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    To run a ground grid systems study, three types of data are required: system data including frequency and fault details; soil parameters such as resistivity; and grid data specifying the layout and components. Additional data may be needed for finite element method models, including individual conductor and rod coordinates. Proper input of all required data enables accurate calculation of grid parameters and system protection.

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    To run a ground grid systems study, three types of data are required: system data including frequency and fault details; soil parameters such as resistivity; and grid data specifying the layout and components. Additional data may be needed for finite element method models, including individual conductor and rod coordinates. Proper input of all required data enables accurate calculation of grid parameters and system protection.

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    To run a ground grid systems study, three types of data are required: system data including frequency and fault details; soil parameters such as resistivity; and grid data specifying the layout and components. Additional data may be needed for finite element method models, including individual conductor and rod coordinates. Proper input of all required data enables accurate calculation of grid parameters and system protection.

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    Required Data - Ground Grid Systems


    The following related data is necessary to run a Ground Grid Systems study: Soil Parameters, Grid Data, and
    System Data. A summary of these data for different types of calculation methods is given in this section.

    System Data
    z System Frequency
    z Average Weight of Worker
    z Ambient Temperature
    z Short Circuit Current
    z Short Circuit Current Division Factor
    z Short Circuit Current Projector Factor
    z Durations of Fault
    z System X/R Ratio
    z Plot Step (for FEM model only)
    z Boundary Extension (for FEM model only)

    Soil Parameters
    z Surface Material Resistivity
    z Surface Material Depth
    z Upper Layer Soil Resistivity
    z Upper Layer Soil Depth
    z Lower Layer Soil Resistivity

    Ground Conductor Library


    z Material Conductivity
    z Thermal Coefficient of Resistivity
    z K0 Factor
    z Fusing Temperature
    z Ground Conductor Resistivity
    z Thermal Capacity Factor

    Grid Data (IEEE Std.’s Only)


    z Shape
    z Material Type
    z Conductor Cross Section
    z Grid Depth
    z Maximum Length of the Grid in the X Direction
    z Maximum Length of the Grid in the Y Direction
    z Minimum Length of the Grid in the X Direction (for IEEE Std 80-2000/2013 L-Shaped or T-Shaped
    Grids Only)
    z Minimum Length of the Grid in the Y Direction (for IEEE Std 80-2000/2013 L-Shaped or T-Shaped
    Grid Only)
    z Number of Conductors in the X Direction
    z Number of Conductors in the Y Direction
    z Cost

    Rod Data (IEEE Std.’s Only)

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    z Material Type
    z Number of Rods
    z Average Length
    z Diameter
    z Arrangement
    z Cost

    Conductor Data (FEM model only)


    z Material Type
    z Insulation
    z Cross Section
    z X, Y and Z Coordinates of One End of Conductor
    z X, Y and Z Coordinates of Other End of Conductor
    z Cost

    Rod Data (FEM model only)


    z Material Type
    z Insulation
    z Diameter
    z X, Y and Z Coordinates of One End of Rod
    z X, Y and Z Coordinates of Other End of Rod
    z Cost

    Optional FEM Model Grid Group Data


    z Shape
    z Material Type
    z Conductor Cross Section
    z Grid Depth
    z Maximum Length of the Grid in the X Direction
    z Maximum Length of the Grid in the Y Direction
    z Minimum Length of the Grid in the X Direction (for L-Shaped or T-Shaped Grids)
    z Minimum Length of the Grid in the Y Direction (for L-Shaped or T-Shaped Grids)
    z Number of Conductors in the X Direction
    z Number of Conductors in the Y Direction
    z Cost

    Ground Grid Systems


    Ground Grid Systems Presentation
    Create a New Ground Grid Presentation
    Edit a Ground Grid System
    Toolbars
    Grid Editor
    Study Case Editor
    - Ground Short-Circuit Current Values
    - Update Ground Grid Short-Circuit Current
    - Soil Editor
    FEM Group Editor
    IEEE Group Editor
    Calculation Methods
    Required Data

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    Output Report
    Plot Selection
    Alert View

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