This document gives alternative methods for the grounding of overhead contact system (OCS) poles and supports for OCS on light rail transit systems. The recommended practice covers: technical grounding methods, why poles must be grounded, grounding materials, alternative methods of grounding OCS poles at-grade and on aerial structures, grounding design in areas where Direct Current (DC) and Alternating Current (AC) are in close proximity, field testing, maintenance of grounding systems and references to applicable codes.
- Sponsor Committee
- VT/OCS - Overhead Contact Systems
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- Active PAR
- PAR Approval
- 2023-03-30
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- IEEE Vehicular Technology Society
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- VT/OCS - Overhead Contact Systems
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VT/OCS Pole Grounding - Design Guide for Grounding OCS Poles and Supports on Light Rail Transit Systems
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- Patricia Roder
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