What sets CDEGS apart is its ability to model , mutual impedances among conductors, and the non-uniform current distribution in large grids. Engineers can input detailed soil structures (two-layer, horizontal or vertical, even multi-layer anisotropic) and obtain precise voltage profiles, current leakage, and safety contours.
CDEGS is a comprehensive engineering software suite developed by Safe Engineering Services & technologies ltd (SES). It is not a single tool but a collection of modules, the most prominent for earthing being:
A fault current of 10 kA flows into a grid of 50m x 50m. cdegs earthing
It covers the theoretical basis of CDEGS, its application in earthing (grounding) system design, and the advantages over traditional calculation methods.
Earthing (grounding) systems are critical for the safety of personnel and the reliability of electrical power systems. The primary objective of an earthing grid is to limit the voltage a human body might be subjected to during a ground fault (Step and Touch Voltages) to safe levels. What sets CDEGS apart is its ability to
Effective earthing (grounding) is the cornerstone of electrical safety, power system reliability, and electromagnetic compatibility. As power grids grow more complex and renewable energy sources proliferate, traditional rule-of-thumb methods for designing earthing systems have become inadequate. Enter (Current Distribution, Electromagnetic Fields, Grounding, and Soil Structure Analysis) – a powerful software suite that has revolutionized the way engineers design, analyze, and optimize earthing systems.
The CDEGS suite is modular, allowing users to select tools based on project complexity: Primary Function It is not a single tool but a
CDEGS moves beyond the limitations of manual calculations by using advanced numerical methods like finite element analysis and inversion algorithms. Key capabilities include:
The accuracy of an earthing design is entirely dependent on the accuracy of the soil model.