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    Resistance grounding can be implemented on ungrounded systems using a zigzag transformer to establish an artificial neutral. A zigzag transformer is a six-winding transformer connected in a wye configuration with phase-displaced windings. It allows connection of a neutral grounding resistor to provide a path for ground fault current while allowing normal system operation. Monitoring devices are recommended to ensure proper operation and fault detection when using resistance grounding.

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    Resistance grounding can be implemented on ungrounded systems using a zigzag transformer to establish an artificial neutral. A zigzag transformer is a six-winding transformer connected in a wye configuration with phase-displaced windings. It allows connection of a neutral grounding resistor to provide a path for ground fault current while allowing normal system operation. Monitoring devices are recommended to ensure proper operation and fault detection when using resistance grounding.

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    Resistance grounding can be implemented on ungrounded systems using a zigzag transformer to establish an artificial neutral. A zigzag transformer is a six-winding transformer connected in a wye configuration with phase-displaced windings. It allows connection of a neutral grounding resistor to provide a path for ground fault current while allowing normal system operation. Monitoring devices are recommended to ensure proper operation and fault detection when using resistance grounding.

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    9.

    4
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION
    TITLE: IMPLEMENTING RESISTANCE GROUNDING ON UNGROUNDED
    SYSTEMS

    Resistance grounding protects a system against transient overvoltages caused by arcing


    ground faults and it provides adequate fault current for selective ground-fault detection and
    coordination.

    Delta-connected supplies and wye-connected supplies with inaccessible neutrals cannot


    have neutral grounding resistors (NGR’s) directly connected to them; however, resistance
    grounding can be achieved on an ungrounded system by establishing an artificial neutral
    with a zigzag transformer.

    A zigzag transformer is a six-winding,


    three-phase transformer that is wye-
    connected with a pair of series-connected,
    phase-displaced windings symmetrically
    connected to each phase. It can be used
    to establish an artificial neutral for a three-
    phase system by connecting its neutral
    point to ground through a NGR. During
    normal operation the only current that flows
    in the zigzag transformer is an extremely
    small magnetizing current. When one
    phase is grounded, the NGR and the
    zigzag transformer provide a path for
    ground-fault current to flow. See Figure 1.
    Figure 1

    Note: Operation with one ground-fault on a resistance-grounded system is possible if the


    NGR is correctly sized and if it is allowable by Code for the installation.

    Protection, coordination, and annunciation systems depend on the integrity of the


    NGR. Use a Startco SE-325 to continuously monitor the NGR. See Figure 2.

    A pulsing NGR system can be used to modulate the ground-fault current to assist in
    locating a ground fault.

    For more information about ground-fault protection and resistance-grounding, refer to the
    Startco papers: Ground-Fault Protection and Ground-Conductor Monitoring for Mine Power
    Centres and Monitoring Neutral-Grounding Resistors. Startco can provide application
    assistance and a custom designed, CSA-certified, "turn-key" package.

    DATE REV AUTHOR DOCUMENT LOCATION PAGE


    1994-Sep-20 0 BK http://www.startco.ca/library/techinfo/section9/9.4.pdf 1 of 2
    9.4
    TECHNICAL INFORMATION
    TITLE: IMPLEMENTING RESISTANCE GROUNDING ON
    UNGROUNDED SYSTEMS

    Figure 2

    DATE REV AUTHOR DOCUMENT LOCATION PAGE


    1994-Sep-20 0 BK http://www.startco.ca/library/techinfo/section9/9.4.pdf 2 of 2

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