Soil resistivity: Field tests and estimation of zero-sequence currents

Q. Louw, P. Bokoro

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Abstract

In this study, field measurements of soil resistivity using the 4-point Wenner test method were conducted in several parts of Gauteng, a province in South Africa. The data obtained were used to determine soil resistance values, and therefore to estimate zero-sequence current for a DigSilent™ simulated ground fault. A significant decay of zero-sequence current was observed with the increase in soil resistance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 IEEE AFRICON
Subtitle of host publicationScience, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017
EditorsDarryn R. Cornish
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
Pages1061-1064
Number of pages4
ISBN (Electronic)9781538627754
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 3 Nov 2017
EventIEEE AFRICON 2017 - Cape Town, South Africa
Duration: 18 Sept 201720 Sept 2017

Publication series

Name2017 IEEE AFRICON: Science, Technology and Innovation for Africa, AFRICON 2017

Conference

ConferenceIEEE AFRICON 2017
Country/TerritorySouth Africa
CityCape Town
Period18/09/1720/09/17

Keywords

  • Soil resistance
  • Soil resistivity
  • Zero-sequence current

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Human-Computer Interaction
  • Signal Processing
  • Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Computer Networks and Communications
  • Computer Science Applications

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