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The key takeaways are that autoreclosers are used in overhead power lines to improve power availability and system stability by automatically reclosing circuit breakers after temporary faults. Site testing of autoreclosers is important to ensure proper function before operation.

Single module autoreclosers have fewer elements to test on site but a defective element may affect the whole function. Multi-element autoreclosers allow easier detection and repair of problems but have more elements to test. Single module autoreclosers generally have lower power consumption and site wiring to test.

Modern single module autoreclosers require more specialized test equipment and knowledge of manufacturer manuals for site testing. Problems are harder to detect visually. Multi-element autoreclosers allow easier site testing with simpler equipment.

ON SITE TESTING OF AUTO RECLOSER RELAYS

B.VENU (09C31A0206)

Numerical Current Relay & Auto Recloser (JNC268)

Introduction

Autorecloser relays are widely implemented in the electric utilities Over Head Lines networks to improve power availability and to maintain system stability. Site testing need to be performed before operation to ensure proper function of Autoreclosers. There is not much manufacturer guidance in functional site testing of Autoreclosers. Therefore, testing engineers have to carry out the functional site tests according to specific requirements of the installations. Application of multifunction and numerical relays has reduced the number of elements and wirings to be tested on site, but it would not eliminate the requirement to perform site testing.

Numerical Current Relay & Auto Recloser


We are engaged in offering Numerical Current Relay & Auto Recloser. FEATURES Suitable for 1A / 5 A relay rating Choice of 5 IDMT curve and definite time Programmable Over current relay or Over current relay with multi shot auto re-close Trip test facility History of 6 latest faults Self supervision facility Independent trip sequence setting (IDMT / Def. time) Breaker status monitoring Disturbance records (DR) in IEEE COMTRADE format Event Records ( ER) MODBUS open protocol over RS - 485 port MODBUS protocol over RS - 232 port

Draw out facility with inbuilt CT shorting Standard dimension - 144mm x 144mm

PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION The relay measures the line current from each of the phases and if it exceeds the set threshold, then relay extends a trip signal after an operating time. The relay's operating time is determined by selecting definite time OR one of the five inverse time characteristics. Multi shot auto-re-closer facilitates automation related to closing of a breaker. Auto re-closer functionality can be programmed to provide a maximum of five shots. Dead time starts only when phase or earth fault trip occurs. After an elapse of a time interval equal to dead time, closing command will be extended. The reclaim time timer starts at the instant the dead time timer expires. If, after extending the "breaker close" signal an over current fault was detected before the reclaim time timer reached its terminal count, then the relay understands that the fault in the system is still persisting and the over current relay will issue a trip signal. The relay tries to close the breaker for a maximum of the programmed number of shots before it choses to lockout.

TECHNICAL DATA RATINGS Current rating ( In ) 1A/5A( Site selectable)

Aux. Supply

20 to 60V DC 80 to 260V AC / DC

An Over head line with Auto recloser relays

1. A temporary fault occur 2. Protective relays operate Utility Substation breaker tripped Customers Power off

1. Fault extinguished 2. Autorecloser relays order the breaker to reclose Breaker reclose Power is restored automatically

An Over head line without Auto recloser relays

1. A temporary fault occur 2. Protective relays operate Utility Substation breaker tripped Customers Power off 1. Fault extinguished 2. Breaker need to be closed manually to restore power

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION & SETTING of AUTORECLOSER RELAY in INDONESIA

TYPICAL CONFIGURATION & SETTING of AUTORECLOSER RELAY in INDONESIA


500kV
Dead Time Setting Reclaim Time Setting Number of shots Single or Multi Pole 0.7 or 0.9 second 40 second single shot single pole Number of Breakers Protective relay two Distance Relay

275kV

150kV
1 second 40 second single shot single and three poles One two (for One & Half Breaker S/S) Distance Relay

20kV
60 second 180 second single shot three poles

one Over Current

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Basic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay Performance


The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) whenever it is initiated by Protective Relay

The Autorecloser Relay should not reclose the Breaker(s) if the initiation occurs during the Reclaim Time

For single pole mode, the Autorecloser Relay should only reclose the Breaker(s) for single phase to earth fault. The Autorecloser Relay should never reclose the Breaker(s) if : no initiation from Protective Relay (e.g. when the Breaker(s) are intentionally opened by people) Any of the Breaker(s) is not ready 6

Basic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay Performance (2)

For single and three poles mode : The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for line-line fault under control of synchrocheck relay The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for single phase to earth fault

Three poles reclosing should be under Synchro Check control (except for 20kV radial networks)

Failure of reclosing after single pole tripping should be followed by tripping of all poles

Specific requirement for 500 kV Autorecloser Relay

The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) when initiated by any Distance Relay (due to duplex configuration of 500 kV protection scheme)

Since 500kV Substations are one & half breaker type, the Autorecloser Relay should be able to recognize and control each of the Breaker as leader Breaker and follower Breaker

TYPICAL SITE TESTS ITEMS OF AUTORECLOSER RELAY


Visual Check

INSTALLATION Check of the Power Supply

Test of the Autorecloser settings

OPERATION Functional Testing (involving operation of Protective Relays & Circuit Breaker(s) 9

Protective Relay technology development

Electro mechanical

Electronic

Digital/numerical

Multi elements Relays

Single Module Relays

Multifunction Relays

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Multi elements Autorecloser (Previous Generation of Autorecloser )


Autorecloser Timer(s) & Counters Synchro Check relay Power Supply

An Autorecloser consist of several electro mechanic/ electronic elements that hard wired to form Autorecloser function

Logic Circuit

Aux. Relays & contacts Protective relay


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CIRCUIT BREAKER(S)

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Multi elementsAutorecloser (Previous Generation ofAutorecloser )


Autorecloser Timer(s) & Counters Synchro Check relay Power Supply

An Autorecloser consist of several electro mechanic/ electronic elements that hard wired to form Autorecloser function

Logic Circuit

Aux. Relays & contacts Protective relay


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CIRCUIT BREAKER(S)

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Current Generation of Autorecloser


Autorecloser function is integrated in a multifunction relay

Autorecloser
Synch Check

CIRCUIT BREAKER(S)

Protective .relay

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Effect of relay technology development to Autorecloser site testing:


Type of Advantage Autorecloser Disadvantage

detected Single modulo (Single type of Autorecloser electronic module perform Autorecloser function) Site wiring to be tested are less than the multi elements Autorecloser Often, relay type of power the whole Autorecloser. Elements on site are less than the multi elements elements Defective to be tested inspection

Only few problems can be early by visual

Autorecloser might functions and effecting of usually

can not be repaired on site The site test is depend on the manufacturer. The test engineers need to study

consumption is lower,

Manufacturer perform the site test

Manuals

to

Effect of relay technology development to Autorecloser site testing


Type of Autorecloser Advantage Disadvantage

Multi elements (Several electro mechanic /electronic elements hard wired to perform Autorecloser function)

Many problems can be detected early by visual inspection In most cases, defective in Autorecloser element can be repaired on site and replacements can be obtained in local market . The function of other elements are not effected by failure of an element . The site test engineers are less dependent on the manufacturer . Often, experienced engineers could perform the site test without reading the Manufacturer Manuals Site test can be performed using simple relay test set
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Many elements need to to be tested on site Many site wiring need to be tested

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Effect of relay technology development toAutorecloser site testing


Type of Advantage Autorecloser Disadvantage

Elements

to be visual inspection It is difficult to detect problems by

tested on site are less then the single modulo multifunction relay Autorecloser (Autorecloser function integrated in multifunction relay) Often, relay power replaced consumption is not be a tested Only few site type of

The site test is highly depend on the manufacturer. Even an experienced test engineers need to carefully study Manufacturer Manuals. Moreover a special needed software and hardware is to perform the site test. Defective in Autorecloser element can repaired on site. In some

wiring need to be

cases, the whole relay need to be

lower,

Modern and computerized relay test

set is needed to perform the site test

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