Hybrid grounding system

This paper presents an application of a hybrid grounding scheme to a paper mill 13.8-kV generator. The article describes the grounding problem, lists user examples of stator ground failure, and provides a theoretical explanation for the problem and resulting generator damage. Various grounding methods used in industrial applications, including an innovative hybrid grounding scheme that maintains continuity of service, controls transient overvoltages, and effectively limits damage to stator iron is presented. Finally various ground protection schemes for the generator grounding and system grounding configurations, and a list of additional resource material is presented.