Author :
Panetta, Sergio A. R.
Author_Institution :
I-Gard Corp., Mississauga, ON, Canada
Abstract :
There are many methods to ground generators. This paper will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each. This paper will progress from low-resistance grounding of a single source to complex systems with multiple sources. Although this paper is focused on medium-voltage bus-connected generators, there is no reason the techniques could not be utilized in low-voltage multiple-source systems.
Keywords :
earthing; electric power generation; ground generators; hybrid grounding; low-resistance grounding; medium-voltage bus-connected generators; Circuit faults; Fault currents; Generators; Grounding; Resistance; Resistors; Stators; Generator damage due to stator faults; Hybrid Grounding; generator damage due to stator faults; generator grounding; high resistance grounding; high-resistance grounding; hybrid grounding; low resistance grounding; low-resistance grounding;
Journal_Title :
Industry Applications, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TIA.2015.2457405
