Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
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Has anyone ever used a non-conductive fence for a 138kV Substation or similar application? I ran accross AMICO but would like other options of possible. If anyone has ever used them can you please provide some feedback?
Currently I have conducted a ground study with CDEGS and in order to comply with safety limits for step and touch potentials I am having to add a ground conductor outer loop with crushed rock to the outside permiter of my substation fence but due to location of the substation this would involve moving my fence line in about 3' all the way around since the fence is located on the property line. I am looking for alternatives that is why I have started to consider non-conductive fence. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Miguel Salinas
Currently I have conducted a ground study with CDEGS and in order to comply with safety limits for step and touch potentials I am having to add a ground conductor outer loop with crushed rock to the outside permiter of my substation fence but due to location of the substation this would involve moving my fence line in about 3' all the way around since the fence is located on the property line. I am looking for alternatives that is why I have started to consider non-conductive fence. Any information is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Miguel Salinas






RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
Fiber glass fence could be an option. We used none conductive fence for a metropolitan utility in the North East coast. I will check the spec to see if we allow to share the info.
In other project similar to the one described, we restored the area outside the property line beyond the fence with 24 inches of crushed rock. This allow us to meet the required step and touch potential without perimeter conductor.
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
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RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
RE: Non-Conductive Fence for 138kV Substation
stevenal - a new fence inside would be an excellent idea the only limiting factor is space. It is already a 3 Unit substation in an area that is roughly 200'x 200'. Moving the fence in about three feet is an expensive option but if we were to want to add an additionial fence within the station space would be the limiting factor.