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In AC Power Transmission, what is the reason for earthing the Neutral?
For in principle at least, it would be possible to Transmit AC Power with a floating Live and Neutral.
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In AC Power Transmission, what is the reason for earthing the Neutral?
For in principle at least, it would be possible to Transmit AC Power with a floating Live and Neutral.
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Grounding the neutral could help the following
-Control voltage to earth (Ground voltage reference = 0)
-Proper operation of protective devices
-Voltage stabilization.
-Path for umbalance current.
-Limits the overvoltage stress over insulation (Smaller EFF or COG)
-Reduction of short hazard in the event of accidental contact with live parts.
-Code compliances where applicable.
-Control voltage to earth (Ground voltage reference = 0)
-Proper operation of protective devices
-Voltage stabilization.
-Path for umbalance current.
-Limits the overvoltage stress over insulation (Smaller EFF or COG)
-Reduction of short hazard in the event of accidental contact with live parts.
-Code compliances where applicable.
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philiptechie
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cuky2000 thank you for your reply.
I had'nt realised there could be several reasons for this.
The intermediate texts in electrical engineering I've looked at don't have the answers.
Do you have any suggested references on the web ?
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Enclose are few references that could help. I recommend searching in this forum and the Internet for additional info.
If you require further assistance, please fill free to post your questions.
Good luck.
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You might refer to IEEE Std C62.92.5-1992 …Application of Neutral Grounding in Electrical Utility Systems, Part V Transmission Systems and Subtransmission Systems. Table of contents at
Consider a phase to earth fault on a piece of metal equipment connected to a 3 phase floating neutral system. Should a second fault to earth occur on another phase then a phase to phase voltage will appear between the metal parts of the equipment and ground.On the other hand a grounded neutral will reduce that voltage by sqrt 3
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Lyledunn
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