15b Settings Overcurrentrelays
15b Settings Overcurrentrelays
15b Settings Overcurrentrelays
Phase Fault Earth Fault Phase Fault Earth Fault Phase Fault Earth Fault
CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT CT
Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec. Pri. Sec.
Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Curren Current Curren
t t t t t t t t t t t t in A t
in kA in pu in kA in pu in kA in pu in kA in pu in kA in pu in kA In pu In pu
CT1 800/5 18.29# 22.86 18.29 22.86 - - - - - - - - 695# 0.868
CT2 25/1 0.230 9.2 - - 8.21 328.4 1 40 - - - - 9.2 0.368
CT3 600/5 0.230 0.38 - - 8.21 13.68 1 1.66 - - - - 151* 0.251
CT3 300/5 0.092 0.306 - - 8.21 27.36 1 3.32 - - - - 151* 0.502
CT4 1000/5 0.230 0.23 - - 8.21 8.21 1 1 - - - - 874 ** 0.874
CT5 150/1 0.0345 0.043 - - 1.232 8.21 0.150 1 20 133.3 20 133.3 131.2 ** 0.874
CT6 800/1 0.0345 0.043 - - 1.232 1.54 0.150 0.1875 20 25 20 25 209.9*** 0.262
Notes :
* Feeder RCCB1 has following load connected to it: 8.63 MVA (1 Nos 2 MVA, 2 Nos 1 MVA, 1 Nos 630 kVA,
8 Nos 500 kVA transformers)
** Assumption: Full load current of 50 MVA Transformer
*** Assumption: Total load on DVB Feeder 80 MVA
# Load current and fault currents are calculated on the lowest tap
Relay at CT-1, Thermal magnetic relay (49 + 50) Make PULSAR Crompton Greaves
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 695 = 764.4 A
Setting of thermal relay = 750 A
Three phase low-set phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (51)
Plug setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.368 = 0.4048 pu
Minimum available PS in relay = 0.5
So set plug setting PS=I>/In=0.5
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.2 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-1 in order to get correct grading w.r.t relay at CT-1)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 19 pu. This setting has been done so that DMT relay will not pick up for
the fault at F1 but it will pick up and operate for the fault at F2. Now, the time of operation of this relay can be set
instantaneously in order to reduce the grading time of upstream relays. This setting will also make sure that relay
will not pick up for the transformer inrush.
So Set I>>/In=19
Set operating time t>>=0.04 Sec (Instantaneous)
Three phase low-set phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (51)
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.251 = 0.2761 pu
Minimum available PS in relay = 0.5
So set plug setting PS=I>/In=0.5
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.4 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t relay at CT-2)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 3 pu. This setting will also make sure that relay will not pick up for the
transformer inrush.
So Set I>>/In=3
Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then DMT relay at CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t.
50/2 relay at CT-2)
Set operating Time t>> = 0.2 sec
Three phase low-set phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (51)
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.502 = 0.5522 pu
So set plug setting PS=I>/In=0.55
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.4 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t relay at CT-2)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 6 pu. This setting will also make sure that relay will not pick up for the
transformer inrush.
So Set I>>/In=6
Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then DMT relay at CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t.
50/2 relay at CT-2)
Set operating Time t>> = 0.2 sec
Three phase low-set phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (51)
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.874 = 0.9614 pu
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.58 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-3 in order to get correct grading w.r.t 51 relay at CT-3)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 1.8 pu. This setting will also make sure that relay will not pick up for the
transformer inrush.
So Set I>>/In=1.8
Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then DMT relay at CT-3 in order to get correct grading w.r.t
50/2 relay at CT-3)
Set operating Time t>> = 0.45 sec
Relay at CT-5,Overcurrent relay (51+ 50/2) Make SPAD 346C1 (O/C and E/F module
SPCJ4D28)
Three phase low-set phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (51)
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.874 = 0.9614 pu
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.70 sec ( Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-4 in order to get correct grading w.r.t the relay at CT-4)
Actual Operating time |for fault at F2 =0.14 x TMS /PSM0.02-1 = 0.14 x 0.2/ 7.460.02-1=0.682 Sec
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 10 pu. This setting has been done so that DMT relay will not pick up for
the fault at F2 but it will pick up and operate for the fault at F3. Now, the time of operation of this relay can be set
instantaneously in order to reduce the grading time of upstream relays (DVB side). This setting will also make
sure that relay will not pick up for the transformer inrush.
So Set I>>/In=10
Set operating Time t>> = 0.04 Sec (Instantaneous)
Three phase low-set directional phase over current unit with IDMT characteristic (67)
Current setting (PS) = 1.1 x Full load current =1.1 x 0.874 = 0.9614 pu
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.70 sec ( Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-4 in order to get correct grading w.r.t the relay at CT-4)
Actual Operating time |for fault at F2 =0.14 x TMS /PSM0.02-1 = 0.14 x 0.2/ 7.460.02-1=0.682 Sec
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 10 pu. This setting has been done so that DMT relay will not pick up for
the fault at F2 but it will pick up and operate for the fault at F3. Now, the time of operation of this relay can be set
instantaneously in order to reduce the grading time of upstream relays (DVB side). This setting will also make
sure that relay will not pick up for the transformer inrush.
Relay at CT-6 (DVB), Overcurrent relay (51+ 50/2) Make REL 511
Desired operating time of this relay > 0.45 sec (Operating time of this relay should be at least 0.15 sec more then
relay at CT-5 in order to get correct grading w.r.t 51 relay at CT-5)
Set operating Time at = 0.6 sec
Another option is to set over current unit at 150 % of Ib and operating time at 0.4 sec. This setting of the relay will
not be able to pick up for fault on 33 kV side.
Relay at CT-1, Thermal magnetic relay (49 + 50) Make PULSAR Crompton Greaves
Relay at CT-2, Earth Fault relay (51N+ 50N/2) Make SPAJ 140C
Plug setting (PS) has to be done so that relay will not operate for the unbalance current. Also it should not pick up
for transformer inrush cuurent
So set plug setting at PS=I0>/In=0.2
CT current for the fault at F1=0 pu (33/0.415 kV transformer is Delta/star connected, hence no reflected fault
current on primary (delta) side of transformer in case of earth fault at secondary side)
CT current for the fault at F2=40 pu
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 3 pu. The time of operation of this relay can be set instantaneously in
order to reduce the grading time of upstream relays.
Set PS=I0>>/In=3
Set operating Time t0>> 0.04 Sec (Instantaneous)
Plug setting (PS) has to be done so that relay will not operate for the unbalance current. Also it should not pick up
for transformer inrush current
So set plug setting at PS=I0>/In=0.2
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.4 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t relay at CT-2)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 0.5 pu. This setting will also make sure that relay will not pick up for the
transformer inrush.
Set PS=I0>>/In=0.5
Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then DMT relay at CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t.
50/2 relay at CT-2)
Set operating Time t0>>0.20 sec
Plug setting (PS) has to be done so that relay will not operate for the unbalance current. Also it should not pick up
for transformer inrush current
So set plug setting at PS=I0>/In=0.4
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.4 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-2 in order to get correct grading w.r.t relay at CT-2)
Relay at CT-4, Earth Fault relay (51N+ 50N/2) Make SPAJ 140C, Stand by Earth Fault
Relay Make -SPAJ 115C
Plug setting (PS) has to be done so that relay will not operate for the unbalance current. Also it should not pick up
for transformer inrush current
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.6 sec (Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-3 in order to get correct grading w.r.t 51 relay at CT-3)
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 0.3 pu. This setting will also make sure that relay will not pick up for the
transformer inrush.
Set PS=I0>>/In=0.3
Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then DMT relay at CT-3 in order to get correct grading w.r.t
50/2 relay at CT-3)
Set operating Time t0>>0.45 sec
Relay at CT-5, Earth Fault relay (51N+ 50N/2) Make SPAD 346C1 (O/C and E/F module
SPCJ4D28)
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.80 sec ( Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-4 in order to get correct grading w.r.t the relay at CT-4)
Actual Operating time |for fault at F2 =0.14 x TMS /PSM0.02-1 = 0.14 x 0.2/ 50.02-1=0.85 Sec
The current setting of 50/2 relay can be 4 pu. This setting has been done so that DMT relay will not pick up for
the fault at F2 but it will pick up and operate for the fault at F3. Now, the time of operation of this relay can be set
instantaneously in order to reduce the grading time of upstream relays (DVB side). This setting will also make
sure that relay will not pick up for the transformer inrush.
Set PS=I0>>/In =4
Set operating Time t0>>0.04 sec (Instantaneous)
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.80 sec ( Operating time of this relay should be 0.2 sec more then relay at
CT-4 in order to get correct grading w.r.t the relay at CT-4)
Actual Operating time |for fault at F2 =0.14 x TMS /PSM0.02-1 = 0.14 x 0.2/ 50.02-1=0.85 Sec
Relay at CT-6 (DVB), Earth Fault relay (51N) Make REL 511
The PS has been done such that the relay will not pick up for the fault at F2.
Desired operating time of this relay = 0.4 sec (Operating time of this relay should be at least 0.3 sec more then
relay at CT-5 in order to get correct grading w.r.t 50 relay at CT-5)
SEC ON D S
3 3
1 1
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.03 .03
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C U R R EN TIN A M P S X1 0 @ 3 3 0 0 0 V O L TS
AB B TIM E C U R R EN TC U R V ES P a g e 2
C ircui t Fo r5 0 0 kVA Tra ns f o rm er Fa ul t (Pha seFa ul t)
Pro ject DMR C co ntra ctR C 7 A Da te 1 7 /0 3 /2 0 0 3
Fa ci lity Eng ineer C TR
SEC ON D S
Time Dial =0.12
3 x Tap =?? sec
3 Inst = 1.0 ( .5 - 40) 3
1 1
.5 .5
.3 Unbalance current : 3 A .3
.1 .1
.05 .05
.03 .03
.01 .01
1 3 5 10 30 50 100 300 500 1,000 3,000 5,000 10,000
C U R R EN TIN A M P S X5 @ 3 3 0 0 0 V O L TS
AB B TIM E C U R R EN TC U R V ES P a g e 7
C ircui t 5 0 0 kVA Ea rthFa ul t Fa ul t G ro und
Pro ject DMR C co ntra ctR C 7 A Da te 1 7 /0 3 /2 0 0 3
Fa ci lity Eng ineer C TR