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January 9, 2025

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Grounding for Large Campus Environments

David R. Stockin, Jeffrey D. Drummond, P.E., Koddin Nordakker

A comprehensive 51-page technical whitepaper covering earthing, grounding, and bonding systems for large campus environments supplied by high-voltage utility systems. Topics include ground loops, objectionable currents, step and touch voltage hazards, utility transformers, data rooms, power generators, variable frequency drives (VFDs), soil resistivity testing, metal fences, rings around transformers, and human safety.

Ground LoopsStep & Touch VoltageHigh-Voltage SuppliesUtility TransformersVFDsData RoomsSoil ResistivityHuman Safety
Instant PDF download 51 pages of technical content Written by licensed P.E. engineers
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Substation Grounding Design Guide
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Substation Grounding Design Guide

A comprehensive 120-page engineering reference covering the complete substation grounding design process, from soil resistivity testing through CDEGS analysis and final drawing preparation. Includes worked examples, design tables, and reference to all applicable IEEE and NFPA standards.

Lightning Protection Engineering Handbook
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Lightning Protection Engineering Handbook

A 95-page technical handbook covering lightning protection system design for substations, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. Covers NFPA 780, IEC 62305, and UL 96A requirements with detailed design examples.

CDEGS Analysis Report Template Package
Engineering Templates

CDEGS Analysis Report Template Package

A professional package of Microsoft Word report templates for CDEGS-based grounding analysis reports. Includes templates for soil resistivity analysis, substation grounding analysis, step and touch voltage analysis, and EMI analysis.

Grounding System AutoCAD Drawing Templates
Engineering Templates

Grounding System AutoCAD Drawing Templates

A library of 50+ professional AutoCAD drawing templates for grounding system design, including grounding grid layouts, grounding connection details, and grounding schedule templates. Compatible with AutoCAD 2018 and later.

Step & Touch Voltage Analysis Spreadsheet
Software & Tools

Step & Touch Voltage Analysis Spreadsheet

A professional Microsoft Excel spreadsheet for calculating tolerable step and touch voltage limits per IEEE 80. Includes Dalziel equation calculations, surface layer derating factors, and comparison with calculated voltages.

Soil Resistivity Data Analysis Workbook
Software & Tools

Soil Resistivity Data Analysis Workbook

A comprehensive Excel workbook for processing and analyzing Wenner 4-point soil resistivity measurements. Includes data entry templates, graphical analysis tools, and multi-layer soil model fitting.

Grounding Engineering Training Course — Level 1
Training Materials

Grounding Engineering Training Course — Level 1

A self-paced online training course covering the fundamentals of electrical grounding engineering. Includes 8 hours of video lectures, course notes, and a certificate of completion. Qualifies for 8 PDH credits.

Grounding Engineering Training Course — Level 2
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Grounding Engineering Training Course — Level 2

An advanced self-paced online training course covering CDEGS analysis, complex grounding topologies, and special applications. Includes 12 hours of video lectures, course notes, and a certificate of completion. Qualifies for 12 PDH credits.

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Authoritative McGraw-Hill publications authored and co-authored by E&S engineers.

McGraw-Hill's NEC 2014 Grounding and Earthing Handbook

1st Edition • McGraw-Hill • 2014

McGraw-Hill's NEC 2014 Grounding and Earthing Handbook

David R. Stockin

The most complete guide to the grounding and earthing requirements of the 2014 National Electrical Code. Fully discusses above-grade wiring issues and below-grade earthing issues related to electrical grounding in conjunction with Article 250 of the 2014 NEC. Features easy-to-understand language and real-world examples throughout.

NEC 2014GroundingEarthingArticle 250
McGraw-Hill's Guide to UK Wiring Standards for Earthing & Bonding

1st Edition • McGraw-Hill • 2016

McGraw-Hill's Guide to UK Wiring Standards for Earthing & Bonding

David R. Stockin

The definitive guide to interpreting and applying the earthing and bonding requirements of the 17th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). An indispensable reference for engineers working on UK and international installations.

UK WiringBS 7671EarthingBondingIET
Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers

16th Edition • McGraw-Hill • 2012

Standard Handbook for Electrical EngineersGrounding Chapter Contributor

H. Wayne Beaty & Donald G. Fink (Eds.); David R. Stockin — Chapter Contributor

The Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers has served the electrical engineering field for nearly a century. The 16th edition includes David R. Stockin's contribution to the grounding and earthing chapter.

Reference HandbookElectrical EngineeringGrounding Chapter
Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers

15th Edition • McGraw-Hill • 2006

Standard Handbook for Electrical EngineersGrounding Chapter Contributor

H. Wayne Beaty & Donald G. Fink (Eds.); David R. Stockin — Chapter Contributor

The 15th Edition of the Standard Handbook for Electrical Engineers. David R. Stockin contributed to the grounding and earthing chapter, providing authoritative guidance on grounding system design and earthing practices.

Reference HandbookElectrical EngineeringGrounding Chapter

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