Ground fault protection system for multiple source distribution networks

摘要

Various embodiments of a ground fault protection system are disclosed for protecting a multiple source distribution network consisting of at least two sources having their neutral points interconnected by main neutral and tie neutral bus and also typically by separate ground connections. The system operates to selectively trip a ground fault circuit interrupter by distinguishing between normal neutral loading regardless of the routes taken by neutral currents in returning to the sources and a ground fault regardless of the routes taken by ground fault currents in returning to the source feeding the fault.