Title :
The effect of reactive components in the measurement of grounding circuits
Author_Institution :
United States Bureau of Mines, Birmingham, Ala.
Abstract :
Knowledge concerning the electrical characteristics of the earth´s surface is important in safe operation of electric equipment. Such knowledge is helpful in application of lightning protection to power systems, protection against shock hazards, and protection against premature blasting accidents where electric shot firing is used.
Keywords :
Current measurement; Earth; Electrical resistance measurement; Electrodes; Frequency measurement; Impedance; Resistance;
Journal_Title :
American Institute of Electrical Engineers, Part II: Applications and Industry, Transactions of the
DOI :
10.1109/TAI.1953.6371356
