Introduction to

Protection Fundamentals
32nd Annual Hands-On Relay School
16-March-2015

Brent Carper, PE
Engineering Manager Relay Application Innovation, Inc.
Adjunct Professor Washington State University
Brent.C@RelayApplication.com

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Agenda
HRS Schedule & Logistics
Overview of Protective Relaying
Fundamentals of Protection
Zones of Protection, Coordination, Reliability, Compliance
Tools of Protection
Basic Power Equations, 3-Phase Power Equations
Per Unit System, Phasor Diagrams, Symmetrical Components
Relay Types
Classifications, Construction, Considerations, ANSI Device Numbers
Applications
Distribution, Transmission, Busses, Transformers, Generators & Motors

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Schedule: Basic Track Monday
8:15am Introduction to Protection Smith CUE 203
9:40am Break
10:00am Introduction to CT Basics and Testing Smith CUE 203
11:00am Introduction to Substation Print Reading Smith CUE 203

12:00am Lunch

1:00pm Basics of Relay Test Equipment Sloan 175

1:45pm Introduction to Troubleshooting Sloan 175
3:00pm Break
3:10pm GE IAC53 relay EME B54

5:00pm Adjourn
5:00pm Optional social event Birch & Barley Restaurant

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Schedule: Basic Track Tuesday
7:30am Concurrent Open Lecture #1 Smith CUE
8:40am Concurrent Open Lecture #2 Smith CUE
9:40am Break
9:50am Concurrent Open Lecture #3 Smith CUE
11:00am Concurrent Open Lecture #4 Smith CUE

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm ABB RC relay EME B54

3:00pm Break
3:10pm ABB CA relay EME B54

5:00pm Adjourn

6:30pm Suppliers Showcase University Inn, Moscow

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Schedule: Basic Track Wednesday
7:30am ABB IRD9 relay EME B54
10:00am Break
10:10am ABB IRD9 relay (continued) EME B54

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm Basler BE1-27/59, and BE1-46N relays EME B54

3:00pm Break
3:10pm Basler BE1-81O/U relay EME B54

5:00pm Adjourn

6:00pm Banquet and Entertainment University Inn, Moscow

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Schedule: Basic Track Thursday
7:30am GE BDD relay EME B54
10:00am Break
10:10am GE BDD relay (continued) EME B54

12:00pm Lunch

1:00pm SEL-551 relay EME B54

3:00pm Break
3:10pm SEL-551 relay (continued) EME B54

5:00pm Adjourn

<<ADD SEL EVENT>>

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Schedule: Basic Track Friday
7:30am Closing Remarks Smith CUE 203
7:45am Feature Presentation: Smith CUE 203
The Salem Smart Power System
9:00am Break
9:15am Feature Presentation: Smith CUE 203
Metcalf Substation
10:30am Adjourn

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Schedule: Basic Track Summary
After lunch today: Across campus to Sloan 175
Tomorrow morning: Pick 4 lectures. Smith CUE
Tomorrow afternoon: Across campus to EME B54
Wednesday and Thursday: EME B54
Friday: Smith CUE

Reminders
Parking
Fast lunch / light lunch
Be on time
Stay with the program. Get everything out of HRS.
Tips to a great HRS
Embrace the variety
Learn what other utilities do
Share knowledge and stories
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Protective Relaying
What: What are we protecting
Why: Why do we need protection
When: Speed, selectivity, dependability
Where: The equipment used to perform protection
How: Applying protective relaying

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Protective Relaying
What: What are we protecting?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
Why: Why do we need protection?

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Protective Relaying
When: Speed, selectivity, dependability.

Protection must:
Detect an abnormal system condition
React quickly
Respond properly

Not as easy as it sounds!

How do we detect something happening miles away?
How do we react quickly enough? Electricity is traveling at (almost) the
speed of light.
How do we ensure that the response action is correct? An incorrect
response could make the abnormal condition worse.

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Protective Relaying
When: Speed, selectivity, dependability.

Protection must:
Detect an abnormal system condition
React quickly
Respond properly

In general:
abnormal means a Fault
quickly means Milliseconds
properly is accomplished by:
Engineering (relay application, coordination, redundancy and backup)
Testing, Commissioning, Maintenance, Verification, Event Analysis

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Protective Relaying
When: Speed, selectivity, dependability.

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Protective Relaying
Where: The equipment used to perform protection.

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Protective Relaying
Where: The equipment used to perform protection.

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Protective Relaying
Where: The equipment used to perform protection.

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Protective Relaying
Where: The equipment used to perform protection.

Relays are just one component of the Protection System

Relays
Circuit Breakers (or switches)
Input Sources (CTs, PTs, Sensors, I/O)
DC System (battery)
Interconnection (wiring , controls, integration)

The best Relay Techs (and engineers) have expertise on the entire
Protection System, not just the relays!

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Protective Relaying
How: Applying protective relaying.

1. Engineering
Applications, zones of protection, fault studies, schematic design
Relay settings and logic
2. Construction and Commissioning
Testing the application (not the settings)
Calibration of E/M relays
Functional testing
3. Maintenance for Reliability
Periodic in-service load readings, relay I/O testing, E/M relay calibration, trip
checks, breaker monitoring and maintenance, battery system maintenance
Event analysis
Managing changes, managing relay firmware, verifying settings
Cyber security
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Protective Relaying
How NOT to apply protective relaying

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Protective Relaying
The best Relay Techs (and engineers) have expertise on the entire
Protection System, not just the relays!

The best Relay Techs (and engineers) do not become famous, and
do not end up on YouTube!

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Fundamentals of Protection
Zones of Protection
Coordination
Reliability
Compliance

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection
Motor Protection

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection
Motor Protection
Line Protection

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection
Motor Protection
Line Protection
Transformer Protection

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Zones of Protection

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection
Motor Protection
Line Protection
Transformer Protection
Bus Protection

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Zones of Protection
Overlapping Zones of Protection
No Gaps. Ever. Anywhere. Period.

G
G
M
G
Feeder Protection
Motor Protection
Line Protection
Transformer Protection
Bus Protection
Generator Protection

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Zones of Protection, Backup, and Coordination

G
G
M
G

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Zones of Protection, Backup, and Coordination

G
G
M
G
Zone1 = Instantaneous

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Zones of Protection, Backup, and Coordination

G
G
M
G
Zone1 = Instantaneous
Zone2 = Time Delayed

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Zones of Protection, Backup, and Coordination
Overcurrent and Impedance protection
provides backup by overreaching on
both transmission and distribution
systems.
Overreach must be coordinated using
time delay.
G
G
M
G
Zone1 = Instantaneous
Zone2 = Time Delayed
Zone3 = Time Delayed

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Coordination
Coordination by Reach & Time

Reach
Overcurrent: Determined by the pickup setting (tap)
Impedance: Determined by the electrical distance (mho circle)

Time
Instantaneous
Definite Time (fixed time delay)
Inverse Time (delay depends on the magnitude and a curve)

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Coordination Time Overcurrent

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Coordination Time Overcurrent

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Reliability
Dependability = Trips every time
Security = Never false trips

Increase Dependability by:

Increasing sensitivity, increasing number of elements/relays used
Redundant relays, dual batteries, dual trip coils
Digital relay self monitoring
Maintenance, reviewing events
Increase Security by:
Correct applications and good design engineering
Minimizing features, maintaining simplicity
Maintaining calibration (e/m and solid-state) and Firmware (digital)

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Reliability?

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Compliance
North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC)
Protection and Control (PRC) Reliability Standards
PRC-001 System Protection Coordination
PRC-002,012 Disturbance Monitoring
PRC-004 Protection System Misoperations
PRC-005 Protection System Maintenance and Testing
PRC-006,008,010,011,015,016,017,021,022 Load Shedding and RAS
Schemes
PRC-23 Transmission Relay Loadability

NERC compliance is the best thing to happen to Relay Techs in 137 years of
electric power! NERC PRC-005 has made relay testing and commissioning one
of the very most critical and important functions in the utility industry.

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Tools of Protection
Basic Power Equations
3-Phase Power Equations
Per Unit System
Phasors
Symmetrical Components

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Basic Electrical Theory
Ohms Law
Kirchhoffs Current Law
Kirchhoffs Voltage Law

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Basic Power Equations
= = +

() = = +

2
= cos = = = 2
Q = sin

= 2 + 2

()
= ()

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3-Phase Power Equations
3 = 3 1

3 = 3 1

3 = 3 1
3

3 = 3 1 = 3

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3-Phase Power Equations
Example: Calculate the full load current of a 115/12.47kV,
20/30/40MVA transformer.
Solution: P= 3

P 40MVA 40,000
I= = = = 1852.0
3 VLL 3 12.47kV 3 12.47

Math Check: N = 115kV/12.47kV=9.22, 1852.0A/200.8A=9.22

Sanity Check: Full load is normally <3000 amps

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Per Unit System
Per Unit:
Simplifies calculations in power systems.
Allows a 1-phase equivalent circuit for a 3-phase system (no more 3 errors).
Eliminates transformers from calculations.
Because of this, it is very common for equipment parameters to be in Per Unit
(example: 20MVA transformer with 8.5% Z).

Example: 115/12.47kV, 20/30/40MVA transformer with 8.5% Z.

What is the maximum fault current on the low side?

First Lets understand what %Z is

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Per Unit System
A

How is transformer %Z determined?

Short one side of the transformer.
Slowly increase the voltage on the other side until the current reaches the rated base amps.

Example: 115/12.47kV, 20/30/40MVA transformer.

P 20MVA
= = = 100.4 Amps
3VLL 3115kV
The test determines the required voltage to get 100.4 Amps is 9,775V
Z = V/I = 9,775/100.4 = 97.36 ohms
%Z = 9,775/115,000 = 0.085 = 8.5%Z
How will we use ohms in calculating fault current on the low side under normal
conditions? Voltage regulation? Etc.
1-phase or 3-phase, sqrt(3), voltage ratio, current ratio Pretty tricky!
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Per Unit System
A

Example: 115/12.47kV, 20/30/40MVA transformer, 8.5%Z.

What is the maximum fault current on the low side?
Pfault = 20MVA / 8.5% = 20MVA/0.085 = 235MVA
235MVA
= = = 10,894 Amps
3VLL 312.47kV
P 20MVA
Or, in one step = = = 10,894 Amps
3VLL % 312.47kV0.08
Remember %Z is on the transformer BASE rating (20MVA), not the top rating (40MVA)!

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Per Unit System
Use Per Unit to evaluate Arc Flash Hazard:

Where are you at more risk for Arc Flash?

1. Working on 14.4kV terminals of a 50/62/75MVA 9%Z substation transformer
2. Working on 480V terminals of a 2,500kVA 5.5%Z distribution transformer
Note: (Substation transformer is 75,000/2,500 = 30x larger in MVA)
(Substation voltage is 14,400/480 = 30x larger in kV)

Solution:
50MVA
= = 22,274 Amps
3VLL 314.4kV0.09
2,500kVA
= = 54,673 Amps
3VLL 3480V0.055

Arc energy is I2t.

(54.7kA/22.3kA)2 = 6x the arc flash energy at the distribution transformer!

Could you have done this with Ohms? It would have been difficult!
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Phasors: Balanced System

Vc

Ic

Ib
Ia Va

Vb

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Phasors: Three Phase Fault (3L, 3LG, 3-P)
Ic

Vc

Va

Vb
Ia

Ib

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Phasors: Single Line to Ground Fault (SLG, 1LG, L-G)

Vc

Ic

Ib
Va

Vb

Ia

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Phasors: Line to Line Fault (LL, 2L, L-L)

Ic
Vc

Ia Va

Vb
Ib

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Phasors: Line to Line to Ground Fault (LLG, 2LG, L-L-G)

Ic

Vc
Ib
Ia Va

Vb

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Phasors
Balanced Systems: Unbalanced Systems:
3-Phase Load Line-to-Ground Fault
3-Phase Fault Line-to-Line Fault
Line-to-Line-to-Ground Fault
Vc

Ic

Ib
Ia Va Open Phase (open pole, open conductor)
Vb Unbalanced Load
Vc
Ic

Ic

Ib
Va

Vc

Va Vb

Vb
Ia Ia
Ic
Ib
Vc

Ia Va

Vb
Ib
Ic

Vc
Ib
Ia Va

Vb

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Symmetrical Components

c b

a a a=b=c

b c

Positive Sequence Negative Sequence Zero Sequence

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Symmetrical Components

Ic c

= + +
Vc
Ib
b a
Ia Va
a
Vb
c
a=b=c

Positive Sequence Negative Sequence Zero Sequence

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Symmetrical Components

System Positive (+,1) Negative (-,2) Zero (0)

3-Phase Load
3-Phase Fault
Line-to-Line Fault
Line-to-Ground Fault
Line-to-Line-to-Ground Fault
Open Phase
Unbalanced Load

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Relay Types
Classifications
Construction
Considerations
ANSI Device Numbers

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Relay Classifications By Function
Relay can measure Current and/or Voltage
Magnitude, Phase Angle, and/or Speed (frequency)
Relative to a threshold
Relative to another phase
Relative to another quantity
Rate of change

Examples
Fuse reacts to __________
Overcurrent Relay reacts to __________
Ground (Residual) Overcurrent Relay reacts to __________
Distance Relay reacts to __________
Directional Overcurrent Relay reacts to __________
Sync Check Relay reacts to __________
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Official Definitions
Relay
An electric device that is designed to respond to input conditions in a
prescribed manner and, after specified conditions are met, to cause contact
operation or similar abrupt change in associated electric control circuits.
Inputs are usually electric, but may be mechanical, thermal, or other
quantities or combinations of quantities. Limit switches and similar simple
devices are not relays. (IEEE C37.90)

Protective Relay
A relay whose function is to detect defective lines or apparatus or other
power system conditions of an abnormal or dangerous nature and to initiate
appropriate control circuit action. (IEEE 100).

Fuse
An overcurrent protective device with a circuit-opening fusible part that is
heated and severed by the passage of the overcurrent through it (IEEE 100)
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Practical Definitions
In general

Protective Relays respond to measurements of current and/or voltage of

the power system, and have settings or adjustments.

Auxiliary Relays are used with Protective Relays to complete a protection

and control scheme. Auxiliary relays respond to control system currents or
voltages. They usually do not have adjustments or settings.

Other types of relays and devices may respond to things such as: Pressure,
Temperature, Vibration, Light, Position, Liquid Level, Air/Oil Flow, etc.
These relays/devices may perform important protective functions.

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Protective Relays

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Auxiliary Relays

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Not Relays

Not Relays
but an important protective devices.

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Relaying?

Transformer Sudden Pressure Relay (aka Rapid Pressure Rise Relay) and
associated Seal-In Relay. Protective Relays? Auxiliary Relays?
This is an example of a gray area.
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Relay System

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Relay Construction
Relay Types:
Electromechanical (E/M)
Solid State (Analog, Static)
Digital (Microprocessor, Numerical, IED, Computerized)

Relay Construction:
Single-Function / Multi-Function
Single-Phase / Poly-Phase (multi-phase)
Drawout Case / Fixed
Rack Mount / Panel Mount
Projection Mount / Flush Mount / Semi-Flush Mount
Front Connected, Back Connected

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Relay Considerations
Understand the pros and cons of:
Electromechanical, Static, and Digital
Different relay types and designs

Things to consider in relay applications:

Life Calibration/Maintenance
Reliability Speed
Redundancy/Backup Accuracy
Simplicity in function Flexibility
Power draw (on the battery) Burden (AC current/voltage inputs)
Cost Information and data recording
Integration

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ANSI Device Numbers IEEE C37.2
Hands-On Relay School Clipboard
WSU EE494 Handout

This Week
27 Undervoltage Relay
46 Phase-Balance Current Relay
50 Instantaneous Overcurrent Relay
51 AC Time Overcurrent Relay
52 AC Circuit Breaker
59 Overvoltage Relay
67 AC Directional Overcurrent Relay
79 Reclosing Relay
81 Frequency Relay
87 Differential Relay

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ANSI Device Numbers IEEE C37.2
Number prefixes (or suffixes) are used for multiple similar devices on the
same piece of equipment.
Examples:
101, 201, 301
121, 221, 321
21-1, 21-2, 21-3
A slash (/) is used for multiple functions in a single device.
Examples:
50/51
27/59

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ANSI Device Numbers IEEE C37.2
Suffixes are used to describe and differentiate devices.
Examples:
A, B, C Phase
B Bus
BF Breaker Failure
G Generator or Ground
L Line
N Neutral
P Phase
Q Liquid (oil), Negative Sequence
R Remote
T Transformer
V Voltage
X, Y, Z Auxiliary Devices

Typically the letters I, O, and S are avoided. Why?

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ANSI Device Numbers IEEE C37.2
Examples:
87B, 87T, 87L, 87G
187T, 287T
50/51A
71Q
21/67N

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ANSI Device Numbers IEEE C37.2

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Relay Applications
Distribution
Transmission
Busses & Transformers
Generators & Motors

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Applications: Distribution
Circuit Breaker with Relays Pole-mounted Recloser Fuses
Overcurrent Relays (50/51)
Instantaneous Overcurrent (50)
Inverse-Time Overcurrent (51)
Non-directional
Phase and Ground relays (typically 4 relays)
Reclosing Relays (79)
Fuse Saving / Fuse Blowing Schemes

HRS Basic Track:

Monday PM: GE IAC53 (50/51)
Tuesday PM: ABB RC (79) w/ Breaker Simulator (52)
Thursday PM: SEL-551 (50/51/79)

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Applications: Distribution

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Applications: Distribution

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Applications: Distribution
51 Inverse-Time Overcurrent
Reach (Sensitivity)
Set long as possible (low as possible)
Must be set above maximum load
Set by the Tap (or Pickup Setting)
Time Delay (Coordination)
Inverse-Time Characteristic
Inverse
Very Inverse
Extremely Inverse
Set to coordinate with the downline device
(recloser, fuse)
Set by the Time Dial

50 Instantaneous Overcurrent
Reach (Sensitivity)
Set same or lower than 51 pickup for a
Fuse Saving scheme.
Or, set higher than 51 pickup for fast trip of large close-in faults.
Or, set same as 51 pickup, but only enable when Hot Line Work Tag is on.
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Applications: Reclosing (79)
Automatic reclosing:
Restore service (distribution, transmission)
Prevent system instabilities (transmission)
Temporary faults:
Trees
Lightning
Overhead systems
First reclose = 80% success rate
Second reclose = 5% success rate
1LG faults are more likely to be temporary than 3-Phase faults.

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Applications: Reclosing (79)
Transmission:
High-speed reclose generally better for system stability, and may be
necessary when close to generators.
Must de-energize long enough for arc to deionize.
Must delay long enough for remote end to clear.
If not high-speed, then (59/27 or 25) close supervision may be necessary.
Typically just one reclose.

Standard Reclosing = Attempts reclosing after every trip.

Conditional Reclosing = Attempts reclosing only for certain conditions.
Example: Reclosing for SLG fault only; no reclosing for multi-phase faults.
Example: Reclosing for a Zone 1 trip only; no reclosing on overreaching zones.

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Applications: Reclosing (79)
Distribution:
Fuse Saving Scheme:
First trip on 50 or a fast curve (faster than any downstream fuse)
Reclose
Block the 50 from retripping
At least two recloses; as many as four
Entire circuit (and all phases) will get blinked for every fault.
More common on rural circuits
Fuse Blowing Scheme:
50 not used, except for short reach or hot-line work tag
All tripping on 51, coordinated with the fuses
One or two recloses
Every fault results in an outage, but the outage is limited to just the lateral and
phase that has the fault.
More common on urban circuits

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Applications: Transmission
Distance (21 or 21G)
Directional Overcurrent (67 or 67N)
Differential (87L)
Pilot Wire (85)
Reclosing (79)
Synch Check or Close Supervision (25/27DL/59HB)

Most common: 21P/67N/79

HRS Basic Track:

Wednesday AM: ABB IRD9 (67N)
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Applications: Transmission

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Applications: Transmission

21 Zone 1 85-90%

21 Zone 2 125-180%, Time Delay Trip

21 Zone 3 150-200%, Time Delay Trip

67 Ground Instantaneous Overcurrent

67 Ground Time Overcurrent

67 Ground Time Permissive Transfer Trip Overcurrent

Typical Relay Protection Zones

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Applications: Directional Overcurrent
Directional Overcurrent Relay needs to be Polarized:
Polarization is a reference. The relay compares the phase angle of the fault current
to the reference angle to determine the direction (forward fault or reverse fault)
The reference (polarizing vector) must remain the same regardless of the fault
location.
Polarizing can be by voltage or current or both. Phase quantities or sequence
quantities (zero sequence, negative sequence).

Common Polarizing Methods for Ground Relays:

PT Broken-Delta connection (3V0)
Works well for close-in heavy faults when the CTs may saturate.
Transformer Neutral Current (X0 Bushing CT)
Works well for distant faults where the voltage at the substation is not impacted.
Transformer Tertiary Delta Winding
Preferred for autotransformers since the X0 and H0 busing are the same, and fault
locations may change the direction of neutral current.

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Applications: Directional Overcurrent

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Applications: Equipment
Bus Differential (87B)
Transformer Differential (87T)
Transformer Overcurrent (50/51)
Transformer Overexcitation (24)
Transformer Sudden Pressure (63SPR)
Transformer Temperature (49T, 49Q)
Transformer Oil Level (71Q)
Breaker Failure (50/62BF)
Lockout (86B, 86T, 86BF)

HRS Basic Track:

Monday PM: ABB CA (87T)
Thursday AM: GE BDD (87T)

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Applications: Bus Differential
Zones of Protection

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

87B

21 21 21

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Applications: Bus Differential
External Fault

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

I=0
87B

21 21 21

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Applications: Bus Differential
Internal Fault

Line 1 Line 2 Line 3

87B

21 21 21

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Applications: Bus Differential
Can be set very sensitive, and very fast:
Normal current approximately 0.
External fault current approximately 0.
Internal fault current very high.

CT performance is critical.
CT lead resistance is critical.

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Applications: Transformer Differential
HRS Basic Track:
Tuesday PM: ABB CA (87T)
Percentage Restrained Differential

Thursday AM: GE BDD (87T)

Percentage Restrained Differential
Harmonic Restrained Differential
Two or Three - Winding Transformers

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Applications: Transformer Differential
External Fault (Through Fault)

I=0

Note: CTs are connected to correct the transformer ratio and phase shift.

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Applications: Transformer Differential
Internal Fault

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Applications: Transformer Differential
Transformer Differential cannot work like a Bus Differential:
Transformer Losses (Variable Losses)
Transformer Inrush
Mismatch between Transformer Ratio and CT Ratio
Variable Transformer Ratio (No-Load Tap setting, LTC)

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Applications: Transformer Differential
External Fault (Through Fault)

R R

I=0

No change, except measuring each current contribution as restraint.

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Applications: Transformer Differential
Internal Fault

R R

No change, except measuring each current contribution as restraint.

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Applications: Transformer Differential
CA relay is fixed at 50% restraint (50% slope)

R R

Relay Trips when

IO > 50% x Smallest of the two Restraint Currents

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Applications: Transformer Differential
External Fault (Through Fault)

I=30 I=25

R R

I=5
IR1 = 30A, IR2 = 25A
IR = 25A (smallest of IR1 or IR2) O

IO = 5A
IO/IR = 5 / 25 = 20%
CA relay is a 50% restrained differential
20% < 50%, so no trip
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Applications: Transformer Differential
Internal Fault

I=30 I=1

R R

I=31
IR1 = 30A, IR2 = 1A
IR = 1A O

IO = 31A
IO/IR = 31 / 1 = 310%
CA relay is a 50% restrained differential
310% >> 50%, so trip!
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Applications: Transformer Differential
Internal Fault (Small Fault)

I=30 I=20

R R

I=10
IR1 = 30A, IR2 = 20A
IR = 20A O

IO = 10A
IO/IR = 10 / 20 = 50%
CA relay is a 50% restrained differential

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Applications: Transformer Differential

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Applications: Transformer Differential
Differential relays work in Per Unit of Tap (Multiples of Tap)
200/5 1200/5
If=12,000A
115/12.47kV

I=32.5 I=50

R R

I=17.5

IR2 = 12000 x 1200/5 = 50A

IR1 = 12000 x 12.47/115 x 200/5 = 32.5A
IO = 50 - 32.5 = 17.5A
IO /IR = 17.5 / 32.5 = 54% = Trip!
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Applications: Transformer Differential
Differential relays work in Per Unit of Tap (Multiples of Tap)
200/5 1200/5
If=12,000A
115/12.47kV

I=32.5 I=50

M=6.50 M=6.85

R R
Tap=5 Tap=7.3
Iop=0.35

IR2 = 50 / 7.3 = 6.85M (multiples of tap)

IR1 = 32.5 / 5 = 6.50M
IO = 6.85 - 6.50 = 0.35
IO /IR = 0.35 / 6.50 = 5%
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Applications: Transformer Differential
Differential relays work in Per Unit of Tap (Multiples of Tap)
200/5 1200/5
LTC = +9% If=12,000A
115/12.47kV

I=37.2 I=45
CT error = +5% CT error = -10%
M=7.45 M=6.16

R R
Tap=5 Tap=7.3
Iop=1.28

IR2 = 45A / 7.3 = 6.16

IR1 = 37.2A / 5 = 7.45
IO = 7.45 - 6.16 = 1.28
IO /IR = 1.28 / 6.16 = 21%
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Applications: Transformer Differential
BDD on Thursday
Can be set to 15%, 25%, or 40%
Restraint is calculated the same (smallest restraint quantity in M)
Harmonic Restraint

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Applications: Transformer Differential
Other Differential Relays
ABB HU and HU-1: Restraint is the largest restraint quantity (not smallest)
ABB HU-4: Restraint is the scalar sum of the four restraint quantities
SEL-387 & 587: Restraint is the scalar average of the restraint quantities
SEL-487 & 787: Restraint is the scalar sum of the restraint quantities
Always understand

Other Differences
Harmonic Restraint versus Harmonic Block
Per Phase restraint/block versus Any Phase restraint/block

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Applications: Generators & Motors

HRS Basic Track:

Wednesday PM: Basler BE1-46N (Negative Sequence Overcurrent)
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Applications: Under/Over Voltage (27/59)
May be used for tripping, or as part of a scheme

Examples:
Undervoltage Load Shedding Scheme (27)
Overvoltage Protection (59)
Generator ground fault protection (59N, 27TN)
Week Infeed Logic (uses 59 with other distance and directional elements)
Close supervision (59B*27L+59B*59L*25 = Hot Bus and Dead Line, or if
both are hot, then they must be in synch)

HRS Basic Track:

Wednesday PM: Basler BE1-27/59

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Applications: Under/Over Frequency (81)
Examples:
Underfrequency Load Shedding Scheme (81U)
Generator or motor protection (81O, 81U)

Comments:
Uses voltage; typically one phase
Must be blocked by a 27 or a 60
Cannot be set to trip instantaneous as the frequency will appear to change
during a fault as the voltage vector shifts.
Usually set in Steps

HRS Basic Track:

Wednesday PM: Basler BE1-81O/U
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Applications: Under/Over Frequency (81)

81U 81O Trip Time

59.4 Hz 60.6 Hz 10,800 cycles (3 minutes)
58.4 Hz 61.6 Hz 1,800 cycles (30 seconds)
57.8 Hz 450 cycles (7.5 seconds)
57.3 Hz 45 cycles
56.8 Hz 7.2 cycles
56.4 Hz 61.7 Hz 3 cycles

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Tuesday Open Concurrent Lectures
Lecture #1 (7:30am) and Lecture #3 (9:50am)
Bus Protection (CUE 119)
Digital Logic for Protection and Control (CUE 202)
Relay Communications Basics (CUE 203)
Phasor Diagrams (CUE 219)
Symmetrical Components Part 1 (CUE 319)
End-to-End Testing (CUE 419)

Lecture #2 (8:40am) and Lecture #4 (11:00am)

CIP-NERC Critical Infrastructure Protection (CUE 119)
Transformer Auxiliary Protective Devices (CUE 202)
Fault Analysis for Relay Technicians (CUE 203)
Math for Relay Technicians (CUE 219)
Symmetrical Components Part 2 (CUE 319)
Personal Protective Bonding and Grounding (CUE 419)

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Thank You
Brent Carper, PE
Engineering Manager Relay Application Innovation, Inc.
Adjunct Professor Washington State University
Brent.C@RelayApplication.com
509-334-9138

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