My master's thesis is focused on grounding of HV switchgear. The aim of this work is to create a computer program intended for dimensioning of earthing networks. The earthing networks are the most convenient alternative in term of effective grounding and distribution of ponential. They are based on latiny a flat conductor network cables and connection of appliance parts to network. Introduction of the thesis is dedicated to explanation of grounding theory and to description of requirements essential for properly designed earthing system (dimensioning of earthing system). Following chapter brings description of computer program algorithm testing propriety of an assigned earthing network for a particular switchgear. The chapter also contains description of an user interface and explanation of all features, included in the program. Last part provides presentation of program utilization to particular numerical assignment.

Master's thesis deals with principles of design of earthing of a substation 110/22 kV. Specific requirements for safety have to be fulfilled when designing power installations exceeding 1kV. The aim of this paper is to design a new earthing system for reconstructed substation 110/22kV considering valid standards. Reconstruction of a property is always more or less complicated by new orders and regulations for construction. Earthing is a part of all electric equipment, therefore it is essential for the design engineer to consider a broad spectrum of requirements, even those seemingly not related to this subject, from legislative requirements to the study of reactions of a human body to electric current. The theoretical part of this work examines different approaches to earthing system's design, and analyzes the origins and earthing standards throughout history. The correctness in consideration of effects of the environment is an often neglected factor. Defining of all types of effects of the environment is a broad field, therefore this paper only summarizes the main principles. The practical part of this paper deals with the basic design of substation's earthing system and it's verification in respect of touch voltage and step voltage according to the Czech national standard ČSN 33 3201 (Power installations exceeding 1kV a.c.) and of company's energetics' standard PNE 33 0000-1 ed.4 (Protection against electric shock in distribution network and transmission system) required by the substation's distributor. This paper later quotes and takes into consideration the requirements of other standards, more or less related to listed documents, creating an interconnected body for design and testing the earthing system.

The following master thesis is devoted to the design of distribution systems of LV (Low Voltage) and HV (High Voltage) voltage levels. The aim of the thesis is to create a complete project documentation for the construction of a new distribution transformer station (22kV/0.4kV) situated directly in the city of Blansko along with a transformer capable of performance of up to 630kVA. Subsequently a design of cable routes of LV and HV is included in the project documentation. The first part of the thesis introduces the fundamental issues and solutions regarding the design of electrical equipment related to the LV and HV voltage levels. Thereafter it deals with proper legislation, technical regulations and related standards. The second part is dealing with project documentation. More precisely analyzing each step in the process and thoroughly going through individual parts of the project documentation. Other focus of the thesis is software resources and tools which are essential for drawing documentation. Then follows a selection of appropriate electrical equipment and budget evaluation. The major portion of the work is a design of distribution transformer station and cable lines of LV and HV. Including dimensioning of the LV and HV switchboards, earthing system and fuse protection system. The essence of all this work serves as a foundation for complete design documentation.

This dissertation thesis deals with application of probabilistic approach to assessment of earthing system safety in distribution networks, especially for cases with common earthing of high and low voltage side of distribution transformers HV/LV. In these cases, the increased potential during fault might be transferred from high voltage to low voltage network and thus the individuals from public can be exposed to increased risk. Thus, for these cases were in this thesis defined expectable touch scenarios together with the resulting risk imposed on individuals from the public. Based on the results it seems that adoption of probabilistic approach for these cases of earthing systems might be more suitable compared to the conventional deterministic worst case approach. In accordance to the aims of the thesis, a thorough analysis of currently adopted probabilistic approaches was carried out as well and it was pointed out to some new possible simplifications in the adopted probabilistic based methodologies. For example, it seems that appropriate modelling of human body resistance by the full lognormal distribution is not completely necessary and similar results can be obtained when only the resistance for 50 % of population together with c3 and c4 fibrillation curves are used. Much of the work was also devoted to the determination of possible uncertainty of calculated risk of evaluated earthing system, especially due to inappropriate modelling of earthing system. The appropriateness of different earthing system modelling methods together with other parameters on the value of calculated risk was investigated through conducting sensitivity analysis. Based on the analysis results it seems, that due to using more, or less simplified modelling method, a possible underrating in the resulting risk of about 40 % (about half an order/decade) is expectable. On the other hand, the change of parameters related directly to calculation of fibrillation probability seems to exhibit greater change in calculated risk by up to units of orders/decades.

Die Auslegung von Erdungsanlagen nach der DIN EN 50522 basiert im Wesentlichen auf der Bewertung der bei Erdfehler auftretenden Erdungs- bzw. Berührungsspannungen. Deren Berechnung setzt die Kenntnis der Fehlerstromaufteilung (bzw. der wirksamen Reduktionsfaktoren) voraus, da nur der Stromanteil, der als Erdungsstrom über der Erdungsimpedanz wirksam wird, tendenziell gefährliche Potentialanhebungen verursacht. Maßgebend für die Verteilung der Ströme im Erdungssystem sind die induktiven Kopplungen zwischen dem fehlerstromführenden Leiter und den zum Sternpunkt zurückführenden Strompfaden. Daraus geht hervor, dass sowohl die räumliche Anordnung der Leiter als auch die Frequenz der Fehlerstromanteile die vorherrschenden Verhältnisse entscheidend beeinflussen. Beide Einflüsse werden in den Standards und der Fachliteratur bis dato nur bedingt betrachtet. Diese Arbeit befasst sich daher mit der rechnerischen Bestimmung und Bewertung der Potentialanhebungen, welche sich im Falle eines Erdfehlers in Abhängigkeit von den Frequenzanteilen des Fehlerstroms in unterschiedlich aufgebauten Erdungssystemen ergeben. Wesentlicher Bestandteil der Ausführungen ist die Entwicklung eines Modells zur Berechnung der frequenzabhängigen Stromverteilung und den daraus resultierenden Erdungsspannungen in verbundenen Erdungsanlagen. Dieses bildet, in Erweiterung zu bestehenden Ansätzen, insbesondere den Einfluss der dreidimensionalen Anordnung der Leiter auf deren magnetische Kopplungen ab. Durch theoretische Betrachtungen und begleitende Messungen werden die Grenzen derartiger rechnerischer Bewertungsverfahren aufgezeigt. Anhand einfacher Modellanordnungen wird beispielhaft der Einfluss der räumlichen Struktur des Erdungssystems auf die frequenzabhängige Fehlerstromverteilung, die wirksamen Erdungsimpedanzen und die resultierenden Erdungsspannungen analysiert. Dabei werden explizit Erdfehler an zusammengeschlossenen Hoch- und Niederspannungs-Erdungsanlagen untersucht. Die Ergebnisse zeigen, dass rein zweidimensionale Berechnungsverfahren den theoretischen Worst-Case hinsichtlich der Erdungsspannung nicht abdecken. Für die praktische Anwendung des Modells werden sowohl Vereinfachungen als auch zusätzliche Sicherheitsaufschläge abgeleitet. Weiterhin erfolgt die modellbasierte Untersuchung einpoliger Fehler in voll- und teilverkabelten Netzen. Im Fokus steht dabei die potentialanhebende Wirkung der Frequenzanteile des einpoligen Fehlerstroms. Es wird aufgezeigt, dass infolge der induktiven Kopplungen ein hoher Anteil des Rückstroms in den beidseitig geerdeten Schirmen der fehlerstromführenden Kabel fließt. Bedingt durch die Frequenzcharakteristik des Reduktionsfaktors wirken die höherfrequenten Anteile des Erdfehlerstroms in vollverkabelten Netzgebieten in deutlich geringerem Maße potentialanhebend als der Grundschwingungsanteil. Daher lassen sich insbesondere für die Erdungssysteme von Kabelnetzen mit Resonanz-Sternpunkterdung vereinfachte Bewertungsmethoden ableiten. In Summe liefert diese Arbeit einen Beitrag dazu, wie der rechnerische Nachweis zulässiger Berührungsspannungen geführt und das Prozedere zur Auslegung von Erdungsanlagen vereinfacht werden kann. / The design of earthing installations in European high voltage grids has to comply with the standard EN 50522. The determining quantities for the risk assessment are the touch and step voltages occurring during an earth fault. Since the direct estimation of these voltages is complicated, earthing installations are usually assessed by means of the earth potential rise. For the calculation of the earth potential rise the knowledge of the fault current distribution (or the effective reduction factors) is required, since only the proportional current to earth raises the potential of the earthing installations. The inductive coupling between the conductor carrying the fault current and the current paths leading back to the neutral point is decisive for the distribution of the currents in the earthing system. This indicates that both the spatial arrangement of the conductors and the frequency of the fault current components have a determining influence on the prevalent conditions. To date, both influences have only been considered to a minor extent in the standards and technical literature. This thesis relates to the calculation and evaluation of the earth potential rises in differently structured earthing systems. Thereby, the varying potential raising effect of the harmonics in the earth fault current is examined. For this purpose, a model for the calculation of the frequency-dependent current distribution in interconnected earthing installations is developed. In extension to existing approaches, this model particularly represents the influence of the three-dimensional arrangement of the conductors on their magnetic coupling. Through theoretical considerations and accompanying measurements, the limits of such calculational evaluation methods are demonstrated. Based on simple model arrangements, the influence of the spatial structure of the earthing system on the frequency-dependent fault current distribution (reduction factors), the effective impedances to earth and the resulting earth potential rise is analysed exemplarily. Thereby, earth faults at interconnected high-voltage and low-voltage earthing installations are investigated explicitly. The results show that two-dimensional calculation methods do not cover the theoretical worst case regarding the earth potential rise. For the practical application of the model, simplifications as well as additional safety surcharges are derived. Furthermore, model-based investigations of single-pole faults in fully and partially cabled grids are carried out. The focus is on the potential-raising effect of the harmonic components of the single-pole fault current. It is shown that, due to inductive coupling, a high percentage of the return current flows via the shields of the cables carrying the fault current. Due to the frequency characteristic of the reduction factor, in fully cabled grid areas higher-frequency components of the earth fault current have a significantly lower potential-raising effect than the fundamental component. Particularly for the earthing systems of cable grids with resonant earthing, simplified assessment methods can thus be derived. In summary, this thesis provides a contribution on how to proof permissible touch voltages by calculation and how to simplify the procedure for the assessment of earthing installations in perspective.

This Thesis is concerned with the concept of grounding of 110/22 kV transformer station. The aim of the Thesis is to create a ground network for grounding a specified outdoor substation. This 110 kV outdoor substation is formed according to H-scheme and encircles a wide area. In additon to this, an earth potential has to be distributed as equally as possible within the whole area of the substation. The most convenient alternative from the point of view of effective grounding and distribution of potential is a grid network. Therefore, the grid network is the means of grounding which I have chosen as a solution for this issue. In this solution, flat conductor network cables are used to cover the whole substation, with ground rods placed at the points of intersection. Parts of appliance can be then connected to this existing network, thus creating several parallel channels which provide grounding with low resistance. The network is made of common steel zinc-coated stip, size 30 x 4 mm. When proposing a concept of grounding and adjustment of ground electrodes, we have to take account of grounding requirements, stated according to ČSN standards. The proposed earthing system was created in appropriate size in order to meet all these grounding requirements. These requirements are also mentioned and described in a theoretical part of the Thesis. Second part of the Thesis consists of proposed concept of the grounding itself, together with calculated parameters. The grounding has to be carried out according to both safety regulations and electrical appliance requirements. The issue of grounding substations of power system is resolved by the ČSN standards 33 3201 (“Elektrické instalace nad AC 1kV”), 33 2000-4-41 (“Elektrická zařízení – Ochrana před úrazem elektrickým proudem”) and 33 2000-5-54 (“Elektrická zařízení – Výběr a stavba elektrických zařízení – Uzemnění a ochranné vodiče”) and by the PNE company standards 33 0000-4 (“Příklady výpočtů uzemňovacích soustav v distribuční a přenosové soustavě dodavatele elektřiny”) and 33 0000-1 (“Ochrana před úrazem elektrickým proudem v distribuční soustavě dodavatele elektřiny”). These standards apply to creating a concept of grounding and grounding of new, reconstructed or expanded electrical substations of power system.

I denna rapport analyseras för- och nackdelar med eldistributionssystem av typ TN-C (fyrledarsystem) respektive TN-S (femledarsystem) system. Det finns olika uppfattningar om vilket system som är lämpligast att bygga ut i distributionsnätet (lågspänningsnätet) och i fastigheternas huvudledning. Med hjälp av litteraturstudier och kontakt med olika elföretag och elbolag har olika ståndpunkter diskuterats och därefter har en sammanställning av resultatet tagits fram. Enligt analysen är TN-C det lämpligaste alternativet att använda i distributionsnätet och TN-S bör användas i fastighetens huvudledning. Detta för att kunna uppnå en god och stabil elmiljö. Detta examensarbete skall underlätta val av teknik och förhoppningsvis öka kunskapen angående ämnet. / In this report analysis the advantages and disadvantages of the TN-C (four conductor system) and TN-S (five conductor system) system. There are different opinion about which system is most appropriate to use in the distribution network and the building main lines. With the help of literature studies and contacts with various power companies and electric companies different opinion have been discussed . TN-C is the most appropriate option in the distribution network and TN-S should be used in the building main lines. This for achieving high and stable electrical environment. This thesis will facilitate the choice of technology and hopefully increase the knowledge about the subject.

Le Disjoncteur Différentiel Résiduel (DDR) doit garantir la continuité de service ce qui signifie qu'aucun défaut autre que ceux pouvant mettre l'utilisateur en danger ne doivent faire déclencher le produit pour éviter soit des désagréments (non alimentation du congélateur) soit une perte financière (non exploitation d'une installation photovoltaïque).La fonction mesure est composée de :- Un tore pour la mesure du courant résiduel, il réalise naturellement la somme des courants entrant et sortant de l'installation- Une plaquette de mise en forme (filtrage)- Un actionneur, le relais polarisé qui fixe le seuil du dispositif (par sa puissance de déclenchement et fournit une énergie mécanique pour mettre l'installation hors tension.Ces déclenchements non désirés proviennent des défauts de la chaine de mesure. Nous pouvons en citer 3 principales causes :- Courant de fuite à la terre trop important (perturbation réseau mode commun)- Champs magnétiques rayonnés (courant passant dans le primaire du tore)- Equilibrage du tore (mode différentiel) (courant passant dans le primaire du tore)Les surtensions atmosphériques étant considérées comme étant les perturbations les plus critiques, les travaux faits durant cette thèse reposent sur ce phénomène. Toute la problématique est basée sur la manière avec laquelle le disjoncteur différentiel répond face à ces perturbations. Une bonne compréhension de sa réaction dans de tels cas s'avère nécessaire. Les objectifs visés par cette étude sont de :- Trouver un modèle temporel du phénomène de foudre- Mettre en évidence les différentes phases de fonctionnement engendré lors de la réponse d'un DDR à un coup de foudre- Etablir un modèle comportemental du DDR adapté à chaque phase- Mettre en évidence la cause des déclenchements intempestifs- Proposer des solutions permettant a nos produits de ne pas déclencher de façon intempestives et fiabiliser ainsi leur fonctionnement- Diminuer par conséquent les retours clients / The Residual Current Device (RCD) must ensure the continuity of service which means that no default other than those that can put the user at risk should make the product trigger, to avoid any inconvenience (freezer not supplied) or a financial loss (non-operation of a photovoltaic). The measurement function is made up of:- A torus for measuring the residual current, it naturally carries the sum of currents entering and exiting the installation- A plate shaping (filtering)- An actuator, the polarized relay which sets the threshold of the device (through its power of initiation) and provides mechanical energy to turn off power supply.These false triggering are caused by defaults initiated among the measurement chain. We can cite three main reasons:- Residual current too high (over-voltages on electrical network by common mode)- Radiated Magnetic Fields (current through the primary circuit of the torus)- Balancing the torus (differential mode) (current through the primary circuit of the torus)As the atmospheric over-voltages are considered to be the most critical disturbances, they will appear as the principal subject of this thesis. The main issue is the behavior of the RCD facing a lightning stroke. So, a well understanding of the manner that it will respond in such situations is necessary. The objectives of this study are to:- Establish a temporal model of lightning stroke- Highlight the different working phases in front of a lightning stroke- Establish a RCD's behavioral model adapted to every phase- Highlight the causes of unwanted triggers- Propose solutions enabling our products to not trigger by default and so improve the reliability of their functioning- Reduce customer returns