Calculation of Grounding Grids Parameter at Arbitrary Geometry

Carlos L. B. Silva, Thyago G. Pires, Wesley P. Calixto, Diogo N. Oliveira, Luis A. P. Souza, Antonio M. Silva Filho

Abstract


This paper deals with the computation of ground resistance, surface voltage, touch voltage and step voltage, to mesh with horizontal wires arranged in different angles. The computer program implemented used in the mathematical modeling is based on the method proposed by Heppe, which allows obtaining the grounding parameters for homogeneous soil and soil stratified in two layers. The results obtained with the proposed method will be compared with other methods in literature. Also will be presented the results of a grounding grid using wires at various angles.

Keywords


Grounding grids parameters; Heppe; soil stratified in two layers.

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.22149/teee.v2i2.95

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