System Grounding
First, the system voltage with respect to ground is fixed by the phase-to-neutral winding voltage. Because parts of the power system, such as equipment frames, are grounded, and the rest of the
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It is recommended to ground the neutral at various strategic locations in distribution substations, overhead lines and underground cables, distribution transformers, and all loads.
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Because ground faults in ungrounded, high-impedance grounded, and compensated systems do not affect the phase-to-phase voltage triangle, it is possible to continue operating either system in the
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Summary <p>Good system grounding provides the path for normal load and fault currents while maintaining load and controls temporary overvoltages. Good equipment grounding ensures