A novel approach for enhancing substation grounding grid design using diverse shapes
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Avani Mistry
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Ravindrakumar Yadav
Abstract
Substations are one of the key elements in electrical power system network. Efficient grounding in substation design forms the base for ensuring the safety of the person and equipments. Depending on the geometrical aspect of the substation, five different grid shapes are applicable. In this paper all 5-grid shape analysis is carried out to have comparison on performance analysis of the grid designing process. Also, in grid design calculations a concept of three different lengths is introduced which makes the grid designing simple and error free. Also, all the calculations are carried out owing to five different grid designing methods. Various softwares are used to make grid designing effective and lesser time consuming. Mathematically calculated results incorporating the length updation with grid shape applications are verified by ESGSD software. The methodology developed in this paper is applicable to any shape of the grid and ensures the safety and reliability of the grounding grid.
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Research ethics: Not applicable.
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Informed consent: Not applicable.
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Author contributions: All authors have accepted responsibility for the entire content of this manuscript and approved its submission.
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Use of Large Language Models, AI and Machine Learning Tools: None declared.
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Conflict of interest: The author states no conflict of interest.
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Research funding: None declared.
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Data availability: Not applicable.
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