XGSLab Grounding
Empowering Engineers with Utility Grounding Analysis Software
Explore the capabilities of XGSLab, cutting-edge software for electromagnetic simulation, grounding system analysis, power system simulation, and lightning shielding that is compliant with global standards (IEC/TS 60479-1, EN 50522, and IEEE Std 80). As everyone’s needs are different, XGSLab Grounding is offered in a variety of packages – so you can choose what best meets your requirements.
XGSLab Grounding Packages
GSA STD 3L
Suitable for medium to small grounding systems, such as industrial substations and transmission tower grounding.
GSA STD
Suitable for medium to small grounding systems in complex, multi-layer soil strata.
GSA_FD PRO
Suitable for any transmission, generation, and utility-scale grounding systems analysis.
Grounding Analysis Pro Bundle
Combines GSA, GSA_FD, & NETS.
NETS
Detailed fault current split calculation.
Grounding Package Details
GSA Std 3L
GSA Std
GSA_FD Pro
NETS
Grid Resistance, Touch and Step Voltages, Three-layer Soil Model, Conductor Sizing, and Fault Split Capability
Automated Report
Multi-layer Soil, Seasonal Analysis
Complex Grid Analysis, Multizone Soil Model, Transferred Voltages, Scheduling, and Screened Conductors
Detailed Fault Current Split, Unbalanced Earth Current
Grounding Package Details
GSA Std 3L
Includes:
Grid Resistance, Touch and Step Voltages, Three-layer Soil Model, Conductor Sizing, and Fault Split Capability Automated Report
GSA Std
Includes: Grid Resistance, Touch and Step Voltages, Three-layer Soil Model, Conductor Sizing, and Fault Split Capability Automated Report Multi-layer Soil, Seasonal Analysis
GSA_FD Pro
Includes: Grid Resistance, Touch and Step Voltages, Three-layer Soil Model, Conductor Sizing, and Fault Split Capability Automated Report Multi-layer Soil, Seasonal Analysis Complex Grid Analysis, Multizone Soil Model, Transferred Voltages, Scheduling, and Screened Conductors
NETS
Includes: Detailed Fault Current Split, Unbalanced Earth Current
Why Choose GSA
Unlock the potential of GSA, a widely recognized module for ground system analysis and design. It includes soil analysis, custom conductors, and multiple electrodes. With a PEEC static numerical model, GSA offers a seamless workflow, integrated importation features, automated reports, and fault split capabilities. Ideal for medium and small grounding systems.
Why Choose GSA_FD
GSA_FD, is the modern solution for grounding analysis calculating self and mutual impedances, in addition to all features of GSA. With a PEEC full wave numerical model, it handles any utility scale and complex grounding systems efficiently.
Why Choose NETS
NETS, a flexible application for full meshed multiconductor and multiphase networks, excels in accurate fault current split calculations. Overcoming the limitations of symmetrical components, NETS ensures detailed fault current split calculations for grounding system analysis, asymmetrical faults, and unbalanced systems.
Bundling with GSA or GSA_FD provides the ultimate solution for analyzing grounding system performance.
Resources
Introduction to Grounding e-book
Video Library
Grounding Resource Center
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FAQs
A grounding system is a network of ground electrodes embedded into the earth, crucial for power infrastructure at substations, switchyards, and industrial facilities.
It facilitates equipment operation, reduces damage from lightning and faults, and focuses on personnel safety.
Yes, XGSLab’s modules interpret Wenner and Schlumberger soil resistivity measurements into appropriate strata and electrical characteristics.
Yes, GSA and GSA_FD modules provide split capabilities based on user-selected standards, though NETS offers more accuracy.
GSA_FD module evaluates complex grounding systems, considering each conductor’s self and mutual impedance, meeting IEEE standards.
