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The IEEE Standard 80-2013, titled "IEEE Guide for Safety in AC Substation Grounding," provides guidelines for the design and implementation of safe and effective grounding systems for AC substations. The standard was published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in 2013 and is widely adopted by the electrical power industry. This essay provides an overview of the standard, its importance, and its key components. ieee standard 80-2013 pdf
The primary intent of the guide is to limit "potential differences" (voltages) within a substation that could be hazardous to anyone contacting metallic objects or standing in the area during a ground fault. Design starts with accurate soil data using methods