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Tuesday, 9 April 2013

The Art and Science of Protective Relaying

The Art and Science of Protective Relaying

                                                                - C Russel Mason



CONTENTS
1. The philosophy of protective relaying
What is protective relaying?
The function of protective relaying
Fundamental principles of protective relaying
- primary relaying
- back-up relaying
- protection against other abnormal conditions
Functional characteristics of protective relaying
- sensitivity, selectivity, and speed
- reliability
How do protective relays operate?
2. Fundamental relay-operating principles and characteristics
General considerations
- operating principles
- definitions of operation
- operation indicators
- seal-in and holding coils, and seal-in relays
- adjustment of pickup or reset
- time delay and its definitions
Single-quantity relays of the electromagnetic-attraction type
- operating principle
- ratio of reset to pickup
- tendency toward vibration
Directional relays of the electromagnetic attraction type
- operating principle
- efficiency
- ratio of continuous thermal capacity to pickup
Induction-type relays–general operating principles
- the production of actuating force
- types of actuating structure
Single-quantity induction relays
- torque control
- effect of frequency
- effect of d-c offset
- ratio of reset to pickup
Directional induction relays
- torque relations in terms of actuating quantities
- the significance of the term “directional”
- the polarizing quantity of a directional relay
- the operating characteristic of a directional relay
- the “constant-product” characteristic
- effect of d-c offset and other transients
The universal relay-torque equation
3. Current, voltage, directional, current (or voltage)-balance, and differential relays
General protective-relay features
Overcurrent, undercurrent, overvoltage and undervoltage relays
D-C directional relays
A-C directional relays
Current (or voltage) – balance relays
Differential relays
4. Distance relays
The impedance-type distance relay
The modified impedance-type distance relay
The reactance-type distance relay
The mho-type distance relay
General considerations applicable to all distance relays
5. Wire-pilot relays
Why current-differential relaying is not used
Purpose of a pilot
Tripping and blocking pilots
D-C wire-pilot relaying
Additional fundamental considerations
A-C wire-pilot relaying
6. Carrier-current-pilot and microwave-pilot relays
The carrier-current pilot
The microwave pilot
Phase-comparison relaying
Directional-comparison relaying
Looking ahead
7. Current transformers
Types of current transformers
Calculation of C.T accuracy
Polarity and connections
8. Voltage transformers
Accuracy of potential transformers
Capacitance potential devices
The use of low-tension voltage
Polarity and connections
9. Methods for analyzing generalizing, and visualizing relay response
The R-X diagram
Short circuits
Power swings and loss of synchronism
Response of polyphase directional relays to positive- and negative-phase-sequence volt-amperes
Response of single-phase directional relays to short circuits
Phase-sequence filters
10 A.C generator and motor protection
Generator protection
11. Transformer protection
Power transformers and power auto transformers
Step voltage regulators
Grounding transformers
Electric arc-furnace transformers
Power-rectifier transformers
12 bus protection
Protection by back-up relays
The fault bus1
Directional-comparison relaying
Current-differential relaying with over current relays
Partial-differential relaying
Current-differential relaying with percentage-differential relays
Voltage-differential relaying with “linear couplers”
Current-differential relaying with over voltage relays
Combined power-transformer and bus protection
The value of bus sectionalizing
Back-up protection for bus faults
Grounding the secondaries of differentially connected CT’s
Once-a-shift testing of differential-relaying equipment
13. Line protection with over current relays
How to set inverse-time-over current relays for coordination
Arc and ground resistance
Effect of loop circuits on over current relay adjustments
Effect of system on choice of inverseness of relay characteristic
The use of instantaneous over current relays
An incidental advantage of instantaneous over current relaying
Overreach of instantaneous over current relays
The directional feature
Use of two versus three relays for phase-fault protection
Single-phase versus poly phase directional-over current relays
How to prevent single-phase directional over current-relay mis-operation during ground faults
Adjustment of ground versus phase relays
Effect of limiting the magnitude of ground-fault current
Transient C.T errors
Detection of ground faults in ungrounded systems
Effect of ground-fault neutralizers on line relaying
The effect of open phases not accompanied by a short circuit
The effect of open phases accompanied by short circuits
Polarizing the directional units of ground relays
Negative-phase-sequence directional units for ground-fault relaying
Current-balance and power-balance relaying
Automatic reclosing
Restoration of service to distribution feeders after prolonged outages
Coordinating with fuses A-C and capacitor tripping
14. Line protection with distance relays
The choice between impedance, reactance, or mho
The adjustment of distance relays
The effect of arcs on distance-relay operation
The effect of intermediate current sources on distance-relay operation
Overreach because of offset current waves
Overreach of ground distance relays for phase faults
Use of low-tension voltage
Use of low-tension current
Effect of power-transformer magnetizing-current inrush on distance-relay operation
The connections of ground distance relays
Operation when PT fuses blow
Purposeful tripping on loss of synchronism
Blocking tripping on loss of synchronism
Automatic reclosing
Effect of presence of expulsion protective gaps
Effect of a series capacitor
Cost-reduction schemes for distance relaying
Electronic distance relays
15. Line protection with pilot relays
Wire-pilot relaying
Obtaining adequate sensitivity
The protection of multi terminal lines
Current-transformer requirements
Back-up protection
Carrier-current-pilot relaying
Phase comparison
Directional comparison
Combined phase and directional comparison
All-electronic directional-comparison equipment
High-speed reclosing
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Tuesday, 31 May 2011

The art and science of protective relaying

The art and science of protective relaying

Contents

1. The philosophy of protective relaying
What is protective relaying?
The function of protective relaying
Fundamental principles of protective relaying
- primary relaying
- back-up relaying
- protection against other abnormal conditions
Functional characteristics of protective relaying
- sensitivity, selectivity, and speed
- reliability
How do protective relays operate?
2. Fundamental relay-operating principles and characteristics
General considerations
- operating principles
- definitions of operation
- operation indicators
- seal-in and holding coils, and seal-in relays
- adjustment of pickup or reset
- time delay and its definitions
Single-quantity relays of the electromagnetic-attraction type
- operating principle
- ratio of reset to pickup
- tendency toward vibration
Directional relays of the electromagnetic attraction type
- operating principle
- efficiency
- ratio of continuous thermal capacity to pickup
Induction-type relays–general operating principles
- the production of actuating force
- types of actuating structure
Single-quantity induction relays
- torque control
- effect of frequency
- effect of d-c offset
- ratio of reset to pickup
Directional induction relays
- torque relations in terms of actuating quantities
- the significance of the term “directional”
- the polarizing quantity of a directional relay
- the operating characteristic of a directional relay
- the “constant-product” characteristic
- effect of d-c offset and other transients
The universal relay-torque equation
3. Current, voltage, directional, current (or voltage)-balance, and differential relays
General protective-relay features
Overcurrent, undercurrent, overvoltage, and undervoltage relays
D-C directional relays
A-C directional relays
Current (or voltage) – balance relays
Differential relays
4. Distance relays
The impedance-type distance relay
The modified impedance-type distance relay
The reactance-type distance relay
The mho-type distance relay
General considerations applicable to all distance relays
5. Wire-pilot relays
Why current-differential relaying is not used
Purpose of a pilot
Tripping and blocking pilots
D-C wire-pilot relaying
Additional fundamental considerations
A-C wire-pilot relaying
6. Carrier-current-pilot and microwave-pilot relays
The carrier-current pilot
The microwave pilot
Phase-comparison relaying
Directional-comparison relaying
Looking ahead
7. Current transformers
Types of current transformers
Calculation of ct accuracy
Polarity and connections
8. Voltage transformers
Accuracy of potential transformers
Capacitance potential devices
The use of low-tension voltage
Polarity and connections
9. Methods for analyzing generalizing, and visualizing relay response
The R-X diagram
Short circuits
Power swings and loss of synchronism
Response of polyphase directional relays to positive- and negative-phase-sequence volt-amperes
Response of single-phase directional relays to short circuits
Phase-sequence filters
10 A.C generator and motor protection
Generator protection
11. Transformer protection
Power transformers and power auto transformers
Step voltage regulators
Grounding transformers
Electric arc-furnace transformers
Power-rectifier transformers
12 bus protection
Protection by back-up relays
The fault bus1
Directional-comparison relaying
Current-differential relaying with over current relays
Partial-differential relaying
Current-differential relaying with percentage-differential relays
Voltage-differential relaying with “linear couplers”
Current-differential relaying with over voltage relays
Combined power-transformer and bus protection
The value of bus sectionalizing
Back-up protection for bus faults
Grounding the secondaries of differentially connected ct’s
Once-a-shift testing of differential-relaying equipment
13. Line protection with over current relays
How to set inverse-time-over current relays for coordination
Arc and ground resistance
Effect of loop circuits on over current relay adjustments
Effect of system on choice of inverseness of relay characteristic
The use of instantaneous over current relays
An incidental advantage of instantaneous over current relaying
Overreach of instantaneous over current relays
The directional feature
Use of two versus three relays for phase-fault protection
Single-phase versus poly phase directional-over current relays
How to prevent single-phase directional over current-relay misoperation during ground faults
Adjustment of ground versus phase relays
Effect of limiting the magnitude of ground-fault current
Transient ct errors
Detection of ground faults in ungrounded systems
Effect of ground-fault neutralizers on line relaying
The effect of open phases not accompanied by a short circuit
The effect of open phases accompanied by short circuits
Polarizing the directional units of ground relays
Negative-phase-sequence directional units for ground-fault relaying
Current-balance and power-balance relaying
Automatic reclosing
Restoration of service to distribution feeders after prolonged outages
Coordinating with fusesA-C and capacitor tripping
14. Line protection with distance relays
The choice between impedance, reactance, or mho
The adjustment of distance relays
The effect of arcs on distance-relay operation
The effect of intermediate current sources on distance-relay operation
Overreach because of offset current waves
Overreach of ground distance relays for phase faults
Use of low-tension voltage
Use of low-tension current
Effect of power-transformer magnetizing-current inrush on distance-relay operation
The connections of ground distance relays
Operation when PT fuses blow
Purposeful tripping on loss of synchronism
Blocking tripping on loss of synchronism
Automatic reclosing
Effect of presence of expulsion protective gaps
Effect of a series capacitor
Cost-reduction schemes for distance relaying
Electronic distance relays
15. Line protection with pilot relays
Wire-pilot relaying
Obtaining adequate sensitivity
The protection of multiterminal lines
Current-transformer requirements
Back-up protection
Carrier-current-pilot relaying
Phase comparison
Directional comparison
Combined phase and directional comparison
All-electronic directional-comparison equipment
High-speed reclosing

Electrical Power Supply and Distribution

Electrical Power Supply and Distribution


Contents

1. GENERAL
Purpose
Scope
References
Standards and Codes
Power Supply Design Criteria
Electrical Power Systems
Design Procedures
Evaluation and Selection of Energy Systems
Design Analysis
Service Conditions
Explanation of Abbreviations and Terms

2. ELECTRICAL POWER REQUIREMENTS
General
Load Estimation

3. VOLTAGE SELECTION
General
System Voltage Classifications
Selection of Primary Distribution Voltage for New Installations
Selection of Primary Distribution Voltage for Existing Installations
Commercial Power for Air Force Installations
Selection of Primary Distribution Voltage for Air Force Installations

4. MAIN ELECTRIC SUPPLY STATIONS/SUBSTATIONS
Provisions
Ownership
Station Designation and Elements
Main Electric Supply Station/Substation
Environmental Aspects
Incoming Line Switching Equipment
Substation Equipment
Miscellaneous Station Design Criteria
Substation Equipment at Air Force Installations

5. ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION LINES
Selection
Types of Underground Lines
Types of Aerial Lines
Voltage Drop
Power Factor Correction
Medium-Voltage Circuits
Pad-Mounted Line Sectionalizing Equipment
Joint Electrical/Communication Lines for Air Force Installation

6. AERIAL DISTRIBUTION LINES
General
Installation Considerations
Conductors
Poles
Circuit Configurations
Insulators
Guying
Miscellaneous Items
Air Force Installations

7. UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION LINES
General
Cable
Duct Lines
Manholes, Handholes, and Pull boxes
Direct-Burial Cable Installations

8. TRANSFORMER INSTALLATIONS
Definitions
Installation of Distribution-to-Utilization Voltage Transformers
Installation of Transmission-to-Distribution Voltage Transformers
Transformer Dielectrics
Transformer Characteristics
Amorphous Metal-Core Transformers
Transformers at Air Force Installations

9. SURGE PROTECTION AND GROUNDING
Voltage Surges and Potential Gradients
Methods of Controlling Voltage Surges and Potential Gradients
Ground Electrodes
Grounding Details and Requirements

10. ROADWAY AND AREA LIGHTING
General
Roadway Lighting Design
Area Lighting Design
Walkway and Bike way Lighting Design
Light Sources
Lighting Control and Wiring System

11. SECURITY LIGHTING
General
Authorization
Use of Security Lighting Systems
Types of Areas to be Lighted
Lighting Guidelines
Light Sources
Electrical Power Sources
Luminaries
Wiring and Control
Field Measurement

Electric Power Distribution Handbook

Electric Power Distribution Handbook


The Electric Power Distribution Handbook gives readers the tools they need to understand the science and practices of distribution systems.

Handbook of Electrical Science

Handbook of Electrical Science


Volume 1 of 4
Module 1
Basic Electrical Theory
This module describes basic electrical concepts and introduces electrical terminology.
Module 2 – Basic DC Theory
This module describes the basic concepts of direct current (DC) electrical circuits and discusses the associated terminology.
Volume 2 of 4
Module 3 – DC Circuits
This module introduces the rules associated with the reactive components of inductance and capacitance and how they affect DC circuits.
Module 4 – Batteries
This module introduces batteries and describes the types of cells used, circuit arrangements, and associated hazards.
Module 5 – DC Generators
This module describes the types of DC generators and their application in terms of voltage production and load characteristics.
Module 6 – DC Motors
This module describes the types of DC motors and includes discussions of speed control, applications, and load characteristics.
Volume 3 of 4
Module 7 – Basic AC Theory
This module describes the basic concepts of alternating current (AC) electrical circuits and discusses the associated terminology.
Module 8 – AC Reactive Components
This module describes inductance and capacitance and their effects on AC circuits.
Module 9 – AC Power
This module presents power calculations for single-phase and three-phase AC circuits and includes the power triangle concept.
Module 10 – AC Generators
This module describes the operating characteristics of AC generators and includes terminology, methods of voltage production, and methods of paralleling AC generation sources.
Module 11 – Voltage Regulators
This module describes the basic operation and application of voltage regulators.
Volume 4 of 4
Module 12 – AC Motors
This module explains the theory of operation of AC motors and discusses the various types of AC motors and their application.
Module 13 – Transformers
This module introduces transformer theory and includes the types of transformers, voltage/current relationships, and application.
Module 14 – Test Instruments and Measuring Devices
This module describes electrical measuring and test equipment and includes the parameters measured and the principles of operation of common instruments.
Module 15 – Electrical Distribution Systems
This module describes basic electrical distribution systems and includes characteristics of system design to ensure personnel and equipment safety.