Should I install an ungrounded, solid, or high-resistance grounding system? That is the question asked by many designers and installers. The answer to this question depends on many factors. To make ...

Few topics in the industry elicit as much controversy as grounding. Poor grounding practices cause ongoing equipment problems in a facility, whereas proper deployment ensures reliable and productive ...

Per the IEEE (The Green Book), “Standard 142-2007 – Recommended Practice for Grounding Industrial and Commercial Power Systems,” the term ground is defined as “a conducting connection, whether ...

Due to space limitations in the September issue, John Battison’s RF Engineering column is shown here in its entirety. The average ground system is quiet, dependable and retiring, performing its work ...

Companies and contractors in the electric utility, power transmission and construction industries are searching for new solutions that comply with industry regulations and enable efficient workflow.

The author is national program manager for the Copper Development Association. Lightning strikes and consequent power surges can seriously disrupt the operations of a radio station. Considering the ...

The Future Operationally Resilient Ground Evolution is a new ground system for the Space-Based Infrared System, the United States’ current ballistic missile detection satellites, but it could have ...