id="par0005">This study provides useful information for the design of a grounding system.
id="par0010">Benefits of ground enhancing compounds on grounding systems are presented.
id="par0015">Full-scale impulse current tests have been performed on vertical grounding rods.
id="par0020">Slurry bentonite, foundation concrete and natural soil have been tested.
id="par0025">Concrete and, secondarily, bentonite achieve high decrease in impulse impedance.