Professional CDEGS Software Installation Support for Electrical Engineers
Are you looking for CDEGS software installation and configuration support?
Elec-Engg provides technical assistance for installing and configuring CDEGS software, an advanced engineering software suite developed by SES & Technologies Ltd. for electrical grounding (earthing), soil resistivity analysis, electromagnetic fields, electromagnetic interference, and current distribution studies.
CDEGS stands for Current Distribution, Electromagnetic Fields, Grounding and Soil Structure Analysis.
The software is widely used by electrical engineers, power system consultants, grounding specialists, and engineering companies for the design, analysis, and assessment of grounding systems in substations, power plants, transmission networks, and industrial facilities.
Whether you are involved in substation grounding design, soil resistivity measurements, fault current distribution, or electromagnetic interference studies, CDEGS provides specialized computational tools to support complex engineering investigations.
What Is CDEGS Software?
CDEGS is an integrated suite of engineering software tools developed for analysing electrical networks and electromagnetic phenomena involving aboveground and buried conductors.
It allows engineers to model complex grounding systems, investigate current distribution under normal and fault conditions, calculate electromagnetic fields, and evaluate electrical safety parameters.
Some of its major applications include:
- Electrical substation grounding grid design
- Soil resistivity measurement interpretation
- Ground potential rise (GPR) calculations
- Touch and step voltage assessment
- Grounding system impedance calculations
- Fault current distribution analysis
- Electromagnetic interference (EMI) studies
- Inductive coupling between power lines and pipelines
- Lightning and transient analysis
- Cathodic protection studies
CDEGS supports the modelling of complex conductor networks and soil structures, making it useful for both conventional grounding projects and advanced electromagnetic engineering studies.
Main Applications and Features of CDEGS
1. Grounding and Earthing System Design
One of the most important applications of CDEGS is the design and analysis of electrical grounding systems.
Grounding systems are essential for protecting personnel, electrical equipment, and installations against dangerous electrical potentials during power system faults and lightning events.
CDEGS helps engineers investigate:
- Substation grounding grid design
- Grounding conductor sizing and arrangement
- Grounding system resistance and impedance
- Ground Potential Rise (GPR)
- Touch voltage calculations
- Step voltage calculations
- Surface potential distribution
- Grounding system performance assessment
- Safety assessment under fault conditions
These calculations are particularly important for high-voltage substations, power plants, and industrial electrical installations.
2. Soil Resistivity Analysis
Soil resistivity is one of the most important parameters in grounding system design.
CDEGS includes specialized tools for interpreting field measurement data and developing suitable soil models.
Applications include:
- Soil resistivity measurements
- Wenner four-point method interpretation
- Soil structure modelling
- Single-layer soil modelling
- Two-layer soil modelling
- Multi-layer soil modelling
- Soil resistivity analysis for grounding grid design
Accurate soil modelling helps engineers obtain more realistic grounding system calculations.
3. Ground Potential Rise (GPR) Analysis
During an electrical fault, current flows through the grounding system and surrounding soil. This can produce dangerous voltage differences between grounded equipment and nearby locations.
CDEGS helps engineers calculate and evaluate:
- Ground Potential Rise
- Grounding grid potential distribution
- Transferred potentials
- Touch voltage
- Step voltage
- Current distribution within grounding conductors
These studies are important for evaluating electrical safety in substations and other high-voltage installations.
4. Fault Current Distribution Analysis
Not all fault current necessarily flows through the local grounding grid.
Depending on the electrical network configuration, fault current may be distributed through:
- Grounding grids
- Overhead ground wires
- Cable sheaths and metallic screens
- Transformer neutrals
- Grounding conductors
- Connected metallic structures
CDEGS provides specialized computational modules to investigate fault current distribution and determine the current flowing through different metallic paths.
This information is essential for accurate grounding design and safety assessments.
5. Electromagnetic Interference (EMI) Analysis
Electromagnetic interference can occur when electrical power systems interact with nearby metallic structures, communication cables, pipelines, and other installations.
CDEGS can be used to investigate:
- Inductive interference
- Conductive coupling
- Capacitive coupling
- Power line interference with pipelines
- Interference with communication cables
- AC interference mitigation
- DC interference investigations
- Induced voltage calculations
These studies are especially important for installations where high-voltage transmission lines and buried metallic infrastructure share the same corridor.
6. Electromagnetic Fields Analysis
CDEGS includes computational capabilities for calculating electromagnetic fields generated by energized conductor networks.
Applications include:
- Electric field calculations
- Magnetic field calculations
- Electromagnetic field distribution
- Frequency-domain analysis
- Transient electromagnetic analysis
- Underground and overhead conductor modelling
These studies can support the assessment of electromagnetic exposure and interference around electrical installations.
7. Lightning and Transient Analysis
CDEGS can also be applied to investigations involving transient electromagnetic phenomena.
Typical applications include:
- Lightning current distribution
- Transient grounding analysis
- Frequency-dependent grounding behaviour
- Electromagnetic transient studies
- Surge-related grounding investigations
These capabilities help engineers evaluate grounding system performance under conditions beyond normal power-frequency operation.
CDEGS Software Modules
The complete CDEGS package includes eight major computational modules, each designed for specific engineering applications.
| Module | Main application |
|---|---|
| RESAP | Soil resistivity analysis |
| MALT | Low-frequency grounding analysis |
| MALZ | Frequency-domain grounding analysis |
| TRALIN | Line and cable parameters and induction analysis |
| SPLITS | Detailed fault current distribution and EMI analysis |
| HIFREQ | Electromagnetic fields analysis |
| FCDIST | Simplified fault current distribution |
| FFTSES | Automated Fast Fourier Transform analysis |
These modules work together with input processors, output processors, visualization tools, and other utilities to provide an integrated engineering environment.
The available modules depend on the selected CDEGS software package and licensing arrangement.
Relevant Standards for Grounding System Studies
CDEGS can support engineering investigations associated with several international standards and guidelines, including:
- IEEE Std 80 – Safety in AC Substation Grounding
- IEEE Std 81 – Measuring Earth Resistivity, Ground Impedance, and Earth Surface Potentials
- IEEE Std 837 – Qualifying Permanent Connections Used in Substation Grounding
- IEC 61936-1 – Power Installations Exceeding 1 kV AC
- IEC 62305 – Protection Against Lightning
The applicable standard depends on the engineering project and the specific study being performed.
CDEGS Software Installation and Configuration Support
Elec-Engg provides technical assistance for CDEGS software installation and initial configuration.
Our objective is to help electrical engineers prepare their computer environment for using CDEGS in grounding design, soil resistivity analysis, and electromagnetic engineering studies.
Who Should Use CDEGS?
CDEGS is particularly useful for professionals working in:
- Power system grounding and earthing engineering
- High-voltage substation design
- Electrical protection and safety
- Transmission and distribution engineering
- Power plant electrical engineering
- Grounding system consultancy
- Pipeline and power line interference studies
- Electromagnetic compatibility engineering
- Electrical infrastructure design
It is also a valuable tool for electrical engineering researchers and postgraduate students working on grounding systems and electromagnetic field analysis.
Learn More with Elec-Engg
Elec-Engg provides practical technical training and support in power system protection, substation automation, and electrical engineering software.
Our objective is to help engineers develop practical knowledge and improve their ability to solve real-world engineering problems.
For CDEGS software installation and configuration assistance, contact Elec-Engg.
- CDEGS Software
- CDEGS Installation
- Grounding System Design
- Substation Grounding
- Soil Resistivity Analysis
- Ground Potential Rise
- Touch and Step Voltage
- Earthing System Design
- Electromagnetic Interference
- Power System Engineering
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What does CDEGS stand for?
CDEGS stands for Current Distribution, Electromagnetic Fields, Grounding and Soil Structure Analysis.
2. What is CDEGS software used for?
CDEGS is used for grounding system design, soil resistivity analysis, fault current distribution, electromagnetic field calculations, and electromagnetic interference studies.
3. Can CDEGS be used for substation grounding grid design?
Yes. CDEGS provides specialized computational tools for analysing and designing substation grounding systems, including GPR, touch voltage, step voltage, and potential distribution calculations.
4. What is the RESAP module used for?
RESAP is used for soil resistivity analysis and interpretation of soil measurement data to develop appropriate soil models.
5. What is the difference between MALT and MALZ?
MALT is used for low-frequency grounding and earthing analysis, while MALZ is designed for frequency-domain grounding analysis.
6. Can CDEGS calculate touch and step voltages?
Yes. CDEGS includes grounding analysis capabilities for evaluating touch and step voltages as part of grounding system safety studies.
7. Can CDEGS analyse interference between power lines and pipelines?
Yes. CDEGS provides tools for investigating electromagnetic interference and coupling between electrical power networks and nearby metallic infrastructure.
8. Is a license required for CDEGS?
Yes. An appropriate software license is required. Software installation and activation must follow the licensing conditions of SES & Technologies Ltd.
9. Can Elec-Engg help with CDEGS installation?
Elec-Engg provides technical assistance with software installation, initial configuration, license setup guidance, and troubleshooting.
For further information, contact Elec-Engg.
Official software reference:
SES & Technologies Ltd. – CDEGS Software
