Foundations of Grounding in Electric Power Systems
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Instructor: Dr. Behzad Kordi
On-Demand Learning Course
Title: Foundations of Grounding in Electric Power Systems
Course Hours: 2 hrs
This focused and practical on-demand course provides a strong foundation in grounding principles for high-voltage electric power systems, with special emphasis on transient phenomena and their engineering implications.
Grounding is not only a safety requirement—it directly affects:
• Insulation coordination
• Protection system performance
• Lightning surge response
• Switching transient behavior
• Overall grid stability
Participants will explore:
• Solid, low-resistance, high-resistance, reactance, and resonant grounding methods
• Impact on fault current magnitude and Ground Potential Rise (GPR)
• System behavior during disturbances
• Grounding electrode topologies for substations and transmission towers
• Practical interpretation of IEEE 80 and IEEE 81 guidance
• High-frequency and impulse performance considerations
Through simplified analytical models and engineering examples, the course bridges electromagnetic transient theory with real-world grounding design practice. Participants can learn at their own pace while gaining valuable insights from practical examples and engineering applications.
Key Topics:
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Fundamentals of grounding in electric power systems
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Role of grounding in controlling overvoltages and transients
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Comparison of grounding methods and their system implications
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Fault current behavior and Ground Potential Rise (GPR) analysis
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Grounding electrode configurations for high-voltage installations
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Overview of IEEE 80 and IEEE 81 standards
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Grounding resistance and grounding system performance
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Touch and step voltages
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Lightning-related grounding considerations
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Transient performance and practical design insights
Who Should Attend?
• Power system engineers
• Protection engineers
• Substation designers
• Consultants and utility professionals
• Utility and transmission planners
• Graduate students in power engineering
• Anyone seeking a practical understanding of grounding systems in modern power networks
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• Explain the fundamental concept and purpose of grounding
• Compare grounding methods and their impact on fault behavior
• Understand grounding electrode configurations and grounding resistance concepts
• Evaluate Ground Potential Rise (GPR), touch voltage, and step voltage considerations
• Interpret IEEE grounding standards in practical design applications
• Relate transient theory to engineering decision-making
• Understand the role of grounding in lightning performance and system reliability
What is Included?
• Full on-demand video recordings
• Downloadable presentation slides and reference materials
• Lifetime access to course content
• ElectroMentors Certificate of Completion
• Ability to learn at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime
Notes:
• Upon successful completion, participants will receive an ElectroMentors Certificate of Completion.
• ElectroMentors is an approved provider of Engineering Institute of Canada (EIC) CEU/PDH accreditations. Optional certificate add-ons may be available during checkout.
• This course may be eligible for Professional Development Hours (PDHs) with engineering regulatory bodies across Canada and internationally. Participants are responsible for determining applicability to their professional requirements.
• All purchases are final and subject to ElectroMentors Terms and Conditions.
• Access is provided through the ElectroMentors online learning platform.
