Answer to Question #118178 in Electrical Engineering for Tom

Question #118178
What is the ground voltage with neutral? Why does it occur? How many Volts should it be? What can be done to prevent and eliminate it?
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2020-05-27T14:06:11-0400

Q: What is the ground voltage with neutral? How many Volts should it be?

A: The ground voltage with neutral is the potential difference between PE and N wires. Ideally, it is zero. Usually, it is 1-3 V depending on the conditions of the system. 5 V is the maximum allowable limit.


Q: Why does it occur? What can be done to prevent and eliminate it?

A: It may occur for different reasons in three-phase networks: short-circuit that was not stopped when phase wire touches metal grounded parts of equipment, third harmonics generated by electronic equipment, high resistance of N or PE wires. Compensators and/or periodical maintenance will help to prevent and eliminate this voltage. The solution, of course, depends on the reason.

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