Harris Distribution Substation

Earthing Calculations
for
Harris 6.6kV Distribution Substation

(Norbert Dentressangle Logistics)
Report Number
ESL0412-R01
Client:
Client Contact:
ENWL
Paul Griffiths
Author:
______________________
David Reed
Engineer
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ERA TECHNOLOGY
T CANOL
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David.Reed@era.co.uk
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RTEMP01 ISSUE 13 17/07/14
3 October 2014
Earthing Calculations Report
Approved By:
______________________
Mayur Gaglani
Principal Engineering Consultant
Revision
Date
Prepared
Approved
Notes
17/09/14
DR
MG
Original Issue
03/10/14
DR
MG
Updated fault Levels Provided
B
C
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Contents
Page No.
Summary of Information
Technical Data
Main Report
1.
Introduction
2.
Soil Resistivity
3.
Existing Overall Earth Value
4.
Fault Current Distribution
5.
Earth Potential Rise (EPR)
6.
Touch Voltages
7.
Recommendations
8.
Applicable Standards
Appendix A - Measurement Locations
Appendix B FOP Measurement 2 Data
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Summary of Information
Technical Data
Soil Resistivity Model
Layer
Resistivity (m)
Thickness (m)
630
2.0
28
7.1
15
6.6
167
Earth Resistance
System Elements
Resistance ()
Determination Method
Existing Overall Earthing System
0.112
Measured
Earth Fault Current

Voltage Level (kV)
Total Fault Current (A)
Ground Return Current (A)
6.6
1123
420
Earth Potential Rise

Voltage Level (kV)
EPR (V)
Status
6.6
47
COLD
Overall Classification
COLD
Touch Voltages - Compliance with BS EN 50522 Limits

Voltage Level (kV)
Complies with BS EN 50522 Limits

on Chippings
Complies with BS EN 50522 Limits

on Soil
6.6
YES
YES
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Main Report
1.
Introduction
ENWL have asked for some earthing calculations at Norbert Dentressangle Logistics (SJ 79852
95974) to be carried out. This is required as part of an HSE request. The work carried out is
summarised below.
Carry out soil resistivity soundings using the Wenner Method and derive a representative soil
resistivity model.
Carry out a fall of potential (FOP) earth resistance measurement from the existing main
intake substation (Harris 6.6kV Distribution Substation).
Estimate the ground return current for phase to earth faults at the substation and calculate
the Earth Potential Rise (EPR).
Check that the touch voltages are below BS EN 50522 permitted limits.
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2.
Soil Resistivity
Four soil resistivity soundings were carried out on 10th September 2014 using the Wenner Method
and a Megger DET 2/2 instrument. The measurement locations are shown in Appendix A. The
measurement data are shown in Figure 2.1 and Table 2.1 below. The soil resistivity model derived
is shown on the Summary of Information page.
Apparent Resistivity (.m)
1000.0
100.0
SR1
SR2
SR3
SR4
Model
10.0
1.0
1.0
10.0
100.0
Wenner Spacing (m)
Figure 2.1: Soil Resistivity Data and Model Curve

SR1
SR2
SR3
SR4
Wenner
Spacing (m)
Measured
Resistance
()
Apparent
Resistivity
(m)
Measured
Resistance
()
Apparent
Resistivity
(m)
Measured
Resistance
()
Apparent
Resistivity
(m)
Measured
Resistance
()
Apparent
Resistivity
(m)
1.0
19.900
125.04
127.500
801.11
7.480
47.00
7.220
45.36
1.5
14.430
136.00
81.700
770.00
4.640
43.73
3.620
34.12
2.0
9.840
123.65
51.800
650.94
2.520
31.67
2.550
32.04
3.0
5.670
106.88
17.720
334.01
1.329
25.05
1.273
24.00
4.5
3.500
98.96
7.290
206.12
1.057
29.89
0.921
26.04
6.0
1.950
73.51
3.200
120.64
0.837
31.55
0.710
26.77
9.0
0.610
34.49
0.543
30.71
0.525
29.69
0.491
27.77
13.5
0.270
22.90
0.226
19.17
0.352
29.86
0.361
30.62
18.0
0.253
28.61
0.280
31.67
0.281
31.78
27.0
0.080
13.57
0.208
35.29
0.196
33.25
36.0
0.194
43.88
0.161
36.42
54.0
0.288
97.72
0.202
68.54
Table 2.1: Soil Resistivity Data
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3.
Existing Overall Earth Value
An earth resistance measurement was carried out on 10th September 2014 using the fall of
potential method and a Megger DET 2/2 instrument with the remote current electrode located
100m away was carried out from the main intake substation. Due to the short traverse of the test,
a second test was carried out along a different route to verify the results. The measurement data
for the first FOP test route is shown in Figure 3.1 and Table 3.1 below, along with the interpreted
earth resistance in Table 3.2. The measurement data for the second FOP test route is shown in
Appendix B. The measurement routes are shown in Appendix A.
0.600
0.500
Measured Resistance ()
0.400
0.300
0.200
0.100
0.000
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Potential Probe Position (m)
Figure 3.1: Fall of Potential Curve

Distance to Current Probe (m):
Potential Probe Position
100
Measured
Resistance ()
(m)
(% of Distance to
Current Probe)
90
90.0
0.487
80
80.0
0.180
70
70.0
0.129
60
60.0
0.109
50
50.0
0.098
40
40.0
0.085
30
30.0
0.062
20
20.0
0.062
10
10.0
0.052
Table 3.1: Fall of Potential Measurement Data

System Elements
Resistance ()
Interpretation Method
Harris Distribution Substation

Overall Earthing System
0.112
'61.8% Rule'
Table 3.2: Interpreted Measured Resistance
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4.
Fault Current Distribution
4.1 Fault Current

The earth fault level and fault clearance time is 1.123kA and 1s respectively. Based upon this fault
clearance time, the 430V ITU threshold limit is applicable.
The 6.6kV supply arrangement from the source Primary 33/6.6kV substation (Chester Road) is via a
continuous underground cable. For earth faults at the main intake substation, there will be a path
back to source, via the supply cable sheaths and earth electrode connections. Current, which
returns using a metallic route such as the cable sheath, will not contribute significantly to the
consequential EPR at the site. Only the component, which returns through the soil, will do this. The
split of current between the ground and cable sheaths has been calculated using industry
standard routines and the methodology described ENA ER S34.
Table 4.1: Fault Current
6.6kV Fault
5.
Total Fault Current (A)
1123
Proportion of Current following

Ground Return Path (%)
<37.4
<420
Earth Potential Rise (EPR)

Table 5.1: Calculated EPR
6.6kV Fault
420
Earth Resistance ()
0.112
Earth Potential Rise (V)
47
ITU Voltage Limit (V)
430
Site Classification
COLD
ENWL have confirmed that Chester Road substation is classified as a cold site, so there will be no
transfer potential hazard and therefore Harris Distribution substation will be classified as cold.
6.
Touch Voltages
Assuming that the fault clearance time is 1s, the allowable Touch Voltage limits in accordance
with BS EN 50522 are shown in Table 6.1:
Table 6.1 Maximum Touch Voltages and Compliance with BS EN 50522 Limits
Clearance
Time (s)
1
Limit on Chippings
(V)
298
Limit on Soil
(V)
233
As the maximum calculated EPR (47V) is below the permitted touch voltage limits (233V on soil,
298V on stone chippings), then the distribution substation and the rest of the site can be deemed
safe.
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7.
Recommendations
Action
It is not known if the low earth value at the site is due to the in ground copper installed or the
contribution from the site network. It is recommended that the earthing system of each
distribution substation is reviewed to comply with modern standards in case any of the
substations are inadvertently disconnected from the network, i.e. each substations earthing
system in isolation should provide touch voltage control.
Carry out periodic testing to ensure the low overall earth value is maintained into the future.
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8.
Applicable Standards
ENA Technical Specification 41-24, Guidelines for the Design, Installation, Testing and
Maintenance of Main Earthing Systems in Substations, Issue 1, 1992 (Amended 1999),
published by Energy Networks Association.
ENA Engineering Recommendation S34, A Guide for Assessing the Rise of Earth Potential at
Substation Sites, 1986 (Amended 1986, 1988), published by Energy Networks Association.
ENA Engineering Recommendation S36, Procedure to Identify and Record Hot

Substations, 1988, published by Energy Networks Association.
BS EN 50522 Earthing of Power Installations Exceeding 1kV A.C., 2010, Published by British
Standards Institute.
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Appendix A - Measurement Locations

FOP 2
SR1
FOP 1
SR3
SR4
SR2
Figure A.1: Measurement Locations

Table A.1: Measurement Location Coordinates
Latitude /
Longitude *
Site
FOP 1
FOP 2
SR1
SR2
SR3
SR4
53
27.560'N
2
18.300'W
53
27.655'N
2
18.323'W
53
27.603'N
2
18.160'W
53
27.613'N
2
18.233'W
53
27.511'N
2
18.433'W
53
27.510'N
2
17.932'W
53
27.510'N
2
17.932'W
Note:
*
Refers to main entrance (Site), current probe location (FOP measurement) or centre of traverse (SR
measurement)
Site personnel: Amy Pears, Louise Christopher
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Appendix B FOP Measurement 2 Data
0.500
0.450
0.400
Measured Resistance ()
0.350
0.300
0.250
0.200
0.150
0.100
0.050
0.000
0
10
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
90
100
Potential Probe Position (m)
Distance to Current Probe (m):

Potential Probe Position
100
Measured
Resistance ()
(m)
(% of Distance to
Current Probe)
90
90.0
0.461
80
80.0
0.224
70
70.0
0.185
60
60.0
0.154
50
50.0
0.125
40
40.0
0.098
30
30.0
0.090
20
20.0
0.091
10
10.0
0.079
System Elements
Resistance ()
Interpretation Method
Hill Top Overall Earthing

System
0.160
'61.8% Rule'
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RTEMP01 ISSUE 13 17/07/14

Earthing Calculations Report

Harris 6.6kV Distribution Substation

Updated fault Levels Provided

Earthing Solutions Ltd

Earthing Calculations Report

Harris 6.6kV Distribution Substation

Existing Overall Earth Value

Fault Current Distribution

Earth Potential Rise (EPR)

Appendix A - Measurement Locations

Appendix B FOP Measurement 2 Data

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Existing Overall Earthing System

Earth Fault Current

Total Fault Current (A)

Ground Return Current (A)

Earth Potential Rise

Touch Voltages - Compliance with BS EN 50522 Limits

Complies with BS EN 50522 Limits

Complies with BS EN 50522 Limits

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Apparent Resistivity (.m)

Wenner Spacing (m)

Figure 2.1: Soil Resistivity Data and Model Curve

Table 2.1: Soil Resistivity Data

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Existing Overall Earth Value

Potential Probe Position (m)

Figure 3.1: Fall of Potential Curve

Table 3.1: Fall of Potential Measurement Data

Table 3.2: Interpreted Measured Resistance

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Fault Current Distribution

4.1 Fault Current

Total Fault Current (A)

Proportion of Current following

Ground Return Current (A)

Earth Potential Rise (EPR)

Earth Potential Rise (V)

ITU Voltage Limit (V)

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