Electrical

Grounding / Earthing System Study in Power System | Middle East | GK OMAN

At Global Keypower Expertise (GK OMAN), we provide specialized Grounding / Earthing System Studies to ensure safe and reliable power system operation across the Middle East countries such as Oman, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.

What is a Grounding / Earthing System Study?

A Grounding (or Earthing) System Study evaluates how electrical faults and lightning surges are dissipated safely into the ground. Proper grounding prevents hazardous voltages on equipment and ensures personnel safety.

This study involves:

  • Designing grounding grids for substations, plants, and industries.
  • Calculating ground resistance, step and touch voltages.
  • Analyzing fault current dissipation paths.
  • Verifying compliance with IEEE 80, IEC 60364, and other global standards.
  • Purpose of Grounding / Earthing Study

  • Personnel Safety – Protects workers from electric shock hazards.
  • Equipment Protection – Prevents damage to transformers, switchgear, and sensitive devices.
  • Fault Management – Provides a low-resistance path for fault currents.
  • Lightning & Surge Protection – Ensures safe dissipation of lightning energy.
  • Compliance – Meets regulatory and industry standards for electrical safety.
  • Benefits of Grounding / Earthing Study

  • Reduced risk of electrical hazards.
  • Increased reliability and continuity of operations.
  • Enhanced system stability during faults or surges.
  • Cost-effective solutions tailored to site conditions.
  • At GK OMAN, our experts deliver advanced Grounding / Earthing Studies using international best practices, ensuring electrical networks remain safe, efficient, and compliant across substations, plants, industries, and utilities.

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