Neutral Grounding Resistor for Generator

I Introduction:

Neutral Earthing resistor systems protect power transformers and generators

from damaging fault currents. Earthing of the neutral limits the ground fault current

to a high level (typically 50 amps or more) in order to operate protective fault

clearing relays and current transformers. These devices are then able to quickly

clear the fault, usually within a few seconds. The importance of this 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 prevent over-heating and mechanical stress on conductors.

Please note that, like the solidly

earthed neutral system, the circuit must be shut down after the first ground fault.

Neutral Earthing Resistors are typically rated 400 amps for 10 seconds, and are

commonly found on medium and high voltage systems.

IIFeatures & Capabilities:

· Neutral Earthing Resistors protect power transformers and generators from

damaging fault currents

· Available for systems rated 240v to 72kv line-line (CSA approved up to 7200v)

· Stamped stainless steel grid or edgewound design

· Current ratings up to 5000 amps

· All Neutral Earthing Resistors designed and tested per IEEE32

· Certified test reports and installation/maintenance instructions accompany each

Neutral Earthing Resistor

· Standard ventilated enclosures are painted or mill-galvanized, with stainless steel, hot-dipped galvanized, and aluminum as options

· Package CTs, PTs, disconnect switches, earthing transformers,

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 readily available