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National Electrical Grounding Research Project
 

 

Topic - Grounding
Subject - National Electrical Grounding Research Project

April 7, 2008
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National Electrical Grounding Research Project

 

Technical Report

 

ImageThe National Electrical Code specifies ways to achieve an electrical ground through the use of grounding electrode systems. In response to a concern regarding the long term performance of these systems, in 1995, the Fire Protection Research Foundation established The National Electrical Grounding Research Project to document the performance of grounding electrode systems over time.

 

The purpose of the project is the evaluation of the effects of different environmental and soil conditions on the effectiveness of several types of grounding electrode systems over time. This project’s goal is to produce quantifiable, scientific data for possible use by codewriters, and for manufacturers, designers, facility owners, insurers and inspectors of grounding electrode systems. Test results may help to identify better grounding practices by matching the optimum performing electrode type (minimum resistance, least corrosion) to the appropriate environmental and soil condition.

 

Click here to read this entire report prepared by Travis Lindsey (Travis Lindsey Consulting Services Inc.) for The Fire Protection Research Foundation.

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  • I was surprised to see no comments on this deep and interesting research paper. I started reading and realized why- it will take a while to digest it!

    Mike, Thanks for providing such detailed information that we might not have access to otherwise.

    Casey Hodges

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  • We would like know how to approach the NEC, as we would like to evaluate our Earthing Electrode System.

    Rajen Kamdar
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