This is the second in a three-part series. Part 1 is archived under Tech Tips at radioworld.com. Eliminating parallel ground paths and providing a single, low-impedance path to ground for lightning ...

Medium-voltage (MV) generators are not designed to withstand full fault current during a single phase-to-ground fault, which is why they are connected to a system with either low- or high-impedance ...

Lightning protection is a critical aspect of establishments that operate sensitive electrical equipment, especially in the broadcast industry. Tied to this first line of protection against lightning ...

AN estimated 58 people lose their life each week as a result of electric shock. In an electrical system, the grounding system is the primary protection against electrical shock hazards. It provides a ...

All Code references are based on the 2005 National Electrical Code. The grounding and bonding requirements in this column apply to solidly grounded systems that operate at not more than 600V, such as ...

Amid growing excitement for smart grid innovation, proper grounding, bonding and surge protection can be an area of oversight for busy utility engineers, electricians and installers tasked with ...