH
Length: 21 pages
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.
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Certificate of Completion
You will be able to immediately print a certificate of completion after passing a multiple-choice quiz consisting of 25 questions. PDH credits are not awarded until the course is completed and quiz is passed.
Training content
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
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