Line Protection Setting Guidelines PDF
Line Protection Setting Guidelines PDF
Preamble
As a follow up of one of the recommendations of the Enquiry Committee headed by Chairman,
CEA on grid disturbances that took place in Indian grid on 30th and 31st July 2012, Ministry of
Power constituted a ‘Task Force on Power System Analysis under Contingencies’ in December
2012. The Terms of Reference of Task Force broadly cover analysis of the network behaviour
under normal conditions and contingencies, review of the philosophy of operation of protection
relays, review of islanding schemes and technological options to improve the performance of
the grid.
Apart from the main Task Force two more sub-committees were constituted. One for system
studies for July-September 2013 conditions and another for examining philosophy of relay and
protection coordination.
The tasks assigned to the protection sub-committee were to review the protection setting
philosophy (including load encroachment, power swing blocking, out of step protection, back-up
protections) for protection relays installed at 765kV, 400kV, 220kV (132kV in NER) transmission
system and prepare procedure for protection audit. This was submitted to the Task Force on
22.07.2013.
Further one more task assigned to the protection sub-committee was to prepare model setting
calculations for typical IEDs used in protection of 400kV line, transformer, reactor and busbar.
This document gives the model setting calculations, line protection setting guide lines,
protection system audit check lists, recommendations for protection system management and
some details connected with protection audit.
Protection subcommittee report
Acknowledgement
The Protection sub-committee thanks members of “Task Force for Power System Analysis
under Contingencies” for all the support and encouragement. Further the Protection sub-
committee acknowledges the contribution from Mr Rajil Srivastava, Mr Abhay Kumar, Mr
Kailash Rathore of Power Grid, Mr Shaik Nadeem of ABB and Mr Vijaya Kumar of PRDC to the
work carried out by the sub - committee.
Sub-committee
Convener
B.S. Pandey, Power Grid
Members
P. P. Francis, NTPC
S.G. Patki, Tata Power
R. H. Satpute, MSETCL
Nagaraja, PRDC
Bapuji Palki, ABB
Vikas Saxena, Jindal Power
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LIST OF CONTENTS
Preamble
Section Description Pages
1 : Introduction 1-3
2 : Model setting calculations -Line 1-149
3 : Model setting calculations-Transformer 1-132
4 : Model setting calculations- Shunt Reactor 1-120
5 : Model setting calculations- Busbar 1-15
6 : Relay setting guide lines for transmission lines 1-19
7 : Recommendations for protection system management 1-5
8 : Check list for audit of fault clearance system 1-16
9 : Details of protection audit 1-5
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INTRODUCTION
While guide lines as finalized by the Subcommittee have been used for the setting calculation
document on transmission lines, for other power system elements like transformer, shunt
reactor and bus bar, guide lines as given in CBIP documents and manufacturer's manuals have
been used. The documents presented should serve as a model to various utilities in preparing
similar documents for different power system elements that are used in 220kV, 400kV and
765kV EHV and UHV transmission systems. The documents are prepared to meet following
expectations given in the Protection subcommittee report.
The numerical terminals referred as IED (Intelligent electronic device) contain apart from main
protection functions several other protection & supervision functions which may or may not be
used for a particular application. Many of these functions are having default settings which may
not be suitable and may lead to mal-operations. Thus, it is important that the recommended
setting document should contain all the settings for all functions that are used and indicate
clearly the functions not used (to be Blocked / Disabled). This shall be followed not only for Line
protection IEDs but also for other IEDs like Generator, Transformer, Reactor, Bus bar protection
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and Control functions. It is also recommended that graphical representation of distance relay
zones on R-X plane including phase selection, load encroachment & power swing
characteristics should be done showing exact setting calculated.
1. BASIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS: This section contains all the system related information
including single line diagram that will be required in carrying out the setting calculations and
thus form an important part. This information is unique to each element like line, transformer,
reactor or busbar. This helps not only in carrying out the setting calculations; it also helps in
future, if there is a need to revisit this data.
2. TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND LIST OF FUNCTIONS: This section contains brief details
of the IED and lists all the functions that are available in the IED and clearly identifies the ones
which are activated and those that are required to be set. Thus this section serves as a checklist
of all the functions used and gives a quick overview of functions that needs to be set.
3. SETTING CALCULATIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS: This section contains
subsections viz., Setting guide lines, Setting calculations and Recommended settings for each
function.
Setting guidelines: This subsection contains guide lines for each of the parameter to be set for
the function. The guidelines are taken from the report prepared by Protection subcommittee and
CBIP guide lines mentioned in the report. In addition to the main settings the IED also has
various other settings that need to be set. Guide lines for these settings are taken mainly from
manufacturer's user manuals and these are also given here in brief. In such instances, where
the setting is straight forward and does not involve any calculations, the recommended value
are given and where applicable the reasoning for the adopted setting is given. Setting
calculation based on the relay type, relay function is a major concern for utilities and
understanding each setting and basis for setting helps in arriving at right settings. Further the
guide lines help not only in carrying out the setting calculations, but also help in future, if
there is a need to revisit the settings to take corrective actions in case of any mal-operations.
Setting calculations: This subsection contains details of calculations using system parameters
for those parameters that need calculations. Other parameters that do not require any
calculations are not covered here. Making setting calculations after understanding the power
system implications and as per setting guidelines helps not only in arriving at the right settings
but also helps in future, if there is a need to revisit them to take corrective action in case of any
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mal-operations (if excel based sheets with macros are used for setting calculations, they should
be used cautiously in a transparent manner and explained the reasoning associated with
macros / formulae).
Recommended settings: This subsection details recommended setting list with settings for all
the parameters. Settings given in this section need to be used by site engineer for setting the
IED.
It is recommended that these model setting calculations are reviewed periodically to take care of
any changes in manufacturer's design, use of simulation tools, RTDS, or better understanding
of settings and guidelines etc. It is also recommended that setting calculation documents are
prepared for IEDs of different manufacturers that are used in the system.
Disclaimer: The model setting calculations and recommended settings presented in this
document are for the specific case considered here. Further, the make of the relay considered is
also for illustration purpose only. In the settings which do not require any calculations based on
network data, few of the settings may need review for other practical cases. For settings that
require calculations, power system network data pertaining to respective cases is to be
considered. However, the methodology adopted in this example shall be used for calculating the
line and other equipment protection relay settings and arriving at list of recommended settings.
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MODEL SETTING CALCULATION DOCUMENT FOR A TYPICAL
IED USED FOR TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS...............................................................................................................2
1.0 BASIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS .........................................................................................8
1.1 Network line diagram of the protected line and adjacent circuits ...................................8
1.2 Single line diagram of the double circuit line....................................................................9
1.3 Line parameters ..................................................................................................................9
2.0 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND LIST OF FUNCTIONS................................................10
2.1 REL670...............................................................................................................................10
2.1.1 Terminal Identification..........................................................................................10
2.1.2 List of functions available and those used............................................................10
2.2 REC670 ..............................................................................................................................16
2.2.1 Terminal identification ..........................................................................................16
2.2.2 List of functions available and those used............................................................16
3.0 SETTING CALCULATIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR REL670.................23
3.1 REL670...............................................................................................................................23
3.1.1 Analog Inputs.......................................................................................................23
3.1.2 Local Human-Machine Interface ..........................................................................26
3.1.3 Indication LEDs....................................................................................................26
3.1.4 Time Synchronization ..........................................................................................28
3.1.5 Parameter Setting Groups ...................................................................................31
3.1.6 Test Mode Functionality TEST.............................................................................32
3.1.7 IED Identifiers ......................................................................................................34
3.1.8 Rated System Frequency PRIMVAL ....................................................................35
3.1.9 Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs SMAI .................................................................35
3.1.10General settings of Distance protection zones .....................................................37
3.1.11Distance Protection Zone, Quadrilateral Characteristic (Zone 1) ZMQPDIS.........39
3.1.12Distance Protection Zone, Quadrilateral Characteristic (Zone 2) ZMQAPDIS .....44
3.1.13Distance Protection Zone, Quadrilateral Characteristic (Zone 3) ZMQAPDIS ......47
3.1.14Distance Protection Zone, Quadrilateral Characteristic (Zone 5) ZMQAPDIS ......50
3.1.15Phase Selection with Load Encroachment, Quadrilateral Characteristic FDPSPDIS
54
3.1.16 Broken Conductor Check BRCPTOC (Normally used for Alarm purpose only) ....62
3.1.17 Tripping Logic SMPPTRC....................................................................................63
3.1.18 Trip Matrix Logic TMAGGIO.................................................................................65
3.1.19 Automatic Switch Onto Fault Logic, Voltage And Current Based ZCVPSOF........66
3.1.20 Power Swing Detection ZMRPSB ........................................................................68
3.1.21 Scheme Communication Logic For Distance Or Overcurrent Protection ZCPSCH
76
3.1.22 Stub Protection STBPTOC ..................................................................................77
3.1.23 Fuse Failure Supervision SDDRFUF ...................................................................78
3.1.24 Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection EF4PTOC ........................................81
3.1.25 Two Step Overvoltage Protection OV2PTOV.......................................................85
3.1.26 Setting of fault locator values LFL........................................................................89
3.1.27 Disturbance Report DRPRDRE ...........................................................................90
3.2 REC670 ..............................................................................................................................93
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure A-1: System details for the network under consideration for relay setting........................................... 123
Figure A-2: 3-Ph fault current for 220 kV side fault ......................................................................................... 124
Figure A-3: Over Current Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time .................................................... 125
Figure A-4: Ph-G fault current for 220 kV side fault ........................................................................................ 126
Figure A-5: Earth Fault Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time ....................................................... 127
Figure A-6: Earth fault relay co-ordination for 400 kV bus fault at Station B (Remote bus of the protected line)
......................................................................................................................................................................... 128
Figure A-7: Earth fault relay operating time co-ordinated with Zone 3 time setting ....................................... 129
Figure B-1: Network line diagram of the system after the LILO of one circuit of line AB ................................ 131
Figure B-2: SLG Fault at bus B with source at Station A and Line A-S out of service and Earthed ............... 134
Figure B-3: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A & B and Line A-S out of service and Earthed ...... 135
Figure B-4: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A, B & S and Line A-S out of service and Earthed .. 136
Figure B-5: SLG Fault at bus B with source at Station A and Line B-S out of service and Earthed ............... 137
Figure B-6: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A & B and Line B-S out of service and Earthed ...... 138
Figure B-7: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A, B & S and Line B-S out of service and Earthed .. 139
Figure B-8: SLG Fault at bus S with source at Station A and Line A-B out of service and Earthed ............... 140
Figure B-9: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A & B and Line A-B out of service and Earthed ...... 141
Figure B-10: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A, B & S and Line A-B out of service and Earthed 142
Figure B-11: SLG Fault at bus B with source at Station A .............................................................................. 143
Figure B-12: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A and B .................................................................. 144
Figure B-13: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A, B & S ................................................................. 145
Figure B-14: SLG Fault at bus S with source at Station A .............................................................................. 146
Figure B-15: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A and B .................................................................. 147
Figure B-16: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A, B & S ................................................................. 148
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1: List of functions in REL670 .......................................................................................................... 10
Table 2-2: List of functions in REC670.......................................................................................................... 16
Table 3-1: Analog inputs................................................................................................................................. 24
Table 3-2: Local human machine interface ....................................................................................................... 26
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ............................................................................................... 27
Table 3-4: Time synchronization settings.......................................................................................................... 29
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group................................................................................................................... 32
Table 3-6: Test mode functionality .................................................................................................................... 34
Table 3-7: IED Identifiers................................................................................................................................... 34
Table 3-8: Rated system frequency .................................................................................................................. 35
Table 3-9: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs ....................................................................................................... 36
Table 3-10: General settings for distance protection ........................................................................................ 38
Table 3-11: ZONE 1 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 43
Table 3-12: ZONE 2 Settings ............................................................................................................................ 46
Table 3-13: ZONE 3 Settings........................................................................................................................... 49
Table 3-14: ZONE 5 Settings........................................................................................................................... 52
Table 3-15: Phase Selection with Load Encroachment, Quadrilateral Characteristic ...................................... 61
Table 3-16: Broken Conductor Check ............................................................................................................... 63
Table 3-17: Tripping Logic................................................................................................................................. 64
Table 3-18: Trip Matrix Logic............................................................................................................................. 65
Table 3-19: Automatic Switch Onto Fault Logic ................................................................................................ 67
Table 3-20: Power Swing Detection............................................................................................................... 73
Table 3-21: Scheme Communication Logic For Distance Or Overcurrent Protection ...................................... 77
Table 3-22: Stub Protection............................................................................................................................... 78
Table 3-23: Fuse Failure Supervision ............................................................................................................... 79
Table 3-24: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................... 83
Table 3-25: Two Step Overvoltage Protection .................................................................................................. 86
Table 3-26: Setting of fault locator values ......................................................................................................... 89
Table 3-27: Disturbance Report ........................................................................................................................ 92
Table 3-28: Analog Inputs ................................................................................................................................. 93
Table 3-29: Local human machine interface ..................................................................................................... 96
Table 3-30: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ............................................................................................. 96
Table 3-31: Time Synchronization..................................................................................................................... 99
Table 3-32: Parameter Setting Groups ........................................................................................................... 102
Table 3-33: Test Mode Functionality ............................................................................................................... 102
Table 3-34: IED Identifiers............................................................................................................................... 103
Table 3-35: Rated System Frequency............................................................................................................. 103
Table 3-36: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs ................................................................................................... 105
Table 3-37: Synchrocheck function ................................................................................................................. 108
Table 3-38: Autorecloser ................................................................................................................................. 116
Table 3-39: Disturbance Report ...................................................................................................................... 119
Table A-1 Settings of Over current and Earth fault relays............................................................................... 122
Table B-1: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A and Line A-S Earthed ........................................... 134
Table B-2: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A & B and Line A-S Earthed .......................... 135
Table B-3: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A, B & S and Line A-S Earthed .............................. 136
Table B-4: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A and Line B-S Earthed ................................... 137
Table B-5: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A & B and Line B-S Earthed .................................... 138
Table B-6: Fault At Station-S With Source At Station – A and Line A-B Earthed ........................................... 140
Table B-7: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A & B and Line A-B Earthed .......................... 141
Table B-8: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A, B & S and Line A-B Earthed ..................... 142
Table B-9: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station A............................................................................ 143
Table B-10: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A & B .................................................................... 144
Table B-11: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A, B and S ............................................................ 145
Table B-12: Fault At Station-S Without Sources At Station – S & B ............................................................... 146
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Table B-13: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A & B .................................................................... 147
Table B-14: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A, B & S................................................................ 148
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SUB-STATION: Station-A
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Z1 = 5.472+j58.33 Ω
400kV Z0 = 51.091+j203.68 Ω
R1SA= 0.486Ω 400kV R1SB= 0.895Ω
X1SA= 13.939Ω Protected Line 190km X1SB=9.525Ω
190km
Station-A Station-B
Figure 1-2: Equivalent representation of the protected line with source impedance
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2.1 REL670
Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Function/feature Recommended
Sl.No. Function/features available In REL670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
84 Indications YES
98 Remote Communication NO
Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK506315-UEN, version 1.2.
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2.2 REC670
Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
95 Indications YES
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Features/Functions Recommended
Sl.No. Functions/Feature available In REC670 activated Settings
Yes/No provided
Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK511230-UEN, version 1.2.
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3.1 REL670
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
CTsec 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-1 gives the recommended settings for the analog inputs.
Table 3-1: Analog inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
FromObject= the opposite
Note: OscBlock and OscRelease defines the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives slow
response for digital input.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-3 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India it is
+05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-4 gives the recommended settings for Time synchonization.
Table 3-4: Time synchronization settings
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Recommended
Setting Parameter Description
Settings Unit
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
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t: The length of the pulse, sent out by the output signal SETCHGD when an active group has
changed, is set with the parameter t. This is not the delay for changing setting group. This parameter
is normally recommended to set 1s.
MAXSETGR: The parameter MAXSETGR defines the maximum number of setting groups in use to
switch between. Only the selected number of setting groups will be available in the Parameter
Setting tool (PST) for activation with the ActiveGroup function block. This parameter is normally
recommended to set 1.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-5 gives the recommended settings for Parameter setting group.
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Recommended Settings:
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Table 3-6 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms task
group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Configuration
file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it will
give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is recommended
to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas. This
parameter is recommended to set 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 400kV.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-9 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
1 or 2 based on
TYPE 1=Voltage, 2=Current Ch
input
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Figure 3-1: Setting angles for discrimination of forward and reverse fault
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-10 gives the recommended settings for General settings for distance protection.
Table 3-10: General settings for distance protection
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting X1, R1 and X0, R0: To be set to cover 80% of protected line length. Zero sequence
compensation factor is (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1.
RFPP and RFPE: For phase to ground faults, resistive reach should be set to give maximum
coverage considering fault resistance, arc resistance & tower footing resistance. It has been
considered that ground fault would not be responsive to line loading.
Setting of the resistive reach for the underreaching zone 1 should follow the condition to minimize
the risk for overreaching:
RFPE ≤ 4.5 × X1
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In case of phase to phase fault, resistive reach should be set to provide coverage against all types
of anticipated phase to phase faults subject to check of possibility against load point encroachment
considering minimum expected voltage and maximum load expected during short time emergency
system condition.
To minimize the risk for overreaching, limit the setting of the zone 1 reach in resistive direction for
phase-to-phase loop measurement to:
RFPP ≤ 3 × X1.
IBase: Set the Base current for the Distance protection zones in primary Ampere here. Set to the
current value of the primary winding of the CT. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
UBase: Set the Base voltage for the Distance protection zones in primary kV here. Set to the
voltage value of the primary winding of the VT. This parameter is set to 400kV in present case.
IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for each
loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement. To be set
to 20% of IBase.
IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 20% of IBase.
IMinOpIN: This is the minimum 3I0 current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement.
To be set to 10% of IBase.
Setting Calculations:
OperationDir = Forward
Operation PP = On
Operation PE = On
Zone 1 phase fault reach is set to 80.0% of the total line reactance
X1Z1' = 46.664Ω Note! Zone will send carrier signal
The secondary setting will thus be
X1Z1 = 12.833Ω
Set the positive sequence resistance for phase faults to (this gives the characteristic angle)
R1Z1' = 4.378Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R1Z1 = 1.204Ω
Setting of zone earth fault zero sequence values
X0Z1' = 162.944Ω 80.0% of the total line reactance
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Rarc =
It is set to 15.0 Ω. (Considering a minimum expected ph to ph fault current of 1500A and arc length
of 15meter).
Note that setting of fault resistance is the loop value whereas reactance setting is phase value for
phase faults.
The resistive reach (phase to earth) is set as 50 Ω keeping a value of 10 Ω for tower footing
resistance, arc-resistance of 15Ω and remote end infeed effect of 25Ω (considering equal fault feed
from both side)
Set the resistive reach for phase faults to:
RFPPZ1' = 30Ω (loop value)
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPPZ1 = 8.25Ω
Set the resistive reach for earth faults to
RFPEZ1´= 50Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPEZ1 = 13.75Ω
Set the Base current for the Distance protection zones in primary Ampere.
Zone 1 setting of timers.
Setting of Zone timer activation for phase-phase and earth faults
tPP1 = On
tPE1 = On
Setting of Zone timers:
tPP1 = 0s
tPE1 = 0s
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-11 gives the recommended settings for ZONE 1 Settings.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation
Operation mode Off/On of Ph-Ph loops On -
PP
Operation
Operation mode Off/On of Ph-E loops On -
PE
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To be set to cover minimum 120% of length of principle line section. However, in case of double
circuit lines 150% coverage must be provided to take care of under reaching due to mutual coupling
effect. Zero sequence compensation factor is (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1.
A Zone-2 timing of 0.35s (considering LBB time of 200mS, CB open time of 60ms, resetting time of
30ms and safety margin of 60ms) is set for the present case.
Guidelines given for resistive reach under zone-1 is applicable here also. Due to in-feeds, the
apparent fault resistance seen by relay is several times the actual value. This should be kept in
mind while arriving at resistive reach setting for Zone-2.
IBase: Set the Base current for the Distance protection zones in primary Ampere here. Set to the
current value of the primary winding of the CT. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
UBase: Set the Base voltage for the Distance protection zones in primary kV here. Set to the
voltage value of the primary winding of the VT. This parameter is set to 400kV in present case.
IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for each
loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement. To be set
to 20% of IBase.
IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 20% of IBase.
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Setting Calculations:
OperationDir = Forward
Operation PP = On
Operation PE = On
Zone 2 phase fault reach is set to 150.0% of the total line reactance
X1Z2' = 87.495Ω Zone is accelerated at receipt of Carrier signal.
The secondary setting will thus be
X1Z2 = 24.061Ω
Set the positive sequence resistance for phase faults to (this gives the characteristic angle)
R1Z2' = 8.208Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R1Z2 = 2.257Ω
Setting of zone earth fault zero sequence values
X0Z2' = 305.52Ω 150.0% of the total line reactance
The secondary setting will thus be
X0Z2 = 84.018Ω
Set the zero sequence resistance for earth faults to
R0Z2' = 76.637Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R0Z2 = 21.075Ω
Setting of the fault resistive cover
The resistive reach for phase to phase is set to cover a maximum expected fault resistance of
30.0Ω
(Considering a factor of 2 on the Zone-1 resistive reach value to take care of in-feed effect)
Set the resistive reach for phase faults to:
RFPPZ2' = 60Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPPZ2 =16.5Ω
Set the resistive reach for earth faults to
RFPEZ2´= 75Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPPZ2 = 20.625Ω
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-12 gives the recommended settings for ZONE 2 Settings.
Table 3-12: ZONE 2 Settings
Setting Recommended
Description
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tPP and tPE settings: Zone-3 timer should be set so as to provide discrimination with the
operating time of relays provided in subsequent sections with which Zone-3 reach of relay
being set, overlaps. In present case, Zone-3 time is set to 1.0s.
RFPP and RFPE: Guidelines given for resistive reach under zone-1 is applicable here also. Due to
in-feeds, the apparent fault resistance seen by relay is several times the actual value. This should
be kept in mind while arriving at resistive reach setting for Zone-3.
IBase: Set the Base current for the Distance protection zones in primary Ampere here. Set to the
current value of the primary winding of the CT. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
UBase: Set the Base voltage for the Distance protection zones in primary kV here. Set to the
voltage value of the primary winding of the VT. This parameter is set to 400kV in present case.
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IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for each
loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement. To be set
to 20% of IBase.
IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 20% of IBase.
Setting Calculations:
OperationDir = Forward
Operation PP = On
Operation PE = On
Setting of zone 3 Phase fault reach
Zone 3 phase fault reach is set to 120% of sum of protected line and adjacent longest lines
reactance is considered. Effect of in-feed not considered for practical reasons in the Zone-3 reach
setting.
X1Z3' = 199.304Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
X1Z3 = 54.809Ω
Set the positive sequence resistance for phase faults to (this gives the characteristic angle)
R1Z3' = 18.697Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R1Z3 = 5.142Ω
Setting of zone earth fault zero sequence values
X0Z3' = 695.942Ω 120% of sum of protected line and adjacent longest lines
reactance is considered.
The secondary setting will thus be
X0Z3 = 191.384Ω
Set the zero sequence resistance for earth faults to
R0Z3' = 174.57Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R0Z3 = 48Ω
The resistive reach is set considering in-feed factor of 2.5 over Zone-1 resistive reach of 15.0 Ω for
Ph-Ph fault and 50Ω for Ph-E fault)
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The faults on remote lines will have in-feed of fault current through the fault resistance from other
remote feeders which will make an apparent increase of the value. The setting is selected to take
care of above factors. Set the resistive reach for phase faults to:
RFPPZ3' = 75Ω (Loop value)
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPPZ3 = 20.625Ω
Set the resistive reach for earth faults to
RFPEZ3´= 125Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPEZ3 = 34.375Ω
Zone 3 timers setting
Setting of Zone timer activation for phase-phase and earth faults
tPP3 = On
tPE3 = On
Setting of Zone timers:
tPP3 = 1s
tPE3 = 1s
Note: In this case, Zone-3 reach is not encroaching into 220kV side of the transformer due to in-
feeds and therefore zone-3 tripping delay need not be coordinated with HV side backup protection
of Transformer as explained in Appendix-I.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-13 gives the recommended settings for ZONE 3 Settings.
Setting Recommended
Description
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tPP and tPE settings: Zone-5 time delay would only need to co-ordinate with bus bar main
protection fault clearance and with Zone-1 fault clearance for lines out of the same substation. For
this reason, Zone-5 time is set as 0.35s.
RFPP and RFPE: The Zone-5 reverse reach must adequately cover expected levels of apparent
bus bar fault resistance, when allowing for multiple in feeds from other circuits. For this reason, its
resistive reach setting is to be kept identical to Zone-3 resistive reach setting.
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IBase: Set the Base current for the Distance protection zones in primary Ampere here. Set to the
current value of the primary winding of the CT. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
UBase: Set the Base voltage for the Distance protection zones in primary kV here. Set to the
voltage value of the primary winding of the VT. This parameter is set to 400kV in present case.
IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for each
loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement. To be set
to 20% of IBase.
IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 20% of IBase.
Setting Calculations:
OperationDir = Reverse
Operation PP = On
Operation PE = On
Zone 5 phase fault reach is set to 50.0% of the shortest line reactance connected to the same bus.
X1Z5' = 6.14Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
X1Z5 = 1.689Ω
Set the positive sequence resistance for phase faults to (this gives the characteristic angle)
R1Z5' = 0.576Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R1Z5 = 0.158Ω
Setting of zone earth fault zero sequence values
X0Z5' = 21.44Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
X0Z5 = 5.896Ω
Set the zero sequence resistance for earth faults to
R0Z5' = 5.378Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
R0Z5 = 1.479Ω
Setting of the fault resistive cover
Set the resistive reach for phase faults to:
RFPPZ5' = 75Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
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RFPPZ5 = 20.625Ω
Set the resistive reach for earth faults to
RFPEZ5´= 125Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFPPZ5 = 34.375Ω
Zone 5 (Reverse Zone) timers setting
Setting of Zone timer activation for phase-phase and earth faults
tPP5 = On
tPE5 = On
Setting of Zone timers:
tPP5 = 0.35s
tPE5 = 0.35s
Note: Time setting of this zone is not overlapping with zone-2 time of the adjacent shortest line on
the same bus.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-14 gives the recommended settings for ZONE 5 Settings.
Setting Recommended
Description
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Setting Recommended
Description
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Operation
Operation mode Off/On of Ph-Ph loops On -
PP
Operation
Operation mode Off/On of Ph-E loops On -
PE
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Figure 3-4: Relation between distance protection ZMQPDIS and FDPSPDIS for phase-to-earth
fault φloop>60°
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1-FDPSPDIS (red line), 2-ZMQPDIS, 3-0.5 x RFRvPP PHS, 4- X1PHS/ tan (60°), 5-0.5 x
RFFwPPPHS, 6-0.5 x RFPPZm, 7-X1PHS, 8-X1Zm
Figure 3-5: Relation between distance protection (ZMQPDIS) and FDPSPDIS characteristic
for phase-to-phase fault for φline>60°
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For high resistive earth fault where impedance locus lies in the Blinder zone, fault clearance shall be
provided by the back-up directional earth fault relay.
IBase: Set the Base current for the Phase selection function in primary Ampere here. Set to the
current value of the primary winding of the CT. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
UBase: set to the voltage value of the primary winding of the VT. This parameter is set to 400kV in
present case.
INBlockPP: Setting of phase-phase blocking current element for other phases at an earth fault. It is
3I0 limit for blocking phase-to-phase measuring loop. To be set 40% of IPh.
INReleasePE: Setting of Neutral release current (shall be set below minimum neutral current
expected at earth faults) here. It is the setting for the minimum residual current needed to enable
operation in the phase to earth fault loops (in %). To be set 20% of IPh.
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3I0 residual current must fulfill the conditions according to the equations given below
3.I0 ≥ 0.5× IMinOpPE
|3.I0| ≥ . Iphmax
where:
IMinOpPE is the minimum operation current for forward zones
Iphmax is the maximum phase current in any of three phases.
Conditions that have to be fulfilled in order to release the phase-to-phase loop are:
3I0 < IMinOpPE
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where:
RFPEZm is the setting RFPE for the longest overreaching zone to be covered by FDPSPDIS.
Phase-to-earth fault in reverse direction
Reactive reach
The reactive reach in reverse direction is the same as for forward so no additional setting is
required.
Resistive reach
The resistive reach in reverse direction must be set longer than the longest reverse zones. In
blocking schemes it must be set longer than the overreaching zone at remote end that is used in the
communication scheme.
RFRvPE ≥ 1.2 ×RFPE ZmRv
Phase-to-phase fault in forward direction
Reactive reach
The reach in reactive direction is determined by phase-to-earth reach setting X1.
No extra setting is required.
Resistive reach
In the same way as for phase-to-earth fault, the reach is automatically calculated based on setting
X1. The reach will be X1/tan(60°) =X1/ √(3).
Fault resistance reach
The fault resistance reaches in forward direction RFFwPP, must cover RFPPZm with at least 25%
margin. RFPPZm is the setting of fault resistance for phase to phase fault for the longest
overreaching zone to be covered by FDPSPDIS
RFFwPP ≥ 1.25 × RFPPZm
where:
RFPPZm is the setting of the longest reach of the overreaching zones that must be covered by
FDPSPDIS .
RFRvPP ≥ 1.25 × RFPPzmRv
The proposed margin of 25% will cater for the risk of cut off of the zone measuring characteristic
that might occur at three-phase fault when FDPSPDIS characteristic angle is changed from 60° to
90°.
IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for each
loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement. To be set
to 20% of IBase.
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IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 20% of IBase.
Setting Calculations:
Calculations for Load encroachment:
Ur = 400kV, Umin = 0.90x400 = 360kV,
CT ratio = 1000/1A and PT ratio = 400kV/110V
Maximum load in MVA = 1500
ZLmin = 360 x 360/ (1500),
= 86.4Ω
RLmin = 86.4 x cos30 = 74.82Ω. Since considered load angle = 30°
RLdFw = 74.82Ω
It is important to adjust the setting of load encroachment resistance RLdFw in Phase selection with
load encroachment (FDPSPDIS) to the value equal to or less than the calculated value of RLdInFw
in power swing.
In present case RLdInFw = 54.62Ω (calculations are given in PSB settings)
But calculated value of RLdFw for a maximum load of 1500MVA is 74.82Ω. Hence as per the above
recommendation from manual, RLdFw is set to 54.62Ω instated of 74.82Ω.
RLdFw = 54.62Ω.
The secondary setting will thus be
RLdFw' = 11.375Ω
Set the load limitation in the reverse (import) direction
RLdRv = 41.297Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RLdRv' = 11.375Ω
Set the angle of the load limitation line
ARGLd = 30°
Calculations for Phase selection:
Phase selector phase fault reach is set to 144.0% of Zone 2 reach setting as per REL670 manual.
Positive sequence reactance as set for the reach of phase selectors in reactive direction
X1 = 125.993Ω (1.44 x Zone-2 X1)
The secondary setting will thus be
X1" = 34.648Ω
Earth fault reach zero sequence component is set to 144.0% of Zone 2 zero sequence value
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Zero sequence reactance as set for the reach of phase selectors in reactive direction at phase-to-
earth faults
X0 = 439.95Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
X0" = 120.986Ω
Reach of the phase selector in resistive direction at ph-to-ph faults (Note! In ohms per loop)
RFFwPP = 75Ω (1.25 x Zone-2 RFPP)RFRvPP = 75Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFFwPP" = 20.625Ω RFRvPP" = 20.625Ω
Reach of the phase selector in resistive direction at phase-to-earth faults
RFFwPE = 90Ω (1.2 x Zone-2 RFPE) RFRvPE = 90Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
RFFwPE" = 24.75Ω RFRvPE" = 24.75Ω
Note: The reach of phase selectors should cover only zone-2. If it is set to cover zone-3 it may
become large and phase selection may not be accurate.
Operation of impedance based measurement
OperationZ< = On
Operation of current based measurement
OperationI> = On
Start value for phase over-current element
IPh> = 120% x Ibase
Start value for trip from 3I0 over-current element
IN> = 20% x Ibase
Operation mode Off / On of Zone timer, Ph-Ph
TimerPP = Off
Time delay to trip, Ph-Ph
tPP = 3.000s
Operation mode Off / On of Zone timer, Ph-E
TimerPE = Off
Time delay to trip, Ph-E
tPE = 3.000s
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-15 gives the recommended settings for Phase Selection with Load Encroachment,
Quadrilateral Characteristic.
Setting Recommended
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Description
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measurement
3.1.16 Broken Conductor Check BRCPTOC (Normally used for Alarm purpose
only)
Guidelines for Setting:
Broken conductor check BRCPTOC must be set to detect open phase/s (series faults) with different
loads on the line. BRCPTOC must at the same time be set to not operate for maximum asymmetry
which can exist due to, for example, not transposed power lines.
All settings are in primary values or percentage.
IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. Set IBase to
power line rated current or CT rated current. This parameter is set to 1000A in present case.
IP>: Set the operating current for BRC function at which the measurement starts. Unsymmetry for
trip is 20% Imax-min. Set minimum operating level per phase IP> to typically 10-20% of rated
current. Normally this parameter is recommended to set 20% of IBase.
Iub>: Set the unsymmetry level. Note! One current must also be below 50% of IP. Set the
unsymmetrical current, which is relation between the difference of the minimum and maximum
phase currents to the maximum phase current to typical Iub> = 50%.
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For example, If line load current is 1000A, 1000A and 1000A in all 3 phases, when an conductor is
broken in R-ph, currents will be 0A, 1000A and 1000A respectively. Then Iub = (1000-0)/1000 =
100%, which is more 50% (set value), hence relay will give Alarm/trip.
Note that it must be set to avoid problem with asymmetry under minimum operating conditions.
tOper: Setting of the time delay for the alarm or trip of function. This parameter is normally set to
20s.
tReset: Time delay in reset. This parameter is normally set to 0.1s.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-16 gives the recommended settings for Broken Conductor Check.
Table 3-16: Broken Conductor Check
Setting Recommended
Description
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tTripMin: Sets the required minimum duration of the trip pulse. It should be set to ensure that the
breaker is tripped and if a signal is used to start Breaker failure protection CCRBRF longer than the
back-up trip timer in CCRBRF. Normal setting is 0.150s.
Program: For Line protection trip, this parameter is recommended to be set to 1ph/3ph. If only 3-ph
trip is required, this needs to be set to 3 phase. In present case it is to be set to 1ph/3ph.
tWaitForPHS: It Secures 3-pole trip when phase selection fails. For example, if fault is at 90% of
protected line in R-ph, Zcom trip is obtained using scheme communication. SMPPTRC will wait for
Zone-2 R-ph sart till the time delay set in tWaitForPHS to trip R-ph at local end. If no Zone-2 R-ph
start from local end, it will issue a 3-ph trip after the time delay set in tWaitForPHS. This parameter
is set to 0.050s.
TripLockout: If this set to ON, Trip output and CLLKOUT both will be latched. If it is set off, only
CLLKOUT will be latched. Normally recommended setting is OFF.
AutoLock: If it is ON, lockout will be with both trip and SETLKOUT input. If it is set to OFF, lockout
will be with only SETLKOUT input. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-17 gives the recommended settings for Tripping Logic.
Setting Recommended
Description
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-18 gives the recommended settings for Trip Matrix Logic.
Table 3-18: Trip Matrix Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
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3.1.19 Automatic Switch Onto Fault Logic, Voltage And Current Based
ZCVPSOF
Guidelines for Setting:
Mode: The operation of ZCVPSOF has three modes for defining the criteria for trip. When Mode is
set to Impedance, the operation criteria is based on the start of overeaching zone from impedance
zone measurement (Normally zone-2). A non-directional output signal should be used from an
overreaching zone. The selection of Impedance mode gives increased security. Impedance mode is
selected in present case.
AutoInit: Automatic activating of the ZCVPSOF function is by default set to Off. If automatic
activation Deadline detection is required, set the parameter Autoinit to On. Otherwise the logic will be
activated by an external BC input. It is set to OFF in present case and the logic has to be activated
by an external BC input.
If Autoinit mode=OFF, only Breaker Close (BC) input is used to detect dead line condition.
If Autoinit mode=ON, either UI Level detection of internal funciton or Breaker Close (BC) input is
used to detect dead line condition.
It has been assumed that in the present case CB close command input is available to the
relay as external binary input.
tSOTF: Time of SOTF function active status after breaker closed in impedance mode. This is
normally set to 0.2s. It means, till 0.2s, SOTF function will be active after breaker closed.
IBase: Set the Base current for the SOTF function in primary Ampere. This parameter is set to
1000A in present case.
UBase: Setting of the Base voltage level on which the Dead line voltage is based. This parameter is
set to 400kV in present case.
IPh<: Setting of under current. This setting is applicable only if mode=UILevel or UILv&Imp and
Autoinit mode=ON. In present case, this parameter is not applicable.
UPh<: Setting of the U< voltage. This setting is applicable only if mode=UILevel or UILv&Imp and
Autoinit mode=ON. In present case, this parameter is not applicable.
tDuration: Set the required duration of low UI check to achieve operation (to ensure dead line
condition). This setting is applicable only if mode=UILevel or UILv&Imp. In present case, this
parameter is not applicable.
tDLD: Set the required time for all currents and all voltages to be low to Auto Initiate the SOTF
function. This setting is applicable only if Autoinit mode=ON. In present case, this parameter is not
applicable.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-19 gives the recommended settings for Automatic Switch Onto Fault Logic.
Setting Recommended
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Note: setting parameters are in italic and refer Table 3-20 for notations
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In present case Relay is configured for Block all zones except Zone-1.
Settings for inner and outer characteristics of Power swing function are set as per guidelines given
in Application manual and Technical reference manual of REL670. Timer settings are to be set on
the following assumptions.
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signal I0CHECK). If residual current persist for more than tR1 set delay, PSB allows Distance
protection to trip. Otherwise Directional Earth fault protection has to issue trip under this condition.
Above two timers tR1 and tEF requires a binary start input from a Directional Earth fault function.
This has to be configured during IED engineering. Normally timer tR1 is recommended to be set to
0.3s and tEF can be set to 2s (since 1ph dead time is 1s).
tR2: The tR2 inhibit timer disables the output START signal from ZMRPSB function, if the measured
impedance remains within ZMRPSB operating area for a time longer than the set tR2 value. This
time delay was usually set to approximately two seconds in older power-swing devices.
tR2 is used to release PSB blocking if the power swing has been detected and measured
impedance remains within its PSB operate characteristic for the set time delay tR2.
Setting Calculations:
Setting of the positive sequence reactance for PSB function to operate in Forward direction
X1InFw = 219.234Ω gives X1InFw"=60.289Ω
Where X1lnFw = X1lnRv = 1.1 * maximum of all zone’s X1 (In present case, it is zone-3)
Setting of the line resistance for the characteristic angle of the characteristic
R1LIn = 18.697Ω gives R1LIn"= 5.142Ω
Where R1Lln = maximum of all zone’s R1(In present case, it is zone-3)
Setting of the resistance for PSB function to operate in Forward direction
R1FInFw = 82.5Ω gives R1FInFw"= 22.69Ω
Where R1FlnFw = R1FlnRv = 1.1 * maximum of all zone’s RFPP(In present case, it is zone-3)
Setting of the positive sequence reactance for PSB function to operate in reverse direction
X1InRv = 219.234Ω gives X1InRv"=60.289Ω
Setting of the resistance for PSB function to operate in reverse direction
R1FInRv = 82.5Ω gives R1FInRv"= 22.69Ω
Setting of the Power Swing Detection, Load enchroachment factor ON-OFF
OperationLdCh = On
Setting of the Outer Load resistance in forward direction for the Load enchroachment function, when
utilized
RLdOutFw = KL × RLmin, where RLmin = 74.82Ω and KL = 0.9 for the lines
>150km
Since this factor is already consider in arriving at maximum load MVA (1500MVA) same is not
considered again here through the factor KL.
Hence RLdOutFw = 74.82Ω gives RLdOutFw"= 20.576Ω
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Setting of the Outer Load resistance in Reverse direction for the Load enchroachment function,
when utilized
RLdOutRv = 74.82Ω gives RLdOutRv"= 20.576Ω
tP1=
Where
= 2 ● arc tan
where RLdInFwmax = 0.8 x RLdOutFw = 67.7°
Hence = 72.64°
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= = 54.62Ω
kLdRFw = = 0.73
It is important to adjust the setting of load encroachment resistance RLdFw in Phase selection with
load encroachment (FDPSPDIS) to the value equal to or less than the calculated value of RLdInFw.
In present case RLdInFw = 54.62Ω
But calculated value of RLdFw for a maximum load of 1500MVA is 74.82Ω. Hence as per the above
recommendation from manual, RLdFw is set to 54.62Ω instated of 74.82Ω.
RLdFw = 54.62Ω.
It is at the same time necessary to adjust the load angle in FDPSPDIS to follow the condition
presented in equation below
≥ arc tan
ArgLdPHS = 30°
Hence by using above equation ArgLdPSD = 19.43° need to be set in relay.
Setting of the PSD timers:
Initial PSD timer tP1 = 0.030s
Fast PSD timer tP2 = 0.011s
hold timer for initiate of Fast PSD timer tW = 0.250s
Hold timer for PSD detected tH = 0.500s
timer overriding 1-ph Reclosing tEF = 2.000s
to delay block by the IN current tR1 = 0.300s
Blocking output at slow swings tR2 = 2.000s
Note: These settings need to be verified for minimum source impedance (Maximum Fault level)
and maximum source impedance (Minimum Fault level) conditions.
Time for first swing and second swing shall be calculated using below equations
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-20 gives the recommended settings for Power Swing Detection.
Setting Recommended
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Figure 3-8 and 3-9 show the graphical representation of the following in R-X plane.
" Zone-1
" Zone-2
" Zone-3
" Zone-5
" PHS with Load encroachment
" PSD
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-21 gives the recommended settings for Scheme Communication Logic For Distance Or
Overcurrent Protection.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. This parameter
is set to 1000A in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-22 gives the recommended settings for Stub Protection.
Setting Recommended
Description
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DU> and DI<: DUDI method will measure the difference in voltage (should be more than set in
DU>) and difference in current (should be less than set in DI<). DU> is recommended to set 60% of
UBase and DI< is recommended to set 15% of IBase.
UPh> and IPh>: For DUDI mode, voltage in the corresponding phase shall be more than set value
in UPh> for 1.5cycles before actual fuse fail condition and current should be more than set value in
IPh> before fuse fail. UPh> is recommended to set 70% of UBase and IPh> is recommended to set
10% of IBase.
A criterion based on delta current and delta voltage measurements can be added to the fuse failure
supervision function in order to detect a three phase fuse failure, which in practice is more
associated with voltage transformer switching during station operations. In present case, this
parameter is set ON.
SealIn: Setting of the seal-in function On-Off giving seal-in of alarm until voltages are symmetrical
and high. If sealin is ON and fusefail persists for more than 5s, outputs blockz and blocku will get
sealin (means latched) until any one phase voltage is less than USealIn< setting. It will release
when all three voltages goes above USealIn< setting. In present case, this parameter is made ON
and recommended setting for USealIn< is 70% of UBase.
Dead line detection: If any phase voltage is less than UDLD< set value and corresponding current
is less than IDLD< set value, this will consider as dead line and it will block Z only, it will not block U.
There is no ON or OFF for this philosophy.
During real fuse fail condition, FF function will block both Z and U. UDLD< is recommended to set to
60% of UBase and IDLD< is recommended to set 5% of IBase.
UBase: Setting of the Base voltage level on which the voltage setting is based. In present case this
parameter is set to 400kV.
IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. In present case
this parameter is set to 1000A.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-23 gives the recommended settings for Fuse Failure Supervision.
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UPolMin: Setting of the minimum neutral point polarizing voltage level for the directional function.
Generally this parameter is recommended to set 1% of base voltage.
IPolMin, RNPol, XNPol: These parameters are not applicable if polMethod is set to “Voltage”.
AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage and
current. This parameter is recommended to be set to 65°.
IN>Dir: Minimum current required for directionality. This should be lower than pickup of earth fault
protection. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to 10% of the base current.
2ndHarmStab: Setting of the harmonic content in IN current blocking level. This is to block earth
fault protection during inrush conditions. Setting is in percentage of I2/I1. This parameter is normally
recommended to be set to 20%.
BlkParTransf: Set the harmonic seal-in blocking at parallel transformers on if problems are
expected due to sympathetic inrush. If residual current is higher during switching of a transformer
connecting in parallel with other transformer and if 2nd harmonic current is lower than 2ndHarmStab
set value, earth fault protection may operate because of high residual current. Inrush current in Line
CTs may be higher at beginning and later it may be reduced. If “BlkParTransf” is set ON, protection
will be blocked till residual current is lower than set pickup of selected “UseStartValue”. This
parameter is normally recommended to be set to OFF.
UseStartValue: Select a step which is set for sensitive earth fault protection for above blocking.
This parameter is not applicable if BlkParTransf is set to OFF.
SOTF: Set the SOTF function operating mode. If “SOTF” is set ON, as per the logic given in TRM,
trip from SOTF requires start of step-2 or step-3 along with the activation of breaker closing
command. Since Directional earth function has IDMT characteristics, SOTF is set to OFF.
ActivationSOTF, ActUndertime, t4U, tSOTF, tUndertime, HarmResSOTF: These parameters are
not applicable if SOTF is set to OFF.
Setting Calculations:
IN1>: This parameter is set to 20% of base current in present case, which is 200A in primary.
k1 (TMS): This parameter is set to 0.3 in present case.
Refer Appendix-I for more details of above two settings.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-24 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection.
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Characterist1 Time delay curve type for step 1 IEC Norm. Invr. -
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t2: Setting of the definite time delay, when selected. This parameter is recommended to be set to
0.1s in present case.
k2: Set the time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic, when selected. This parameter is not
applicable if Characterist2 is set to Definite time.
t2Min: Setting of the definite minimum operating time for the inverse characteristic. This parameter
is not applicable if Characterist2 is set to Definite time.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is recommended
to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be set to IEC.
t2Reset: Setting of the definite time reset time. This parameter is not applicable if ResetTypeCrv2 is
set to Instantaneous.
HystAbsn2: Absolute hysteresis set in % of UBase. The setting of this parameter is highly
dependent of the application. In OV2PTOV, this can be set as low as 0.5%. Which means drop-off
to pickup ratio can be set upto 99.5%.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-25 gives the recommended settings for Two Step Overvoltage Protection.
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programmable curve for step 1
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-26 gives the recommended settings for Setting of fault locator values.
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Start function to disturbance recorder is to be provided by change in state of one or more of the
events connected and/or by any external triggering so that recording of events during a fault or
system disturbance can be obtained. List of typical signals recommended to be recorded is given
below:
Recommended Analog signals
From CT:
IA
IB
IC
IN
From Line VT:
VAN
VBN
VCN
Fron Aux VT
Vo
— Main II Trip
— Main II Carrier Receive
— Direct Trip CH A/B Receive
— Bus bar trip
— Main/Tie CB LBB Optd.
— Main/Tie CB A/R operated.
— Main/Tie CB A/R unsuccessful
List of signals used for Analog triggering of DR
— Rate of change of frequency (if available)
— Over Voltage
— Under Voltage
— Over Current
Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact availability
for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per bay or
circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
PreFaultRecT: is the recording time before the starting point of the disturbance. The setting is
recommended to be set to 0.2s.
PostFaultRecT: This is the maximum recording time after the disappearance of the trig-signal. The
setting is recommended to be set to 2.5s
TimeLimit: It is the maximum recording time after trig. The parameter limits the recording time if
some trigging condition (fault-time) is very long or permanently set without reset. The setting is
recommended to be set to 3s
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PostRetrig: If it is made ON, new disturbance will be recorded if new trigger signal appears during
a recording. If it is made OFF, a separate DR will not be triggered if new trigger signal appears
during a recording. This parameter is recommended to be set to OFF normally.
ZeroAngleRef: Need to set the analog channel which can be used as reference for phasors,
frequency measurement. Channel 1 set in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-27 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
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3.2 REC670
3.2.1 Analog Inputs
Guidelines for Settings:
Configure analog inputs:
Current analog inputs as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
CTsec 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Voltage analog input as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-28 gives the recommended settings for Analog Inputs.
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FromObject= the opposite
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease define the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives slow
response for digital input.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-30 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
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time and only if the difference in relay time and source time is more than 10s then relay time will be
reset with the source time. This parameter need to be based on time source available in site.
FineSyncSource: Select the time source available in network like IRIG-B, GPS, SNTP, SPA etc.
once it is selected, time of available time source in network will update to relay if there is a difference
in the time between relay and source. This parameter need to be based on time source available in
site.
SyncMaster: Normally it is set OFF. If time to the relay is received from a GPS antenna (example),
make the relay as master to synchronize with other relays.
TimeAdjustRate: Fast
HWSyncSrc: This is applicable if process bus IEC61850-9-2 protocol is used for receiving analog
values (optical CT PTs). In this case select time source available same as that of merging unit. This
setting is not applicable in present case.
AppSynch: If there is any loss of time sync, protection function will be blocked if AppSynch set to
Synch based on SyncAccLevel. If AppSunch set to NoSynch, protection functions are not blocked.
Recommended setting is NoSynch.
SyncAccLevel: If this is set to “Class T5 (1us)” and time synch error is more than 1us, protection
functions will be blocked. SyncAccLevel should be set to “Unspecified” when Nosynch is selected at
AppSynch. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
ModulePosition: if BIN is set for FineSyncSource, ModulePosition setting is applicable. Here slot
position of IO module in the relay is to be set (Which slot is used for BI). This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
BinaryInput: Which binary input is used for time sync input shall be set here. This parameter is
applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India it is
+05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
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SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-31 gives the recommended settings for Time Synchronization.
Table 3-31: Time Synchronization
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-32 gives the recommended settings for Parameter Setting Groups.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-33 gives the recommended settings for Test Mode Functionality.
Table 3-33: Test Mode Functionality
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DFTReference: Set ref for DFT filter adjustment here. These DFT reference block settings decide
DFT reference for DFT calculations.
The settings InternalDFTRef will use fixed DFT reference based on set system frequency.
AdDFTRefChn will use DFT reference from the selected group block, when own group selected
adaptive DFT reference will be used based on calculated signal frequency from own group. The
setting ExternalDFTRef will use reference based on what is connected to input DFTSPFC.
There are three different task groups of SMAI with 1ms, 3ms and 8ms. Use of each task group is
based on requirement of function, like differential protection requires 1ms, which is faster.
Each task group has 12 instances of SMAI, in that first instance has some additional features which
is called master. Others are slaves and they will follow master. If measured sample rate needs to be
transferred to other task group, it can be done only with master.
Receiving task group SMAI DFTreference shall be set to External DFT Ref.
DFTReference shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Since VT input
is available in this case, the corresponding channel shall be set to DFTReference. Configuration file
has to be referred for this purpose.
DFTRefExtOut: This parameter is available only in Master. If reference is to be sent to other task
group, which reference need to be send has to be select here. For example, if voltage input is
connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms task
group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Configuration
file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it will
give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is recommended
to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas. This
parameter is recommended to be set to 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 400kV.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-36 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
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than the value at which the breaker is expected to close with the synchronism check. A typical value
can be 80% of the base voltages.
UDiffSC: Setting of the allowed voltage difference for Manual and Auto synchronism check. The
setting for voltage difference between line and bus in p.u, defined as (U-Bus/
UBaseBus) - (U-Line/UBaseLine). Normally this parameter is recommended to set 0.15pu.
FreqDiffM and FreqDiffA: The frequency difference level settings for Manual and Auto sync. A
typical value for FreqDiffM can be100mHz for a connected system, and a typical value for FreqDiffA
can be 100-200 mHz. FreqDiffA is not applicable in present case.
PhaseDiffM and PhaseDiffA: The phase angle difference level settings for Manual and Auto sync.
PhaseDiffM is normally recommended to set 30°. Phas eDiffA is not applicable in present case.
tSCM and tSCA: Setting of the time delay for Manual and Auto synchronism check. Circuit breaker
closing is thus not permitted until the synchrocheck situation has remained constant throughout the
set delay setting time. Typical values for tSCM and tSCA can be 0.1s.
Auto related settings are not applicable if outputs related to Auto from this function block for 3-ph
Autorecloser operation is not used.
AutoEnerg and ManEnerg: Setting of the energizing check directions to be activated for AutoEnerg.
Setting of the manual Dead line/bus and Dead/Dead switching conditions to be allowed for
ManEnerg.
DLLB, Dead Line Live Bus, the line voltage is below set value of ULowLineEnerg and the bus
voltage is above set value of UHighBusEnerg. DBLL, Dead Bus Live Line, the bus voltage is below
set value of ULowBusEnerg and the line voltage is above set value of UHighLineEnerg.
AutoEnerg is made OFF and ManEnerg is set to Both of the above DLLB, DBLL. Hence Auto related
parameters are not applicable.
ManEnergDBDL: This need to be made OFF to avoid manual closing of the breaker if both Bus and
Line are dead. In present case this parameter is set OFF.
UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg: Set the operating level for the Bus high voltage at Line
energizing for UHighBusEnerg. Set the operating level for the Line high voltage at Bus energizing for
UHighLineEnerg.
The threshold voltages UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg have to be set lower than the value at
which the network is considered to be energized. A typical value can be 80% of the base voltages. If
system voltages are above the set values here, relay will consider it as Live condition.
ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg: Setting of the operating voltage level for the low Bus voltage
level at Bus energizing for ULowBusEnerg. Setting of the operating voltage level for the low line
voltage level at line energizing for ULowLineEnerg.
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The threshold voltages ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg, have to be set to a value greater than
the value where the network is considered not to be energized. A typical value can be 40% of the
base voltages. If system voltages are below the set values here, relay will consider it as Dead
condition.
UMaxEnerg: Setting of the maximum live voltage level at which energizing is allowed. This setting is
used to block the closing when the voltage on the live side is above the set value of UMaxEnerg. In
present case this parameter is set to 105% of UBase.
tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg: Set the time delay for the Auto Energizing and Manual Energizing.
The purpose of the timer delay settings, tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg, is to ensure that the dead side
remains de-energized and that the condition is not due to a temporary interference. If the conditions
do not persist for the specified time, the delay timer is reset and the procedure is restarted when the
conditions are fulfilled again. Circuit breaker closing is thus not permitted until the energizing
condition has remained constant throughout the set delay setting time. Normally tManEnerg is
recommended to set 0.1s. tAutoEnerg is not applicable in present case.
OperationSynch: Operation for synchronizing function Off/ On. This parameter is recommended to
set OFF.
FreqDiffMin, FreqDiffMax, UHighBusSynch, UHighLineSynch, UDiffSynch, tClosePulse,
tBreaker, tMinSynch and tMaxSynch: These parameters are not applicable if OperationSynch is
set to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-37 gives the recommended settings for Synchrocheck function.
Table 3-37: Synchrocheck function
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Phase L1 for
SelPhaseBus1 Select phase for busbar1 -
busbar1
Phase L1 for
SelPhaseBus2 Select phase for busbar2 -
busbar2
Fast simultaneous tripping of the breakers at both ends of a faulty line is essential for successful
auto-reclosing. Therefore, availability of protection signaling equipment is a pre-requisite.
Some protections start auto-reclosing and others block. Protections which start A/R are Main-I and
Main-II line protections.
When a reclosing relay receives start and block A/R impulse simultaneously, block signal
dominates. Similarly, if it receives 'start' for 1-phase fault immediately followed by multi-phase fault
the later one dominates over the previous one.
Operation: If it is set ON, Autorecloser will be ON always but initiation is required to START input
from trip relay to start the timers in Autorecloser. If External ctrl is selected, on or off of Autorecloser
function will be using an external switch via IO or communication ports. In present case, this
parameter is set to External ctrl.
ARMode: This parameter is set to 1/2ph in present case. If 2 phase fault occurs, it is converted to
3-ph trip through trip logic (configured in relay).
3 phase: If 3 phase is selected, Autorecloser all shots will be 3-ph for all faults.
1/2/3ph: If 1/2/3ph is selected, Autorecloser first shot will be 1ph for 1ph fault, 2-ph for 2-ph fault
and 3-ph for 3-ph fault. If first shot fails, next shots will be 3-ph for all faults.
1/2ph: If 1/2ph is selected, Autorecloser will be 1ph for 1ph fault and 2-ph for 2-ph fault. For 3-ph
faults, Autorecloser will not work and it will not close the breaker after dead time. If first shot fails,
next shots will be 3-ph for 1ph and 2ph faults.
TR2P and TR3P inputs required if 2ph and 3ph Autorecloser is needed.
1ph+1*2ph: If 1ph+1*2ph is selected, Autorecloser first shot will be 1ph for 1ph fault and 2-ph for 2-
ph. If first shot fails, next shots will be 3-ph for 1ph faults. For 2ph faults, first shot will be 2ph and
no next shots, only 3ph trip, if it fails. For 3ph fault, Autorecloser will not work and it will not close
the breaker after dead time.
If 1ph fault occurred, Autorecloser will go for 1ph reclose after a 1ph trip. If Autorecloser fails to
close, it will go for 3ph trip and next Autorecloser will 3ph and it will continue based on no of shots
setting.
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If 2ph fault occurred, Autorecloser will go for 2ph reclose after a 2ph trip. If Autorecloser fails to
close, it will go for 3ph trip and there will not be next Autorecloser cycle even if set more number of
shots in setting.
1/2ph+1*3ph: If 1ph+1*3ph is selected, Autorecloser first shot will be 1ph for 1ph fault, 2-ph for 2-
ph fault and 3-ph for 3-ph fault. If first shot fails, next shots will be 3-ph for 1ph and 2ph faults. For
3ph faults, first shot will be 3ph and no next shots, only 3ph trip.
1ph+1*2/3ph: If 1ph+1*2/3ph is selected, Autorecloser first shot will be 1ph for 1ph fault, 2-ph for 2-
ph fault and 3-ph for 3-ph fault. If first shot fails, next shots will be 3-ph only for 1ph. For 2ph or 3ph
faults, first shot will be 2ph or 3ph respectively and no next shots, only 3ph trip.
t1 1ph, t1 2ph and t1 3ph are the first shot dead times for 1ph, 2ph and 3ph faults. t1 2ph and t1
3ph are not applicable for 1ph Auto recloser.
t2 3Ph, t3 3Ph, t4 3Ph and t5 3Ph are not applicable if NoOfShots is set to 1.
Single phase dead time of 1.0 s. is recommended for both 400 kV and 220 kV systems.
t1 3PhHS: This timer is applicable if STARTHS input is used. This can be used where tripping by
different protection stages is needed. For this case, dead timer shall be normally in the range of
400ms. This is a high speed auto recloser without synchrocheck. Hence this should be set to a low
value. It may be used when one wants to use two different dead times in different protection trip
operations. This input starts the dead time t1 3PhHS. This parameter is not applicable in present
case.
tReclaim: After closing command to breaker, this timer will start, if fault occurred during this timer,
auto recloser will go for second shot or will issue 3ph trip based on setting.
According to IEC Publication 56.2, a breaker must be capable of withstanding the following
operating cycle with full rated breaking current:
0 + 0.3 s + CO + 3 min + CO
The recommended operating cycle at 400 kV and 220 kV is as per the IEC standard. Therefore,
reclaim time of 25s is recommended.
tSync: Maximum time for Synchro check condition to be fulfilled (Not applicable for 1-ph A/R). This
is applicable when 3ph Autorecloser is used.
tTrip: If trip command and start auto-reclosing signal persist for more than tTrip time, Autorecloser
will be either blocked or extend the auto-reclosing dead time based on Extended t1 setting. It will
block if Extended t1=OFF and it will extend auto-reclosing dead time if Extended t1=ON. A trip pulse
longer than the set time tTrip will inhibit the reclosing.
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At a setting somewhat longer than the auto-reclosing open time, this facility will not influence the
reclosing. Normally this parameter is set to 0.2s.
tPulse: It is just closing pulse width of CB closing command from Autorecloser. This parameter in
normally recommended to set 0.2s.
tCBClosedMin: If either main or tie CB is kept open prior to the occurrence of fault, the Autoreclose
closing pulse should not be given to that breaker.
Setting tCBClosedMin is the minimum time the CB shall be kept closed prior to occurrence of a fault
to get an AR attempt. If the CB has not been closed for at least this minimum time, a reclosing start
will not be accepted. Normally this parameter is set to 5s.
tUnsucCl: CB check time before unsuccessful alarm. Normally the signal UNSUCCL appears when
a new trip and start is received after the last reclosing shot has been made and the auto-reclosing
function is blocked.
The signal resets once the reclaim time has elapsed. The “unsuccessful” signal can also be made to
depend on CB position input. The parameter UnsucClByCBChk should then be set to CBCheck,
and a timer tUnsucCl should also be set. If the CB does not respond to the closing command and
does not close, but remains open, the output UNSUCCL becomes high after time tUnsucCl.
The Unsuccessful output can for example, be used in Multi-Breaker arrangement to cancel the auto-
reclosing function for the second breaker, if the first breaker closed onto a persistent fault. It can
also be used to generate a Lock-out of manual closing until the operator has reset the Lock-out.
Normally this parameter is set to 3s.
Priority: In a multi-C.B. arrangement one C.B. can be taken out of operation and the line still be
kept in service. After a line fault, only those C.Bs which were closed before the fault shall be
reclosed.
A natural priority is that the C.B. near the busbar is reclosed first. In case of faults on two lines on
both sides of a tie C.B. the tie C.B. is reclosed after the outer C.Bs. The outer C.Bs. do not need a
prioriting with respect to each other.
In a single breaker arrangement the setting is Priority = None. In a multi-breaker arrangement the
setting for the first CB, the Master, is Priority = High and for the other CB Priority = Low.
While the reclosing of the master is in progress, it issues the signal WFMASTER.
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A reset delay of one second ensures that the WAIT signal is kept high for the duration of the
breaker closing time. In the slave unit, the signal WAIT holds back a reclosing operation. When the
WAIT signal is reset at the time of a successful reclosing of the first CB, the slave unit is released to
continue the reclosing sequence.
tWaitForMaster: Setting of the maximum wait time for Master to be ready. In single CB
applications, one sets Priority = None. At sequential reclosing the function of the first CB, e.g. near
the busbar, is set Priority = High and for the second CB Priority = Low. The maximum waiting time,
tWaitForMaster of the second CB is set longer than the “auto-reclosing open time” and a margin for
synchrocheck at the first CB. Typical setting is tWaitForMaster=60s.
Whenever Zone1 Trips TIE CB as well as BUS CB Opens and First Dead time of Main CB starts
and in the mean time tWaitForMaster (TIE CB) starts elapsing. If WFMASTER does not deactivate
with in tWaitForMaster then TIE CB AR get deactivated. If WFMASTER deactivate before
tWaitForMaster then TIE CB Dead Time starts and at the end of Dead time TIE CB Reclose will
happen.
NoOfShots: The maximum number of reclosing shots in an auto-reclosing cycle is selected by the
setting parameter NoOfShots. This parameter is set to 1.
StartByCBOpen: To be set ON if AR is to be started by CB open position. To start auto-reclosing
by CB position Open instead of from protection trip signals, one has to configure the CB Open
position signal to inputs CBPOS and START and set a parameter StartByCBOpen = On and
CBAuxContType = NormClosed (normally closed). One also has to configure and connect signals
from manual trip commands to input INHIBIT. Normally this is kept OFF.
CBAuxContType: Select the type of contact used for the CB Position input.
CBAuxContType=NormClosed is also set and a CB auxiliary contact of type NC (normally closed) is
connected to inputs CBPOS and START. When the signal changes from “CB closed” to “CB open”,
an auto-reclosing start pulse is generated and latched in the function, subject to the usual checks.
Here it needs to be set whether NC or NO auxiliary contact of the CB is connected to the relay.
Normally NO contact is used.
CBReadyType: The selection depends on the type of performance available from the CB operating
gear. At setting OCO (CB ready for an Open – Close – Open cycle), the condition is checked only at
the start of the reclosing cycle. The signal will disappear after tripping, but the CB will still be able to
perform the C-O sequence. For the selection CO (CB ready for a Close – Open cycle) the condition
is also checked after the set auto-reclosing dead time. This selection has a value first of all at
multishot reclosing to ensure that the CB is ready for a C-O sequence at shot 2 and further shots.
During single-shot reclosing, the OCO selection can be used. A breaker shall according to its duty
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cycle always have storing energy for a CO operation after the first trip. (IEC 56 duty cycle is O-0.3s
CO-3minCO).
Extended t1: Extended t1 for PLC failure activated or not. An auto-reclosing open time extension
delay, tExtended t1, can be added to the normal shot 1 delay. It is intended to come into use if the
communication channel for permissive line protection is lost. In such a case there can be a
significant time difference in fault clearance at the two ends of the line. A longer “auto-reclosing
open time” can then be useful. This extension time is controlled by setting parameter Extended
t1=On and the input PLCLOST. Typical setting in such a case: Extended t1 = On and tExtended t1
= 0.8 s. In present case Extended t1 is set to OFF.
tInhibit: A typical setting is tInhibit = 5.0s to ensure reliable interruption and temporary blocking of
the function. Function will be blocked during this time after the tinhibit has been activated.
CutPulse: The CB closing command, CLOSECB is given as a pulse with a duration set by
parameter tPulse. For circuit-breakers without an anti-pumping function, close pulse cutting can be
used. It is selected by parameter CutPulse=On. In case of a new trip pulse (start), the closing
command pulse is then cut (interrupted). The minimum closing pulse length is always 50 ms.
If CB is with anti-pumping relay, this CutPulse can be set OFF. In present case, this parameter is
set to OFF.
Follow CB: Select if the multi-shot cycle to advance to next shot at a new fault if CB has been
closed during dead time. The usual setting is Follow CB = Off. The setting On can be used for
delayed reclosing with long delay, to cover the case when a CB is being manually closed during the
“auto-reclosing open time” before the auto-reclosing function has issued its CB closing command.
AutoCont: Setting of the operating mode for next AR attempt (continue if CB does not close). This
is applicable only if multi-shots are selected. The normal setting is AutoCont = Off.
UnsucClByCBChk: Setting of the signal mode at Unsuccessful reclosing. The “unsuccessful”
signal can also be made to depend on CB position input using UnsucClByCBChk setting. 3ph trip is
issued if breaker has not been closed even if there is no trip output from distance relay.
Normally this parameter is set to NoCBCheck.
BlockByUnsucCl: Blocking of the Auto reclose program at unsuccessful auto reclosing. If this is
made ON, Autorecloser will be blocked for unsuccessful Autorecloser and it must be unblocked by
using the input BLKOFF. Normal this setting is Off.
ZoneSeqCoord: In present case this parameter is set to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-38 gives the recommended settings for Autorecloser.
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Setting Recommended
Description Unit
Parameter Settings
Operation Off, ExternalCtrl, On ExternalCtrl -
ARMode The AR mode selection e.g. 3ph, 1/3ph 1ph -
t1 1Ph Open time for shot 1, single-phase 1.000 s
t1 3Ph Open time for shot 1, delayed reclosing 3ph 6.000 s
Open time for shot 1, high speed reclosing
t1 3PhHS 0.400 s
3ph
tReclaim Duration of the reclaim time 25.00 s
tSync Maximum wait time for synchrocheck OK 30.00 s
tTrip Maximum trip pulse duration 0.200 s
tPulse Close pulse duration 0.200 s
Min time that CB must be closed before
tCBClosedMin 5 s
new sequence allows
Wait time for CB before indicating
tUnsucCl 30.00 s
Unsuccessful/ Successful
Priority selection between adjacent
Priority High -
terminals None/Low/ High
tWaitForMaster Maximum wait time for release from Master 60.00 s
NoOfShots Max number of reclosing shots 1-5 1 -
To be set ON if AR is to be started by CB
StartByCBOpen Off -
open position
Select the CB aux contact type NC/NO for
CBAuxContType NormOpen -
CBPOS input
Select type of circuit breaker ready signal
CBReadyType OCO -
CO/OCO
t1 2Ph Open time for shot 1, two-phase 1.000 s
t2 3Ph Open time for shot 2, three-phase 30.00 s
t3 3Ph Open time for shot 3, three-phase 30.00 s
t4 3Ph Open time for shot 4, three-phase 30.00 s
t5 3Ph Open time for shot 5, three-phase 30.00 s
Extended open time at loss of permissive
Extended t1 Off -
channel Off/On
3Ph Dead time is extended with this value
tExtended t1 0.500 s
at loss of perm ch
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Setting Recommended
Description Unit
Parameter Settings
tInhibit Inhibit reclosing reset time 5.000 s
CutPulse Shorten closing pulse at a new trip Off/On Off s
Advance to next shot if CB has been closed
Follow CB Off -
during dead time
Continue with next reclosing-shot if
AutoCont Off -
breaker did not close
Wait time after close command before
tAutoContWait 4.000 s
proceeding to next shot
Unsuccessful closing signal obtained by
UnsucClByCBChk NoCBCheck -
checking CB position
BlockByUnsucCl Block AR at unsuccessful reclosing Off -
Coordination of downstream devices to
ZoneSeqCoord Off -
local prot unit's AR
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Start function to disturbance recorder is to be provided by change in state of one or more of the
events connected and/or by any external triggering so that recording of events during a fault or
system disturbance can be obtained. List of typical signals recommended to be recorded is given
below:
Recommended Analog signals
From CT:
IA
IB
IC
IN
From Line VT:
VAN
VBN
VCN
Fron Aux VT
Vo
Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact availability
for certain functions.
Recording capacity
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— Record minimum eight analog inputs (8) and minimum 16 binary signals per bay or
circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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frequency measurement
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Zone-2 and Zone-3 timers of 400kV line distance relay need to be coordinated with 400kV side
IDMT O/C and E/F relays provided on the 400/220kV ICT and 220kV line in order to make sure that
for faults on 220kV line, the IDMT O/C and E/F relays have chance to operate before Zone 2 or
Zone-3 of 400kV Distance relay operates for the cases where Zone 2/Zone 3 reach encroaches into
220kV side of Transformer.
1. System Details:
Figure A-1 shows the system details for the network under consideration for relay setting. Table
A-1 gives the setting for the over current and earth fault relays for the network under
consideration.
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SLD given in Figure A-6 shows 1-Ph fault current & operating time of the relay for a fault at
remote end of the 400kV line. The operating time are taken from over current coordination
curves given in figure A-7. Operating of Directional E/F relay is less than Zone 3 operating time
for the fault current more than1302.28A. Hence minimum time (tMin) of Directional E/F relay is
set to 1.1s to achieve coordination of Directional E/F relay with Zone-3 operating time. Fault
current will be more than 1302.28A for the fault in protected line section.
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Figure A-1: System details for the network under consideration for relay setting
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Figure A-3: Over Current Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time
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Figure A-5: Earth Fault Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time
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Figure A-6: Earth fault relay co-ordination for 400 kV bus fault at Station B (Remote bus of
the protected line)
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Figure A-7: Earth fault relay operating time co-ordinated with Zone 3 time setting
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5. Conclusions:
a. In the present case, because of the infeed effect, Zone-2 and Zone-3 of distance relay at Station-A
is not looking into 220kV side of the auto-transformer even with all the 3 bank in service.
b. The operation timing coordination of Overcurrent relay and earth fault relay of transformer with
Zone-3 is verified.
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Figure B-1: Network line diagram of the system after the LILO of one circuit of line AB
Due to change in the network after the LILO, the settings of following functions in the line
protections of lines at various stations will have to be reviewed and revised as described below for
the present case:
Station-A:
Line that has LILO connection (Line A-S): New settings are required for Main distance relays. The
effect of mutual coupling will have to be considered as before.
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Parallel circuit Line that has not LILO connection (Line A-B): Effects of mutual coupling needs to be
studied because of LILO in the adjacent parallel line.
Station-B:
Line that has LILO connection (Line B-S): New settings are required for Main distance relays for
Line B-S. The effect of mutual coupling will have to be considered as before.
Parallel circuit Line that has not LILO connection (Line B-A): Effects of mutual coupling needs to be
studied because of LILO in the adjacent parallel line.
Station-S:
Line S-A and Line S-B: Being a new station, settings are required for Main distance relays.
To understand the effect of mutual coupling on zone-1 and zone-2 settings, studies have been done
on several possible configurations and these are described in the section below.
Where:
is phase to earth short circuit voltage at the relay location in the faulted phase
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The distance protection zone reaches vary with the switching state of the parallel line configuration.
The most common are listed below.
The impedance measured by the distance relay will be different depending on the operation
condition of the parallel line.
Given below are several cases studied. The line data used here is as under.
Z1: Line positive sequence impedance = 0.0288+j0.307 ohm/km
Measurement errors in distance relays for a double circuited line with LILO:
The distance protection zone reaches vary with the switching state of the parallel line configuration.
Different configurations of the line with and without the sources at remote end and LILO end are
studied and the measured reach values of the distance relay and voltage, currents observed after
the occurrence of the fault are tabulated.
The error in measured impedance is computed as
%Error = Measured Impedance – Actual Impedance
Actual Impedance
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Case 1: Parallel line A-S switched off and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B
1.1 Line A-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – source at end A only
(Figure B-2 and Table B-1)
Figure B-2: SLG Fault at bus B with source at Station A and Line A-S out of service and
Earthed
Table B-1: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A and Line A-S Earthed
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1.2 Line A-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – sources at ends A and B
(Figure B-3 and Table B-2)
Figure B-3: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A & B and Line A-S out of service and
Earthed
Table B-2: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A & B and Line A-S Earthed
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1.3 Line A-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – sources at ends A, B
and S (Figure B-4 and Table B-3)
Figure B-4: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A, B & S and Line A-S out of service
and Earthed
Table B-3: Fault At Station-B With Sources At Station – A, B & S and Line A-S Earthed
In case-1, the distance relay provided on line AB overreaches by 15.2% when source is only at A,
14.44% when source is present at A and B, underreaches by 3% when source is present at A, B
and S. Therefor with zone-1 setting of 80% on line AB, the relay can overreach in to the next
section. Since such occurrences are rare, the risk of overreach will have to be accepted. One factor
in favor of this is the overreach in the following line is normally heavily reduced due to infeeds at the
remote stations.
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Case 2: Parallel line B-S switched off and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B
2.1 Line B-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – source at end A only
(Figure B-5 and Table B-4)
Figure B-5: SLG Fault at bus B with source at Station A and Line B-S out of service and
Earthed
Table B-4: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A and Line B-S Earthed
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2.2 Line B-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – sources at ends A and
B (Figure B-6 and Table B-5)
Figure B-6: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A & B and Line B-S out of service
and Earthed
Table B-5: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A & B and Line B-S Earthed
2.3 Line B-S out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-B – sources at ends A, B
and S (Figure B-7 and Table B-6)
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Figure B-7: SLG Fault at bus B with sources at Station A, B & S and Line B-S out of service
and Earthed
Table B-1: Fault At Station-B With Source At Station – A, B & S and Line B-S Earthed
In case-2, the distance relay provided on line AB overreaches by 9.1% when source is only at A,
8.5% when source is present at A and B, 20.8% when source is present at A, B and S. Therefor
with zone-1 setting of 80% on line AB, the relay can overreach in to the next section. Since such
occurrences are rare, the risk of overreach will have to be accepted. One factor in favor of this is the
overreach in the following line is normally heavily reduced due to infeeds at the remote stations.
Case 3: Parallel line A-B switched off and earthed at both ends and fault at station-S
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3.1 Line A-B out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-S – source at end A only
(Figure B-8 and Table B-7)
Figure B-8: SLG Fault at bus S with source at Station A and Line A-B out of service and
Earthed
Table B-6: Fault At Station-S With Source At Station – A and Line A-B Earthed
3.2 Line A-B out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-S – sources at ends A and
B (Figure B-9 and Table B-8)
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Figure B-9: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A & B and Line A-B out of service and
Earthed
Table B-7: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A & B and Line A-B Earthed
3.3 Line A-B out of service and earthed at both ends and fault at station-S – sources at ends A, B
and S (Figure B-10 and Table B-9)
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Figure B-10: SLG Fault at bus S with sources at Station A, B & S and Line A-B out of service
and Earthed
Table B-8: Fault At Station-S With Sources At Station – A, B & S and Line A-B Earthed
In case-3, the distance relay provided on line AS overreaches by 14.2% when source is only at A,
underreaches by 4.2% when source is present at A and B, underreaches by 3.63% when source is
present at A, B and S. Therefor with zone-1 setting of 80% on line AS, the relay can overreach in to
the next section. Since such occurrences are rare, the risk of overreach will have to be accepted.
One factor in favor of this is the overreach in the following line is normally heavily reduced due to
infeeds at the remote stations.
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4.1 All lines are in service and fault at station-B– source at end A only (Figure B-11 and Table B-
10)
4.2 All lines are in service and fault at station-B– sources at ends A and B (Figure B-12 and Table
B-11)
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4.3 All lines are in service and fault at station-B– sources at ends A, B and S (Figure B-13 and
Table B-12)
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In case-4, the distance relay provided on line AB under reaches by 37.6% when source is only at A,
27.5% when source is present at A and B, 27.9% when source is present at A, B and S. From this it
can be seen that zone-2 tends to under reach and it will not be able to cover the whole section fully
and this is not acceptable. For this reason zone-2 must be set to 120%+37.6%, which is
approximately 160% of the protected line impedance rather than the conventional 120% in order to
accommodate the under reaching effect due to mutual coupling.
5.1 All lines are in service and fault at station-S– source at end A only (Figure B-14 and Table B-13)
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5.2 All lines are in service and fault at station-S– sources at ends A and B (Figure B-15 and Table
B-14)
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5.3 All lines are in service and fault at station-S– sources at ends A, B and S (Figure B-16 and
Table B-15)
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In case-5, the distance relay provided on line AS under reaches by 20.1% when source is only at
A, 2.5% when source is present at A and B, 2.2% when source is present at A, B and S. From this
it can be seen that zone-2 tends to under reach and it will not be able to cover the whole section
fully and this is not acceptable. For this reason zone-2 must be set to 120%+20%, which is equal to
140% of the protected line impedance rather than the conventional 120% in order to accommodate
the under reaching effect due to mutual coupling.
Conclusions:
Based on the above studies following conclusions can be made for setting of zone-1 and zone-2 in
case of double circuit line with LILO.
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Zone 1: To be set to cover 80% of protected line length. Set zero sequence compensation factor
KN as (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1. With this setting, the relay may overreach when parallel circuit is open
and grounded at both ends. This risk is considered acceptable. One factor which mitigates this
risk is that the overreach is normally reduced due to infeeds at the remote station.
Zone 2: To be set to cover minimum 120% of length of principle line section. However, in case
of double circuit lines 140-160% coverage must be provided to take care of under reaching due
to mutual coupling effect. Set zero sequence compensation factor KN as (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1. Setting
of 140-160% is arrived at considering an expected under reach of about 20-40% when both
lines are in parallel and a margin of 20%.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 2
1 BASIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS......................................................................................... 7
1.1 Network line diagram of the protected Transformer and adjacent circuits.................... 7
1.2 Single line diagram of the Auto Transformer ................................................................... 7
1.3 Transformer parameters .................................................................................................. 10
2 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND LIST OF FUNCTIONS................................................11
2.1 RET670-1........................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Terminal Identification ....................................................................................11
2.1.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................11
2.2 RET670-2........................................................................................................................... 16
2.2.1 Terminal Identification ....................................................................................16
2.2.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................16
2.3 REC670.............................................................................................................................. 21
2.3.1 Terminal identification ....................................................................................21
2.3.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................21
3 SETTING CALCULATIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR RET670-1..............27
3.1 RET670-1........................................................................................................................... 27
3.1.1 Analog Inputs .................................................................................................27
3.1.2 Local Human-Machine Interface.....................................................................29
3.1.3 Indication LEDs..............................................................................................30
3.1.4 Time Synchronization.....................................................................................31
3.1.5 Parameter Setting Groups..............................................................................35
3.1.6 Test Mode Functionality TEST .......................................................................35
3.1.7 IED Identifiers ................................................................................................36
3.1.8 Rated System Frequency PRIMVAL ..............................................................36
3.1.9 Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs SMAI............................................................37
3.1.10 Transformer differential protection T3WPDIF .................................................38
3.1.11 Tripping Logic SMPPTRC ..............................................................................47
3.1.12 Trip Matrix Logic TMAGGIO...........................................................................48
3.1.13 Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection OC4PTOC:1 (Used for HV side).....49
3.1.14 Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection OC4PTOC:2 (Used for HV side
Overload alarm) 56
3.1.15 Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection EF4PTOC (Used for HV side).....60
3.1.16 Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH—(HV side) ...........................................68
3.1.17 Disturbance Report DRPRDRE......................................................................73
3.2 RET670-2........................................................................................................................... 76
3.2.1 Analog Inputs .................................................................................................76
3.2.2 Local Human-Machine Interface.....................................................................78
3.2.3 Indication LEDs..............................................................................................78
3.2.4 Time Synchronization.....................................................................................80
3.2.5 Parameter Setting Groups..............................................................................83
3.2.6 Test Mode Functionality TEST .......................................................................84
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Network line diagram of the protected Transformer ................................................................... 7
Figure 1-2: Single line diagram of the Auto Transformer with CT ratios....................................................... 8
Figure 3-1: Representation of the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics ...................... 39
Figure 3-2: Directional function characteristic............................................................................................ 50
Figure 3-3: Operating characteristic for earth-fault directional element..................................................... 61
Figure 3-4: A typical overexcitation capability curve and V/Hz protection settings for power transformer 70
Figure 3-5: Relay tailor made curve and Transformer withstand limit curve (V/Hz Vs s) .......................... 71
Figure 3-9: Relay tailor made curve and Transformer with stable limit curve (V/Hz Vs s) ...................... 103
Figure A-1: System details for the network under consideration for relay setting .................................... 127
Figure A-2: 3-Ph fault current for 220 kV side line fault ............................................................................ 127
Figure A-3: 3-Ph fault current for 220 kV side bus fault............................................................................ 128
Figure A-4: Phase Over Current Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time for 220 kV line fault... 129
Figure A-5: Ph-G fault current for 220 kV side line fault ........................................................................... 130
Figure A-6: Ph-G fault current for 220 kV side bus fault ........................................................................... 130
Figure A-7: Earth Fault Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time Operating Time for 220 kV line
fault............................................................................................................................................................ 131
Figure A-8: 3-Ph fault current for 400 kV side bus fault............................................................................ 132
Figure A-9: Ph-G fault current for 400 kV side bus fault ........................................................................... 132
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: Details of CTs and PTs on both HV and IV sides of AT .............................................................. 9
Table 2-1: List of functions in RET670-1..................................................................................................... 11
Table 2-2: List of functions in RET670-2..................................................................................................... 16
Table 2-3: List of functions in REC670 ....................................................................................................... 21
Table 3-1: Analog inputs ............................................................................................................................. 28
Table 3-2: Local human machine interface................................................................................................. 29
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ......................................................................................... 30
Table 3-4: Time synchronization settings ................................................................................................... 33
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group ............................................................................................................ 35
Table 3-6: Test mode functionality.............................................................................................................. 36
Table 3-7: IED Identifiers ............................................................................................................................ 36
Table 3-8: Rated system frequency ............................................................................................................ 37
Table 3-9: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs................................................................................................. 38
Table 3-10: Differential protection Settings................................................................................................. 44
Table 3-11: Tripping Logic .......................................................................................................................... 47
Table 3-12: Trip Matrix Logic ...................................................................................................................... 48
Table 3-13: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................ 53
Table 3-14: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................ 58
Table 3-15: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection............................................................................. 65
Table 3-16: Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH ...................................................................................... 72
Table 3-17: Disturbance Report .................................................................................................................. 75
Table 3-18: Analog inputs ........................................................................................................................... 76
Table 3-19: Local human machine interface............................................................................................... 78
Table 3-20: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ....................................................................................... 79
Table 3-21: Time synchronization settings ................................................................................................. 81
Table 3-22: Parameter setting group .......................................................................................................... 84
Table 3-23: Test mode functionality............................................................................................................ 84
Table 3-24: IED Identifiers .......................................................................................................................... 85
Table 3-25: Rated system frequency .......................................................................................................... 85
Table 3-26: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs............................................................................................... 87
Table 3-27: 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF............................................................... 89
Table 3-28: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................ 92
Table 3-29: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection............................................................................. 98
Table 3-30: Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH .................................................................................... 104
Table 3-31: Disturbance Report ................................................................................................................ 107
Table 3-32: Analog Inputs ......................................................................................................................... 108
Table 3-33: Local human machine interface............................................................................................. 110
Table 3-34: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ..................................................................................... 111
Table 3-35: Time Synchronization ............................................................................................................ 113
Table 3-36: Parameter Setting Groups ..................................................................................................... 115
Table 3-37: Test Mode Functionality......................................................................................................... 116
Table 3-38: IED Identifiers ........................................................................................................................ 117
Table 3-39: Rated System Frequency ...................................................................................................... 117
Table 3-40: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs............................................................................................. 118
Table 3-41: Setting of Synchrocheck function .......................................................................................... 122
Table A-1 Settings of Over current and Earth fault relays ........................................................................ 126
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Figure 1-2: Single line diagram of the Auto Transformer with CT ratios
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CT and PT details:
Table 1-1 gives the Details of CTs and PTs on both HV and IV sides of AT.
Table 1-1: Details of CTs and PTs on both HV and IV sides of AT
CT details
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PT details
Name of the PT Name of the Core PT ratio PT details
HV PT I (400/√3)/(0.11/√3) 3P, 50VA
LV PT I (220/√3)/(0.11/√3) 3P, 50VA
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2.1 RET670-1
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK504116-UEN, version 1.2.
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2.2 RET670-2
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Communication
79 IEC 61850-9-2LE Communication Protocol NO
80 LON Communication Protocol NO
81 SPA Communication Protocol NO
82 IEC 60870-5-103 Communication Protocol NO
83 Multiple Command And Transmit NO
MULTICMDRCV, MULTICMDSND
84 Remote Communication NO
Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK504116-UEN, version 1.2.
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2.3 REC670
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OV2PTOV
Two Step Residual Overvoltage Protection NO
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ROV2PTOV
38 Voltage Differential Protection VDCPTOV NO
39 Loss Of Voltage Check LOVPTUV NO
40 Underfrequency Protection SAPTUF NO
41 Overfrequency Protection SAPTOF NO
Rate-Of-Change Frequency Protection NO
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SAPFRC
General Current and Voltage Protection NO
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CVGAPC
44 Current Circuit Supervision CCSRDIF NO
45 Fuse Failure Supervision SDDRFUF NO
Synchrocheck, Energizing Check, And YES !
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Synchronizing SESRSYN
47 Autorecloser SMBRREC NO
48 Apparatus Control APC NO
Horizontal Communication Via GOOSE For NO
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Interlocking GOOSEINTLKRCV
Logic Rotating Switch For Function NO
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Selection And LHMI Presentation SLGGIO
51 Selector Mini Switch VSGGIO NO
Generic Double Point Function Block NO
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DPGGIO
Single Point Generic Control 8 Signals NO
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SPC8GGIO
Automationbits, Command Function For NO
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DNP3.0 AUTOBITS
55 Single Command, 16 Signals SINGLECMD NO
Scheme Communication Logic For NO
56 Distance Or Overcurrent Protection
ZCPSCH
57 Phase Segregated Scheme Communication NO
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK511230-UEN, version 1.2.
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3.1 RET670-1
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-1 gives the recommended settings for Analog inputs.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease defines the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives
slow response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-3 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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AppSynch: If there is any loss of time sync, protection function will be blocked if AppSynch set
to Synch based on SyncAccLevel. If AppSunch set to NoSynch, protection functions are not
blocked. Recommended setting is NoSynch.
SyncAccLevel: If this is set to “Class T5 (1us)” and time synch error is more than 1us,
protection functions will be blocked. SyncAccLevel should be set to “Unspecified” when Nosynch
is selected at AppSynch. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
ModulePosition: if BIN is set for FineSyncSource, ModulePosition setting is applicable. Here
slot position of IO module in the relay is to be set (Which slot is used for BI). This parameter is
not applicable in present case.
BinaryInput: Which binary input is used for time sync input shall be set here. This parameter is
applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India
it is +05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This
parameter is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-4 gives the recommended settings for Time synchronization.
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-5 gives the recommended settings for Parameter setting group.
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-6 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
Table 3-6: Test mode functionality
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
StationName Station name Station-A -
StationNumber Station number 0 -
ObjectName Object name Transformer -
ObjectNumber Object number 0 -
UnitName Unit name RET670 M1 -
UnitNumber Unit number 0 -
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-9 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-9: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
There are two types of differential relays. Percentage biased differential relay with harmonic
restraint (2nd and 5th harmonic restraint) with a high set unit and high impedance differential relay.
For a multi-winding transformer only percentage biased relay can be applied whereas for
autotransformer both percentage biased and high impedance relays can be used. The simplicity
of comparing current into all terminals of the transformer gives the differential relay very high
reliability.
In case of percentage biased differential relays current transformers or auxiliary CT's in a delta
(In case of numerical relays this is done internally) connection have to be used at grounded
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transformer windings to avoid false operation on external faults. The removed zero sequence
component, however, makes the transformer differential relay less sensitive.
The differential relay protection does an excellent job of meeting a large number of the
protective relaying requirements, but must be combined with other protective devices to provide
full transformer protection.
In case of breaker and half switching schemes, the differential protection C.Ts. associated with
Main and Tie breakers should be connected to separate bias windings and these should not be
paralleled in order to avoid false operation due to dissimilar C.T. transient response.
Differential protection is the most commonly applied protection for large power transformers in
transmission system.
Figure 3-1 shows the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics of Differential
protection.
Figure 3-1: Representation of the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics
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Neither harmonic, nor any other restrain is applied to this limit, which is therefore allowed to trip
power transformer instantaneously. Unrestrained operation level has default value of IdUnre =
10pu, which is typically acceptable for most of the standard power transformer applications.
However in the following cases these setting need to be changed accordingly:
• When CT from "T-connection" are connected to IED, as in the breaker-and-a half or the ring
bus scheme, special care shall be taken in order to prevent unwanted operation of transformer
differential IED for through-faults due to different CT saturation of "T-connected" CTs. Thus if
such uneven saturation is a possibility it is typically required to increase unrestrained
operational level to IdUnre = 20-25pu. Since in present case, uneven CT saturation is not
expected, this parameter is set to 10pu.
CrossBlockEn: In the algorithm the user can control the cross-blocking between the phases via
the setting parameter CrossBlockEn. When parameter CrossBlockEn is set to On, cross
blocking between phases will be introduced. There are no time related settings involved, but the
phase with the operating point above the set bias characteristic will be able to cross-block other
two phases if it is self-blocked by any of the previously explained restrained criteria. It is
recommended to set this parameter to ON.
When parameter CrossBlockEn is set to Off, any cross blocking between phases will be
disabled. In present case it is set ON.
NegSeqDiffEn: The internal/external fault discriminator is a very powerful and reliable
supplementary criterion to the traditional differential protection. It is recommended that this
feature shall be always used (that is, On) when protecting three-phase power transformers. The
internal/external fault discriminator detects even minor faults, with a high sensitivity and at high
speed, and at the same time discriminates with a high degree of dependability between internal
and external faults. In the absence of credible field experience, it is set to OFF in the present
case.
IMinNegSeq and NegSeqROA: These parameters are not applicable if NegSeqDiffEn is set to
OFF.
EndSection1, EndSection2, SlopeSection2 and SlopeSection3: EndSection1 (End of
section 1, as multiple of transformer HV side rated current set under the parameter
RatedCurrentW1), EndSection2 (End of section 2, as multiple of transformer HV side rated
current set under the parameter RatedCurrentW1), SlopeSection2 (Slope in section 2),
SlopeSection3 (Slope in section 3). The selection of suitable characteristic should in such
cases be based on the knowledge of the class of the current transformers, availability of
information on the load tap changer position, short circuit power of the systems, and so on.
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The usual practice for transformer protection is to set the bias characteristic to a value of at
least twice the value of the expected spill current under through faults conditions. These criteria
can vary considerably from application to application and are often a matter of judgment.
In section 2, a certain minor slope is introduced which is supposed to cope with false differential
currents proportional to higher than normal currents through the current transformers.
The more pronounced slope in section 3 is designed to result in a higher tolerance to substantial
current transformer saturation at high through-fault currents, which may be expected in this
section.
In present case, these parameters are left with the default values recommended by manual.
EndSection1, EndSection2, SlopeSection2 and SlopeSection3 are set to 1.25, 3, 40% and 80%
respectively.
I2/I1Ratio: If the ratio of the second harmonic to fundamental harmonic in the differential current
is above the settable limit, the operation of the differential protection is restrained. It is
recommended to set parameter I2/I1Ratio = 15% as default value in case no special reasons
exist to choose other value.
I5/I1Ratio: If the ratio of the fifth harmonic to fundamental harmonic in the differential current is
above a settable limit the operation is restrained. It is recommended to use I5/I1Ratio = 25% as
default value in case no special reasons exist to choose another setting.
OpenCTEnable: The built-in open CT feature can be enabled or disabled by a setting
parameter OpenCTEnable (Off/On). When enabled, this feature prevents mal-operation when a
loaded main CT connected to Transformer differential protection is by mistake open circuited on
the secondary side. In present case this parameter is set OFF.
tOCTAlarmDelay, tOCTResetDelay and tOCTUnrstDelay: These parameters are not
applicable if OpenCTEnable is set OFF.
RatedVoltageW1: Rated voltage of transformer winding 1 (HV winding) in kV. This parameter is
set to 400kV.
RatedVoltageW2: Rated voltage of transformer winding 2 in kV. This parameter is set to
220kV.
RatedVoltageW3: Rated voltage of transformer winding 3 in kV. This parameter is set to 33kV.
RatedCurrentW1: Rated current of transformer winding 1 (HV winding) in A. This parameter is
set to 455A.
RatedCurrentW2: Rated current of transformer winding 2 in A. This parameter is set to 827A.
RatedCurrentW3: Rated current of transformer winding 3 in A. This parameter is set to 1837A.
Above setting parameters are calculated based on 400/220/33kV 315MVA ICT rating details.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-10 gives the recommended settings for Differential protection.
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usually W1 curr.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-11 gives the recommended settings for Tripping Logic.
Table 3-11: Tripping Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-12 gives the recommended settings for Trip Matrix Logic.
Table 3-12: Trip Matrix Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.1.13 Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection OC4PTOC:1 (Used for HV side)
The phase over current protection is a very inexpensive, simple and reliable scheme for fault
detection and is used for transformer protection applications. It can provide limited overload
protection but cannot provide instantaneous protection for all internal faults. It can also provide
back-up protection for bus bars. It does provide for transformer fault withstand protection and
some limited over load protection. It can provide back-up for failure of the switching device but
only with very long time delays. In normal applications, directional over current relays are
located on both the HV and IV sides of the transformer. Both relays are set to see into the
transformer. This allows better coordination with external over current relays because of the
need to see only part of the transformer windings.
An additional high set unit is also usually provided. The instantaneous elements help in
providing high-speed clearance of heavy current faults that threaten system stability. The relay
(Instantaneous element) suffers from having to be set very high to prevent tripping on transformer
inrush. Therefore it is ineffective for low magnitude internal transformer faults or phase to ground
faults on the low voltage side of the transformer.
Numerical over current relays provide upgraded performance for transformer back-up protection.
The digital filters remove the DC component and harmonics from the inrush current. Numerical
back-up over current relays can therefore be set much more sensitive than conventional types
and are recommended to be used.
The non-directional over current relays are used when they could be coordinated with the over
current protection on connecting lines. Coordination requirements usually require the clearing
times to be longer than the other types of back-up protection. Directional over current relay
improves the co-ordination by being set to look through the transformer impedance. For this
reason they are normally used for all interconnecting transformers. When applied on both sides
of the transformer, the current levels where coordination with line relaying is required is limited by
the transformer impedance which greatly improves the tripping times for higher current faults in
the transformer. The directional ground over current relay can be set much more sensitive and
with very short time delays. For all interconnecting transformers use of directional over current
and ground over current relays with high set units are recommended.
There are number of general problems with back-up relay viz., the sensitivity to the harmonic and
inrush currents. Setting must be able to allow inrush, which usually means de-sensitizing the
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back-up relay. Numerical relays can filter harmonics and DC offset currents from the inrush and
therefore may be preferred.
The phase over current threshold should be set to ensure detection of all phase faults, but
above any continuous phase current under normal system operation. The timing should be
coordinated with the phase over current protection of downstream network.
The non-directional Instantaneous high set overcurrent element shall be set to a value
which is 1.3 times the transformer through fault current or transformer inrush current,
whichever is higher.
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IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. This
parameter is set to 455A in present case, which is Transformer HV winding rated current.
UBase: Setting of the Base voltage level on which the directional polarizing voltage is based.
This parameter is set to 400kV in present case, which is Transformer HV winding rated voltage.
AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage
and current. This parameter is recommended to be set to 65°.
AngleROA: Set the relay operating angle, i.e the angle sector of the directional function. This
parameter is recommended to be set to 80°.
StartPhSel: Number of phases required for operation (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3). This parameter is
recommended to be set to 1 out of 3.
DirMode1: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Forward” in present case, which shall be looking towards transformer.
Characteristic1: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Norm.
Inv.” in present case.
I1>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. This parameter is set to 150% of
base current in present case (two or more transformer 3-ph banks operating in parallel).
t1: When inverse time overcurrent characteristic is selected, the operate time of the stage will
be the sum of the inverse time delay and the set definite time delay. Thus, if only the inverse
time delay is required, it is of utmost importance to set the definite time delay for that stage to
zero. Hence this parameter is set to 0s in present case.
k1: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. Refer Appendix for more
details.
IMin1: Minimum operate current for step1 in % of IBase. This parameter is set to 150% of base
current in present case.
t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is set to 0.1s
in present case.
I1Mult: Set the current multiplier for I1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
I2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. Normally this parameter shall be set
to a current which is higher of 1.3 times the transformer through fault current (220kV side bus
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fault) or transformer inrush current (Normally 8 -10 times the rated current, which can be set
much lower because of the DC and harmonic filtering in the numerical relays). This value is set
to 800% of HV rated current in present case.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2. This parameter can be set in the range of 50-
100ms. In present case, this parameter is set to 50ms.
k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
IMin2: Minimum operate current for step2 in % of IBase. This parameter is set to 800% of base
current in present case.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
I2Mult: Set the current multiplier for I2 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
IMinOpPhSel: Minimum current for phase selection set in % of IBase. This setting should be
less than the lowest step setting. General recommended setting is 7%.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
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HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
Setting Calculations:
I1>: This parameter is set to 150% of base current in present case, which is 683A in primary.
k1 (TMS): This parameter is set to 0.26 in present case.
I2>: This parameter is set to 800% of base current in present case, which is 3640A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Refer Appendix for more details of above four settings.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-13 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-13: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection
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of IBase
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t1Min 0.1 s
for step 1
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
I1Mult 1.0 -
value for step 1
Directional mode of step 2 (off, nodir,
DirMode2 Non-directional -
forward, reverse)
Characterist2 Time delay curve type for step 2 IEC Def. Time -
Phase current operate level for step2 in
I2> 800 %IB
% of IBase
t2 Definitive time delay of step 2 0.05 s
Time multiplier for the inverse time delay
k2 0 -
for step 2
Minimum operate current for step2 in %
IMin2 800% %IB
of IBase
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t2Min 0 s
for step 2
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
I2Mult 1.0 -
value for step 2
Directional mode of step 3 (off, nondir,
DirMode3 Off -
forward, reverse)
Directional mode of step 4 (off, nondir,
DirMode4 Off -
forward, reverse)
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3.1.14 Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection OC4PTOC:2 (Used for HV side
Overload alarm)
The top oil temperature sensors can detect overheating. The temperature limit settings
vary from utility to utility and also depend upon manufacturer's recommendations. Typical
settings are 95°C for alarm and 100°C for trip. Bec ause of the heating and cooling
requirements of a transmission power transformer some specialized temperature
protection is required to provide protection over the full range of operating limits of the
transformer. The transformer temperature depends upon the ambient temperature, the
cooling system condition, the excitation voltage and the transformer load. To provide for
temperature protection a sensor is usually provided to indicate top oil temperature. The
power transformers have a large thermal heat sink and can withstand overloads for certain
limited time. Selective protection, monitoring and load management are considered
necessary. The tripping of the transformer should be the last action.
Winding temperature sensors can detect overheating. The temperature limit settings vary from
utility to utility and also depend upon manufacturer's recommendations. Typical settings are
100°C for alarm and 110°C for trip. To simulate the winding temperature, a resistor sized to
approximate the heating in the transformer winding at full load is used. The resistor is fed by a
current transformer from one of the phase currents. To add oil temperature, the top oil is
circulated in to a well within the resistor. This combined heating of the resistor from transformer
current and top oil, is used to simulate the winding temperature.
These two relays do not meet any of the other requirements but are again the only relays which
meet the over load temperature limit requirements.
For higher reliability duplicating of the initiating contacts is sometimes done and may be
considered on a case-to-case basis.
Overload Relay
It is also a practice to use a simple over current relay with a time delay arranged to give alarm to
warn the operator of any overloading of the transformer. Use of thermal relay to provide tripping
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is also practiced by some utilities. But in present case, it is not done because this might trip the
transformer too early which is not desirable.
In the event of sudden increase in load current, the mechanical protections like Oil temperature
high and Winding temperature high should take care of this as described above.
Overload relay shall be set at 105% of rated current with delay of 5 seconds. This shall be
connected to give only alarm and not for tripping. The Alarm is used to alert the operator to
take necessary steps to reduce loading.
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t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case, since Characteristic1 is set to IEC Def. Time.
I1Mult: Set the current multiplier for I1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
DirMode2, DirMode3 and DirMode4: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it
off. All three stages are set to OFF.
IMinOpPhSel: Minimum current for phase selection set in % of IBase. This setting should be
less than the lowest step setting. General recommended setting is 7%.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-14 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-14: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection
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Characterist1 Time delay curve type for step 1 IEC Dif. Time -
Phase current operate level for step1 in
I1> 105 %IB
% of IBase
t1 Definitive time delay of step 1 5 s
Time multiplier for the inverse time delay
k1 0.3 -
for step 1
Minimum operate current for step1 in %
IMin1 105 %IB
of IBase
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t1Min 0 s
for step 1
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
I1Mult 1.0 -
value for step 1
Directional mode of step 2 (off, nodir,
DirMode2 Off -
forward, reverse)
Directional mode of step 3 (off, nondir,
DirMode3 Off -
forward, reverse)
Directional mode of step 4 (off, nondir,
DirMode4 Off -
forward, reverse)
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Important note: The above function used for overload alarm shall be configured for alarm
and no trip in the signal matrix of IED.
3.1.15 Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection EF4PTOC (Used for HV side)
Various ground fault protections used are described below. Generally, these protections are
meant to provide the grounded winding with a low sensitivity ground fault protection only. They
do not provide other types of protection.
Zero-sequence over current relays provide protection against internal phase-to-ground faults.
The neutral current or the residual current may energize the over current relay. The setting may
be much lower than the rated phase current. Harmonic restraint may be required to obtain
sensitive settings. An additional high set unit is also usually provided.
This type of protection is also specific to transformers with at least one directly grounded or
resistance grounded winding. The protection is specialized to protect for winding faults to
ground. The connections of the over current units can be only in the neutral, or in the residual
phase. These connections can be set much lower than the phase over current because of the
cancellation of the phase current.
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The sensitivity to the harmonic and inrush currents can be one of the main problems with back-
up ground over current relays. Settings must be able to allow inrush, which usually means
desensitizing the back-up relay. Numerical relay offers the best characteristic since digital filters
remove harmonics and DC offset currents from the inrush.
Figure 3-3 shows the Operating characteristic for earth-fault directional element.
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The ground over current threshold should be set to ensure detection of all ground faults, but
above any continuous residual current under normal system operation. The timing should be
coordinated with the downstream backup protection including Zone-3 timing for a remote end
220kV bus fault.
IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. This
parameter is set to 455A in present case, which is Transformer HV winding rated current.
UBase: Setting of the Base voltage level on which the directional polarizing voltage is based.
This parameter is set to 400kV in present case, which is Transformer HV winding rated voltage.
DirMode1: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Forward” in present case, which shall be looking towards transformer.
Characteristic1: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Norm.
Inv.” in present case.
IN1>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. This parameter is set to 20% of
base current in present case.
IN1Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t1: When inverse time overcurrent characteristic is selected, the operate time of the stage will
be the sum of the inverse time delay and the set definite time delay. Thus, if only the inverse
time delay is required, it is of utmost importance to set the definite time delay for that stage to
zero. Hence this parameter is set to 0s in present case.
k1: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier (TMS) for inverse characteristic. Refer Appendix
for more details.
t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is set to 0.1s
in present case.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
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DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
IN2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. Normally this parameter shall be
set to a current which is higher of 1.3 times the transformer 1-phase through fault current
(220kV side bus fault) or transformer inrush current (Normally 8 -10 times the rated current,
which can be set much lower because of the DC and harmonic filtering in the numerical relays).
This value is set to 800% of HV rated current in present case.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2, this parameter is set to 50ms in present case.
k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
polMethod: Set the method of directional polarizing to be used. If it is set as “Voltage”, it will
measure 3U0 from 3 phase voltages and -3U0 is reference. If it is set “Current”, it will measure
3I0 from I3PPOL input and calculate 3U0 using RNPol and XNPol values. If it is set “Dual”, it will
consider sum of above two voltages for reference. In present case, it is set to “Voltage”.
UPolMin: Setting of the minimum neutral point polarizing voltage level for the directional
function. Generally this parameter is recommended to set 1% of base voltage.
IPolMin, RNPol, XNPol: These parameters are not applicable if polMethod is set to “Voltage”.
AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage
and current. This parameter is recommended to be set to 65°.
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IN>Dir: Minimum current required for directionality. This should be lower than pickup of earth
fault protection. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to 10% of the base current.
2ndHarmStab: Setting of the harmonic content in IN current blocking level. This is to block
earth fault protection during inrush conditions. Setting is in percentage of I2/I1. This parameter
is normally recommended to be set to 15%.
BlkParTransf: Set the harmonic seal-in blocking at parallel transformers on if problems are
expected due to sympathetic inrush. If residual current is higher during switching of a
transformer connecting in parallel with other transformer and if 2nd harmonic current is lower
than 2ndHarmStab set value, earth fault protection may operate because of high residual
current. Inrush current in Line CTs may be higher at beginning and later it may be reduced. If
“BlkParTransf” is set ON, protection will be blocked till residual current is lower than set pickup
of selected “UseStartValue”. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to OFF.
UseStartValue: Select a step which is set for sensitive earth fault protection for above
blocking. This parameter is not applicable if BlkParTransf is set to OFF.
SOTF: Set the SOTF function operating mode. If “SOTF” is set ON, as per the logic given in
TRM, trip from SOTF requires start of step-2 or step-3 along with the activation of breaker
closing command. Since Directional earth function has IDMT characteristics, SOTF is set to
OFF.
ActivationSOTF, ActUndertime, t4U, tSOTF, tUndertime, HarmResSOTF: These parameters
are not applicable if SOTF is set to OFF.
Setting Calculations:
IN1>: This parameter is set to 20% of base current in present case, which is 91A in primary.
k1 (TMS): This parameter is set to 0.58 in present case.
IN2>: This parameter is set to 800% of base current in present case, which is 3640A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Refer Appendix for more details of above four settings.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-15 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base value for current settings 455 A
Base value for voltage settings.
UBase 400 kV
(Check with PT input in configuration )
AngleRCA Relay characteristic angle (RCA) 65 Deg
polMethod Type of polarization Voltage -
Minimum voltage level for polarization in %
UPolMin 1 %UB
of UBase
Minimum current level for polarization in
IPolMin 5 %IB
% of IBase
Real part of source Z to be used for current
RNPol 5 Ohm
polar-isation
Imaginary part of source Z to be used for
XNPol 40 ohm
current polarisation
Residual current level for Direction release
IN>Dir 10 %IB
in % of IBase
Second harmonic restrain operation in %
2ndHarmStab 15 %
of IN amplitude
BlkParTransf Enable blocking at paral-lel transformers Off -
Current level blk at paral-lel transf (step1, 2,
UseStartValue IN4> -
3 or 4)
SOTF operation mode (Off/SOTF/Under-
SOTF Off -
time/SOTF+undertime)
ActivationSOTF Select signal that shall activate SOTF Open -
StepForSOTF Selection of step used for SOTF Step 2 -
HarmResSOTF Enable harmonic restrain function in SOTF Off -
tSOTF Time delay for SOTF 0.200 s
t4U Switch-onto-fault active time 1.000 s
DirMode1 Directional mode of step 1 (off, nodir, Forward -
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forward, reverse)
Characterist1 Time delay curve type for step 1 IEC Norm. Invr. -
Operate residual current level for step 1 in
IN1> 20 %IB
% of IBase
t1 Independent (definite) time delay of step 1 0 s
Time multiplier for the dependent time
k1 0.58 -
delay for step 1
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
IN1Mult 1.0 -
value for step 1
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t1Min 0.1 s
for step 1
ResetTypeCrv1 Reset curve type for step 1 Instantaneous -
tReset1 Reset time delay for step 1 0.0 s
Enable block of step 1 from harmonic
HarmRestrain1 On -
restrain
Parameter P for customer programmable
tPCrv1 1 -
curve for step 1
Parameter A for customer programmable
tACrv1 13.5 -
curve for step 1
Parameter B for customer programmable
tBCrv1 0 -
curve for step 1
Parameter C for customer
tCCrv1 1 -
programmable curve for step 1
Parameter PR for customer
tPRCrv1 0.5 -
programmable curve for step 1
Parameter TR for customer
tTRCrv1 13.5 -
programmable curve for step 1
Parameter CR for customer
tCRCrv1 1 -
programmable curve for step 1
Directional mode of step 2 (off, nondir,
DirMode2 Non-directional -
forward, reverse)
Characterist2 Time delay curve type for step 2 IEC Def. Time -
IN2> Operate residual current level for step 2 in 800 %IB
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% of IBase
t2 Independent (definite) time delay of step 2 0.05 s
Time multiplier for the dependent time
k2 0.0 -
delay for step 2
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
IN2Mult 1.0 -
value for step 2
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t2Min 0 s
for step 2
ResetTypeCrv2 Reset curve type for step 2 Instantaneous -
tReset2 Reset time delay for step 2 0.020 s
Enable block of step 2 from harmonic
HarmRestrain2 On -
restrain
Parameter P for customer programmable
tPCrv2 1 -
curve for step 2
Parameter A for customer programmable
tACrv2 13.5 -
curve for step 2
Parameter B for customer programmable
tBCrv2 0 -
curve for step 2
Parameter C for customer
tCCrv2 1 -
programmable curve for step 2
Parameter PR for customer
tPRCrv2 0.5 -
programmable curve for step 2
Parameter TR for customer
tTRCrv2 13.5 -
programmable curve for step 2
Parameter CR for customer
tCRCrv2 1 -
programmable curve for step 2
Directional mode of step 3 (off, nondir,
DirMode3 Off -
forward, reverse)
Directional mode of step 4 (off, nondir,
DirMode4 Off -
forward, reverse)
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This is another type of specialized protective relaying application where only one protective
level is covered. No other relay provides adequate over-excitation protection of the transformer
core. Damage to the core laminations can occur if an excitation larger than the Volts/Hertz
rating of the transformer is reached. This type of protection does not cover any requirements
except this one.
For grid transformers this protection may lead to cascade tripping due to the fact that all the
substation transformers subjected to over voltages coupled with drop in frequency will be allowed
to trip. An extract from CIGRE, SC-34 working group report 'Transformer overfluxing protection"
from ELECTRA (No31), 1973 is reproduced below:
"Considering margins between rated and saturation flux densities previously stated, it is
concluded that, in general, no special over fluxing protection is necessary for transformers
connected to the system and this is confirmed by literature and the replies from working groups
enquiries"
In Indian power system, it has been a practice to use over excitation relay for the grid
transformers also.
The transformer overfluxing protection has been recommended on both sides for
interconnecting transformers. This is to cover all possible operating conditions, e.g. the
transformer may remain energised from either side. For other transformers overfluxing relay
shall be provided on the untapped winding of the Transformer.
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factor. Normal setting is around 108-110% depending of the capability curve for the
transformer/generator. In present case this is set to 110% based on given Overfluxing curve.
V/Hz>>: Operating level for the tMin definite time delay used at high over-voltages. The
operation is based on the relation between rated voltage and rated frequency and set as a
percentage factor. Normal setting is around 110-180% depending of the capability curve for the
transformer/generator. Setting should be above the knee-point when the characteristic starts to
be straight on the high side. In present case this is set to 150% based on given Overfluxing
curve.
XLeak: The transformer leakage reactance on which the compensation of voltage measurement
with load current is based. The setting shall be the transformer leak reactance in primary ohms.
If no current compensation is used (mostly the case) the setting is not used.
TrPulse: The length of the trip pulse. Normally the final trip pulse is decided by the trip function
block. A typical pulse length can be 150ms.
tMin: The operating times at voltages higher than the set V/Hz>>. The setting shall match
capabilities on these high voltages. In present case this is set to 1s based on given Overfluxing
curve.
tMax: For overvoltages close to the set value times can be extremely long if a high K time
constant is used. A maximum time can then be set to cut the longest times. Generally this
parameter is recommended to set to maximum available set value i.e 9000s.
tCooling: The cooling time constant giving the reset time when voltages drops below the set
value. Shall be set above the cooling time constant of the transformer.
The default value is recommended to be used if the constant is not known. Hence this
parameter is left with the default value of 1200s.
CurveType: Selection of the curve type for the inverse delay. The IEEE curves or tailor made
curve can be selected depending of which one matches the capability curve best. Tailor made
curve is recommended to match relay set curve with transformer withstanding curve.
kForIEEE: The time constant for the inverse characteristic. Select the one giving the best match
to the transformer capability. This parameter is not applicable if CurveType is selected to Tailor
made.
AlarmLevel: Setting of the alarm level in percentage of the set trip level. The alarm level is
normally set at around 98% of the trip level.
tAlarm: Setting of the time to alarm is given from when the alarm level has been reached.
Typical recommended setting is 5s.
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A typical overexcitation capability curve and V/Hz protection settings for power transformer is
Figure 3-4: A typical overexcitation capability curve and V/Hz protection settings for
power transformer
Setting Calculations:
As per the Transformer Over Fluxing curve provided, Tailor made curve is selected and setting
parameters for tailor made curve are arrived from given Over Fluxing curve as explained below.
V/Hz> for the protection is set equal to the permissible continuous overexcitation according to
overexcitation curve provided V/Hz>= 110%. When the overexcitation is equal to V/Hz>, tripping
is obtained after a time equal to the setting of t1. When the overexcitation is equal to the set
value of V/Hz>>, tripping is obtained after a time equal to the setting of t6. The interval between
V/Hz>> and V/Hz> is automatically divided up in five equal steps, and the time delays t2 to t5
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will be allocated to these values of overexcitation. In this case, each step will be (150-110) /5 =
8%, since V/Hz>> is set to 150% and V/Hz> is set to 110% of rated V/Hz.
90% of its capability limits is considered for tripping. For example, if transformer can withstand
126% of Overflux till 55s from Overfluxing curve, we have set trip time 0.9 x 55 = 49.5s in relay
to protect transformer before entering danger zone. The settings of time delays t1 to t6 are listed
in table below. Figure 3-5 shows the tailor made curve for Over fluxing protection.
Figure 3-5: Relay tailor made curve and Transformer withstand limit curve (V/Hz Vs s)
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-16 gives the recommended settings for Overexcitation protection.
Table 3-16: Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH
OEXPVPH Group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base current (rated phase current) in A 455 A
UBase Base voltage (main voltage) in kV 400 kV
Operate level of V/Hz at no load and
V/Hz> 110 %UB/f
rated freq in % of (Ubase/frated)
High level of V/Hz above which tMin is
V/Hz>> 150 %UB/f
used, in % of (Ubase/frated)
Winding leakage reactance in primary
XLeak 0.000 Ohm
ohms
TrPulse Length of the pulse for trip signal (in sec) 0.150 s
Minimum trip delay for V/Hz inverse
tMin 1 s
curve, in sec
Maximum trip delay for V/Hz inverse
tMax 9000 s
curve, in sec
Transformer magnetic core cooling time
tCooling 1200 s
constant, in sec
Inverse time curve selection, IEEE/Tailor
CurveType Tailor made -
made
Time multiplier for IEEE inverse type
kForIEEE 1 -
curve
AlarmLevel Alarm operate level as % of operate level 98 %
tAlarm Alarm time delay, in sec 5 s
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Start function to disturbance recorder is to be provided by change in state of one or more of the
events connected and/or by any external triggering so that recording of events during a fault or
system disturbance can be obtained. List of typical signals recommended to be recorded is
given below:
Recommended Analog signals
From 400kV Main Bay CT:
IA
IB
IC
IN
From 400kV Tie Bay CT:
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IA
IB
IC
IN
From 220kV CT:
IA
IB
IC
IN
From 400kV Bus PT:
VAN
VBN
VCN
Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact
availability for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per
bay or circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
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PreFaultRecT: is the recording time before the starting point of the disturbance. The setting is
recommended to be set to 0.5s.
PostFaultRecT: This is the maximum recording time after the disappearance of the trig-signal.
The setting is recommended to be set to 2.5s
TimeLimit: It is the maximum recording time after trig. The parameter limits the recording time if
some trigging condition (fault-time) is very long or permanently set without reset. The setting is
recommended to be set to 3s
PostRetrig: If it is made ON, new disturbance will be recorded if new trigger signal appears
during a recording. If it is made OFF, a separate DR will not be triggered if new trigger signal
appears during a recording. This parameter is recommended to be set to OFF normally.
ZeroAngleRef: Need to set the analog channel which can be used as reference for phasors,
frequency measurement. Channel 1 set in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-17 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
Table 3-17: Disturbance Report
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.2 RET670-2
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Voltage analog input as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# UL1-MV UL2-MV UL3-MV SPARE SPARE SPARE
VTprim 220kV 220kV 220kV 220kV 220kV 220kV
VTsec 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-18 gives the recommended settings for Analog inputs.
Table 3-18: Analog inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease define the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives slow
response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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SeqTypeLED1: Normally this parameter is set to LatchedAck-S-F. When trip occurs, it will glow
steady and latched till manually reset. When manually reset, it will go OFF when trip is not there.
If trip still persist, it will flash.
tRestart: Not applicable for the above case.
tMax: Not applicable for the above case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-20 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-20: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-22 gives the recommended settings for Parameter setting group.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-23 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
Table 3-23: Test mode functionality
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
StationName Station name Station-A -
StationNumber Station number 0 -
ObjectName Object name Transformer -
ObjectNumber Object number 0 -
UnitName Unit name RET670 M2 -
UnitNumber Unit number 0 -
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The settings InternalDFTRef will use fixed DFT reference based on set system frequency.
AdDFTRefChn will use DFT reference from the selected group block, when own group selected
adaptive DFT reference will be used based on calculated signal frequency from own group. The
setting ExternalDFTRef will use reference based on what is connected to input DFTSPFC.
There are three different task groups of SMAI with 1ms, 3ms and 8ms. Use of each task group is
based on requirement of function, like differential protection requires 1ms, which is faster.
Each task group has 12 instances of SMAI, in that first instance has some additional features
which is called master. Others are slaves and they will follow master. If measured sample rate
needs to be transferred to other task group, it can be done only with master.
Receiving task group SMAI DFTreference shall be set to External DFT Ref.
DFTReference shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Since VT
input is available in this case, the corresponding channel shall be set to DFTReference.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
DFTRefExtOut: This parameter is available only in Master. If reference is to be sent to other
task group, which reference need to be send has to be select here. For example, if voltage input
is connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms
task group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it
will give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is
recommended to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas.
This parameter is recommended to set 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 220kV.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-26 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Zero- sequence differential relays (Restricted earth fault relay) provide best protection against
phase-to-ground faults in transformers connected to solidly grounded systems or resistance
grounded transformers. The residual current and the neutral current energize the relay.
Whenever separate phase-wise C.Ts are available on neutral side of transformer, triple pole
high impedance relay may be provided instead of single pole R.E.F. relay.
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Setting Calculations:
This Protection is based on High Impedance differential scheme.
The setting value of the relay can be calculated as below:
CT Details: HV phase side, IV side and Neutral side –1000 /1, CL: PS
Rct = 5Ω
Rl = 2.178Ω, considered 250mts distance from Phase/Neutral CT to relay connected using a
cable of 2.5mm2 having resistance of 8.71Ω/km.
Voltage drop across the circulating current circuit for external faults,
Us = Ikmax x (Rct + 2* Rl)/n where
Maximum through fault current (3-ph) = 220kV / (1.732 x (Source Impedance + Trafo
Impedance))
Source Impedance = 0 (Assumed)
MVA Rating = 315MVA
Base impedance = kV2 / MVA = 153.65Ω
Actual impedance = 153.65 * (12.5 / 100) = 19.21Ω
Maximum through fault current (3-ph) = 220kV / (1.732 x (0+19.21)) = 6.613kA
Rct = the internal resistance of the current transformer secondary winding = 5Ω
Rl = the total resistance of the longest measuring circuit loop = 2.178Ω
n = turns ratio of the current transformer = 1/1000
Hence Us = 6613 x (5 + 2x2.178) * 1 /1000 = 61.87V
Recommended Settings = 68.06 ≈ 68 V with a margin of 10%. (A typical margin is 10 to
50%.)
CT requirement with Vk = 2*Us = 2* 68 = 136V Approx. (min)
REF high impedance Function element is used with Stabilizing resistor.
Pickup shall be decided based on the following criteria:
Stabilizing resistor:
For a sensitivity of 2% i.e 0.02*In, (This 2% setting is for 400kV class transformers. For 765kV
transformer, this could be set higher to take care of DC offset & CT errors)
Rs ≥ Us/I =68/0.02 = 3400Ω to be connected in series.
Chosen Rs= 3400Ω. (Approx)
Primary operating sensitivity:
Iprim = n x ( Irelay + Iu + mx Im )
where, n = turn ratio of the CT = 1000 in present case.
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Irelay = relay set operation current in secondary Amps = 20mA in present case.
Iu = leakage current through the Voltage Dependent Resistor (VDR) at stabilizing voltage Us =
3mA
Approximate value of the current thorough non-linear resistor for the voltage of 68V (Us) is 3mA.
This is considered from the Current voltage characteristics for the non-linear resistors.
m = number of CTs connected in parallel in the secondary circuit = 4 in present case.
Im = magnetizing current of the CT at stabilizing voltage Us = 2mA in present case.
This value is calculated by using CT magnetizing current 60mA at Vk and Vk = 2000V.
By using above values, Iprim = 1000 x (20+ 3 + 3x2) = 29A.
Kindly Note that the following requirements for applying High impedance differential relays.
• Turns ratios of CTs should be identical
• Auxiliary CTs should not be used
• Loop impedance (Rct+2Rl) up to the CT paralleling point should be identical
• Magnetizing characteristics should be identical
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-27 gives the recommended settings for 1Ph High impedance differential protection.
Table 3-27: 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
Alarm voltage level in volts on CT
U>Alarm 13.6 V
secondary side
tAlarm Time delay to activate alarm 5 s
Operate voltage level in volts on CT
U>Trip 68 V
secondary side
SeriesResistor Value of series resistor in Ohms 3400 ohm
Note: The respective analog channel in RET670 (For REF current input) should be set to
1:1.
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I1Mult: Set the current multiplier for I1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
I2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. Normally this parameter shall be set
to 130% of maximum transformer 1-phase through fault current or transformer inrush current
whichever is higher.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2, this parameter is set to 50ms in present case.
k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
IMin2: Minimum operate current for step2 in % of IBase. This parameter is set to 800% of base
current in present case.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
I2Mult: Set the current multiplier for I2 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
IMinOpPhSel: Minimum current for phase selection set in % of IBase. This setting should be
less than the lowest step setting. General recommended setting is 7%.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
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tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
Setting Calculations:
I1>: This parameter is set to 150% of base current in present case, which is 909.7A in primary.
k1 (TMS): This parameter is set to 0.18 in present case.
I2>: This parameter is set to 800% of base current in present case, which is 6616A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Refer Appendix for more details of above four settings.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-28 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-28: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection
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IN1Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t1: When inverse time overcurrent characteristic is selected, the operate time of the stage will
be the sum of the inverse time delay and the set definite time delay. Thus, if only the inverse
time delay is required, it is of utmost importance to set the definite time delay for that stage to
zero. Hence this parameter is set to 0s in present case.
k1: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. Refer Appendix for more
details.
t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is set to 0.1s
in present case.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
IN2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. Normally this parameter shall be
set to 130% of maximum transformer through fault current.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2, this parameter is set to 50ms in present case.
k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
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ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
polMethod: Set the method of directional polarizing to be used. If it is set as “Voltage”, it will
measure 3U0 from 3 phase voltages and -3U0 is reference. If it is set “Current”, it will measure
3I0 from I3PPOL input and calculate 3U0 using RNPol and XNPol values. If it is set “Dual”, it will
consider sum of above two voltages for reference. In present case, it is set to “Voltage”.
UPolMin: Setting of the minimum neutral point polarizing voltage level for the directional
function. Generally this parameter is recommended to set 1% of base voltage.
IPolMin, RNPol, XNPol: These parameters are not applicable if polMethod is set to “Voltage”.
AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage
and current. This parameter is recommended to be set to 65°.
IN>Dir: Minimum current required for directionality. This should be lower than pickup of earth
fault protection. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to 10% of the base current.
2ndHarmStab: Setting of the harmonic content in IN current blocking level. This is to block
earth fault protection during inrush conditions. Setting is in percentage of I2/I1. This parameter
is normally recommended to be set to 20%.
BlkParTransf: Set the harmonic seal-in blocking at parallel transformers on if problems are
expected due to sympathetic inrush. If residual current is higher during switching of a
transformer connecting in parallel with other transformer and if 2nd harmonic current is lower
than 2ndHarmStab set value, earth fault protection may operate because of high residual
current. Inrush current in Line CTs may be higher at beginning and later it may be reduced. If
“BlkParTransf” is set ON, protection will be blocked till residual current is lower than set pickup
of selected “UseStartValue”. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to OFF.
UseStartValue: Select a step which is set for sensitive earth fault protection for above
blocking. This parameter is not applicable if BlkParTransf is set to OFF.
SOTF: Set the SOTF function operating mode. If “SOTF” is set ON, as per the logic given in
TRM, trip from SOTF requires start of step-2 or step-3 along with the activation of breaker
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closing command. Since Directional earth function has IDMT characteristics, SOTF is set to
OFF.
ActivationSOTF, ActUndertime, t4U, tSOTF, tUndertime, HarmResSOTF: These parameters
are not applicable if SOTF is set to OFF.
Setting Calculations:
IN1>: This parameter is set to 20% of base current in present case, which is 91A in primary.
k1 (TMS): This parameter is set to 0.51 in present case.
IN2>: This parameter is set to 800% of base current in present case, which is 6616A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Refer Appendix for more details of above four settings.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-29 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-29: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base value for current settings 827 A
Base value for voltage settings.
UBase 220 kV
(Check with PT input in configuration )
AngleRCA Relay characteristic angle (RCA) 65 Deg
polMethod Type of polarization Voltage -
Minimum voltage level for polarization in %
UPolMin 1 %UB
of UBase
Minimum current level for polarization in
IPolMin 5 %IB
% of IBase
Real part of source Z to be used for current
RNPol 5 Ohm
polar-isation
Imaginary part of source Z to be used for
XNPol 40 ohm
current polarisation
Residual current level for Direction release
IN>Dir 10 %IB
in % of IBase
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Guiding philosophy for this protection is similar to that given for HV side overfluxing function in
RET670-1 (Refer Figure 3-4 for typical overexcitation capability curve).
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XLeak: The transformer leakage reactance on which the compensation of voltage measurement
with load current is based. The setting shall be the transformer leak reactance in primary ohms.
If no current compensation is used (mostly the case) the setting is not used.
TrPulse: The length of the trip pulse. Normally the final trip pulse is decided by the trip function
block. A typical pulse length can be 150ms.
tMin: The operating times at voltages higher than the set V/Hz>>. The setting shall match
capabilities on these high voltages. In present case this is set to 1s based on given Overfluxing
curve.
tMax: For overvoltages close to the set value times can be extremely long if a high K time
constant is used. A maximum time can then be set to cut the longest times. Generally this
parameter is recommended to set to maximum available value i.e. 9000s.
tCooling: The cooling time constant giving the reset time when voltages drops below the set
value. It shall be set above the cooling time constant of the transformer.
The default value is recommended to be used if the constant is not known. Hence this
parameter is left with the default value of 1200s.
CurveType: Selection of the curve type for the inverse delay. The IEEE curves or tailor made
curve can be selected depending of which one matches the capability curve best. Tailor made
curve is recommended to match relay set curve with transformer withstanding curve.
kForIEEE: The time constant for the inverse characteristic. Select the one giving the best match
to the transformer capability. This parameter is not applicable if CurveType is selected to Tailor
made.
AlarmLevel: Setting of the alarm level in percentage of the set trip level. The alarm level is
normally set at around 98% of the trip level.
tAlarm: Setting of the time to alarm is given from when the alarm level has been reached.
Typical recommended setting is 5s.
Setting Calculations:
As per the Transformer Over Fluxing curve provided, Tailor made curve is selected and setting
parameters for tailor made curve are arrived from given Over Fluxing curve as explained below.
V/Hz> for the protection is set equal to the permissible continuous overexcitation according to
overexcitation curve provided V/Hz>= 110%. When the overexcitation is equal to V/Hz>, tripping
is obtained after a time equal to the setting of t1. When the overexcitation is equal to the set
value of V/Hz>>, tripping is obtained after a time equal to the setting of t6. The interval between
V/Hz>> and V/Hz> is automatically divided up in five equal steps, and the time delays t2 to t5
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will be allocated to these values of overexcitation. In this case, each step will be (150-110) /5 =
8%, since V/Hz>> is set to 150% and V/Hz> is set to 110% of rated V/Hz.
We have considered 90% of its capability limits for tripping. For example, if transformer can
withstand 126% of Overflux till 55sec from Overfluxing curve, we have set trip time 0.9 x 55 =
49.5s in relay to protect transformer before entering danger zone. The settings of time delays t1
to t6 are listed in table below. Figure 3-9 shows the tailor made curve for Over fluxing protection.
Figure 3-6: Relay tailor made curve and Transformer with stable limit curve (V/Hz Vs s)
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-30 gives the recommended settings for Overexcitation protection.
Table 3-30: Overexcitation protection OEXPVPH
OEXPVPH Group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base current (rated phase current) in A 827 A
UBase Base voltage (main voltage) in kV 220 kV
Operate level of V/Hz at no load and
V/Hz> 110 %UB/f
rated freq in % of (Ubase/frated)
High level of V/Hz above which tMin is
V/Hz>> 150 %UB/f
used, in % of (Ubase/frated)
Winding leakage reactance in primary
XLeak 0.000 Ohm
ohms
TrPulse Length of the pulse for trip signal (in sec) 0.150 s
Minimum trip delay for V/Hz inverse
tMin 1 s
curve, in sec
Maximum trip delay for V/Hz inverse
tMax 9000 s
curve, in sec
Transformer magnetic core cooling time
tCooling 1200 s
constant, in sec
Inverse time curve selection, IEEE/Tailor
CurveType Tailor made -
made
Time multiplier for IEEE inverse type
kForIEEE 1 -
curve
AlarmLevel Alarm operate level as % of operate level 98 %
tAlarm Alarm time delay, in sec 5 s
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Start function to disturbance recorder is to be provided by change in state of one or more of the
events connected and/or by any external triggering so that recording of events during a fault or
system disturbance can be obtained. List of typical signals recommended to be recorded is
given below:
Recommended Analog signals
From REF input:
Iref
From 220kV CT:
IA
IB
IC
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IN
From 220kV Bus PT:
VAN
VBN
VCN
Recommended Digital Signals for triggering (Typical)
— Group-A Trip
— Group-B Trip
— Inter Trip from HV side Receive
— 220kV Bus bar trip
— 220kV CB LBB trip
List of signals used for Analog triggering of DR
— Over Current
— Under voltage
Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact
availability for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per
bay or circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
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PostRetrig: If it is made ON, new disturbance will be recorded if new trigger signal appears
during a recording. If it is made OFF, a separate DR will not be triggered if new trigger signal
appears during a recording. This parameter is recommended to be set to OFF normally.
ZeroAngleRef: Need to set the analog channel which can be used as reference for phasors,
frequency measurement. Channel 1 set in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-31 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
Table 3-31: Disturbance Report
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.3 REC670
3.3.1 Analog Inputs
Guidelines for Settings:
Configure analog inputs:
Current analog inputs as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# IL1-CB1 IL2-CB1 IL3-CB1 IL1-CB2 IL2-CB2 IL3-CB2
CTprim 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A 1000A
CTsec 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Voltage analog input as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# UL1-HV UL2-HV UL3-HV UL1-MV UL2-MV UL3-MV
VTprim 400kV 400kV 400kV 220kV 220kV 220kV
VTsec 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-32 gives the recommended settings for Analog Inputs.
Table 3-32: Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease define the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives slow
response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-35 gives the recommended settings for Time Synchronization.
Table 3-35: Time Synchronization
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-36 gives the recommended settings for Parameter Setting Groups.
Table 3-36: Parameter Setting Groups
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-37 gives the recommended settings for Test Mode Functionality.
Table 3-37: Test Mode Functionality
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There are three different task groups of SMAI with 1ms, 3ms and 8ms. Use of each task group is
based on requirement of function, like differential protection requires 1ms, which is faster.
Each task group has 12 instances of SMAI, in that first instance has some additional features
which is called master. Others are slaves and they will follow master. If measured sample rate
needs to be transferred to other task group, it can be done only with master.
Receiving task group SMAI DFTreference shall be set to External DFT Ref.
DFTReference shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Since VT
input is available in this case, the corresponding channel shall be set to DFTReference.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
DFTRefExtOut: This parameter is available only in Master. If reference is to be sent to other
task group, which reference need to be send has to be select here. For example, if voltage input
is connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms
task group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it
will give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is
recommended to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas.
This parameter is recommended to be set to 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 400kV.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-39 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-40: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg: Set the operating level for the Bus high voltage at Line
energizing for UHighBusEnerg. Set the operating level for the Line high voltage at Bus
energizing for UHighLineEnerg.
The threshold voltages UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg have to be set lower than the value
at which the network is considered to be energized. A typical value can be 80% of the base
voltages. If system voltages are above the set values here, relay will consider it as Live
condition.
ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg: Setting of the operating voltage level for the low Bus
voltage level at Bus energizing for ULowBusEnerg. Setting of the operating voltage level for the
low line voltage level at line energizing for ULowLineEnerg.
The threshold voltages ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg, have to be set to a value greater
than the value where the network is considered not to be energized. A typical value can be 40%
of the base voltages. If system voltages are below the set values here, relay will consider it as
Dead condition.
UMaxEnerg: Setting of the maximum live voltage level at which energizing is allowed. This
setting is used to block the closing when the voltage on the live side is above the set value of
UMaxEnerg. In present case this parameter is set to 105% of UBase.
tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg: Set the time delay for the Auto Energizing and Manual Energizing.
The purpose of the timer delay settings, tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg, is to ensure that the dead
side remains de-energized and that the condition is not due to a temporary interference. If the
conditions do not persist for the specified time, the delay timer is reset and the procedure is
restarted when the conditions are fulfilled again. Circuit breaker closing is thus not permitted until
the energizing condition has remained constant throughout the set delay setting time. Normally
tManEnerg is recommended to set 0.1s. tAutoEnerg is not applicable in present case.
OperationSynch: Operation for synchronizing function Off/ On. This parameter is recommended
to set OFF.
FreqDiffMin, FreqDiffMax, UHighBusSynch, UHighLineSynch, UDiffSynch, tClosePulse,
tBreaker, tMinSynch and tMaxSynch: These parameters are not applicable if OperationSynch
is set to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-39 gives the recommended settings for Synchrocheck function.
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Setting Recommended
Description Unit
Parameter Settings
Operation Operation Off / On On -
CBConfig Select CB configuration 1 1/2 bus CB -
UBaseBus Base value for busbar voltage settings 400.000 kV
UBaseLine Base value for line voltage settings 400.000 kV
PhaseShift Phase shift 0 Deg
URatio Voltage ratio 1.000 -
Operation for synchronizing function Off/
OperationSynch Off -
On
Operation for synchronism check function
OperationSC On -
Off/On
Voltage high limit bus for synchrocheck in %
UHighBusSC 80.0 %UBB
of UBaseBus
Voltage high limit line for synchrocheck in %
UHighLineSC 80.0 %UBL
of UBaseLine
UDiffSC Voltage difference limit in p.u 0.15 pu
Frequency difference limit between bus
FreqDiffA 0.10 Hz
and line Auto
Frequency difference limit between bus
FreqDiffM 0.10 Hz
and line Manual
Phase angle difference limit between
PhaseDiffA 30.0 Deg
bus and line Auto
Phase angle difference limit between
PhaseDiffM 30.0 Deg
bus and line Manual
tSCA Time delay output for synchrocheck Auto 0.100 s
Time delay output for synchrocheck
tSCM 0.100 s
Manual
AutoEnerg Automatic energizing check mode Off -
ManEnerg Manual energizing check mode Both -
ManEnergDBDL Manual dead bus, dead line energizing Off -
UHighBusEnerg Voltage high limit bus for energizing 80.0 %UBB
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check in % of UBaseBus
Voltage high limit line for energizing
UHighLineEnerg 80.0 %UBL
check in % of UBaseLine
Voltage low limit bus for energizing
ULowBusEnerg 40.0 %UBB
check in % of UBaseBus
Voltage low limit line for energizing
ULowLineEnerg 40.0 %UBL
check in % of UBaseLine
Maximum voltage for energizing in % of
UMaxEnerg 105.0 %UB
UBase, Line and/or Bus
Time delay for automatic energizing
tAutoEnerg 0.100 s
Check
tManEnerg Time delay for manual energizing check 0.100 s
Phase L1 for
SelPhaseBus1 Select phase for busbar1 -
busbar1
Phase L1 for
SelPhaseBus2 Select phase for busbar2 -
busbar2
SelPhaseLine1 Select phase for line1 Phase L1 for line1 -
SelPhaseLine2 Select phase for line2 Phase L1 for line2 -
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Basis for setting of O/C & E/F relay on 400kV side of ICT:
Instantaneous setting (50/50N):
This relay is set to operate at 0.05s for a current which is higher of 1.3 times the transformer
through fault current (220kV side bus fault) or transformer inrush current (Normally 8 -10
times the rated current, which can be set much lower because of the DC and harmonic
filtering in the numerical relays). This setting comes to generally 8 times the transformer
primary rated current.
IDMT O/C & E/F setting (67/67N):
These relays are to be coordinated with 67/67N of 220kV outgoing feeders on the LV side of
the ICT. 67/67N of 220kV outgoing feeders are set to operate at 1.1s for the remote 220kV
bus fault in order to give back up to zone 3 protection provided on 220kV lines.
Basis for setting of O/C & E/F relay on 220kV side of ICT:
Instantaneous setting (50/50N):
This relay is set to operate at 0.05s for a current which is higher of 1.3 times the transformer
through fault current (400kV side bus fault) or transformer inrush current (Normally 8 -10
times the rated current, which can be set much lower because of the DC and harmonic
filtering in the numerical relays). This setting comes to generally 8 times the transformer
secondary rated current.
IDMT O/C setting (67):
These relays are to be coordinated with distance relay (21) zone 3 settings of 400kV
outgoing feeders on the HV side of the ICT. As the zone 3 setting is 1s, this should be set at
1.1s.
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1. System Details:
Figure A-1 shows the system details for the network under consideration for relay setting.
Table A-1 gives the setting for the over current and earth fault relays for the network under
consideration.
Figure A-2 & A-3 shows the 3-Ph fault currents & operating time of relays for a fault at 5% of
220kV Line and for a fault at 220kV Bus respectively. The operating times are taken from
phase over current coordination curves given in figure A-4.
Figure-8 & 9 shows the 3-Ph and Ph-G fault currents along with the operating times of
relays for a fault at 400kV bus. The IDMT O/C & E/F relay setting calculation procedure for
the 220kV side of ICT is as similar to the 400kV side relay.
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Note: Considered base current for HV side is 455A & LV side is 827A.
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Figure A-1: System details for the network under consideration for relay setting
Figure A-2: 3-Ph fault current for 220 kV side line fault
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Figure A-3: 3-Ph fault current for 220 kV side bus fault
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Figure A-4: Phase Over Current Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time for 220 kV line fault
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Figure A-5: Ph-G fault current for 220 kV side line fault
Figure A-6: Ph-G fault current for 220 kV side bus fault
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Figure A-7: Earth Fault Relay Curve Co-ordination and Operating Time Operating Time for 220 kV line fault
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Figure A-8: 3-Ph fault current for 400 kV side bus fault
Figure A-9: Ph-G fault current for 400 kV side bus fault
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 2
1 BASIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS......................................................................................... 8
1.1 Single line diagram of the Shunt Reactor ......................................................................... 8
1.2 Reactor parameters.......................................................................................................... 10
2 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND LIST OF FUNCTIONS................................................11
2.1 RET670-1........................................................................................................................... 11
2.1.1 Terminal Identification ....................................................................................11
2.1.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................11
2.2 RET670-2........................................................................................................................... 15
2.2.1 Terminal Identification ....................................................................................15
2.2.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................15
2.3 REL670 .............................................................................................................................. 20
2.3.1 Terminal Identification ....................................................................................20
2.3.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................20
2.4 REC670.............................................................................................................................. 25
2.4.1 Terminal identification ....................................................................................25
2.4.2 List of functions available and those used ......................................................25
3 SETTING CALCULATIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR RET670-1..............31
3.1 RET670-1........................................................................................................................... 31
3.1.1 Analog Inputs .................................................................................................31
3.1.2 Local Human-Machine Interface.....................................................................33
3.1.3 Indication LEDs..............................................................................................34
3.1.4 Time Synchronization.....................................................................................35
3.1.5 Parameter Setting Groups..............................................................................38
3.1.6 Test Mode Functionality TEST .......................................................................39
3.1.7 IED Identifiers ................................................................................................40
3.1.8 Rated System Frequency PRIMVAL ..............................................................40
3.1.9 Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs SMAI............................................................41
3.1.10 Transformer differential protection T3WPDIF .................................................42
3.1.11 Tripping Logic SMPPTRC ..............................................................................50
3.1.12 Trip Matrix Logic TMAGGIO...........................................................................51
3.1.13 Disturbance Report DRPRDRE......................................................................52
3.2 RET670-2........................................................................................................................... 55
3.2.1 Analog Inputs .................................................................................................55
3.2.2 Local Human-Machine Interface.....................................................................57
3.2.3 Indication LEDs..............................................................................................57
3.2.4 Time Synchronization.....................................................................................59
3.2.5 Parameter Setting Groups..............................................................................62
3.2.6 Test Mode Functionality TEST .......................................................................63
3.2.7 IED Identifiers ................................................................................................63
3.2.8 Rated System Frequency PRIMVAL ..............................................................64
3.2.9 Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs SMAI............................................................64
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Single line diagram of the Shunt Reactor with CT ratios............................................................ 8
Figure 3-1: Representation of the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics ...................... 43
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 1-1: CT and PT details ........................................................................................................................ 9
Table 2-1: List of functions in RET670-1..................................................................................................... 11
Table 2-2: List of functions in RET670-2..................................................................................................... 15
Table 2-3: List of functions in REL670 ........................................................................................................ 20
Table 2-4: List of functions in REC670 ....................................................................................................... 25
Table 3-1: Analog inputs ............................................................................................................................. 32
Table 3-2: Local human machine interface................................................................................................. 33
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ......................................................................................... 34
Table 3-4: Time synchronization settings .................................................................................................. 36
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group ............................................................................................................ 39
Table 3-6: Test mode functionality.............................................................................................................. 40
Table 3-7: IED Identifiers ............................................................................................................................ 40
Table 3-8: Rated system frequency ............................................................................................................ 41
Table 3-9: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs................................................................................................. 42
Table 3-10: Differential protection Settings................................................................................................. 47
Table 3-11: Tripping Logic .......................................................................................................................... 50
Table 3-12: Trip Matrix Logic ...................................................................................................................... 51
Table 3-13: Disturbance Report .................................................................................................................. 54
Table 3-14: Analog inputs ........................................................................................................................... 55
Table 3-15: Local human machine interface............................................................................................... 57
Table 3-16: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ....................................................................................... 58
Table 3-17: Time synchronization settings ................................................................................................. 60
Table 3-18: Parameter setting group .......................................................................................................... 62
Table 3-19: Test mode functionality............................................................................................................ 63
Table 3-20: IED Identifiers .......................................................................................................................... 64
Table 3-21: Rated system frequency .......................................................................................................... 64
Table 3-22: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs............................................................................................... 65
Table 3-23: 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF............................................................... 68
Table 3-24: Disturbance Report .................................................................................................................. 70
Table 3-25: Analog inputs ........................................................................................................................... 71
Table 3-26: Local human machine interface............................................................................................... 73
Table 3-27: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ....................................................................................... 74
Table 3-28: Time synchronization settings ................................................................................................. 76
Table 3-29: Parameter setting group .......................................................................................................... 78
Table 3-30: Test mode functionality............................................................................................................ 79
Table 3-31: IED Identifiers .......................................................................................................................... 80
Table 3-32: Rated system frequency .......................................................................................................... 80
Table 3-33: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs............................................................................................... 81
Table 3-34: ZONE 1 Settings ...................................................................................................................... 84
Table 3-35: Tripping Logic .......................................................................................................................... 86
Table 3-36: Trip Matrix Logic ...................................................................................................................... 87
Table 3-37: Fuse Failure Supervision ......................................................................................................... 89
Table 3-38: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection ................................................................................ 93
Table 3-39: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection............................................................................. 99
Table 3-40: Disturbance Report ................................................................................................................ 103
Table 3-41: Analog Inputs ......................................................................................................................... 105
Table 3-42: Local human machine interface............................................................................................. 107
Table 3-43: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic) ..................................................................................... 108
Table 3-44: Time Synchronization ............................................................................................................ 110
Table 3-45: Parameter Setting Groups ..................................................................................................... 112
Table 3-46: Test Mode Functionality......................................................................................................... 113
Table 3-47: IED Identifiers ........................................................................................................................ 113
Table 3-48: Rated System Frequency ...................................................................................................... 114
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SUB-STATION: Station-A
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Figure 1-1: Single line diagram of the Shunt Reactor with CT ratios
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CT and PT details:
Table 1-1 gives the Details of CTs and PTs.
Table 1-1: CT and PT details
CT details (typical, for illustration purpose only)
Name of Name of the
CT ratio CT details
the CT Core
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-1 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-2 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
4B-CT CORE-3 1000/1A CLASS:0.2, 20VA
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-4 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-5 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:4000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-1 2000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <10Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:4000V, Imax at Vk:120mA, Rct@75
CORE-2 2000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <10Ω
4C-CT CORE-3 1000/1A CLASS:0.2, 20VA
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-4 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:2000V, Imax at Vk:60mA, Rct@75
CORE-5 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <5Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:200V, Imax at Vk:30mA, Rct@75
CORE-1 200/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <1Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:200V, Imax at Vk:30mA, Rct@75
CORE-2 200/1A
4C-CT2 DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <1Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:200V, Imax at Vk:30mA, Rct@75
CORE-3 200/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <1Ω
CORE-4 200/1A CLASS:1, 15VA
CLASS:PS, Vk:200V, Imax at Vk:30mA, Rct@75
CORE-1 200/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <1Ω
CORE-2 109.97/2A CLASS:5, 15VA
4C-CT3 CLASS:PS, Vk:1600V, Imax at Vk:50mA, Rct@75
CORE-3 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <8Ω
CLASS:PS, Vk:1600V, Imax at Vk:50mA, Rct@75
CORE-4 1000/1A
DEGREE CENTIGRADE ohm: <8Ω
PT details
Name of the PT Name of the Core PT ratio PT details
PT I 400/0.11kV 3P, 50VA
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2.1 RET670-1
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK504116-UEN, version 1.2.
2.2 RET670-2
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SINGLECMD
33 Scheme Communication Logic For NO
Distance Or Overcurrent Protection
ZCPSCH
34 Current Reversal And Weak-End Infeed NO
Logic For Distance Protection
ZCRWPSCH
35 Local Acceleration Logic ZCLCPLAL NO
36 Direct Transfer Trip Logic NO
37 Low Active Power And Power Factor NO
Protection LAPPGAPC
38 Compensated Over and Undervoltage NO
Protection COUVGAPC
39 Sudden Change in Current Variation NO
SCCVPTOC
40 Carrier Receive Logic LCCRPTRC NO
41 Negative Sequence Overvoltage NO
Protection LCNSPTOV
42 Zero Sequence Overvoltage Protection NO
LCZSPTOV
43 Negative Sequence Overcurrent NO
Protection LCNSPTOC
44 Zero Sequence Overcurrent Protection NO
LCZSPTOC
45 Three Phase Overcurrent LCP3PTOC NO
46 Three Phase Undercurrent LCP3PTUC NO
47 Tripping Logic SMPPTRC YES !
48 Trip Matrix Logic TMAGGIO YES !
49 Configurable Logic Blocks NO
50 Fixed Signal Function Block FXDSIGN NO
51 Boolean 16 To Integer Conversion B16I YES
52 Boolean 16 To Integer Conversion With NO
Logic Node Representation B16IFCVI
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK504116-UEN, version 1.2.
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2.3 REL670
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK506315-UEN, version 1.2.
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2.4 REC670
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OV2PTOV
37 Two Step Residual Overvoltage Protection NO
ROV2PTOV
38 Voltage Differential Protection VDCPTOV NO
39 Loss Of Voltage Check LOVPTUV NO
40 Underfrequency Protection SAPTUF NO
41 Overfrequency Protection SAPTOF NO
42 Rate-Of-Change Frequency Protection NO
SAPFRC
43 General Current and Voltage Protection NO
CVGAPC
44 Current Circuit Supervision CCSRDIF NO
45 Fuse Failure Supervision SDDRFUF NO
46 Synchrocheck, Energizing Check, And YES !
Synchronizing SESRSYN
47 Autorecloser SMBRREC NO
48 Apparatus Control APC NO
49 Horizontal Communication Via GOOSE NO
For Interlocking GOOSEINTLKRCV
50 Logic Rotating Switch For Function NO
Selection And LHMI Presentation SLGGIO
51 Selector Mini Switch VSGGIO NO
52 Generic Double Point Function Block NO
DPGGIO
53 Single Point Generic Control 8 Signals NO
SPC8GGIO
54 Automationbits, Command Function For NO
DNP3.0 AUTOBITS
55 Single Command, 16 Signals NO
SINGLECMD
56 Scheme Communication Logic For NO
Distance Or Overcurrent Protection
ZCPSCH
57 Phase Segregated Scheme NO
Communication Logic For Distance
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Protection ZC1PPSCH
58 Current Reversal And Weak-End Infeed NO
Logic For Distance Protection
ZCRWPSCH
59 Local Acceleration Logic ZCLCPLAL NO
60 Scheme Communication Logic For NO
Residual Overcurrent Protection ECPSCH
61 Current Reversal And Weak-End Infeed NO
Logic For Residual Overcurrent Protection
ECRWPSCH
62 Current Reversal And Weak-End Infeed NO
Logic For Phase Segregated
Communication ZC1WPSCH
63 Direct Transfer Trip Logic NO
64 Low Active Power And Power Factor NO
Protection LAPPGAPC
65 Compensated Over And Undervoltage NO
Protection COUVGAPC
66 Sudden Change In Current Variation NO
SCCVPTOC
67 Carrier Receive Logic LCCRPTRC NO
68 Negative Sequence Overvoltage NO
Protection LCNSPTOV
69 Zero Sequence Overvoltage Protection NO
LCZSPTOV
70 Negative Sequence Overcurrent NO
Protection LCNSPTOC
71 Zero Sequence Overcurrent Protection NO
LCZSPTOC
72 Three Phase Overcurrent LCP3PTOC NO
73 Three Phase Undercurrent LCP3PTUC NO
74 Tripping Logic SMPPTRC NO
75 Trip Matrix Logic TMAGGIO NO
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Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 3 of
application manual 1MRK511230-UEN, version 1.2.
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3.1 RET670-1
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-1 gives the recommended settings for Analog inputs.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease defines the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives
slow response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-3 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-3: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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SyncAccLevel: If this is set to “Class T5 (1us)” and time synch error is more than 1us,
protection functions will be blocked. SyncAccLevel should be set to “Unspecified” when Nosynch
is selected at AppSynch. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
ModulePosition: if BIN is set for FineSyncSource, ModulePosition setting is applicable. Here
slot position of IO module in the relay is to be set (Which slot is used for BI). This parameter is
not applicable in present case.
BinaryInput: Which binary input is used for time sync input shall be set here. This parameter is
applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India
it is +05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This
parameter is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-4 gives the recommended settings for Time synchronization.
Table 3-4: Time synchronization settings
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
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Setting tool (PST) for activation with the ActiveGroup function block. This parameter is normally
recommended to set 1.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-5 gives the recommended settings for Parameter setting group.
Table 3-5: Parameter setting group
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-6 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
StationName Station name Station-A -
StationNumber Station number 0 -
ObjectName Object name Bus Reactor -
ObjectNumber Object number 0 -
UnitName Unit name RET670 M1 -
UnitNumber Unit number 0 -
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-9 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-9: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
There are two types of differential relays. Percentage biased differential relay with harmonic
restraint (2nd and 5th harmonic restraint) with a high set unit and high impedance differential relay.
For shunt reactor both percentage biased and high impedance relays can be used depending on
the availability of CTs with identical characteristics. The simplicity of comparing current into all
terminals of the reactor gives the differential relay very high reliability.
Note: If identical CTs are available for Differential protection, It is advantageous to use high
impedance function for Differential relay to achieve higher sensitivity. Setting computation for
High Impedance Differential function shall be similar to one illustrated for high impedance REF
function.
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In case of breaker and half switching schemes, the differential protection C.Ts. associated with
Main and Tie breakers should be connected to separate bias windings and these should not be
paralleled in order to avoid false operation due to dissimilar C.T. transient response.
In case of percentage biased differential relays current transformers or auxiliary CT's in a delta
connection (In case of numerical relays this is done internally) have to be used at grounded
reactor windings to avoid false operation on external faults. The removed zero sequence
component, however, makes the reactor differential relay less sensitive.
Figure 3-1 shows the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics of Differential
protection.
Figure 3-1: Representation of the restrained and the unrestrained operate characteristics
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-10 gives the recommended settings for Differential protection.
Table 3-10: Differential protection Settings
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D-delta
ClockNumberW2 Phase displacement between W2 & 0 [0 deg] -
W1=HV winding, hour notation
ClockNumberW3 Phase displacement between W3 & 0 [0 deg] -
W1=HV winding, hour notation
ZSCurrSubtrW1 Enable zer. seq. current subtraction for On -
W1 side, On / Off
ZSCurrSubtrW2 Enable zer. seq. current subtraction for On -
W2 side, On / Off
ZSCurrSubtrW3 Enable zer. seq. current subtraction for On -
W3 side, On / Off
TconfigForW1 Two CT inputs (T-config.) for winding 1, No -
YES / NO
CT1RatingW1 CT primary rating in A, T-branch 1, on 1000 A
transf. W1 side
CT2RatingW1 CT primary in A, T-branch 2, on transf. 1000 A
W1 side
TconfigForW2 Two CT inputs (T-config.) for winding 2, No -
YES / NO
CT1RatingW2 CT primary rating in A, T-branch 1, on 1000 A
transf. W2 side
CT2RatingW2 CT primary rating in A, T-branch 2, on 1000 A
transf. W2 side
TconfigForW3 Two CT inputs (T-config.) for winding 3, No -
YES / NO
CT1RatingW3 CT primary rating in A, T-branch 1, on 1000 A
transf. W3 side
CT2RatingW3 CT primary rating in A, T-branch 2, on 1000 A
transf. W3 side
LocationOLTC1 Transformer winding where OLTC1 is Not Used -
located
LowTapPosOLTC1 OLTC1 lowest tap position designation 1 -
(e.g. 1)
RatedTapOLTC1 OLTC1 rated tap/mid-tap position 6 -
designation (e.g. 6)
HighTapPsOLTC1 OLTC1 highest tap position designation 11 -
(e.g. 11)
TapHighVoltTC1 OLTC1 end-tap position with winding 1 -
highest no-load voltage
StepSizeOLTC1 Voltage change per OLTC1 step in 1.0 %
percent of rated voltage
LocationOLTC2 Transformer winding where OLTC2 is Not Used -
located
LowTapPosOLTC2 OLTC2 lowest tap position designation 1 -
(e.g. 1)
RatedTapOLTC2 OLTC2 rated tap/mid-tap position 6 -
designation (e.g. 6)
HighTapPsOLTC2 OLTC2 highest tap position designation 11 -
(e.g. 11)
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-12 gives the recommended settings for Trip Matrix Logic.
Table 3-12: Trip Matrix Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact
availability for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per
bay or circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-13 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
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Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.2 RET670-2
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
In case of line reactor with neutral reactor, REF used shall be single phase type. In case of
bus reactor, since CTs are available on either side of shunt reactor, REF used shall be of 3-
phase type. (In this case, it is assumed Bus reactor). The above analog inputs has been set
accordingly.
Voltage analog input as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# UL1 UL2 UL3 SPARE SPARE SPARE
VTprim 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV
VTsec 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease defines the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives
slow response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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SeqTypeLED1: Normally this parameter is set to LatchedAck-S-F. When trip occurs, it will glow
steady and latched till manually reset. When manually reset, it will go OFF when trip is not there.
If trip still persist, it will flash.
tRestart: Not applicable for the above case.
tMax: Not applicable for the above case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-16 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-16: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India
it is +05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This
parameter is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-17 gives the recommended settings for Time synchronization.
Table 3-17: Time synchronization settings
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
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Changed
SETGRPS Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-19 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
Table 3-19: Test mode functionality
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
StationName Station name Station-A -
StationNumber Station number 0 -
ObjectName Object name Bus Reactor -
ObjectNumber Object number 0 -
UnitName Unit name RET670 M2 -
UnitNumber Unit number 0 -
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Each task group has 12 instances of SMAI, in that first instance has some additional features
which is called master. Others are slaves and they will follow master. If measured sample rate
needs to be transferred to other task group, it can be done only with master.
Receiving task group SMAI DFTreference shall be set to External DFT Ref.
DFTReference shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Since VT
input is available in this case, the corresponding channel shall be set to DFTReference.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
DFTRefExtOut: This parameter is available only in Master. If reference is to be sent to other
task group, which reference need to be send has to be select here. For example, if voltage input
is connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms
task group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it
will give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is
recommended to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas.
This parameter is recommended to set 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 220kV.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-22 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-22: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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It may be noted that the connection of Restricted Earth Fault protection on the neutral side shall
be from Neutral side bushing CTs (in case of bus reactor) or from the ground side CT in the
neutral grounding reactor (for line shunt reactor). The latter is to ensure that the protection
covers the neutral earthing reactor as well in the protected zone.
Zero-sequence differential relays (Restricted earth fault relay) provide protection against phase-
to-ground faults in shunt reactors supplied from solidly grounded systems. Generally, this
protection is also provided for EHV shunt reactor with Neutral Grounding reactor connected
between star point of shunt reactor and ground.
Whenever separate phase-wise C.Ts are available on neutral side of Reactor, triple pole high
impedance relay may be provided instead of single pole R.E.F. relay.
Setting Calculations:
This Protection is based on High Impedance differential scheme.
The setting value of the relay can be calculated as below:
CT Details: Phase side and Neutral side –200 /1, CL: PS
Rct = 1Ω
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-23 gives the recommended settings for 1Ph High impedance differential protection.
Table 3-23: 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
Alarm voltage level in volts on CT
U>Alarm 4 V
secondary side
tAlarm Time delay to activate alarm 5 s
Operate voltage level in volts on CT
U>Trip 20 V
secondary side
SeriesResistor Value of series resistor in Ohms 1000 ohm
Note: The respective analogue channels in RET670-2 (for REF current inputs) should be
set to 1:1.
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— Group-A Trip
— Group-B Trip
— Direct Transfer Trip Sent (in case of line reactor)
— 400kV Bus bar trip
— Main/Tie CB LBB Optd.
List of signals used for Analog triggering of DR
— Over Voltage
Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact
availability for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per
bay or circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
PreFaultRecT: is the recording time before the starting point of the disturbance. The setting is
recommended to be set to 0.5s.
PostFaultRecT: This is the maximum recording time after the disappearance of the trig-signal.
The setting is recommended to be set to 2.5s
TimeLimit: It is the maximum recording time after trig. The parameter limits the recording time if
some trigging condition (fault-time) is very long or permanently set without reset. The setting is
recommended to be set to 3s
PostRetrig: If it is made ON, new disturbance will be recorded if new trigger signal appears
during a recording. If it is made OFF, a separate DR will not be triggered if new trigger signal
appears during a recording. This parameter is recommended to be set to OFF normally.
ZeroAngleRef: Need to set the analog channel which can be used as reference for phasors,
frequency measurement. Channel 1 set in present case.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-24 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
Table 3-24: Disturbance Report
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.3 REL670
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Voltage analog input as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# UL1 UL2 UL3 SPARE SPARE SPARE
VTprim 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV 400kV
VTsec 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V 110V
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-25 gives the recommended settings for Analog inputs.
Table 3-25: Analog inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease defines the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives
slow response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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SeqTypeLED1: Normally this parameter is set to LatchedAck-S-F. When trip occurs, it will glow
steady and latched till manually reset. When manually reset, it will go OFF when trip is not there.
If trip still persist, it will flash.
tRestart: Not applicable for the above case.
tMax: Not applicable for the above case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-27 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-27: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India
it is +05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This
parameter is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-28 gives the recommended settings for Time synchronization.
Table 3-28: Time synchronization settings
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-30 gives the recommended settings for Test mode functionality.
Table 3-30: Test mode functionality
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Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
StationName Station name Station-A -
StationNumber Station number 0 -
ObjectName Object name Shunt Reactor -
ObjectNumber Object number 0 -
UnitName Unit name REL670 -
UnitNumber Unit number 0 -
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Each task group has 12 instances of SMAI, in that first instance has some additional features
which is called master. Others are slaves and they will follow master. If measured sample rate
needs to be transferred to other task group, it can be done only with master.
Receiving task group SMAI DFTreference shall be set to External DFT Ref.
DFTReference shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available. Since VT
input is available in this case, the corresponding channel shall be set to DFTReference.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
DFTRefExtOut: This parameter is available only in Master. If reference is to be sent to other
task group, which reference need to be send has to be select here. For example, if voltage input
is connected to 3rd SMAI of 1ms task group, AdDFTRefCh3 is to be set in DFTRefExtOut of 1ms
task group.
DFTRefExtOut shall be set to default value InternalDFTRef if no VT input is available.
Configuration file has to be referred for this purpose.
Negation: Set negation of the function block here. If R, Y, B and N inputs are connected and
Negation is set to NegateN, it will give output R, Y, B and –N. If Negation is set to Negate3Ph, it
will give output -R, -Y, -B and N.
If R, Y, B inputs are connected, N=R+Y+B, and it will do as above. This parameter is
recommended to be set to OFF normally.
MinValFreqMeas: Set the measured minimum value here. It is applicable only for voltage input.
SMAI will work only if measured input magnitude is greater than set value in MinValFreqMeas.
This parameter is recommended to set 10% normally.
UBase: Set the base voltage here. This is parameter is set to 400kV.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-33 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-33: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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The impedance or overcurrent backup protection may not be able to detect inter-turn fault in the
reactor, for which the buchholz may be the only answer, unless the number of turns involved is
very high. Manufacturers of reactor and relays may be consulted in this regard.
Impedance relays are used as primary protection or as back-up protection for the reactor. It is
also used for detecting turn-to-turn faults within the reactor. Such relays also monitor the faults
inside the reactor at some good percentage of winding faults. Turn-to-turn faults inside reactor
winding may not change the through current of the reactor but the impedance values change
drastically up to at least 50 % of impedance of the reactor. It consists of a single or preferably a
two-zone impedance relay on the high side of the reactor looking into the reactor.
The impedance relay has some benefits of providing high speed tripping in the Zone-1 protection
and slower speed tripping in Zone-2. It must not be set to operate for inrush characteristics
during reactor energization or de-energization. The setting of the relay has to be coordinated
while taking into account the energizing and d-energizing transients.
The zones are set directly in primary ohms R, X. The primary ohms R, X are recalculated to
secondary ohms with the current and voltage transformer ratios.
The secondary values are presented as information for zone testing.
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Setting of ZPE and ZPP: To be set to cover 60% of Reactor impedance. Zero sequence
compensation factor is (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1.
IBase: Set the Base current for the Impedance protection zones in primary Ampere here. Set
the Reactor rated current value. This parameter is set to 110A in present case.
UBase: Set the Base voltage for the Impedance protection zones in primary kV here. Set the
Reactor rated voltage value. This parameter is set to 420kV in present case.
IMinOpPP: Setting of minimum sensitivity for zone Phase-Phase elements. Measures IL-IL for
each loop. This is the minimum current required in phase to phase fault for zone measurement.
To be set to 10% of IBase.
IMinOpPE: Setting of minimum operating current for Phase faults. Measures ILx. This is the
minimum current required in phase to earth fault for zone measurement. To be set to 10% of
IBase.
DirMode: Direction mode. This parameter is set to Offset.
LoadEncMode: Load encroachment mode Off/On. This parameter is recommended to set OFF.
ReachMode: Reach mode Over/Underreach. This parameter is not applicable in present case.
OpModePE: Operation mode Off / On of Phase-Earth loops. This parameter is recommended to
set ON.
KN: Magnitude of earth return compensation factor KN. Refer setting calculation section.
KNAng: Angle for earth return compensation factor KN. This parameter is set to 90°.
ZRevPE: Reverse reach of the phase to earth loop(magnitude).This parameter is set same as
that of ZPE.
tPE: Delay time for operation of phase to earth elements. This parameter is set to 1s.
ZRevPP: Reverse reach of the phase to phase loop(magnitude). This parameter is set same as
that of ZPP.
ZAngPP: Angle for positive sequence line impedance for Phase-Phase elements. This
parameter is set to 90°.
OffsetMhoDir: Direction mode for offset mho. This parameter is set to Non-directional.
OpModePE: Operation mode Off / On of Phase-Earth loops. This parameter is set to ON.
OpModePP: Operation mode Off / On of Phase-Phase loops. This parameter is set to ON.
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Setting Calculations:
Zone 1 phase fault reach is set to 60.0% of the total reactor impedance
ZPP' = 1323Ω
The secondary setting will thus be
ZPP = 72.765Ω
Same value is set for ZRevPP, ZPE and ZRevPE.
Earth return compensation factor KN:
KN = (Z0 – Z1) / 3Z1 = -0.033
Considered Z0 = 0.9xZ1 = 1190.7Ω
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-34 gives the recommended settings for ZONE 1.
Table 3-34: ZONE 1 Settings
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base current , i.e rated current 110 A
Ubase Base voltage , i.e.rated voltage 420.00 kV
DirMode Direction mode Offset -
LoadEncMode Load encroachment mode Off/On Off -
ReachMode Reach mode Over/Underreach Underreach -
Operation mode Off / On of Phase-Earth
OpModePE On -
loops
Positive sequence impedance setting for
ZPE 1323 ohm/p
Phase-Earth loop
Angle for positive sequence line
ZAngPE 90 Deg
impedance for Phase-Earth loop
Magnitud of earth return compensation
KN -0.03333 ohm/p
factor KN
Angle for earth return compensation
KNAng 0 ohm/p
factor KN
ZRevPE Reverse reach of the phase to earth 1323 ohm/p
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loop(magnitude)
Delay time for operation of phase to
tPE 1 s
earth elements
Minimum operation phase to earth
IMinOpPE 10 %IB
current
Operation mode Off / On of Phase-
OpModePP On -
Phase loops
Impedance setting reach for phase to
ZPP 1323 ohm/p
phase elements
Angle for positive sequence line
ZAngPP 90 Deg
impedance for Phase-Phase elements
Reverse reach of the phase to phase
ZRevPP 1323 ohm/p
loop(magnitude)
Delay time for operation of phase to
tPP 1 s
phase
Minimum operation phase to phase
IMinOpPP 10 %IB
current
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SMPPTRC function will give a pulse of set length (150ms) even if trip signal is obtained for
transient fault.
tTripMin: Sets the required minimum duration of the trip pulse. It should be set to ensure that
the breaker is tripped and if a signal is used to start Breaker failure protection CCRBRF longer
than the back-up trip timer in CCRBRF. Normal setting is 0.150s.
Program: If only 3-ph trip is required, this needs to be set to 3 phase. In present case it is to be
set to 3 phase.
tWaitForPHS: It Secures 3-pole trip when phase selection fails. For example, if fault is at 90%
of protected line in R-ph, Zcom trip is obtained using scheme communication. SMPPTRC will
wait for Zone-2 R-ph sart till the time delay set in tWaitForPHS to trip R-ph at local end. If no
Zone-2 R-ph start from local end, it will issue a 3-ph trip after the time delay set in tWaitForPHS.
This parameter is set to 0.050s.
TripLockout: If this set to ON, Trip output and CLLKOUT both will be latched. If it is set off, only
CLLKOUT will be latched. Normally recommended setting is OFF.
AutoLock: If it is ON, lockout will be with both trip and SETLKOUT input. If it is set to OFF,
lockout will be with only SETLKOUT input. This parameter is normally recommended to be set
to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-35 gives the recommended settings for Tripping Logic.
Table 3-35: Tripping Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-36 gives the recommended settings for Trip Matrix Logic.
Table 3-36: Trip Matrix Logic
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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During real fuse fail condition, FF function will block both Z and U. UDLD< is recommended to
set to 60% of UBase and IDLD< is recommended to set 5% of IBase.
UBase: Setting of the Base voltage level on which the voltage setting is based. In present case
this parameter is set to 400kV.
IBase: Set the Base current for the function on which the current levels are based. In present
case this parameter is set to 110A.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-37 gives the recommended settings for Fuse Failure Supervision.
Table 3-37: Fuse Failure Supervision
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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The Phase Over current protection and Earth fault relays are widely used in comparison to
impedance type of relay for providing backup protections to shun reactors. See reference:
The phase over current protection is a very inexpensive, simple, and reliable scheme for fault
detection and is used for some reactor protection applications as a back-up protection. The
setting must be high enough to prevent inrush currents from causing unwanted operation. When
used it should have both instantaneous and time delayed elements. The instantaneous elements
help in providing high speed clearance of heavy current faults which threaten system stability.
The impedance or overcurrent backup protection may not be able to detect inter-turn fault in the
reactor, for which the buchholz may be the only answer, unless the number of turns involved is
very high. Manufacturers of reactor and relays may be consulted in this regard.
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AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage
and current. This parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 is set to Non-
directional.
AngleROA: Set the relay operating angle, i.e the angle sector of the directional function. This
parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 is set to Non-directional.
StartPhSel: Number of phases required for op (1 of 3, 2 of 3, 3 of 3). This parameter is
recommended to be set to 1 out of 3.
DirMode1: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic1: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
I1>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. This parameter is set to 130% of
base current in present case.
t1: This is the definite time delay for step-I. In present case this parameter is set to 1s.
k1: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case, since Characteristic1 is set to IEC Def. Time.
IMin1: Minimum operate current for step1 in % of IBase. This parameter is set to 130% of base
current in present case.
t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case, since Characteristic1 is set to IEC Def. Time.
I1Mult: Set the current multiplier for I1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “Non-
directional” in present case.
I2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. This setting value shall be higher
than 6 times Reactor rated current considering inrush. This parameter is set to 1500% of
Reactor rated current in present case. However, this setting can be set more sensitive if bushing
CTs are used.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2, this parameter can be set in the range 50 to
100msec. It is set to 50ms in present case.
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k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
IMin2: Minimum operate current for step2 in % of IBase. This parameter is set to 1500% of
base current in present case.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
I2Mult: Set the current multiplier for I2 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this parameter is
not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
IMinOpPhSel: Minimum current for phase selection set in % of IBase. This setting should be
less than the lowest step setting. General recommended setting is 7%.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
DirMode3 and DirMode4: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. Two
stages are set to OFF.
Setting Calculations:
I1>: This parameter is set to 130% of base current in present case, which is 143A in primary.
t1: This parameter is set to 1s in present case.
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I2>: This parameter is set to 1500% of base current in present case, which is 1650A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-38 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-38: Four Step Phase Overcurrent Protection
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Characterist2 Time delay curve type for step 2 IEC Def. Time -
Phase current operate level for step2 in
I2> 1500 %IB
% of IBase
t2 Definitive time delay of step 2 0.05 s
Time multiplier for the inverse time delay
k2 0 -
for step 2
Minimum operate current for step2 in %
IMin2 1500 %IB
of IBase
Minimum operate time for inverse curves
t2Min 0 s
for step 2
Multiplier for scaling the current setting
I2Mult 1.0 -
value for step 2
Directional mode of step 3 (off, nondir,
DirMode3 Off -
forward, reverse)
Directional mode of step 4 (off, nondir,
DirMode4 Off -
forward, reverse)
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The ground over current protection is a very inexpensive, simple, and reliable scheme for fault
detection and is used for some reactor protection applications as a back-up protection for phase-
to-ground faults. This is used in conjunction with phase over current relay. When used it should
have both instantaneous and time delayed elements.
The sensitivity to the harmonic and inrush currents is one of the main problems with back-up
ground over current relays. Settings must be able to allow inrush, which usually means
desensitizing the back-up relay. Numerical relay offer the best characteristic in this area since
the digital filters remove harmonics and DC offset currents from the inrush and are, therefore,
recommended.
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t1: This is the definite time delay for step-I. In present case this parameter is set to 1s.
k1: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier (TMS) for inverse characteristic. This parameter is
not applicable in present case, since Characteristic1 is set to IEC Def. Time.
t1Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case, since Characteristic1 is set to IEC Def. Time.
ResetTypeCrv1: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset1: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
HarmRestrain1: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv1, tACrv1, tBCrv1, tCCrv1, tPRCrv1, tTRCrv1 and tCRCrv1: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist1 is set to Programmable.
DirMode2: Setting of the operating direction for the stage or switch it off. This parameter is set
to “Non-directional” in present case.
Characteristic2: Setting of the operating characteristic. This parameter is set to “IEC Def.
Time” in present case.
IN2>: Setting of the operating current level in primary values. This can be made very sensitive
by using Bushing CT input with a setting of 100% of base current. As bay CTs are being used,
this parameter is set to 1000% of base current in present case.
IN2Mult: Set the current multiplier for IN1 valid at activation of input ENMULT. As this
parameter is not applicable in present case, setting is left with default value of 1.
t2: Independent (definitive) time delay of step 2, this parameter can be set in the range 50 to
100msec. It is set to 50ms in present case.
k2: Set the back-up trip time delay multiplier for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
t2Min: Set the Minimum operating time for inverse characteristic. This parameter is not
applicable in present case since Characteristic2 is set to “IEC Def. Time”.
ResetTypeCrv2: Select the reset curve type for the inverse delay. This parameter is
recommended to set “Instantaneous”. However, to emulate the disc reset behavior, this can be
set to IEC.
tReset2: Set the Reset time delay for definite time delayed function. This parameter is not
applicable if ResetTypeCrv1 is set to Instantaneous.
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HarmRestrain2: Set the release of Harmonic restraint blocking for the stage. This parameter is
kept ON to make the protection stable during charging conditions.
tPCrv2, tACrv2, tBCrv2, tCCrv2, tPRCrv2, tTRCrv2 and tCRCrv2: These parameters are
applicable only if Characterist2 is set to Programmable.
polMethod: Set the method of directional polarizing to be used. This parameter is not
applicable in present case, since DirMode1 is set to Non-directional.
UPolMin: Setting of the minimum neutral point polarizing voltage level for the directional
function. This parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 and DirMode2 are
set to Non-directional.
IPolMin, RNPol, XNPol: These parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 is
set to Non-directional.
AngleRCA: Set the relay characteristic angle, i.e. the angle between the neutral point voltage
and current. This parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 and DirMode2
are set to Non-directional.
IN>Dir: Minimum current required for directionality. This should be lower than pickup of earth
fault protection. This parameter is not applicable in present case, since DirMode1 and DirMode2
are set to Non-directional.
2ndHarmStab: Setting of the harmonic content in IN current blocking level. This is to block
earth fault protection during inrush conditions. Setting is in percentage of I2/I1. This parameter
is normally recommended to be set to 20%.
BlkParTransf: Set the harmonic seal-in blocking at parallel transformers on if problems are
expected due to sympathetic inrush. If residual current is higher during switching of a
transformer connecting in parallel with other transformer and if 2nd harmonic current is lower
than 2ndHarmStab set value, earth fault protection may operate because of high residual
current. Inrush current in Line CTs may be higher at beginning and later it may be reduced. If
“BlkParTransf” is set ON, protection will be blocked till residual current is lower than set pickup
of selected “UseStartValue”. This parameter is normally recommended to be set to OFF.
UseStartValue: Select a step which is set for sensitive earth fault protection for above
blocking. This parameter is not applicable if BlkParTransf is set to OFF.
SOTF: Set the SOTF function operating mode. If “SOTF” is set ON, as per the logic given in
TRM, trip from SOTF requires start of step-2 or step-3 along with the activation of breaker
closing command. Since Directional earth function has IDMT characteristics, SOTF is set to
OFF.
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Setting Calculations:
IN1>: This parameter is set to 20% of base current in present case, which is 22A in primary.
t1: This parameter is set to 1s in present case.
IN2>: This parameter is set to 1000% of base current in present case, which is 110A in primary.
t2: This parameter is set to 0.05s in present case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-39 gives the recommended settings for Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection.
Table 3-39: Four Step Residual Overcurrent Protection
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
Operation Operation Off / On On -
IBase Base value for current settings 110 A
Base value for voltage settings.
UBase 400 kV
(Check with PT input in configuration )
AngleRCA Relay characteristic angle (RCA) 65 Deg
polMethod Type of polarization Voltage -
Minimum voltage level for polarization in %
UPolMin 1 %UB
of UBase
Minimum current level for polarization in %
IPolMin 5 %IB
of IBase
Real part of source Z to be used for current
RNPol 5 Ohm
polar-isation
Imaginary part of source Z to be used for
XNPol 40 Ohm
current polarisation
Residual current level for Direction release
IN>Dir 10 %IB
in % of IBase
Second harmonic restrain operation in % of
2ndHarmStab 20 %
IN amplitude
BlkParTransf Enable blocking at paral-lel transformers Off -
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Start function to disturbance recorder is to be provided by change in state of one or more of the
events connected and/or by any external triggering so that recording of events during a fault or
system disturbance can be obtained. List of typical signals recommended to be recorded is
given below:
Recommended Analog signals
From CT:
IA
IB
IC
IN
From Bus PT:
VAN
VBN
VCN
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Note: These may need modification depending upon Protections chosen and the contact
availability for certain functions.
Recording capacity
— Record minimum eight (8) analog inputs and minimum sixteen (16) binary signals per
bay or circuit.
Memory capacity
Recording times
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-40 gives the recommended settings for Disturbance Report.
Table 3-40: Disturbance Report
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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3.4 REC670
3.4.1 Analog Inputs
Guidelines for Settings:
Configure analog inputs:
Current analog inputs as:
Ch 1 Ch 2 Ch 3 Ch 4 Ch 5 Ch 6
Name# IL1-CB1 IL2-CB1 IL3-CB1 SPARE SPARE SPARE
CTprim 200A 200A 200A 1000A 1000A 1000A
CTsec 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A 1A
CTStarPoint parameter indicates the CT secondary winding neutral earthing towards object
(ToObject) or towards busbar (FromObject).
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-41 gives the recommended settings for Analog Inputs.
Table 3-41: Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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Note: OscBlock and OscRelease define the filtering time at activation. Low frequency gives slow
response for digital input.
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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SeqTypeLED1: Normally this parameter is set to LatchedAck-S-F. When trip occurs, it will glow
steady and latched till manually reset. When manually reset, it will go OFF when trip is not there.
If trip still persist, it will flash.
tRestart: Not applicable for the above case.
tMax: Not applicable for the above case.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-43 gives the recommended settings for Indication LEDs.
Table 3-43: LEDGEN Non group settings (basic)
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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BinDetection: Which edge of input pulse need to be detected has to be set here (positive and
negative). This parameter is applicable if BIN is set for FineSyncSource. This parameter is not
applicable in present case.
ServerIP-Add: Here set Time source server IP address.
RedServIP-Add: If redundant server is available, set address of redundant server here.
MonthInYear, DayInWeek, WeekInMonth and UTCTimeOfDay for DSTBEGIN and DSTEND are
applicable where Day light saving is used. If it is not used set same date for both DSTBEGIN and
DSTEND. This setting is not applicable in this case.
NoHalfHourUTC: Time shift from GMT has to be set a multiple of half hours. Example for India
it is +05:30, means +11. Hence this parameter is set to +11 in present case.
SYNCHIRIG-B Non group settings: These settings are applicable if IRIG-B is used. This
parameter is not applicable in present case.
SynchType: Type of hardware input used for time sync, whether Opto or BNC. This parameter
is not applicable in present case.
TimeDomain: In present case this parameter is set to LocalTime.
Encoding: In present case this parameter is set to IRIG-B.
TimeZoneAs1344: In present case this parameter is set to PlusTZ.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-44 gives the recommended settings for Time Synchronization.
Table 3-44: Time Synchronization
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Note: Above setting parameters have to be set based on available time source at site.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-45 gives the recommended settings for Parameter Setting Groups.
Table 3-45: Parameter Setting Groups
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-49 gives the recommended settings for Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs.
Table 3-49: Signal Matrix For Analog Inputs
Setting Recommended
Description
Parameter Settings Unit
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UHighBusSC and UHighLineSC: Set the operating level for the Bus high voltage and Line high
voltage at Line synchronism check. The voltage level settings must be chosen in relation to the
bus or line network voltage. The threshold voltages UHighBusSC and UHighLineSC have to be
set lower than the value at which the breaker is expected to close with the synchronism check. A
typical value can be 80% of the base voltages.
UDiffSC: Setting of the allowed voltage difference for Manual and Auto synchronism check. The
setting for voltage difference between line and bus in p.u, defined as (U-Bus/
UBaseBus) - (U-Line/UBaseLine). Normally this parameter is recommended to set 0.15pu.
FreqDiffM and FreqDiffA: The frequency difference level settings for Manual and Auto sync. A
typical value for FreqDiffM can be10 mHz for a connected system, and a typical value for
FreqDiffA can be 100-200 mHz. FreqDiffA is not applicable in present case.
PhaseDiffM and PhaseDiffA: The phase angle difference level settings for Manual and Auto
sync. PhaseDiffM is normally recommended to set 30°. PhaseDiffA is not applicable in present
case.
tSCM and tSCA: Setting of the time delay for Manual and Auto synchronism check. Circuit
breaker closing is thus not permitted until the synchrocheck situation has remained constant
throughout the set delay setting time. Typical values for tSCM and tSCA can be 0.1s.
Auto related settings are not applicable if outputs related to Auto from this function block for 3-ph
Autorecloser operation is not used.
AutoEnerg and ManEnerg: Setting of the energizing check directions to be activated for
AutoEnerg. Setting of the manual Dead line/bus and Dead/Dead switching conditions to be
allowed for ManEnerg.
DLLB, Dead Line Live Bus, the line voltage is below set value of ULowLineEnerg and the bus
voltage is above set value of UHighBusEnerg. DBLL, Dead Bus Live Line, the bus voltage is
below set value of ULowBusEnerg and the line voltage is above set value of UHighLineEnerg.
AutoEnerg is made OFF and ManEnerg is set to Both of the above DLLB, DBLL. Hence Auto
related parameters are not applicable.
ManEnergDBDL: This need to be made OFF to avoid manual closing of the breaker if both Bus
and Line are dead. In present case this parameter is set OFF.
UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg: Set the operating level for the Bus high voltage at Line
energizing for UHighBusEnerg. Set the operating level for the Line high voltage at Bus
energizing for UHighLineEnerg.
The threshold voltages UHighBusEnerg and UHighLineEnerg have to be set lower than the value
at which the network is considered to be energized. A typical value can be 80% of the base
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voltages. If system voltages are above the set values here, relay will consider it as Live
condition.
ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg: Setting of the operating voltage level for the low Bus
voltage level at Bus energizing for ULowBusEnerg. Setting of the operating voltage level for the
low line voltage level at line energizing for ULowLineEnerg.
The threshold voltages ULowBusEnerg and ULowLineEnerg, have to be set to a value greater
than the value where the network is considered not to be energized. A typical value can be 40%
of the base voltages. If system voltages are below the set values here, relay will consider it as
Dead condition.
UMaxEnerg: Setting of the maximum live voltage level at which energizing is allowed. This
setting is used to block the closing when the voltage on the live side is above the set value of
UMaxEnerg. In present case this parameter is set to 105% of UBase.
tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg: Set the time delay for the Auto Energizing and Manual Energizing.
The purpose of the timer delay settings, tAutoEnerg and tManEnerg, is to ensure that the dead
side remains de-energized and that the condition is not due to a temporary interference. If the
conditions do not persist for the specified time, the delay timer is reset and the procedure is
restarted when the conditions are fulfilled again. Circuit breaker closing is thus not permitted until
the energizing condition has remained constant throughout the set delay setting time. Normally
tManEnerg is recommended to set 0.1s. tAutoEnerg is not applicable in present case.
OperationSynch: Operation for synchronizing function Off/ On. This parameter is recommended
to set OFF.
FreqDiffMin, FreqDiffMax, UHighBusSynch, UHighLineSynch, UDiffSynch, tClosePulse,
tBreaker, tMinSynch and tMaxSynch: These parameters are not applicable if OperationSynch
is set to OFF.
Recommended Settings:
Table 3-50 gives the recommended settings for Synchrocheck function.
Table 3-50: Synchrocheck function Settings
Setting Recommended
Description Unit
Parameter Settings
Operation Operation Off / On On -
CBConfig Select CB configuration 1 1/2 bus CB -
UBaseBus Base value for busbar voltage settings 400.000 kV
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ADDITIONAL NOTES:
1. These settings provided for the Shunt Reactor are for the considered case of Bus
Reactor connected in one and half CB bus configuration.
2. For the case of Shunt reactor used as Line Reactor, the Settings get modified
due to the fact that Reactor bushing CT inputs are used for reactor protection in
place of Bay CT used for some functions in the present case.
3. In the case of Bus Reactor also, It is advisable to use Bushing CT for Reactor
Back-up impedance protection function. Teed protection can be used additionally
for the protection of T point of the associated bay.
4. Back-up over-current and earth fault protection can also be duplicated in any of
the other IED.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS .............................................................................................................. 2
1 BASIC SYSTEM PARAMETERS......................................................................................... 6
1.1 Single line diagram of the Busbar..................................................................................... 6
1.2 Busbar parameters............................................................................................................. 6
2 TERMINAL IDENTIFICATION AND LIST OF FUNCTIONS................................................. 7
2.1 REB500................................................................................................................................ 7
2.1.1 Terminal Identification ..................................................................................... 7
2.1.2 List of functions available and those used ....................................................... 7
3 SETTING CALCULATIONS AND RECOMMENDED SETTINGS FOR REB500 ................. 8
3.1 REB500................................................................................................................................ 8
3.1.1 Busbar Protection (BBP) ................................................................................. 8
3.1.2 Breaker Failure Protection (BFP) ...................................................................11
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1-1: Single line diagram of the Busbar with CT connections ............................................................. 6
Figure 3-1: Operating characteristics of the restrained amplitude comparison function............................... 9
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LIST OF TABLES
Table 2-1: List of functions in REB500.......................................................................................................... 7
Table 3-1: Differential protection settings ................................................................................................... 11
Table 3-2: Breaker failure protection settings ............................................................................................. 15
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SUB-STATION: Station-A
400kV Busbar
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CT details:
CT core used for Busbar protection (same is applicable for both main-I and main-II relays):
Ratio: 2000/1A, CLASS: PS, Vk: 4000V, Imax at Vk: 120mA, Rct@75 DEGREE
CENTIGRADE ohm: <10Ω
Above details are applicable for all the bays of 400kV Busbar protection.
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2.1 REB500
Note: For setting parameters provided in the function listed above, refer section 5 of
“Distributed busbar protection REB500 including line and transformer protection
Operating instruction” 1MRB520292-Uen, version 7.6.
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3.1 REB500
Some general comments on BB protection application and settings are covered here.
If left uncleared, the effect of a fault in a bus-zone can be potentially far more damaging than
faults on other items of primary plant. The unplanned or unselective outage of the bus bar can
lead to the loss of power supply to a widespread area. The failure to clear a bus fault can lead to
considerable equipment damage and system instability. Therefore bus bar protection has an
important role to play.
Few important points related to application and settings are given below.
• Bus bar protections being of unit type, back-up protection is provided either by duplicating
the bus bar protection, or by reverse zone of line distance protection, or by time delayed
distance relays in the remote stations.
• Where the main bus bar protection is provided by the second zone elements of distance
relays (i.e., when no bus bar protection is provided), back-up protection can be considered
as being provided by the 3rd zone elements of distance relays in the more remote stations.
• For substations of high strategic importance or where the bus arrangements are complex,
the complete bus bar protection should be fully duplicated.
• In cases where the burn-through time of SF6 switchgear is considered to be shorter than the
tripping time from remote back-up protection, then also the bus bar protection must be
duplicated.
• Faults lying between C.B and C.T. shall be cleared from one side by opening of C.B on
busbar protection operation. However clearing of fault from other side shall be through
breaker failure protection/back up protection.
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• 3 Phase trip relays shall be provided for each circuit breaker which shall also initiate B.F.P.
of concerned breaker.
• C.T wire supervision relays should be set with a sensitivity such that they can detect C.T.
secondary open circuit even in case of least loaded feeder.
• Bus bar differential protection should have overall sensitivity above heaviest loaded feeder
current unless a separate check zone has been provided. In cases where fault currents are
expected to be low, the protection should be sensitive enough to take care of such expected
low fault current.
Relay operating characteristic is shown in Figure 3-1.
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Providing the minimum fault current (IKMS) is high enough, IKmin should be set higher than the
maximum load current.
The ‘restrained amplitude comparison’ algorithm detects an internal fault when the settings for
IKmin and k are exceeded. A tripping command is only issued, however, providing the phase
comparison function detects an internal fault at the same time.
This is normally set to 1.3 times Maximum load current so that the value is set higher than the
maximum load current. Lowest fault current that can occur on Busbars are typically very higher
than the highest CT ratio.
k (Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’): The factor “k” (slope) is normally set to 0.80. Numerous tests on a
network model have shown this setting to be the most favorable.
Note: During a thorough-fault and normal operation, it is impossible for the differential
(operating) current to be higher than the restrain current.
Differential current alarm (Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’): Alarm should be set lower than the lowest
load current. A typical setting is 5%.
Delay (Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’): Differential current alarm, a typical setting is 5s.
IKmin (Op. char. ‘L0’): Ikmin for ‘L0’ shall be set to 50% of the Ikmin of L1, L2, L3.
The procedure for setting the ground fault characteristic is the same as for phase faults.
This dialog is only available providing a neutral current measurement has been configured.
k, Differential current alarm, Delay (Op. char. ‘L0’): These parameters are set same as that
of Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’.
IKmin, k, Differential current alarm, Delay (Op. char. ‘Check-Zone’): These parameters are
set same as that of Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’. These settings are not visible if check zone is not
used.
Setting Calculations:
IKmin (Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’):
Maximum load current=2000A (CT ratio used for Busbar protection is considered)
Here CT ratio of any bay has been considered for settings. Check with actual max load and set
accordingly.
Ikmin =2600A (1.3 times of Maximum load current).
IKmin (Op. char. ‘L0’): Ikmin for ‘L0’ shall be set to 50% of the Ikmin of L1, L2, L3, i.e. 1300A.
Differential current alarm (Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’):
In present case, Min bay current is 69A, i.e., 50Mvar, 420kV Bus Reactor bay current, which is
2.7% of Ikmin(2600A). As the minimum available setting is 5%, hence 5% is set.
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-1 gives the recommended settings for Differential protection.
Table 3-1: Differential protection settings
Recommended
Setting Parameter
Settings Unit
IKmin Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’ 2600 A
K Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’ 0.80
Differential current alarm Op. char. ‘L1, L2, L3’ 5 % IKmin
Delay (Differential current alarm) Op. char. ‘L1, L2,
5 s
L3’
IKmin
1300 A
Op. char. ‘L0’
k
0.80
Op. char. ‘L0’
Differential current alarm
5 % IKmin
Op. char. ‘L0’
Delay
(Differential current alarm) 5 s
Op. char. ‘L0’
Some general comments on Breaker failure protection application and settings are described
here.
Failure of a circuit breaker to open when a trip signal has been given to it can lead to wide
spread tripping. Disconnecting the adjacent breakers using a breaker failure protection can
contain the impact. Failure to provide this protection can lead to considerable equipment
damage and system instability. Therefore breaker fail protection has an important role to play.
Some important points related to its application and settings are given below.
• One may decide to plan and operate the power system to avoid transient instability at shunt
faults with a stuck breaker. The back-up fault clearance time then determines the power
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transfer capability of the transmission network. This means that it is very important to have a
fast breaker failure protection.
• The relay is separate for each breaker and is to be connected in the secondary circuit of the
CTs associated with that particular breaker. This CT secondary may be a separate core, if
available. Otherwise it shall be clubbed with Main-I or Main-II protection core.
• For line breakers, direct tripping of remote end breaker(s) should be arranged on operation
of LBB protection. For transformer breakers, direct tripping of breaker(s) on the other side of
the transformer should be arranged on operation of LBB protection.
• For lines employing single phase auto-reclosing, the LBB relays should be started on a
single phase basis from the trip relays. This is to avoid load currents in the healthy phases,
after single phase tripping, leading to unwanted operation of the breaker failure protection,
since the current setting is normally lower than the load current.
• It is considered a good practice to have DC circuits of Gr.A and Gr.B protections and LBB
relay independent. A separately fused supply should be taken for LBB relay in this case.
• LBB cannot operate without proper initiation. It is good practice to provide redundant trip
output and breaker fail input where other forms of redundancy does not exist. One way of
doing this is by providing separate aux. relay in parallel with trip unit and using contacts of
these for LBB initiation.
• Separation should be maintained between protective relay and CB trip coil DC circuit so that
short circuit or blown fuse in the CB circuit will not prevent the protective relay from
energizing the LBB scheme.
• In addition to other fault sensing relays the LBB relay should be initiated by Busbar
protection, since failure of CB to clear a bus fault would result in the loss of entire station if
LBB relay is not initiated.
• Whenever used in combination with busbar protection scheme, tripping logic of the same
shall be used for LBB protection also.
• For breaker-fail relaying for low energy faults like buchholz operation, special considerations
may have to be given to ensure proper scheme operation by using CB contact logic in
addition to current detectors. It is recommended that for operation of Buchholz protection, an
additional criterion from breaker auxiliary contact may be provided.
• Current level detectors should be set as sensitive as the main protections. A general setting
of 200A primary value (this should be more than the minimum operating current of the main
protection) is commonly practiced for lines and transformers. However, in case of existing
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schemes associated with lines having single phase autoreclosure and where phase wise
initiation is not available, it is recommended that 2ph + 1 E/F element may be used with
phase element set above maximum expected load current while E/F element may be set
sensitively.
• Current level detector for generators may be set at 50 mA (for 1A C.T. secondary).
• Timer setting should be set considering breaker interrupting time, current detector reset time
and a margin. Generally a timer setting of 200ms has been found to be adequate.
• It is recommended that the utilities maintain the circuit breaker performance data, which will
be useful in planning back-up protection and other actions pertaining to circuit breaker
performance and maintenance.
• It is desirable that the back-up fault clearance time is shorter than the operating time of the
remote protections. One would lose the advantages with the expensive bus bar
configuration, if Zone-2 of the distance protection in the remote substations operates faster
than the breaker failure protection.
• It is possible to use one delay for single-phase faults and a shorter delay for multi-phase
faults in the breaker fail protection. This is done to avoid transient instability during multi-
phase faults in combination with a stuck breaker. The critical fault clearance time is much
longer for single-phase faults than for multi-phase faults.
• It is possible to design the breaker failure protection to have two steps. This approach may
decrease the risk for unwanted operation of the breaker failure protection during
maintenance and fault tracing. Therefore it is recommended utilities consider two-stage
tripping to avoid any unwanted operation of circuit breaker fail protection.
• It is a good practice to use breaker failure protection provided in a separate hardware than
the one used for main protection, when a multifunction numerical protective relay is used for
line, transformer, reactor etc. This will help avoid losing breaker fail protection function when
main protection fails. Thus it can be separate stand-alone relay or provided in bay controller
or as part of bus bar protection. If the main protections are duplicated and have built in
breaker fail function, providing it in a separate hard ware is not required. In such cases the
breaker fail function gets duplicated.
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=
In present case, this parameter is set to 0.2.
Timer 1 active: A second attempt is made to trip the circuit-breaker at the end of the set time t1
plus the internal processing time ta1.
Timer t2 is also started at the end t1. Timer 1 active setting is to activate or deactivate this timer.
Hence this parameter is set to active in present case.
Timer 2 active: Should the circuit-breaker again fail to trip within the set time of t2 plus the
internal processing time ta2, the breakers surrounding the fault are inter tripped. This parameter
is to activate the backup trip delay. Timer 2 active settings is to activate of deactivate this timer.
Hence this parameter is set to active in present case.
Timer t1: This is retrip time delay. In present case this parameter is set to 100ms.
To avoid any risk of a premature tripping command by the breaker failure protection, the
minimum setting of the timer t1 must be longer than the maximum time required for a successful
main protection trip plus the maximum reset time of the overcurrent function.
Minimum time for timer t1 is t1 > tCB + tv + tmargin.
Minimum t1 setting for a circuit-breaker operating time (tCB) of 40 ms
t1 > tCB + tv + tmargin = 40 ms + 19 ms + 20 ms > 79 ms
Maximum backup tripping time for a circuit-breaker operating time (tCB) of 40 ms
t1max = [te+ta1] + tCB + tv + tmargin = 24 ms + 40 ms + 19 ms + 20 ms = 103 ms.
Timer t2: This is backup trip time delay. In present case this parameter is set to 100ms.
Zone2 time of the distance relay must be set higher than the time of operation of LBB.
To avoid any risk of premature inter tripping of the surrounding breakers by the breaker failure
protection in the event of a successful backup trip at the end of t1, the minimum setting of the
timer t2 must be longer than the maximum time required for a backup trip plus the maximum
reset time of the overcurrent function.
Minimum time for timer t2 is t2 > ta1 + tCB + tv + tmargin
Minimum t2 setting for a circuit-breaker operating time (tCB) of 40 ms
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Recommended Settings:
Table 3-2 gives the recommended setting for Breaker failure protection.
Table 3-2: Breaker failure protection settings
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Table of Contents
A. UNCOMPENSATED TRANSMISSION LINES...................................................................3
12.2. Block All Zones and Trip with Out of Step (OOS) Function ...........................................12
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8) SIMULATION STUDIES.......................................................................................................19
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A review was made by the Protection Task force of the setting criteria for 220kV,
400kV and 765kV transmission lines (both uncompensated and series compensated)
and the recommendations on the settings to be adopted are given below. The
recommendations are based on guidelines given in following documents.
• CBIP Publication no 274: Manual on Protection of Generators, Generator
Transformers and 220kV and 400kV Networks
• CBIP Publication no 296: Manual on Reliable Fault Clearance and Back-Up
Protection of EHV and UHV Transmission Networks
• CIGRE WG B5.10, 411: Protection, Control and Monitoring Of Series
Compensated Networks
The 150% setting is arrived at considering an expected under reach of about 30%
when both lines are in parallel and a margin of 20%. The degree of under reach can
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be calculated using equation K0M / 1+K0 Where K0M = Z0M/ 3Z1 and K0 = (Z0 – Z1)
/ 3Z1. It is recommended to check the degree of under reach due to mutual coupling
effect to be sure that setting of 150% is adequate.
Sometimes impedance so selected might enter the next voltage level. However, un-
selectivity in the Zone-2 grading is generally not to be expected when in-feeds exist
at the remote sub-station as they reduce the overreach considerably.
This holds good for majority of the cases, however, for certain cases, where in-feed
from other feeder at the local bus is not significant, Zone-2 of remote end relay may
see the fault at lower voltage level. Care has to be taken for all such cases by suitable
time delay.
Zone-3 should overreach the remote terminal of the longest adjacent line by an
acceptable margin (typically 20% of highest impedance seen) for all fault conditions.
However, in such case where Zone-3 reach is set to enter into next lower voltage
level, Zone-3 timing shall be coordinated with the back-up protection (Directional
over current and earth fault relay) of power transformer. Where such coordination
cannot be realised, other means like application of back up distance protection for
power transformer or special protection scheme logic may have to be considered to
achieve protection coordination.
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For Zone-1 resistive reach, attention has to be given to any limitations indicated by
manufacturer in respect of resistive setting vis-a-vis reactance setting to avoid
overreach due to remote in-feed. It is recommended to study the impact of remote end
infeed for expected power flow & fault resistance on the extent of overreach. This is
particularly important for short lines.
In case of phase to phase fault, resistive reach should be set to provide coverage
against all types of anticipated phase to phase faults subject to check of possibility
against load point encroachment considering minimum expected voltage and
maximum load expected during short time emergency system condition.
It is recommended that all the distance relays should have quadrilateral / polygon
characteristic. For relays having Mho characteristic, it is desirable to have load
encroachment prevention characteristic or a blinder.
In the absence of credible data regarding minimum voltage and maximum load
expected for a line during emergency system condition, following criteria may be
considered for deciding load point encroachment:
• Maximum load current (Imax) may be considered as 1.5 times the thermal
rating of the line or 1.5 times the associated bay equipment current rating (the
minimum of the bay equipment individual rating) whichever is lower.
(Caution: The rating considered is approximately 15minutes rating of the
transmission facility).
Due to in-feeds, the apparent fault resistance seen by relay is several times the actual
value. This should be kept in mind while arriving at resistive reach setting for Zone-
2 and Zone-3.
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if a long line is followed by a short line, then a higher setting (typically 0.6second)
may be adopted on long line to avoid indiscriminate tripping through Zone-2
operation on both lines.
The following formula would be the basis for determining the minimum acceptable
Zone-2 time setting:
t z 2 > t MA + t CB + t z 2 reset + t s
Where:
Unequal lengths of transmission circuit can make it difficult to meet the Zone-2
secondary reach setting criterion. In such cases it will be necessary to co-ordinate
Zone-2 with longer time delay. The time tMA in equation must be the adjacent circuit
Zone-2 protection operating time.
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For Special cases, where co-ordination between long and short lines is required,
following formula would be the basis for determining the minimum acceptable
Zone-3 time setting:
Where:
tZ3reset = Resetting time of Zone-3 impedance element with load current present
Ideal solution to tackle load encroachment may be based on the use of blinders or by
suitably setting the resistive reach of specially shaped impedance elements or by use
of polygon type impedance elements.
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It is recommended that all the distance relays should have quadrilateral / polygon
characteristic. For relays having Mho characteristics, it is desirable to have load
encroachment prevention characteristics or a blinder.
In the absence of credible data regarding minimum voltage and maximum load
expected for a feeder during emergency system condition, following criteria may be
considered for deciding resistive reach / blinder setting to prevent load point
encroachment:
• Maximum load current (Imax) may be considered as 1.5 times the thermal
rating of the line or 1.5 times the associated bay equipment current rating ( the
minimum of the bay equipment individual rating) whichever is lower.
(Caution: The rating considered is approximately 15 minutes rating of the
transmission facility).
• For setting angle for load blinder, a value of 30 degree may be adequate in most
cases.
For high resistive earth fault where impedance locus lies in the Blinder zone, fault
clearance shall be provided by the back-up directional earth fault relay.
• The Zone-4 reverse reach must adequately cover expected levels of apparent bus
bar fault resistance, when allowing for multiple in feeds from other circuits. For
this reason, its resistive reach setting is to be kept identical to Zone-3 resistive
reach setting.
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TRANSMISSION LINES
With a reverse reach setting of less than the Zone-1 reach of distance protection for
the shortest line connected to the local bus bar, the Zone-4 time delay would only
need to co-ordinate with bus bar main protection fault clearance and with Zone-1
fault clearance for lines out of the same substation. For this reason this can be set
according to the Zone-2 time setting guidelines.
While the ohmic characteristic of a distance relay is independent of voltage, the load
is not generally constant-impedance. The apparent impedance presented to a
distance relay, as the load voltage varies, will depend on the voltage characteristic of
the load. If the low voltage situation resulted from the loss of one or more
transmission lines or generating units, there may be a substantial change in the real
and reactive power flow through the line in question. The combination of low
voltage and worsened phase angle may cause a long set relay to operate undesirably
either on steady state basis, or in response to recoverable swings related to the
initiating event.
The apparent impedance seen by the relay is affected by in-feeds, mutual coupling
and therefore the behaviour of distance relay during various system condition needs
to be studied wherever necessary to achieve proper relay coordination.
It is desirable and hence recommended that system studies are conducted using computer-
aided tools to assess the security of protection by finding out trajectory of impedance in
various zones of distance relay under abnormal or emergency system condition on case-to-
case basis particularly for critical lines / corridors.
In addition, the settings must be fine-tuned, simulating faults using Real Time Digital
Simulator on case-to-case basis particularly for critical lines / corridors.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
The ground over current threshold should be set to ensure detection of all ground
faults, but above any continuous residual current under normal system operation.
Continuous residual current may arise because of following:
However this method is not suitable for some applications where transmission lines
terminated at different substations, run partially in parallel. In such cases following
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
type of directional control is recommended to be used for the directional earth fault
relay.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
12.2. Block All Zones and Trip with Out of Step (OOS) Function
This application applies a blocking signal to all distance relay zones and order
tripping if the power swing is unstable using the OOS function (function built
in modern distance relays or as a standalone relay). This application is the
recommended approach since a controlled separation of the power system can
be achieved at preselected network locations. Tripping after the swing is well
past the 180 degree position is the recommended option from CB operation
point of view.
Normally all relay are having Power swing Un-block timer which unblocks on
very slow power swing condition (when impedance locus stays within a zone
for a long duration). Typically the Power swing un-blocking time setting is
2sec.
However, on detection of a line fault, the relay has to be de-blocked.
Till such studies are carried out and Out-of-Step protection is enabled on all identified
lines, it is recommended to continue with the existing practice of Non-Blocking of
Zone-I on Power Swing as mentioned under Option-12.1 above. However it should be
remembered that with this practice the line might trip for a recoverable swing and it is
not good to breakers.
Committee strongly recommends that required studies must be carried out at the
earliest possible time (within a timeframe of one year) to exercise the option-12.2 &
12.3 above.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
FOR 400kV LINES: Low set stage (Stage-I) may be set in the range of 110% - 112%
(typically 110%) with a time delay of 5 seconds. High set stage (Stage-II) may be set
in the range 140% - 150% with a time delay of 100milliseconds.
FOR 765kV LINES: Low set stage (Stage-I) may be set in the range of 106% - 109%
(typically 108%) with a time delay of 5 seconds. High set stage (Stage-II) may be set
in the range 140% - 150% with a time delay of 100milliseconds.
However, for over voltage Stage-I protection, a time grading of 1 to 3 seconds may
be provided between overvoltage relays of double circuit lines. Grading on
overvoltage tripping for various lines emanating from a station may be considered
and same can be achieved using voltage as well as time grading. Longest timed
delay should be checked with expected operating time of Over-fluxing relay of the
transformer to ensure disconnection of line before tripping of transformer.
It is desirable to have Drop-off to pick-up ratio of overvoltage relay better than 97%
(Considering limitation of various manufacturers relay on this aspect).
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
critical power system security factor. In the case of nuclear plant, auxiliary power
supplies are also a major factor in providing full nuclear plant safety and security.
The potential loss of system generation or the potential challenges to nuclear plant
safety systems may be factors which will dictate the longest acceptable clearance
times for transmission circuit faults in the vicinity of a power station. This should be
further taken up with utilities of nuclear plants and this and any other requirements
should be understood and addressed.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
-They increase the operating time of distance protection, which may in turn
influence negatively the system stability
It is recommended to reduce the reach setting by a safety factor (Ks) to take care of
possible overreach due to low frequency oscillations.
across the capacitor becomes higher than the protective voltage level in each half-
cycle. Extensive studies have been done by Bonneville Power Administration in
USA to arrive at a non-linear equivalent circuit for a series connected capacitor
using an MOV. The composite impedance depends on total fault current and
protection factor kp.
U MOV
kp =
U NC
Where UMOV is voltage at which MOV starts to conduct theoretically and UNC is
voltage across the series capacitor when carrying its rated nominal current
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
reversal phenomenon can also raise problems from the protection point of view,
particularly when the power lines are relatively short and when permissive
overreach schemes are used.
Zero sequence mutual impedance ZM0 will not significantly influence the operation
of distance protection as long as both circuits are operating in parallel and all
precautions related to settings of distance protection on series compensated line
have been considered. Influence of parallel line switched off & earthed at both ends,
on the operation of distance protection on single operating circuit is well known.
The presence of series capacitor additionally exaggerates the effect of zero sequence
mutual impedance between two circuits. The effect of zero sequence mutual
impedance on possible overreaching of distance relays is increased further compared
to case of non-compensated lines. This is because while the series capacitor will
compensate self-impedance of the zero sequence network the mutual impedance
will be same as in the case of non-compensated double circuit lines. The reach of
under reaching distance protection zone 1 for phase to earth measuring loops must
further be reduced for such operating conditions.
Zero sequence mutual impedance may also disturb the correct operation of distance
protection for external evolving faults during auto reclosing, when one circuit is
disconnected in one phase and runs in parallel during dead time of single pole auto
reclosing cycle. It is recommended to study all such operating conditions by dynamic
simulations in order to fine tune settings of distance relays.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
Spark gaps may not flash over in most cases, and metal oxide varistors (MOVs) may
not conduct any significant current. Series capacitors may remain fully inserted
during high resistive earth faults.
The directional relay operates always correctly for reverse faults. VT located
between bus and capacitor generally does not influence directional measurement.
But in case VT is located between line and capacitor it may influence correct
operation: While reverse faults are detected correctly the forward operation is
dependent on system conditions. Additional zero sequence source impedance can be
added into relay circuits to secure correct directional measurement.
In this case the current can be reduced to extremely low values due to low zero
sequence impedance at capacitor end. Further the measured residual voltage can be
reduced to very low value due to low zero sequence source impedance and/or low
zero sequence current. Zero sequence current inversion may occur at the capacitor
end (dependent on fault position). Directional negative sequence OC protection too
may face very similar conditions.
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PROTECTIVE RELAY SETTING GUIDELINES FOR 220kV, 400kV AND 765kV
TRANSMISSION LINES
reactance between CT and capacitor and X12 is reactance between capacitor and
remote end Bus, Xc is reactance of capacitor and KS is safety factor to prevent
possible overreaching due to low frequency (sub-harmonic) oscillations. These
setting guidelines are applicable when VT is installed on the bus side of the
capacitor . It is possible to remove XC from the above equation in case VT is installed
on line side , but it is still necessary to consider the safety factor.
! Zone-2 is set to 120 % of uncompensated line impedance for single circuit line.
For double circuit lines, special considerations are mentioned at Section B-5
above.
! Phase locked voltage memory is used to cope with the voltage inversion.
Alternatively, an intentional time delay may be applied to overcome
directionality problems related to voltage inversion.
! Special consideration may be required in over voltage stage-I (low set) trip
setting for series compensated double circuit lines. It has been experienced
that in case of tripping of a heavily loaded circuit, other circuit experience
sudden voltage rise due to load transfer. To prevent tripping of other circuit
on such cases, over-voltage stage-I setting for series compensated double
circuit lines may be kept higher at 113%.
8) SIMULATION STUDIES
System studies, Use of real Time digital simulators, Tests using EMTP files are very
important when applying protections for series compensated lines. It is recommended
to carry out such studies specific to each line.
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PROTECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
Table of Contents
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR PROTECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT: ................................2
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PROTECTION SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
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and tested for the dependability and security of protection system. The
RTDS facilities available in the country like at CPRI, POWERGRID and
other places should be made use of for this purpose.
4.3. The network model should be periodically updated with the system
parameters, as and when network changes are incorporated.
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7.2. The root cause analysis shall address the cause of fault, any mal-operation
or non-operation of relays, protection scheme etc.
7.3. The root cause analysis shall identify corrective and improvement
measures required in the relay setting, protection scheme or any other
changes to ensure the system security, reliability and dependability of the
protection system.
7.4. Protection application group shall keep proper records of corrective and
improvement actions taken.
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
Introduction:
This check list is prepared by the Protection sub-committee under task force to
enable audit of practices followed in protection application & criteria used for
setting calculations in 220kV, 400kV & 765kV substations. It aims to cover the
entire fault clearance system used for overhead lines & cables, power
transformers, shunt reactors and bus bars in a substation. The objective is to
check if the fault clearance system provided gives reliable fault clearance.
The check list is generally based on the guidelines given in the following
documents:
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
CHECK-LIST:
Check list for different protected objects & elements in fault clearance system are as
under:
2. Are the Main-I & Main-II relays connected to two separate DC YES NO
sources (Group-A and Group-B)
3. Is the Distance protection (Non-switched type, suitable for 1-ph & 3- YES NO
ph tripping) as Main1 and Main2 provided to ensure selectivity &
reliability for all faults in the shortest possible time
4. Is both main-I & Main-II distance relay are numerical design having YES NO
Quadrilateral or Polygon operating characteristic
5. In the Main-I / Main-II Distance protection, Zone-I is set cover 80% YES NO
of the protected line section
6. In the Main-I / Main-II distance protection, Zone-2 is set cover 120% YES NO
of the protected line section in case of Single circuit line and 150% in
case of Double circuit line
7. In the Main-I / Main-II distance protection, Zone-3 is set cover 120% YES NO
of the total of protected line section plus longest line at remote end as
a minimum.
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
8. Resistive reach for Ground fault element set to give maximum YES NO
coverage considering fault resistance, arc resistance & tower
footing resistance. ( In case, It is not possible to set the ground
fault and phase fault reaches separately, load point
encroachment condition imposed on Phase fault resistive reach
shall be applied)
9. Resistive reach for Phase fault element set to give maximum YES NO
coverage subject to check of possibility against load point
encroachment considering minimum expected voltage and
maximum load.
11 Is Zone-2 time delay of Main-I / Main-II distance relay set to 0.350 YES NO
seconds ?
In case any other value has been set for Zone-II timer, kindly specify
the value and justification thereof.
13. Is Zone-4 reach set in reverse direction to cover expected levels of YES NO
apparent bus bar fault resistance, when allowing for multiple in
feeds from other circuits?
14. Is reverse looking Zone-4 time delay set as Zone-2 time delay? YES NO
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
16. Whether VT fuse fail detection function has been correctly set to YES NO
block the distance function operation on VT fuse failure
17. Is the sensitive IDMT directional E/F relay (either separate relay or YES NO
built-in function of Main relay) for protection against high resistive
earth faults?
19. In case of Cables, is unit protection provided as Main-I & Main-II YES NO
protection with distance as back-up.
20. Are the line parameters used for setting the relay verified by field YES NO
testing
21. Is Two stages Over-Voltage protection provided for 765 & 400kV YES NO
Lines?
22. Is 1-ph Auto –reclosing provided on 765, 400 & 220kV lines? Please YES NO
specify the set value:
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
24. Is the Current reversal guard logic for POR scheme provided on YES NO
Double circuit lines?
25. In case the protected line is getting terminated at a station having YES NO
very low fault level i.e. HVDC terminal, whether week end-infeed
feature has been enabled in respective distance relay or not
26. In case of protected line is originating from nuclear power station, YES NO
are the special requirement (stability of nuclear plant auxiliaries) as
required by them has been met
27. What line current , Voltage and Load angle have been considered for I=
Load encroachment blinder setting and what is the resultant MVA
V=
that the line can carry without load encroachment.
Angle:
(In the absence of Load encroachment blinder function, this limit
shall be applied to Zone-3 phase fault resistive reach.) S=
28. a) What are the Zones blocked on Power swing block function: Z1 / Z2 / Z3 / Z4
29. Whether the location of Out of step relay has been identified on the YES NO
basis of power system simulation studies
30. a) Is the Disturbance recorder and Fault locator provided on all line YES NO
feeder ?
Standalone / built-
b) Whether standalone or built in Main relay in
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
B. Power Transformers
1. Do you use Group A and Group B protections connected to separate YES NO
DC sources for power transformers
2. Do you follow CBIP guideline (274 & 296) for protection setting of YES NO
transformer
3. Do you use duplicated PRD and Bucholtz initiating contact for power YES NO
transformers at 765kV and 400kV levels
Group A Group B
6. Is Restricted earth fault (REF) protection used a high impedance type YES NO
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
7. Are Main protection relays provided for transformer are of numerical YES NO
design.
8. a) Are directional over current & earth fault relays provided as YES NO
back-up protection of Transformer are of numerical design.
C. Shunt Reactors
1. Do you use Group A and Group B protections connected to separate YES NO
DC sources for reactors
2. Do you follow CBIP guideline (274 and 296) for protection setting of YES NO
reactors
3. Do you use duplicated PRD and Bucholtz initiating contact for YES NO
Reactors at 765kV and 400kV levels
Group A Group B
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
5 In case of Breaker & half switching scheme, whether CT associated with YES NO
Main & Tie Breakers are connected to separate bias winding of the low
impedance Biased differential protection in order to avoid false
operation due to dissimilar CT response.
6 Is Restricted earth fault (REF) protection used a high impedance type YES NO
7 Are Main & back-up protection relays provided for Reactor are of YES NO
numerical design.
8 Is Fire protection system (HVW type) provided for Reactor and YES NO
functioning
9 a) Is the Disturbance recorder and Fault locator provided on all the YES NO
Shunt Reactors used in 765 kV, 400 kV substations?
Standalone/built-
b) Whether standalone or built in Main relay in
D. Bus bars
1. Bus Bar protection for 765, 400 & 220kV buses is provided YES NO
2. Duplicated Bus bar protection is provided for 765kV and 400kV YES NO
buses
3. CBIP guideline for Protection (274 and 296) settings is followed YES NO
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
6 In case of GIS where burn through time of SF6 is shorter than remote YES NO
back up protection is the bus bar protection duplicated irrespective of
voltage level?
Analogue signals:
Digital Signals
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
• Main 1 Trip
• Main II Trip
• Direct Trip CH I / II
3. Whether substation (765, 400 , 220kV) is having Event logger facility YES NO
(standalone or built-in-SAS)
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CHECK LIST FOR AUDIT OF FAULT CLEARANCE SYSTEM FOR
F. Circuit Breakers
1. Is breaker fail protection ( LBB / BFR) provided for all the Circuit YES NO
Breakers at 220kV , 400kV & 765kV rating
4. For lines employing single phase auto reclosing, Is start signal from YES NO
protection trip to LBB / BFR relay is given on single phase basis?
5. Is separate relay provided for each breaker and the relay has to be YES NO
connected from the secondary circuit of the CTs associated with that
particular breaker?
9. Is LBB relay initiated by Bus bar protection in addition to other fault YES NO
sensing relays, since failure of CB to clear a bus fault would result in
the loss of entire station if BFP relay is not initiated?
10. Is tripping logic of the bus bar protection scheme used for LBB YES NO
protection also?
11. Are the special considerations provided to ensure proper scheme YES NO
operation by using Circuit Breaker contact logic in addition to
current detectors in cases breaker-fail relaying for low energy faults
like buchholz operation?
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12. Are the Current level detectors set as sensitive as the main YES NO
protection? (Generally setting of 0.2 A is commonly practiced for
lines and transformers)
13. Is timer set considering breaker interrupting time, current detector YES NO
reset time and a margin? (Generally a timer setting of 200ms has been
found to be adequate)
14. Is the back-up fault clearance time is shorter than the operating time YES NO
of the remote protections (distance relay Zone-2) ?
15. Is the breaker failure protection provided with two steps ( First stage YES NO
– retrip own CB, Second stage- Trip all associated CBs) . This
mitigates unwanted operation of breaker failure protection during
maintenance and fault tracing.
16. Is the breaker failure protection hardware provided is separate from YES NO
line /transformer feeder protection?
G. Communication systems
1. a) Do you use PLCC for tele-protection of distance relays at 765, 400 YES NO
& 220kV feeders
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4. Whether the protection relays and trip circuits are segregated into YES NO
two independent system fed through fuses from two different DC
source
a) Protection
b) CB functions
d) Annunciation / Indications
e) Monitoring functions
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E. PERFORMANCE INDICES
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2. Are both main-I & Main-II distance relay are numerical design YES NO
3. Are both main-I & Main-II distance relay suitable for Series YES NO
compensated lines
Between Capacitor
and Bus
8. What kinds of measurement techniques are used to cope with Phase locked voltage
voltage inversion? memory
Other, specify:
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Line energisation
Other, specify:
18. If YES, how the above problem has been addressed? __________________
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DETAILS OF PROTECTION AUDIT
General
A.
Information:
1 Name of Sub-
station 2 Date of first commissioning
3 Type of Bus
Switching Scheme: 4 Whether SLD collected or Not:
5 Audit Team:
1.
2.
3.
Instrument
1)
Transformer ( To be filled for each one of them)
Current
A
transformer (C T)
1 Location of CT
Date of CT ratio
a
Test Testing
b
Core I Core II Core III Core IV Core V Core VI
i Ratio Adopted
ii Ratio measured
iii error calculated
Knee point voltage
1 Location of CVT
a Date of Testing
b CVT ratio Test
Core I Core II Core III
i Ratio Adopted
ii Ratio measured
iii error calculated
2 Location of CVT
a Date of Testing
b CVT ratio Test
Core I Core II Core III
i Ratio Adopted
ii Ratio measured
iii error calculated
Event Synchonising
Synchro Check Setting of
LBB Functional Date of last Logger Functional Facility
System Relay (Make and Synhrocheck
(Make & Model) (Yes / No) testing (Make & (Yes / No) Available or
Model) Relay
Model) not
i) 765kV System
II) 400kV System
III) 220kV System
Transmission Line
D.
Protection
PLCC/Pro
Main-I Main-II tection Time
DR OK
Protection Functional Date of Protection Functional Date of LBB Protection Functional Date of coupler Functional Functional Synch. Unit
Name of Line (Make & / Not
(Make and (Yes / No) testing (Make and (Yes / No) testing (Make and Model) (Yes / No) testing (Make (Yes / No) (Yes / No) (Make &
Model) OK
Model) Model) and Model)
Model)
i) Line-1
ii) Line-2
iii) Line-3
iv) Line-4
v) Line-5
vi) Line-6
E) Transformer Protection
Back-up
REF Over Flux OTI/WTI
Differential Over Current Bucholtz LA
Protection Protection Indication Date of last LA Rating
Name of ICT Protection Protection / Other protection Rating
(Make & (Make & working or testing IV Side
(Make & Model) (Make & PRD HV Side
Model) Model) not
Model)
i) ICT-1
ii) ICT-2
iii) ICT-3
iv) ICT-4
F) Reactor Protection
Back-up
REF OTI/WTI
Differential Impedance
Protection Indication Bucholtz LA Rating HV
Name of Reactor Protection Protection Other prot’n Date of testing
(Make & working or / PRD Side
(Make & Model) (Make &
Model) not
Model)
i)
Line -1 Reactor
ii) Line -2 Reactor
iii) Bus Reactor-1
iv) Bus Reactor-2
3) Line Parameter
Line 1 Line 2 Line 3 Line 4 Line 5 Line 6
i) Name of Line
ii) Line Length
Line Parameters
iii) ( In Ohms/Per KM/Per Phase Primary
value)
R1
X1
Ro
Xo
RoM
XoM
Present Relay
iv)
setting
Adopted Relay Enclosed as Annexure -I ( Please enclose the settings for all lines, transformers, Reactors and
a
setting Bus Bars)
b Recommended Enclosed as Annexure -II ( Please enclose the settings for all lines, transformers, Reactors and
relay setting Bus Bars)
4) DC supply
220 /110 V DC-I 220 /110 V DC-II 48 V DC-I 48 V DC-II
Measured voltage
a (to be measured at
furthereset Panel
i) Positive to Earth NA NA
ii) Negative to Earth
No.of Cells Per
b
Bank
Availability of
c
Battery Charger Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No Yes/No
5) Circuit Breaker
No.of Date of
PIR (Available Remarks (If
Make and Model Status of Breaker trip/close coil Last Timing
or Not) any)
Available or Not & healthiness taken
A. 765kV System
i). 765kV Bay-1
ii). 765kV Bay-2
iii). 765kV Bay-3
iv). 765kV Bay-4
v). 765kV Bay-5
vi). 765kV Bay-6
B. 400kV System
i). 400 KV Bay-1
ii). 400 Kv Bay-2
iii). 400 Kv Bay-3
iv). 400 Kv Bay-4
v). 400 Kv Bay-5
vi). 400 Kv Bay-6
vii). 400 Kv Bay-7
viii)
. 400 Kv Bay-8
ix). 400 Kv Bay-9
x). 400 Kv Bay-10
B 220kV System
i). 220kV Bay-1
ii). 220kV Bay-2
iii). 220kV Bay-3
iv). 220kV Bay-4
v). 220kV Bay-5
vi). 220kV Bay-6
vii). 220kV Bay-7
viii)
. 220kV Bay-8
Note: rows to be added / deleted as required for no. of bays
Availability of
6)
auxiliary System
Average
i) tripping per
Auxiliary Supply Source of Supply Reliability of Supply month
Supply-I
Supply-II
ii) DG Set
Make
Rating
Whether Dg set on
Auto or manual
Fuel level
Availability of UFR
7)
relay
Make
Setting
Availability of
8)
df/dt relay
Make
Setting
Special Protection
9)
Scheme (SPS)
Available (Yes/No)
Verification