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Power system Grounding

Power system Grounding

Power system Grounding

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Is it appropriate to bond together the grounding of 13.8kv & 8kV systems being supplied from two different sources, If not what are the implications?

RE: Power system Grounding

If the two transformers are in the same yard or facility, then it generally a good idea to bond the grounds together to reduce problems with ground potential rise.  This is generally required for installations in US covered by NEC.

Grounds that are not bonded together are still interconnected through the earth.  A ground fault on one system could create a large voltage difference across the earth, and this can be a bad thing if you happen to have your legs too far apart.  

RE: Power system Grounding

Suggestion: The system grounding type of each transformer should be given appropriate consideration to bond the transformer grounding or not to bond the transformer grounding.

RE: Power system Grounding


A local ground fault in either may cause seriously high touch/step potentials
  

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