Methodology and Technology for Power System Grounding (IEEE Press)

Grounding is the fundamental measures to ensure the safe operation of power systems, including power apparatus and control/monitoring systems, and guarantee the personal safety. Grounding technology is an interdiscipline involving electrical engineering, high voltage technology, electric safety, electromagnetics, numerical analysis, and geological explorationMethodology and Technology for Power System Grounding: Covers all topics related to power system groundingPresents fundaments and theories of grounding systemsWell balances technology and methodology related to grounding system designHelps to understand the grounding analysis softwaresHighlights the advanced research works in the field of grounding systemsComprehensively introduces numerical analysis methodsDiscovers impulse ionization phenomenon of soil around the grounding conductorsTouches on lightning impulse characteristics of grounding devices for towers and buildingsAs a comprehensive treatment of the topic, Methodology and Technology for Power System Grounding is ideal for engineers and researchers in power system, lightning protection, and grounding. The book will also better equip postgraduates, senior undergraduate students in electrical engineering. Read more