Safety compliance of substation earthing design

A. Hellany, M. Nagrial, M. Nassereddine, J. Rizk

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    Abstract

    As new challenges emerge in power electrical workplace safety, it is the responsibility of the systems designer to seek out new approaches and solutions that address them. Design decisions made today will impact cost, safety and serviceability of the installed systems for 40 or 50 years during the useful life for the owner. Studies have shown that this cost is an order of magnitude of 7 to 10 times the installed cost of the power distribution equipment. This paper reviews some aspects of earthing system design in power substation surrounded by residential houses. The electrical potential rise and split factors are discussed and a few recommendations are provided to achieve a safety voltage in the area beyond the boundary of the substation.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)382-386
    Number of pages5
    JournalWorld Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
    Volume5
    Issue number12
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

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