Title :
Proper grounding of on-site electric power systems
Author :
Castenschiold, Rene ; Johnson, Gordon S.
Author_Institution :
LCR Consulting Eng. P.A., Green Village, NJ, USA
Abstract :
This paper is based on the new grounding chapter in the third edition of On-Site Power Generation: A Reference Book. It applies to low voltage power systems rated 600 volts and less, and explains types of grounding, fault protection, code requirements, and appropriate solutions, The interrelationship of grounding, ground-fault sensing and transfer switching is discussed. The importance of safety to personnel, protection of equipment and continuity of power to electrical loads is stressed
Keywords :
earthing; power system faults; power system protection; safety; On-Site Power Generation; code requirements; electrical loads power continuity; equipment grounding; ground fault protection; ground-fault sensing; grounding; low voltage power systems; on-site electric power systems; personnel safety; transfer switching; Bonding; Conductors; Electric resistance; Electrodes; Engines; Grounding; Hazards; Power generation; Power system protection; Power system restoration;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial & Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, 1999 IEEE.
Conference_Location :
Sparks, NV
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-5593-8
DOI :
10.1109/ICPS.1999.787219
