4. Differential protection
Transformer differential protection T3WPDIF
Transformer differential protection, three-winding T3WPDIF is
provided with internal CT ratio matching and vector group
compensation and settable zero sequence current elimination.
The function can be provided with -phase sets of current inputs.
All current inputs are provided with percentage bias restraint
features, making the IED suitable for two- or three-winding
transformer arrangements.
Three-winding applications
IEC05000052 V1 EN
three-winding power
transformer with all
three windings
connected
IEC05000049 V1 EN
three-winding power
transformer with
unconnected delta
tertiary winding
Figure 3. CT group arrangement for
differential protection and other
protections
The setting facilities cover the application of the differential
protection to all types of power transformers and auto-
transformers with or without load tap changer as well as shunt
reactors and local feeders within the station. An adaptive
stabilizing feature is included for heavy through-faults.
Stabilization is included for inrush and overexcitation currents
respectively, cross-blocking is also available. Adaptive
stabilization is also included for system recovery inrush and CT
saturation during external faults. A high set unrestrained
differential current protection element is included for a very high
speed tripping at a high internal fault currents.
Included is an innovative sensitive differential protection
element based on the theory of symmetrical components. This
element offers the best possible coverage of power transformer
windings turn to turn faults.
Restricted earth fault protection REFPDIF
Restricted earth-fault protection, low impedance REFPDIF
Restricted earth-fault protection, low-impedance function
REFPDIF can be used on all directly or low-impedance earthed
windings. The REFPDIF function provides high sensitivity and
high speed tripping as it protects each winding separately and
thus does not need inrush stabilization.
The low-impedance function is a percentage biased function
with an additional zero sequence current directional
comparison criterion. This gives excellent sensitivity and
stability during through faults. The function allows the use of
different CT ratios and magnetizing characteristics on the
phase and neutral CT cores. Unlike high impedance restricted
earth fault it allows for mixing with other functions and
protection IEDs on the same CT cores.
1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF
The 1Ph High impedance differential protection HZPDIF
functions can be used when the involved CT cores have the
same turns ratio and similar magnetizing characteristics. Each
utilizes an external summation of the currents in the
interconnected CTs, a series resistor, and a voltage dependent
resistor which are mounted externally connected to the IED.
The external resistor unit shall be ordered under accessories.
HZPDIF can be used as high impedance REF protection.
Generator differential protection GENPDIF
The task of Generator differential protection GENPDIF is to
determine whether a fault is within the protected zone, or
outside the protected zone. If the fault is internal, the faulty
generator must be quickly tripped, that is, disconnected from
the network, the field breaker tripped and the power to the
prime mover interrupted.
To limit the damage due to stator winding short circuits, the
fault clearance must be as fast as possible (instantaneous). If
the generator block is connected to the power system close to
other generating blocks, the fast fault clearance is essential to
maintain the transient stability of the non-faulted generators.
Normally, the short circuit fault current is very large, that is,
significantly larger than the generator rated current. There is a
risk that a short circuit can occur between phases close to the
neutral point of the generator, thus causing a relatively small
fault current. The fault current can also be limited due to low
excitation of the generator. Therefore, it is desired that the
detection of generator phase-to-phase short circuits shall be
relatively sensitive, detecting small fault currents.
It is also of great importance that the generator differential
protection does not trip for external faults with large fault
currents flowing from the generator. To combine fast fault
clearance, as well as sensitivity and selectivity, the generator
differential protection is normally the best choice of protection
for phase-to-phase generator short circuits. A negative-
sequence-current-based internal-external fault discriminator
can also be used to determine whether a fault is internal or
external. The internal-external fault discriminator not only
positively discriminates between internal and external faults,
but can independently detect minor faults which may not be
detected (until they develop into more serious faults) by the
"usual" differential protection based on operate-restrain
characteristic.
Adaptive frequency tracking is included to ensure proper
operation of the generator differential protection during varying
frequency conditions.
Generator protection REG650
1MRK 502 050-BEN B
Product version: 1.3
ABB 13