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The document discusses the importance of taking multiple measurements to accurately determine earthing resistance values, recommending measurements at various distances. It outlines different advice on how to select readings for earthing resistance, including averaging multiple measurements or selecting specific values based on proximity. Additionally, it explains how to convert measurements taken at different distances to a standard earthing resistance value using local soil resistance data.

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Common mistakes when using the fall of potential method - All Electron - All about High Voltage systems(7

The document discusses the importance of taking multiple measurements to accurately determine earthing resistance values, recommending measurements at various distances. It outlines different advice on how to select readings for earthing resistance, including averaging multiple measurements or selecting specific values based on proximity. Additionally, it explains how to convert measurements taken at different distances to a standard earthing resistance value using local soil resistance data.

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We always recommend to take multiple measurements, which is in line with the listed

advices. This way you are able to correct for any error that may be applicable to a single
measurement point. For example, we always measure at multiple distances between 30% and
85% of distance D. Then, plotting the results will give you a basic overview of the applicable
values. At a later point you can analyse which values may be interesting to actually take into
account to determine the earthing resistance value. Because, as said, measurements that are
performed too close to the tower itself, may not be very accurate.

Which reading(s) shall I use to determine the earthing


resistance value?
– Advice A: One measurement at 62% is sufficient. If the current electrode is placed at
sufficient distance you will have the answer that you are looking for.
– Advice B: Perform three measurements (at 52%, 62% and 72%) and take the average.
– Advice C: Perform three measurements (at 52%, 62% and 72%). Take the 62% value if the
other values are close enough.
– Advice D: Perform one measurement at 50% and two or three additional measurements in
both directions. Take the average value as output.

These are all different approaches, leading to a variety of results. It may be that the
differences are small, but what is the best theoretical approach?

The theory allows you to convert any value (measured at any distance) to the applicable
earthing resistance value. For example, if you have a measurement performed at 50%, you
can convert it to the value that you would measure at 62%. The only thing you need for this, is
the local soil resistance value (as seen by the tower). This means that you can perform
multiple measurements and convert all these values to the requested earthing resistance
value by changing the soil resistivity parameter. This way you can average multiple
measurements, which corrects for any inaccuracies of a single measurement point. As a
bonus you will have an indication of the local soil resistivity!

If you want to know more about how to do this, please check this course on measurements of
tower footing impedances.

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