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Course Description: The first part of this course will cover grounding and bonding according to the NEC and other IEEE standards. We will explain the basics concepts on why and how to ground. Demonstrate that the main challenge is potential difference and that bonding is the preferred solution method instead of having a low resistance to ground (the proposed magic bullet to solve grounding problems). There will be hands-on exercises where you will apply the acquired knowledge to solve grounding challenges. This course will also cover ground fault protection and coordination. The SKM software will be used to simulate grounding challenges and propose solutions. Again, you will engage in hands-on exercises to solve ground fault protection and coordination problems. Lightning phenomena will be explained to show why it is important to understand these phenomena when designing adequate lightning grounding systems. Negative effects of direct lightning strikes as well has how this energy is coupled to our electrical system in indirect strikes will also be discussed. Understand how to calculate step and touch potentials for a reliable and efficient grounding grid for outdoor substations using the formulas contained in IEEE Std 80-2000. The SKM Ground Mat software will be used to provide a hands-on exercise designing an outdoor substation grounding grid and solve a grounding grid challenge. Students will earn 2.4 CEUs for this course. |
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Target Audience: This course is intended for electric power engineers responsible for the designing, maintaining, inspecting, or managing electrical distribution systems. No previous electrical distribution or ground system analysis experience is required. |
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