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Cigre B3.54 – Earthing System Testing Methods

Safearth is very pleased to have our Engineering Director, Stephen Palmer participating in Cigre Working Group B3.54 as convenor. The group has been tasked with investigating and making recommendations on earthing system testing methods.

Historically, the measurement of earthing systems has been difficult, expensive and in some cases inaccurate. New testing methods, new instruments and new analysis methods are being developed and are increasingly being adopted across the industry. However, earthing is becoming more complex due to shrinking substation footprints, closer proximity to third party infrastructure and increased interconnection through the wider use of cabled networks. This has made simple test methods ineffective and led to the broader adoption of more advanced methods.

The first task of the group is a survey of the different approaches (methods and frequency) used around the world for the testing and monitoring of earthing systems across a range of HV Substations.

We invite you to take part in the survey. Please contact us using the form below, and we can provide you the necessary information to get started.

For more information about the working group, you can contact the group convener Stephen Palmer via the form below.