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Neutral Grounding Resistors

Selection Details

1） System Voltage (kV)
2） Line to Neutral Voltage (kV)
3） Desired Current Rating (A)
4） Desired Resistance Value (ohm)
5） Maximum Time ON (seconds) and duty cycle
6） Bushing Entry or Cable Entry
7） Current Transformer Ratings (if applicable)
8） Disconnector Switch (if applicable)
9） Special Options (if applicable)

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What is a Neutral Grounding Resistor(NGR)

Neutral grounding resistors (NGRs), also known as neutral earthing resistors (NERs), are used in the grounding of
lectric power sys-tems to offer ground fault, overvoltage, and short circuit protection.

In solid grounding, the system is directly grounded and the fault current is limited only by the soil resistance. The fault
current can be very high and can damage the transformers, generators, motors, wiring and other equipments in the system.
The NGRs are inserted between neutral and ground in order to increase the net resistance in the event of an earth fault and
limit the current to a safe level.

Advantages of Neutral Grounding Resistor(NGR)
1. Reduce the single phase fault currents for securing each equipment in MV electrical networks.
2. Reduce the transient overvoltages which can occur during an earth fault, and be monitored and used to activate the earth fault relay
3. Increase protection of generators, transformers and related equipments
4. Reduced operation/maintenance costs,Increase safety,
5. Provide simple, reliable, selective means of protection,
6. Allows the use of equipment, and in particular cables with lower insulation levels than for an insulated neutral scenario
7. Reduce the step voltage

The fault current value should be limited to a value that can be safely handled by the machine or transformer. It also needs to
be high enough to be sensed by the earth fault protection relays. If the NGR resistance value is too high, the fault current will
be very low and will not be able to activate the earth fault protection relay during earth fault conditions.

In a three phase star connection, the capacitances are formed with the ground. In the event of an earth fault, these
capacitances may get charged with the line voltage and may cause transient overvoltages. The NGR should have a value that
permits a let-through current which enables the capacitances to discharge.

The resistances are also categorized by the time that they can withstand the fault current. Typical durations are 5-10 seconds.
The extended time rating resistors are used in systems where the reliability of the system is critical, e.g. petroleum industries,
mines, etc. In these situations, high resistances are used for withstanding long periods of earth fault. When an earth fault
occurs in one phase, an alarm will be generated. However, the system continues to run until the next scheduled shutdown.

Neutral Earthing Resistors are designed to absorb a large amount of energy without exceeding temperature limitations defined
in IEEE 32. NGRs can be used for indoor and outdoor, and the neutral point is connected with a porcelain bushing or with a
high voltage (XLPE) cable, typically (minimum cross-section = 70mm2 copper or 95mm2 aluminium) from the bottom, top or
side. The most common protection degree preferred for NGRs is IP 23 as it allows the resistor elements to cool easier and
they can be used both at sea shores and deserts because the resistor elements are completely stainless steel and do not get
affected by extreme environmental conditions. NGRs are shipped with maintenance and installation guidelines. In these
guidelines, recommended relay settings for each NGR are stated as well. Nengyi provides complete technical assistance in
order to meet your specifications or site conditions.

NGR options

1） Elevated support stands are provided for ground clearance and safety
2） Specially designed units for hazardous and extreme locations (Ex-proof, ATEX certified)
3） Stainless steel or aluminium enclosures on demand
4） Installation of voltage transformers
5） Installation of protection relays
6） Porcelain entrance bushings can be mounted on top or on the side of enclosure
7） Grounding transformer installation
8） Motorized or manual single pole disconnector switches, load break switches, vacuum contactors, circuit breakers, surge arresters and heaters in the Neutral Grounding Resistors

General Features

1） Stainless-steel resistor elements
2） Current transformer included (EN 61869-2)
3） Bolted resistor element connections instead of welded connections providing assemble of spare parts on site immediately
4） Painted on demand
5） Typically, 2 mm hot dip galvanized steel enclosure
6）   High thermal capacity to absorb high currents
7）   High altitude ratings
8）   Custom made lifting eyes providing secure lifting
9）   Rugged shock-resistant construction
10） Solid top cover sloped to prevent water accumulation
11） Corrosion resistant stainless steel nameplate

Technical Specifications

1） Operation Voltage : Up to 110 kV line to line systems
2） Rated Current : Up to 5000 A
3） Ambient Temperature : Up to 55oC (For higher ambient 4） temperature, consult factory)
5） Resistance Alloy : Stainless-steel (CrNi or CrAl)
6） Protection Degree : IP 23 (outdoor) and others on demand
7） Standards : IEEE 32, IEC 60137 & 60273, EN ISO 1461, EN 10346, EN 12 ISO 129 44, IEC 60071, IEC 60060, IEC 60529

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