Introduction:
Neutral Earthing resistor systems protect power transformers
andgenerators
from damaging fault currents. Earthing of the neutral limits
theground fault current
to a high level (typically 50 amps or more) in order to
operateprotective fault
clearing relays and current transformers. These devices are
thenable to quickly
clear the fault, usually within a few seconds. The importance
ofthis fast response
time is that it:
· Limits damage to equipment
· Prevents additional faults from occurring
· Provides safety for personnel
· Localizes the fault
· UL Listed
· CSA approved up to 7200v
· Seismic Zone 4 Certifications and type tests also available
The limited fault current and fast response time also
preventover-heating and mechanical stress on
conductors.
Please note that, like the solidly
earthed neutral system, the circuit must be shut down after
thefirst ground fault.
Neutral Earthing Resistors are typically rated 400 amps for
10seconds, and are
commonly found on medium and high voltage systems.
II Features & Capabilities:
· Neutral Earthing Resistors protect power transformers
andgenerators from
damaging fault currents
· Available for systems rated 240v to 72kv line-line (CSA
approvedup to 7200v)
· Stamped stainless steel grid or edgewound design
· Current ratings up to 5000 amps
· All Neutral Earthing Resistors designed and tested
perIEEE32
· Certified test reports and installation/maintenance
instructionsaccompany each
Neutral Earthing Resistor
· Standard ventilated enclosures are painted or
mill-galvanized,with stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized, and
aluminum asoptions
· Package CTs, PTs, disconnect switches,
earthingtransformers,
and heaters in the Neutral Earthing Resistor cubicle
· Seismic zone 4 certifications and type tests also available
· Technical papers on the theories of Resistance Earthing
readilyavailable