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The Problem of Limited The Problem of Limited Distance/Space

The document discusses challenges with using the stakeless/clamp-on method to measure ground resistance over limited distances. Specifically, it is only effective for situations with multiple parallel grounds, cannot be used on isolated grounds due to lack of a return path, and accuracies are reduced compared to using a direct connection method that is more representative of a power frequency fault.

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The Problem of Limited The Problem of Limited Distance/Space

The document discusses challenges with using the stakeless/clamp-on method to measure ground resistance over limited distances. Specifically, it is only effective for situations with multiple parallel grounds, cannot be used on isolated grounds due to lack of a return path, and accuracies are reduced compared to using a direct connection method that is more representative of a power frequency fault.

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The Problem of Limited

Distance/Space
Ground
Electrode
Under Potential Current
Test (X) Probe (P) Probe (C)

Resistance in Ohmss

Distance of Potential Probe from X (dp)


Stakeless/Clamp-On Method

Stakeless
Tester

V
I
R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6
Disadvantages
Di d t
Stakeless/Clamp-On Method
• Effective only in situations with multiple
grounds in parallel (pole grounds)
grounds).
• Cannot be used on isolated grounds.
- no return path
• Cannot be used if an alternate lower
resistance return exists not involving the
soil.
- Cellular towers
- Substations
Disadvantages
Stakeless/Clamp-On Method

• Subject to influence if another part of


the ground system is in “resistance
area”.
• Test is less representative of a fault at
power frequency.
• Accuracies are greatly reduced.

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