Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies
Vol. 1 No. 4 (2023): November

Using copper-coated round rod electrodes at various depths in freshwater marshes

Dian Eka Putra (Palembang University, Indonesia)
Zainuddin Nawawi (Sriwijaya University, Indonesia)
M. Irfan Jambak (Sriwijaya University, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 Nov 2023

Abstract

Purpose: High-voltage electrical equipment requires grounding installation to protect lives in freshwater swamps with a hydrogen potential of 6.75. To build a grounding structure, it is necessary to know the resistance value and grounding materials, namely, copper-coated rod electrodes at different depths. Research methodology: The research was conducted in a freshwater swamp close to the shampooing substation using field observations and direct measurements of soil resistance values, followed by a literature review and comparisons using COMSOL simulation and FEM Analysis. Results: The results of direct research and simulations indicate that to accomplish a grounding resistance value < 5 ? according to the PUIL 2011 standard for a single-rod system made of copper, it is necessary to optimize the depth of the grounding electrode within a range of 10 m, which differs from the simulation results of ground resistance measurement and the Comsol application. The percentage error was 1.05%. Conclusion: The findings demonstrate that increasing electrode depth effectively reduces grounding resistance in freshwater swamp environments, though variations exist between field and simulated data. Limitations: This study analyzed the results of measurements and grounding analysis using COMSOL Multiphysics at a depth of 1 m for a particular type of copper-coated round rod electrode at depths of 1, 1.5, and 2 m. Contributions: The results of this study offer information on the usefulness of grounding resistance in freshwater wetlands with a pH greater than 6, where several rod electrode types can be utilized for comparison in future research.

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JoMAPS

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Humanities Decision Sciences, Operations Research & Management Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media Social Sciences Other

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Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies Published by Goodwood Publishing, Journal of Multidisciplinary Academic and Practice Studies is an international peer-reviewed and scholarly journal promoting high-quality multidisciplinary research on social, humanity, economics, business, ...