Diseño de un sistema de puesta a tierra y de protección contra descargas atmosféricas para el centro de distribución de gas - Tambillo

Abstract

The purpose of this work is the design of a ground protection system that meets the criteria established by IEEE Std. 80-2000, ensuring the protection of personnel and existing equipment at the Gas Distribution Center - Tambillo, located in the Mejía canton, Pichincha province.

The proper design of a grounding system requires consideration of certain necessary parameters, such as short-circuit current obtained from analysis of the characteristics of the transformer that supplies power to the Collection Center, soil resistivity using a tellurium meter, and finally, tolerable touch and step voltages for accurate and safe sizing.

Calculations will also be made for lightning protection, considering the isoceraunic level of the project location area, allowing the use of the rolling sphere method, which determines a specific radius forming an imaginary circumference and establishing a protection zone over the points that could receive a discharge. IEC 62305 will be used to determine this.