What is grounding and why do we ground the system and equipment? What does NEC say about design constraints for grounding systems? What are the different types of grounding systems SPGs? A grounding design starts with a site analysis, collection of geological data, and soil resistivity of the area.
Typically, the site engineer or equipment manufacturers specify a resistance-to-ground number. The National Electric Code (NEC) states that the resistance-to-ground shall not exceed ohms for a single electrode.
Therefore, the design of most recently-installed grounding systems in Ontario includes a counterpoise to lower the overall ground grid impedance. However, adding a counterpoise will transfer the ground potential rise during fault conditions to points hundreds of metres outside the station, increasing the zone of influence. A grounded system with a purposely inserted resistance that limits ground fault current can flow for an extended period without exacerbating damage. Mesh System as Earthing or Grounding Electrode.
The mesh system shall be designed in accordance with above sub-title Design calculations above to limit touch, step and mesh potentials taking into account the combined length of the mesh conductors, other buried conductors and rods but excluding any buried conductors outside the perimeter fence.