Calculation of grounding system by finite element method
Abstract
A numerical calculation of the three-dimensional current field of a ground electrode in inhomogeneous soil is given. The finite element method based on the variational principle is used. The space elements created by dividing the cylindrical coordinate system by an isoparametric coordinate transformation are mapped into a rectangular coordinate system. From the given potential of the ground electrode, the potential at selected points in space is calculated, and then the current that the ground electrode takes from the network.
Slavko Vujević
Professor Emeritus
An expert in electrical engineering, particularly known for his contributions to numerical modeling of electromagnetic phenomena, lightning protection, and grounding. Throughout his career, he was a key member of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Naval Architecture in Split, where he taught, mentored students, and actively participated in scientific research and international professional organizations.