Title :
Grounding Grids for High-Voltage Stations [includes discussion]
Author :
Gross, E.T.B. ; Chitnis, B.V. ; Stratton, L.J.
Author_Institution :
FELLOW AIEE, Illinois Institute of Technology, Chicago, Ill.
Abstract :
Grounding grids are used in high-voltage stations when rocky ground makes the use of driven ground rods impractical. The characteristics of grounding grids are investigated in this paper, and the results are applied to the basic design elements of this type of grounding system.
Keywords :
Associate members; Dielectrics and electrical insulation; Electric resistance; Fault currents; Grounding; Insulation testing; Logic testing; System testing; Temperature; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Apparatus and Systems, Part III. Transactions of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers
DOI :
10.1109/AIEEPAS.1953.4498704
