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Description / Abstract:
The scope of this project is to summarize the general
considerations in grounding of generating station auxiliary power
systems, the factors to be considered in selecting between the
appropriate grounding classes, and specifying equipment ratings.
This guide applies to both medium-voltage (1 kV-15 kV) and
low-voltage (less than 1 kV) auxiliary power systems. The intent of
this guide is to discuss grounding methods which may be used to
limit equipment damage. The emphasis is on reliability and
availability of auxiliary power system service, achieved through
control of ground-fault currents and transient overvoltages.
Purpose
The purpose of this guide is to present some basic
considerations for the selection of neutral grounding parameters
that will provide for the control of ground-fault currents and
overvoltage on auxiliary systems of electrical utility three-phase
generators. The purpose of this revision is to update 5.3 with
current research on equipment damage, update all references, and to
ensure no intrusion or overlap with IEEE Std
1584™.1,2
1 IEEE publications are available from The Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, 445 Hoes Lane, Piscataway,
NJ 08854, USA
(http://standards.ieee.org/).
2 Information on references can be found in Clause
2.