This episode of the Electrical Building Design Show has David Robison and co-host Mark Robison, PE explore and unravel the complexity of isolated grounds and investigate the challenges, opportunities, history, functionality, and practical considerations surrounding them.
Highlights explored in the video include:
- The Story of Isolated Grounds: Their development goes back to the 1980s and the beginning of the growth of computer use, with isolated grounds introduced to reduce building voltage differences.
- Understanding Isolated Grounds: Isolated grounds are a reference voltage that remains unaffected by voltage gradients in a building coming from sources like lightning strikes or external transformers.
- The Necessity of Isolated Grounds: Even with upgraded modern equipment, the effects of external electrical disturbances, older systems, and traditional design practices still contribute to the need for isolated grounds.
- And more…
The Bottom Line:
While isolated grounds create challenges in operation and maintenance, understanding their principles and following best practices in design and installation ensures effectiveness in reducing electrical noise and maintaining a stable ground reference.
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In the video below, David and Mark provide more detail on the role and necessity of isolated grounds and their importance in the integrity and reliability of electrical systems.
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