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Simulating Ground System (coupling conductors)

Simulating Ground System (coupling conductors)

Simulating Ground System (coupling conductors)

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Im trying to design an equivalent circuit for a grounding  system where a buried bare horizontal conductor is seperated by 10 m from a few ground rods which are each seperated by 60 m. They run parallel to each other.
         x   60m    x         x        x
                        |
                       10m
                        |
    ----------------------------------------

To help describe the circuit the x's  represent the ground rods and the --'s represent the horizontal conductor.  I know the equiv circuits for the ground rods and horizontal conductor buried in the ground but I was wondering how these would be coupled together using R,L, and C's .  What Im trying to do is simulate a lightning strike to the horizontal conductor and see how it would effect the equipment connected to the ground rods.

Thanks

 

RE: Simulating Ground System (coupling conductors)

Suggestion: R, L, C parameters or variables may be used; however, the most significant parameter is the resistance that is often used in industry standards, and Electrical Safety Codes.

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