Performance of Ground-Relayed Distribution Circuits During Faults to Ground

An extensive oscillographic study has been made on power distribution feeders primarily to obtain data useful in the consideration of joint use of poles by power and telephone facilities. Some of the results, chiefly those obtained from three-phase, four-wire, multigrounded neutral feeders equipped with instantaneous ground relays and for immediate breaker reclosure, are believed to be of general interest and are presented herewith. Included are data on the performance of the protective devices utilized form clearing ground faults on the feeders included in the study, the effectiveness and certain limitations of these devices, and characteristics of the faults experienced.