Indonesian Journal of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
Vol 27, No 2: August 2022

A novel approach for grounding resistance estimation

Meghna Bhosale (Marathwada Mitra Mandal’s Institute of Technology)
Parashuram B. Karandikar (Savitribai Phule Pune University)
Vispi Karkaria (Northwestern University)
Neelima R. Kulkarni (Savitribai Phule Pune University)



Article Info

Publish Date
01 Aug 2022

Abstract

Grounding is crucial to achieving equipment and personnel protection. This paper presents input-output pair-based modeling using the response surface method and artificial neural network to predict earth resistance for novel factors associated with grounding. The effect of various types of cone-shaped earth electrodes, charcoal size, and industrial waste metal fibers on earth resistance is investigated for the first time. The experimental trials are carried out in a scaled down manner. Artificial neural network and response surface method are used as investigatory tool for parametric variation. Artificial neural network model predicts earth resistance with more accuracy as compared to response surface method. These methods are found to be very effective in prediction of earth resistance of grounding system which is complex in nature.

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