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Wire spacing in radial and grid ground systems

It is possible to calculate the effectiveness of a wire grid or of spaced radial wires in reducing the ground current and associated ground loss for a given ground system.  The equations are relatively simple and easy to use.  Take a look at Download ground_system_wire_spacing.pdf

October 07, 2006 in Design of radial ground systems | Permalink

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