DISTRIBUTIONDEVICECOORDINATION

MikeDiedesch&KevinDamronAvistaUtilities

Presented
March12,2012
Atthe29thAnnual
HANDSONRelaySchool
WashingtonStateUniversity
Pullman,Washington

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLEOFCONTENTS

TableofContents.. 2

SystemOverview 3

SymmetricalComponents 4

TransformerProtectionDevices..... 13

RelaySettingCriteria 15

Figures&Tables. 17

FeederandTransformerProtectionusingElectromechanicalRelays 32

FeederandTransformerProtectionusingMicroprocessorRelays. 42

ProblemMoscowExample.. 54

SYSTEM OVERVIEW

115 kV SYSTEM

MOSCOW
A-172
XFMR
12/16/20MVA
115/13.8kV

HIGH LEAD LOW

DELTA/WYE

13.8 kV BUS
500A, 13.8 kV
FDR #515
#4 ACSR

556 ACSR
PT-2A

PT-1
PT-2B

PT-3B

500 A FDR

#2 ACSR

556 ACSR 3 = 3699

SLG = 3060
#2 ACSR

13.8 kV FDR
#512

3 = 5158
SLG = 5346

1 PHASE
#4 ACSR

PT-3A

PT-4
3 = 1210
SLG = 877

2/0 ACSR
PT-3C
1 MILE
#4 ACSR
PT-5
#4 ACSR

1 PHASE
#4 ACSR

3 = 3453
SLG = 2762
LINE RECLOSER P584

FUSE

3 = 558
SLG = 463

3 = 1907
SLG = 1492

PT-6A

3-250 KVA
WYE/WYE

PT-6B
PT-8
65T

#4 ACSR
PT-6C
#4 ACSR

3 = 322
SLG = 271

PT-7
Figure 1. System Overview of a Typical 115/13.8 kV Substation and a 13.8 kV
Distribution Feeder. Used to work problem at end of paper.

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS
Three Phase 13.8 kV Fault

a
R

IA = 619 -88
IB = 619 152
IC = 619 32

Ia = 5158 -118
Ib = 5158 122
Ic = 5158 2

Figure 2. Current distribution through a Delta-Wye high lead low transformer bank for a three
phase 13.8 kV fault.

Figure 3. 13.8 kV phase currents for a 13.8 kV three-phase bus fault at Moscow.

The formula for calculating a three phase fault magnitude is: Ia = Ib = Ic = Vn Z1n (Z1 or Z+)
in where:
Vn (Va, Vb or Vc) is the line to neutral voltage at the fault. You only have positive sequence
voltage and current since the system is balanced. That is; Ia = I+. The current angles are
referenced to the system, which in this case is the 115 kV (see Figure 4).

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Z1 is the line to neutral positive (balanced) sequence impedance (series resistance and
reactance) of the system (all generators, transformers and lines) to the point of fault. Here it is
made up of the entire Avista system Z1 + the Z1 of the Moscow xfmr.
The current will lag (with an ABC CCW rotation) the voltage by the Z1 system inductive
impedance angle of the system (here, thats 88). NOTE: Since the voltage is zero at the fault,
the angle as given by ASPEN does not represent the normal voltage angle.
A three phase fault is similar to balanced load where the three currents are equal and 120 apart.
Of course for a load, typically the current angle would be very close to the voltage angle.

Figure 4. 115 kV phase currents and voltages for the 13.8 kV bus three-phase fault at Moscow.

The current magnitudes are equal to the 13.8 kV currents divided by the transformer ratio of
115/13.8 = 8.33 or 5158/8.33 = 619 amps. This is the line current flowing in the line
connected to the transformer and not what is flowing in the transformer windings. This is
the current that a relay would see from a CT on the transformer high side bushing or a fuse
would see.
Note the current angles lead the 13.8 kV current angles by 30. Thats because this
transformer is connected high lead low (where the high side voltages lead the low side
voltages for an ABC CCW rotation).
Also note that Va is at 0 because ASPEN made the 115 kV system the reference for the
system and the voltage magnitudes are about 92% of normal. Normal is 115 kV3 = 66.4
kV and 61.166.4 = 0.92.

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Single Line to Ground 13.8 kV Fault

a
R

c
IA = 370 -118
IB = 0 0
IC = 370 62

Ia = 5346 -118
Ib = 0 0
Ic = 0 0

Figure 5. Current distribution through a Delta-Wye high lead low transformer bank for a phase
A single line to ground 13.8 kV fault.

Figure 6. 13.8 kV phase voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV single line to ground (SLG) bus
fault on phase A at Moscow.
The formula for calculating a SLG fault magnitude on Phase A is: Ia = 3Va/(Z1 + Z2 + Z0)
where:
Va is again the line to neutral voltage at the fault.
Z1 is the line to neutral positive sequence impedance of the system.
Z2 is the line to neutral negative sequence impedance of the system (which is normally = to
Z1).
Z0 is the line to neutral zero sequence impedance of the system. This is generally a
different value from Z1 or Z2 because it includes the impedance of any neutral wires and the

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

ground plane. Here, since the transformer is connected delta on the 115 kV, we can only
use the transformer Z0 (and not the Avista system Z0) because there is no ground
connection from the transformer to the 115 kV system.
Because the Z0 of the transformer is less than the total Z1 (system + transformer), the SLG
fault is slightly higher than the three-phase fault (5346 A vs. 5158 A).
The current will lag the voltage by the Z1, Z2 & Z0 system inductive impedance angle of
the system (again 88). NOTE: Since the phase B & C voltages are not zero, their angles
are correct.
3I0 is the sum of the 3 phase currents and since Ib & Ic = 0, then 3I0 = Ia. This means the
phase and ground overcurrent relays on the feeder breaker see the same amount of current.

Figure 7. 13.8 kV sequence voltages and currents (positive, negative and zero) for a 13.8 kV
SLG bus fault on phase A at Moscow.

Note that V- & V0 are = of V+ and in the opposite direction so that Va = 0 at the point of
fault.
Note that I+ (I1) & I- (I2) are at the same angle as 3I0 (which is the same as Ia) and Ia = 3I0 =
I+ + I- + I0 and I+ = I- = I0.

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Figure 8. 115 kV phase voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV SLG fault on phase A at Moscow.
Note Ia still leads the 13.8 kV Ia by 30 (-118) the same as the three phase fault.
Also note that Ia is much less than the Ia for a three-phase fault. Thats because I0 cant flow
on the 115 kV system for a SLG on the 13.8 kV (I0 circulates in the delta). The calculation is:
5346/(8.33*3) = 370 amps. In other words the high side phase current is the 3 less than it
was for the 3 fault. 5346 = the 13.8 kV A phase current. 8.33 is the transformer ratio.

Figure 9. 115 kV sequence voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV SLG fault on phase A at
Moscow.
Note that the I+ & I- are 60 apart. Thats because I+ rotates a positive 30 and I- rotates a minus 30
for a HLL connection. Add them together and they equal Ia (this is where you get the 3 reduced
magnitude from a 3 fault). Note that 3I0 = 0 since the transformer connection is delta wye.

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Phase-to-Phase 13.8 kV Fault

a
R

c
IA = 309 -28
IB = 619 152
IC = 309 -28

Ia = 0 0
Ib = 4467 152
Ic = 4467 -28

Figure 10. Current distribution through a Delta-Wye high lead low transformer bank for a
phase-to-phase 13.8 kV fault.

Figure 11. 13.8 kV phase voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV line-to-line bus fault on phases B
& C at Moscow.

Note that Ib & Ic = 4467 A which is 4467/5158 = 86.6% of the current for a three phase
fault. Thats because the voltage used is V- which is 3 times Vn but the impedance
used is Z1 + Z2 or 2 times Z1 so the value is 1.732/2 = 86.6%. The formula for the B to C
phase fault is: I = (Vb-Vc)/(Z1+Z2).
Note that Ib & Ic are in the opposite direction. That is; the current flows out on B phase and
in on C phase while Vb & Vc are in the same direction as Ib.
Note that Vb & Vc are VA and in the opposite direction.

SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Figure 12. 13.8 kV sequence voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV line-to-line bus fault on
phases B & C at Moscow.

Note that I+ & I- are equal and in opposite directions so they will sum to 0. Thats because
this is given in terms of Ia, which is 0. In order to obtain the Ib & Ic currents you have to
rotate Ia+ & Ia- by: (Ib = Ia+ rotated by 240 plus Ia- rotated by 120 = 2579122 +
2579182 = 4467152) and (Ic = Ia+ rotated by 120 plus Ia- rotated by 240 = 25792
+ 2579302 = 4467-28).
The above shows that I2 = the phase current/3 (4467/3 = 2579).
Note that V+ & V- are in phase so when they are added together to get Va, the Va magnitude
is normal. To get Vb & Vc again you rotate the sequence voltages similar to the current
above.

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SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

Figure 13. 115 kV phase voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV line-to-line bus fault on phases B
& C at Moscow.

Note that Ib = 619 amps which is the same value as it saw for a 3 fault. Thats because of
the way the positive and negative sequence currents added after the 30 phase shift.
Also note that Ia & Ic added together = Ib and in the opposite direction to get the current in
and out of the delta winding.

Figure 14. 115 kV sequence voltages and currents for a 13.8 kV line-to-line bus fault on
phases B & C at Moscow.

Again the sequence values are given for phase A and you have to rotate them to get phases B & C.
Note that the I+ & I- are 120 apart (were 180 apart at 13.8 kV). Thats because I+ rotates a
positive 30 and I- rotates a minus 30 for a HLL connection. Add them together and they equal Ia.

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SYMMETRICAL COMPONENTS

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TRANSFORMER PROTECTION DEVICES

TRANSFORMER PROTECTION DEVICES

TRANSFORMER PROTECTION USING 115 KV FUSES
For the smaller 115/13 kV substation transformers up through 7.5 MVA, we generally
use 115 kV fuses for protection simply because of the cost. Some advantages to this are:
Low cost.
Low maintenance.
Does not require a panel house or substation battery.
Some fuses that Avista has used are GE, Southern States and S&C.
There are also several disadvantages to using fuses however, which are:
The interrupting rating can be as low as 1,200 amps (for some older models) and only
go up to 10,000 amps at 115 kV. By contrast a modern circuit switcher can have an
interrupting rating of 25,000 amps and a breaker can have even higher (we typically
use 40,000 amps interrupting).
The fuses we generally use are rated to blow within 5 minutes at twice their
nameplate rating. Thus, a 65-amp fuse will blow at 130 amps. This compromises the
amount of overload we can carry in an emergency and still provide good sensitivity
for faults.
The fuse time current characteristic (TCC) is fixed (although you can buy a standard,
slow or very slow speed ratio which are different inverse curves).
The sensitivity to detect faults (especially low side Single Line to Ground faults) is
not very good as compared to using a circuit switcher or breaker and low side neutral
overcurrent relaying. This is because we use DELTA/WYE connected transformers
so the phase current on the 115 kV is reduced by the 3 as opposed to a three-phase
fault. For example a typical 13.8 kV SLG fault through a 7.5 MVA transformer is
4,000 amps at 13.8 kV and 4000/(8.3*3) = 277 amps at 115 kV. Since we use 65
amp fuses for this size transformer, our margin to detect this fault is only 277/(2*65)
= 2.13:1. By contrast a low set feeder ground relay could probably be set between
480 to 720 amps so our margin to detect this fault would be around 8.3 to 5.5:1
(4000/480 or 720).
Some fuses can be damaged and then blow later at some high load point.
When only one 115 kV fuse blows, it subjects the customer to low distribution
voltages. For example the phase to neutral distribution voltages on two phases on the
13.8 kV become 50% of normal.
No indication of faulted zone (transformer, bus or feeder).
TRANSFORMER PROTECTION USING A CIRCUIT SWITCHER
Some advantages to this over fuses are:
Higher interrupting.
Relays can be set to operate faster and with better sensitivity than fuses.
Three phase operation.
Provide better coordination with downstream devices.

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TRANSFORMER PROTECTION DEVICES

Some disadvantages would be:

Higher cost.
Higher maintenance.
Requires a substation battery, panel house and relaying.
Transformer requires CTs.
TRANSFORMER PROTECTION USING A BREAKER
This is very similar to using a circuit switcher with a couple of advantages such as:
Higher interrupting.
Somewhat faster tripping than a circuit switcher (3 cycles vs. 6 8 cycles).
Possibly less maintenance than a circuit switcher.
The CTs would be located on the breaker so it would interrupt faults on the bus
section up to the transformer plus the transformer high side bushings.

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RELAY SETTING CRITERIA

RELAY SETTING CRITERIA

The distribution feeder relay settings have to meet the following criteria (as basically
does any other protective device):
Protect the feeder conductor from thermal damage due to faults (not overloads).
Detect as low a fault current as possible (our general rule is 0.5 times the calculated
fault at the next device or end of feeder).
For all relays other than the phase overcurrent, this means to set the pickup as
sensitive as we can and the time lever as low as we can and still coordinate with the
highest set downstream device.
Coordinate with all downstream devices whether fuses or reclosers by the desired
Coordinating Time Interval (CTI) see Table 6. This is the minimum amount of time
we want between the operation of the devices.
Carry normal maximum load (phase overcurrent only).
Pickup the feeder in a cold load condition ( 2 times maximum normal load) or
pickup of the next feeder load ( 1.0 +2*1/2 = 2 times normal load, phase
overcurrent only).
Most overhead feeders also use reclosing capability to automatically re-energize the
feeder for temporary faults. Most distribution reclosing relays have the capability of
providing up to three or four recloses (Avista generally uses either one or two). The
reclosing relay also provides a reset time generally adjustable from about 10 seconds
to three minutes. This means if we run through the reclosing sequence and trip again
within the reset time, the reclosing relay will lockout and the breaker will have to be
closed by manual means.
Lockout only for faults within the protected zone. That is; wont lockout for faults
beyond fuses, line reclosers etc.
Distribution Fuse Protection/Saving Scheme:
A lot of overhead residential or rural feeders will also use a fuse protection scheme.
This is done by using both an instantaneous/fast OC trip and an inverse time delayed OC
curve similar to a fuse curve (See Figures 18 & 19). The time delayed OC is set to
coordinate with the maximum device out on the feeder. This means that if a fault occurs
on a fused lateral, you want the following to happen:
Trip and clear the fault at the station (or line recloser) by the instantaneous trip before
the fuse is damaged for a lateral fault.
Reclose the breaker. That way if the fault were temporary the feeder is completely
re-energized and back to normal.
During the reclose the reclosing relay has to block the instantaneous trip from
tripping again. That way, if the fault still exists you force the time delay trip and the
fuse will blow before you trip the feeder again thus isolating the fault and reenergizing most of the customers.
Of course if the fault were on the main trunk the breaker will trip to lockout.
There are variations on this such as using more than one instantaneous trip or more
than one time delay trip, varying the different reclose times etc. For example Avista
often uses one instantaneous trip and two time delayed trips with a fast (1/2 second)
and a 15 second reclose.

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RELAY SETTING CRITERIA

Industrial, URD or Network Feeders

Generally these would not use fused laterals so would not use a fuse protection
scheme. Depending on several factors they also may not use reclosing.

Distribution Transformers:
The distribution transformer relay settings have to (should) meet the following criteria
(there will be several compromises here): NOTE: These are for an outdoor bus
arrangement and not switchgear which also uses a bus breaker between the transformer
relaying and the feeder relaying. This also doesnt include the transformer sudden
pressure relay.
Protect the feeder conductor from thermal damage in case the feeder breaker cant
trip. This normally cant be done completely since the transformer relaying has to be
set higher than the feeder relaying.
Protect the transformer from thermal damage.
Detect as low a fault current as possible. It would be desirable to be just as sensitive
as the feeder relaying in case the feeder breaker cant trip but this cant always be
done.
For all relays other than the phase overcurrent, this means to set the pickup as
sensitive as we can and the time lever as low as we can and still coordinate with the
highest downstream device by the desired CTI (Table 6).
Coordinate with all downstream devices, which is the feeder breaker relaying.
Carry normal maximum load (phase overcurrent only).
After an outage, pickup the station cold load ( 2 times maximum normal, phase
overcurrent only).
Differential relay operate for internal transformer faults only and account for CT and
transformer ratio mismatch.

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FIGURES & TABLES

FIGURES AND TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1. M15-515 Phase INST INST TD=1.000

CTR=160 Pickup=7.A No inst. TP@5=0.048s

700
500
400
300

1000
700
500
400
300

200

200

100

100

70

70

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20
A. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=355107.0 cmils
Conductor ACSR
336.4 ACSR

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

B. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=167800.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 4/0
4/0 ACSR

C. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=105500.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 2/0
2/0 ACSR

1
.7

1
.7

D. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=83690.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 1/0
1/0 ACSR

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

E. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=52630.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 2
#2 ACSR

.2

.2

F. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=33100.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 4
#4 ACSR

.1
.07
.05
.04
.03

DC

A.1

.07
.05
.04
.03

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

ACSR Conductor Damage Curves

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment

Date 12/13/05

Figure 15. ACSR Conductor damage curves from ASPEN.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1. M15-515 Phase INST INST TD=1.000

CTR=160 Pickup=7.A No inst. TP@5=0.048s

700
500
400
300

1000
700
500
400
300

200

200

100

100

70

70

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7

A. Conductor damage curve. k=0.14040 A=105500.0 cmils

Conductor Copper (bare) AWG Size 2/0
2/0 Copper

5
4
3

B. Conductor damage curve. k=0.14040 A=83690.0 cmils

Conductor Copper (bare) AWG Size 1/0
1/0 Copper

C. Conductor damage curve. k=0.14040 A=52630.0 cmils

Conductor Copper (bare) AWG Size 2
#2 Copper

.7
.5
.4
.3

.7
.5
.4
.3

D. Conductor damage curve. k=0.14040 A=33100.0 cmils

Conductor Copper (bare) AWG Size 4
#4 Copper

.2

.2

E. Conductor damage curve. k=0.14040 A=20820.0 cmils

.1 Conductor Copper (bare) AWG Size 6
#6 Copper
.07
.05
.04
.03

.1

B A

.07
.05
.04
.03

.02

.01

.02

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Copper Conductor Damage Curves

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment

Date 12/13/05

Figure 16. Copper Conductor damage curves from ASPEN.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1000

700

700

500
400
300

500
400
300

1. M15-515 Phase INST INST TD=1.000

CTR=160 Pickup=7.A No inst. TP@5=0.048s

200

200

100

100

70

70

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20
A. Transf. damage curve. 12.00 MVA. Category3
Base I=502.04 A. Z= 9.0 percent.
MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - MOSCOWSUB115 115.kV T

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

B. Transf. damage curve. 18.00 MVA. Category3

Base I=753.00 A. Z= 10.0 percent.
Mead 18/24/30 MVA 13.8 kV Transformer Damage Curve

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02

.01

.02

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Transformer Damage Curves

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment

Date 12/13/05

Figure 17. 12/16/20 and 18/24/30 Transformer Damage Curves.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

700

3
3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

500
400
300

1000

500
400
300

1. M15-515 Phase INST INST TD=1.000

CTR=160 Pickup=7.A No inst. TP@5=0.048s

8 7 6 54

200

200

2. M15 515 kEARNEY 200T Kearney200T

Minimummelt.

100

100

70

3. Moscow 515 Kear 140T Kearney140T

Minimummelt.

50
40
30

4. Moscow 515 S&C100T S&C Link100T

Minimummelt.

50
40
30

20

5. M15 515 S&C 80T 170-62-80

Minimummelt.

20

6. M15 515 S&C 65T S&C Link65T

Minimummelt.

10

7. M15 515 S&C 50T 170-62-50

Minimummelt.

5
4
3

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

70

8. M15 515 S&C 40T 170-62-40

Minimummelt.

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02

.01

.02

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

CommonlyUsed Fuse Curves

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment

Date 12/13/05

Figure 18. Commonly Used Distribution Fuses.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

700

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1. SEL EXT INV CURVE SEL-EI TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.404s

500
400
300

500
400
300

2. SEL VERY INV CURVE SEL-VI TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3865s

200

200

3. SEL INV CURVE SEL-I TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.6419s

100

1000

100

70

70

50
40
30

4. SEL MOD INV CURVE SEL-MI TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.4875s

50
40
30

20

5. SEL SHORT TIME INV SEL-STI TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.1608s

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
3
1

5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

VARIOUS SEL OVERCURRENT RELAY CURVES

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment

Date 12/21/05

Figure 19. SEL Various Overcurrent Relay Curves. These are basically the same as various E-M relays.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

2
3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1000

700

700

500
400
300

500
400
300

1. M15-515 Phase INST INST TD=1.000

CTR=160 Pickup=7.A No inst. TP@5=0.048s

200

200

2. Moscow 515 Kear 140T Kearney140T

Minimummelt.

100

100

70

70

A. Conductor damage curve. k=0.08620 A=33100.0 cmils

Conductor ACSR AWG Size 4
#4 ACSR

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02

.01

.02

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Comparing 140T VS #4 ACSR Damage

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment 140T won't Protect #4 ACSR BelowAbout 550 Amps

Date 12/13/05

Figure 20. Comparing a 140T fuse Vs. #4 ACSR Damage curve. The 140T wont protect the conductor
below about 550 amps where the curves cross.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

700

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

500
400
300

1000

500
400
300

1. M15-A-172 100A Fuse 176-22-100

Minimummelt.
I= 619.0A T= 2.15s H=8.33

200

200

2. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
100 I= 5158.1A (32.2 sec A) T= 0.33s

100

70

70

50
40
30

50
40
30
20

20
2

10

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Close-In Fault on: 0 MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - 0 BUS1 TAP 13.8kV 1L 3LG

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Comparing a 115 kV Fuse with Feeder Relays

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Coordinating for a 3 Phase Fault. 100A Fuse sees 619 amps

Date 1/11/06

Figure 21. Comparing a 100 Amp S&C 115 kV fuse with the Moscow feeder phase relay. The 100amp fuse blows at 200 amps and sees 619. Margin = 619/200 = 3.1:1.

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FIGURES & TABLES

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

700

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

500
400
300

1000

500
400
300

1. M15-A-172 100A Fuse 176-22-100

Minimummelt.
I= 370.4A T= 7.28s H=8.33

200

200

2. M15 515 GND TIME CO-11 TD=4.000

CTR=160 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.0192s
100 I= 5346.5A (33.4 sec A) T= 0.29s
70

100
70

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Close-In Fault on: 0 MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - 0 BUS1 TAP 13.8kV 1L 1LG Type=A

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Comparing a 115 kV Fuse with Feeder Relays

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Coordinating for a SLG Fault. 100A Fuse sees 370 amps

Date 1/11/06

Figure 22. Comparing a 100 Amp S&C 115 kV fuse with the Moscow feeder ground relay. The 100amp fuse blows at 200 amps and sees 370. Margin = 370/200 = 1.85:1.

24

FIGURES & TABLES

Figure 23. Transformer inrush UNFILTERED current. Inrush is the current seen when energizing a
transformer. The maximum peak current is about 1800 amps. Note Ia is the sum of Ib + Ic.

25

FIGURES & TABLES

Figure 24. Transformer inrush FILTERED current (filtered by SEL digital filters to show basically
only 60 HZ). Maximum peak is about 700 amps.

26

FIGURES & TABLES

Universal Distribution Fuse Links

Avista generally uses S&C type T universal fuse links used with open type cutouts for most of its
applications. Thats because the S&C fuse link uses silver in the fuse link instead of a tin alloy. A
silver link has both a total clear and a minimum melt curve associated with its melting characteristic
and is not damageable. That basically means if the fuse hasnt blown, its still all right. However, a tin
alloy link is damageable with a damage curve that is about 75% of its minimum melt curve. This means
its much harder to coordinate two sets of fuses with one another and its also harder to protect the fuse
by tripping the breaker or recloser on an instantaneous trip than the S&C. By using the silver fuse link,
we can also use every size made below. That is; fuses in series can be one size apart and still
coordinate. With the tin alloy we could only use about the ratings because the fuses one size apart
wouldnt coordinate. We said that the S&C fuse could be protected from a temporary fault by a fast
clearing time of 3.5 cycles if the minimum melt curve was at 0.1 seconds. NOTE: The S&C silver link
is only made up through 100 amps while the 140 and 200 amp fuses are a tin alloy. There are other
types of fuses made but these are not shown.
Table 1. Shows the maximum fault current for which S&C type T fuses can still be protected by a
recloser/breaker instantaneous trip for temporary faults (minimum melt curve at 0.1 seconds):
6T 120 amps
8T 160 amps
10T 225 amps
12T 300 amps
15T 390 amps
20T 500 amps
25T 640 amps
30T 800 amps
40T 1040 amps
50T 1300 amps
65T 1650 amps
80T 2050 amps
100T 2650 amps
140T 3500 amps
200T 5500 amps

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FIGURES & TABLES

Table 2. Shows the maximum fault current for which S&C type T fuses can coordinate with one
another.
NOTE: These values were taken from the S&C data bulletin 350-170 of March 28, 1988 based on no
preloading and then preloading of the source side fuse link. Preloading is defined as the source side
fuse carrying load amps equal to its rating prior to the fault. This means there was prior heating of that
fuse so it doesnt take as long to blow for a given fault.
Source Side Load Side
Maximum
Maximum
Fuse
Fuse
Coordinating
Coordinating
Current
Current
No preload
With preload
200T
140T
8,300
4,650
140T
100T
5,800
3,800
100T
80T
3,600
1,900
80T
65T
2,700
1,400
65T
50T
2,200
Too close
50T
40T
1,550
640
40T
30T
1,400
820
30T
25T
1,100
570
25T
20T
840
360
20T
15T
630
315
15T
12T
540
295
12T
10T
410
210
10T
8T
320
175
8T
6T
235
145

Table 3. Typical continuous and 8 hour emergency rating of the S&C T rated silver fuse links plus the
140T and 200T.
Fuse Rating Continuous 8 Hour emergency
6T
8T
10T
12T
15T
20T
25T
30T
40T
50T
65T
80T
100T
140T
200T

7.8
10
13
16
22
27
36
42
52
63
88
105
120
210
295

8.8
12
15
18
25
31
41
49
59
72
100
115
135
225
320

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FIGURES & TABLES

Table 4. Conductor current ratings for various sizes of ACSR conductor at 25C ambient taken from
the Westinghouse Transmission & Distribution book.
Conductor
Rating
556
730
336.4
530
4/0
340
2/0
270
1/0
230
#2
180
#4
140
Table 5. Conductor current ratings for various sizes of copper conductor at 25C ambient taken from
the Westinghouse Transmission & Distribution book.
Conductor
Rating
2/0
1/0
#2
#4
#6

360
310
230
170
120

Table 6. Typical Coordinating Time Intervals (CTI) that Avista generally uses between protective
devices. Other utilities may use different times.
DEVICES:
CTI (Seconds)
Relay Fuse Total Clear
0.2
Relay Series Trip Recloser
0.4
Relay Relayed line Recloser
0.3
Low Side Xfmr Relay Feeder Relay
0.4
High Side Xfmr Relay Feeder Relay
0.4
Xfmr Fuse Min Melt Feeder Relay
0.4

Table 7. Typical minimum conductor that can be protected by the Avista feeder settings and S&C type
T fuses. These are what Avista uses. Other companies may use different values. The relay phase
pickup for a given feeder rating is typically about twice the feeder rating and we use Extremely Inverse
curves.
Feeder Setting or Fuse
MIN Conductor Size
500 AMP fdr Setting
300 AMP fdr setting
200T
140T
100T
65T

#2CU or 1/0 ACSR

#4CU or #2ACSR
#2CU
#4CU or #2ACSR
#6CU or #4ACSR
#8CU

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FIGURES & TABLES

Table 8. IEEE numbers for various relays, breakers etc, that could be used in a distribution substation.
Avista sometimes adds letters to these such as F for feeders, T for transformers, B for bus and BF for
breaker failure.
2 Time delay relay.
27 Undervoltage relay.
43 Manual transfer or selective device. We use these for cutting in and out instantaneous overcurrent
relays, reclosing relays etc.
50 (or 50P) Instantaneous overcurrent phase relay.
50N (or 50G) Instantaneous overcurrent ground (or neutral) relay.
50Q Instantaneous Negative Sequence overcurrent relay.
51 (or 51P) Time delay overcurrent phase relay.
51N (or 51G) Time delay overcurrent ground (or neutral) relay.
51Q Time delay Negative Sequence overcurrent relay.
52 AC circuit breaker.
52/a Circuit breaker auxiliary switch closed when the breaker is closed.
52/b Circuit breaker auxiliary switch closed when the breaker is open.
59 Overvoltage relay.
62 Time Delay relay
63 Sudden pressure relay.
79 AC Reclosing relay.
81 Frequency relay.
86 Lock out relay which has several contacts. Avista uses 86T for a transformer lockout, 86B for a
bus lockout etc.
87 Differential relay.
94 Auxiliary tripping relay.
Table 9. Definitions and glossary of terms used in this paper.
5 amps per MVA = amps per phase at 1 MVA 3 power at 115 kV = 1000000/(3*[1150003]) =
5.02 amps.
41.8 amps per MVA = amps per phase at 1 MVA 3 power at 13.8 kV = 1000000/[3*(138003)]
= 41.84 amps.
Z1 is the line to neutral positive (balanced) sequence impedance (resistance and reactance) of the
system (all generators, transformers and lines) to the point of interest.
Z2 is the line to neutral negative sequence impedance of the system (which is normally = to Z1).
Z0 is the line to neutral zero sequence impedance of the system. This is generally a different value
from Z1 or Z2 because it includes the impedance of any neutral wires and the ground plane. At the
13.8 kV bus, since the transformer is connected delta on the 115 kV, we can only use the transformer
Z0 (and not the Avista system Z0) because there is no ground connection from the transformer to the
115 kV system.
Va ( or Van) is the line to neutral voltage for Phase A. Vb & Vc are the line to neutral voltages for
those phases. The - voltage = 3*Vn.
V1 (or V+) is the positive sequence voltage for whichever phase you are referring to.
V2 (or V-) is the negative sequence voltage for whichever phase you are referring to.
V0 (or V0) is the zero sequence voltage for whichever phase you are referring to.
Ia is the single phase current for Phase A, Ib for phase B and Ic for phase C.
I1 (or I+) is the positive sequence current for whichever phase you are referring to.
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FIGURES & TABLES

I2 (or I-) is the negative sequence current for whichever phase you are referring to.
I0 (or I0) is the zero sequence current for whichever phase you are referring to.
P is for phase, N is for neutral & Q is for negative sequence.
3I0 is the total ground or neutral current for ground faults. This is the current that flows up the
transformer neutral.
CCW is counterclockwise rotation of the system. That is; phase A leads phase B by 120 and leads
phase C by 240.
HLL is a high lead low transformer connection. That is; the phase A voltage to the high side
windings leads the low side voltage by 30 (other angles are possible).
LLH is a low lead high transformer connection. That is; the phase A voltage to the high side
windings lags the low side voltage by 30 (other angles are possible).
SLG is single line to ground fault.
The letter a is an operator that when applied to voltages or currents rotates them by plus (or
CCW)120. The letter a2 shifts them by 240. EXP: using phase A as a reference we would have
Vb = a2Va1 + aVa2 + V0 or said another way Vb = Va1240 + Va2120 + V0. Vc = aVa1 +
a2Va2 + V0.
TCC is Time Current Characteristic. This is generally done on a log-log graph like is shown in this
paper. The vertical axis is the time and the horizontal is the current magnitude.
EI = EXT INV = Extremely Inverse Time Current Curve.
VI = VERY INV = Very Inverse Time Current Curve.
INV = Inverse Time Current Curve.
MI = MOD INV = Moderately Inverse Time Current Curve.
STI = Short Time Inverse Time Current Curve.
TL = TD = time lever (or dial) used with inverse time overcurrent curves. This shifts the curve up
and down on the TCC graph. However, it does not change the shape of the curve.
PU = Pickup value of the unit. This moves the curve right and left on the TCC graph.
CT = Current Transformer.
BCT = Bushing Current Transformer.
PT = VT = Potential (or voltage) transformer.
E-M = Electromechanical relay.
MP = Microprocessor relay.
TC = Torque Control. This controls whether or not an element will be able to operate. We used this
to control certain instantaneous elements in a transformer MP relay from a feeder MP relay. The
term torque control is from the E-M relaying.
DC Offset When a fault occurs at the voltage peak, the current can be offset from the zero axis by
as much as 1.6 times because of the ratio of reactance to resistance of the system (the higher the ratio
the greater the offset). This is called Asymmetrical current. The offset then decays over a few
cycles so that the positive and negative current magnitudes are basically equal. This is called
Symmetrical current.
CTI Coordinating Time Interval. This is the minimum operating time desired between two
protective devices.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION USING

ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYING
Feeder - The normal electromechanical feeder relaying consists of 3 phase and 1 ground
overcurrent relay. Each relay has both an instantaneous and time delay unit. Typical
settings for a normal 500 amp feeder having to coordinate with 140T line fuses would be
as follows:
1. Phase overcurrent:
Set 51P pickup 2*500 = 1000 amps to pickup cold load or of the next feeder
cold load. Since we use 800/5 CT ratios, the setting would be tap 6 = 960 amps
primary.
51P Time Lever(TL) This would be set to provide 0.2 seconds coordination
(see Table 6) between the relay and the maximum fuse size which is usually a
140T. This is the coordination time that Avista feels comfortable with basically
because the fuse total clear curve is a maximum value and all deviations should be
negative. However, other utilities may use a different number. This would be
done assuming a fused lateral across the street from the sub and would be for
either a 3 or SLG fault (I.E. maximum feeder fault). A typical curve would be
TL 1.75 - 2.5. This would vary depending on the 13.8 kV fault duty.
50P - The instantaneous unit would be set similar to the 51P. However, since it
will pickup whenever the feeder is closed in due to inrush and cold load (which
can be as high as 5 times the normal load), it has to be set higher than the 51P so
it can drop back out before the block of the instantaneous unit by the reclosing
relay can reset which may be as low as 3 seconds from the lockout position. A
typical setting would be 7.0 amps = 1120 amps primary (116.7% of the 51P).
2. Ground overcurrent:
51N pickup Since this doesnt operate on load, it can be set down to merely
coordinate with the 140T across the street with 0.2 seconds coordination time. A
typical minimum setting would be tap 3 = 480 amps PU. See Figure 28.
51N TL This would be set for the same criteria as the phase TL. A typical
setting would be 4.0 5.0.
50N This is set the same PU as the time or 3.0 amps sec = 480 amps primary.
3. Reclosing (79) We will use either one fast or one fast and one time delay reclose to
lockout. We will normally block the instantaneous unit from tripping after the first
trip to provide for a fuse protecting scheme. The reset time Avista normally uses is
from 90 to 180 seconds. The time to reset from the lockout position is 3 to 6 seconds
for an E-M reclosing relay.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

Transformer - The normal transformer relaying will consist of 3 high side phase and 1
low side ground overcurrent relays plus a sudden pressure. We could also use a high
side ground but generally havent because it wont detect ground faults through the
transformer.
At switching stations we also used a low side B OC relay for breaker failure purposes
and we fused the DC control circuit of the high side phase overcurrent relays separately
from the other relaying. This B relay has to be set similar to the high side except its
worst coordination case is a 3 fault. We would then use a breaker failure overcurrent
relay to operate a bus lockout relay to clear the fault. Typical settings for both a 12/16/20
MVA and an 18/24/30 MVA transformer coordinating with a 500 amp feeder would be:
1. Phase overcurrent (on 115 kV transformer BCTs):
51P pickup This has to be able to pick up the entire transformer load cold load
or 2*normal. Our typical rule of thumb for this is 2.4*highest MVA rating. For
a 12/16/20 (5 amps per MVA) this is 2.4*20*5 = 240 amps (1920 amps at 13.8
kV). For an 18/24/30 this is 2.4*30*5 = 360 amps (2880 amps at 13.8 kV). The
pickup is so high that we cant be as sensitive as the feeder phase relay so cant
reach to the same fault points on the feeder. Thus the ability to detect multi phase
faults and protect the feeder conductor are compromised.
51P time lever This relay has to coordinate with the feeder phase relays for a
maximum feeder fault with 0.4 sec coordination time (Table 6). Avista uses 0.4
sec coordination time because there is more uncertainty about the actual ratio of
amps seen on the high side vs. the low side. The worst case for this is a - fault
since the feeder phase relays see 86.6% of what they saw for a 3 fault but yet
one of the high side relays see the same as for a 3 fault because of the delta/wye
connection (see figure 13). A typical TL would be 1.2 2.0.
50P This is a direct trip element and is set to not detect a maximum fault on the
13.8 kV bus. Since the inst unit is a hinged armature device, it responds to
current DC Offset so the setting we have used is 3*MAX 13.8 kV fault. A
typical setting is 900 to 1500 amps primary.
2. Ground overcurrent (on 13.8 kV transformer BCTs):
51N pickup This relay will be set to coordinate with the feeder phase relays in
case the feeder ground relay is out of service. The minimum pickup to coordinate
with a 500 amp feeder phase relay is 960 amps. We again compromise our ability
to detect feeder faults since the feeder ground is twice as sensitive as the
transformer ground.
51N time lever This would normally be 4.0 6.0. This could be set to
coordinate with 0.3 seconds margin since we are on the same voltage. However,
a little more conservative setting would still use the 0.4 seconds because the
transformer unbalance can be greater than any one feeder so it might see slightly
more current for a fault. However, the phase OC relay also sees at least some
load that the ground relay doesnt see so the 0.3 seconds may be acceptable.
Avista prefers the 0.4 seconds for all elements.
50N We cant use this element because we cant coordinate it with the feeder
relays.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

115 kV SYSTEM

MOSCOW
A-172
CS

86T

3-E/M
50
51
1200/5A MR
CONN 600/5

XFMR
12/16/20 MVA
115/13.8kV
DELTA/WYE
HIGH LEAD LOW

63

2000/5A MR
CONN 1200/5

E/M
51N

13kV BUS

E/M
50
51
1200/5A MR
CONN 800/5
560A
BKR
515

E/M
50N
51N
TRIP
CLOSE
79

REG

E/M

600A
SPTT

Figure 25. Moscow 115/13.8 kV Partial One Line.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

MOSCOW 86T AND CS A-172 TRIP CKTS

A 50/51

B 50/51

C 50/51

IIT

IIT

IIT

86T
ICS

ICS

ICS

ICS

TOC

TOC

TOC

TOC

ICS

ICS

101

ICS

TC
86T
52/a

GND 51N

86T

Figure 26. Moscow 86T and Circuit Switcher Partial Schematic.

35

ICS

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

1
3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1000
700

700
500
400
300

1. Moscow515 Kear 140T Kearney140T

Minimummelt.
I= 5158.1A T= 0.10s

500
400
300

200

2. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
I= 5158.1A (32.2 sec A) T= 0.33s

200

3. M15 A-172 Phase CO- 9 TD=1.500

CTR=120 Pickup=2.A Inst=1200A TP@5=0.3605s
I= 619.0A (5.2 sec A) T= 1.03s H=8.33

70

100
70
50
40
30

100

50
40
30
20

20
2
S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10

7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03 FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Close-In Fault on: 0 MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - 0 BUS1 TAP 13.8kV 1L 3LG
.02

.05
.04
.03

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

.02

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

M15 A-172 CS with fdr 515 with Kearney140T Fuse

Comment Three Phase Fault

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.
Date 12/12/05

Figure 27. Coordinating E-M Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using E-M Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a Three Phase Fault.

36

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

1
3 4 5

700

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1. Moscow 515 Kear 140T Kearney140T

Minimummelt.
I=5346.4A T= 0.09s

500
400
300

500
400
300

2. M15 515 GND TIME CO-11 TD=4.000

CTR=160 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.0192s
I= 5346.5A (33.4 sec A) T= 0.29s
3. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500
CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
I= 5346.4A (33.4 sec A) T= 0.31s

200

100
70
50
40
30

1000

200

100
70
50
40
30

4. M15 A-172 GND TIME CO-11 TD=4.000

CTR=240 Pickup=4.A No inst. TP@5=1.0192s
I= 5346.5A (22.3 sec A) T= 0.83s

20

20
3

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02 FAULT DESCRIPTION:

Close-In Fault on: 0 MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - 0 BUS1 TAP 13.8kV 1L 1LG Type=A

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

MoscowCS with fdr 515 with 140T fuses

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment Single Line to Ground Fault

Date 12/12/05

Figure 28. Coordinating E-M Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using E-M Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a Single Line to
Ground Fault.

37

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

1
3 4 5

1000

700

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1. Moscow515 Kear 140T Kearney140T

Minimummelt.
I= 4467.0A T= 0.12s

500
400
300

500
400
300

2. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
I= 4467.0A (27.9 sec A) T= 0.43s

200

200

3. M15 A-172 Phase CO- 9 TD=1.500

CTR=120 Pickup=2.A Inst=1200A TP@5=0.3605s
I= 619.0A (5.2 sec A) T= 1.03s H=8.33

100
70

1000

100
70
50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20
2
S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10

7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

FAULT DESCRIPTION:
.02 Close-In Fault on: 0 MoscowCity#2 13.8kV - 0 BUS1 TAP 13.8kV 1L LL Type=B-C

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

MoscowCS A-172 with fdr 515 with 140T Fuse

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Line to Line Fault

Date

Figure 29. Coordinating E-M Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using E-M Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a Line to Line Fault.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1000
700

500
400
300

500
400

1. M15 P584 100T Fuse S&C Link100T

Total clear.
I= 3452.9A T= 0.08s

200

300
200

2. M15 P584 PHASE TIME CO-11 TD=4.100

CTR=100 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.0492s
I= 3452.9A (34.5 sec A) T= 0.28s

100
70
50
40

100
70

3. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
I= 3452.9A (21.6 sec A) T= 0.69s

50
40

30

30
FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Bus Fault on:
0 511-P584 13.8 kV 3LG
3

20

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4

.5
.4

.3

.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04

.05
.04

.03

.03

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

M15 515 with P584 with 100T

10000

3 4 5

By

DLH

No.

Comment Three Phase Fault Example

Date 12/5/05

Figure 30. Coordinating E-M Relays for a Line Recloser Using a 100T fuse and
Coordinating a 500 Amp Feeder Using E-M Relays with the Line Recloser for a Three
Phase Fault.

39

.01

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

700

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1. M15 P584 100T Fuse S&C Link100T

Total clear.
I= 2761.9A T= 0.12s

500
400
300

500
400
300

2. M15 P584 PHASE TIME CO-11 TD=4.100

CTR=100 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.0492s
I= 2761.9A (27.6 sec A) T= 0.38s

200

100

200

100

3. M15 P584 GND TIME CO-11 TD=3.500

CTR=100 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=0.8938s
I= 2761.9A (27.6 sec A) T= 0.33s

70
50
40
30

2
3

70
50
40
30

4
4. M15 515 GND TIME CO-11 TD=4.000
CTR=160 Pickup=3.A No inst.TP@5=1.0192s
I=2762.0A (17.3 sec A) T= 0.79s

20

1000

20

10

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03
FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Bus Fault on:
0 511-P584 13.8 kV 1LGType=A

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

.02

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

M15 515 with P584 with 100T fuse

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Single Line to Ground Fault

Date 1/11/06

Figure 31. Coordinating E-M Relays for a Line Recloser Using a 100T fuse and
Coordinating a 500 Amp Feeder Using E-M Relays with the Line Recloser for a Single
Line to Ground Fault.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH E-M RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5

1000

4 5

10000

3 4 5

1000
700

700
500
400
300

500
400

1. M15 P584 100T Fuse S&C Link100T

Total clear.
I= 2990.3A T= 0.11s

200

300
200

2. M15 P584 PHASE TIME CO-11 TD=4.100

CTR=100 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.0492s
I= 2990.3A (29.9 sec A) T= 0.34s

100
70
50
40

100
70

3. M15-515 Phase Time CO-11 TD=1.500

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.3766s
I= 2990.3A (18.7 sec A) T= 0.93s

50
40
30

30
FAULT DESCRIPTION:
Bus Fault on:
0 511-P584 13.8 kV LL Type=B-C
3

20

20

10

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4

.5
.4

.3

.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04

.05
.04

.03

.03

.02

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

M15 515 with P584 with 100T

10000

3 4 5

By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Line to Line Fault Example

Date 12/5/05

Figure 32. Coordinating E-M Relays for a Line Recloser Using a 100T fuse and
Coordinating a 500 Amp Feeder Using E-M Relays with the Line Recloser for a Line to
Line Fault.

41

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION USING MICROPROCESSOR

RELAYS
The following is at a new station where we can use microprocessor relaying on all of the
feeders plus the transformer. We will use SEL 351 and 587 relays for our example since
that is Avistas present standard. Of course there are some general advantages to using
MP relaying over E-M. Some of these are:
1. The taps are selectable in very small increments.
2. There are several independent units contained in the relay (up to 6 instantaneous and
2 time delay).
3. Internal logic programming capability.
4. Less CT burden (CTs can saturate with high burdens and high fault values and wont
produce a good secondary current to the relay).
5. Event reporting.
6. Remote Communication capability.
Feeder The normal relaying will use the SEL 351 phase, negative sequence and ground
elements. We use one phase and ground instantaneous element. NOTE: We dont use
the instantaneous negative sequence because of the possibility of false trips due to motor
contributions for external faults. The time delay pickup units for phase, negative
sequence and ground are used to operate an output contact to torque control some low set
fast elements on the 50/51 transformer relay. The relay is also programmed to provide a
breaker failure output in case the breaker fails to open. Again, for a 500 amp feeder we
have:
1. Phase overcurrent:
51P pickup - Set the pickup at 960 amps for the same reasons as the E-M relays.
51P TL Set the same as the E-M relays for the same reasons.
50P pickup Set similar to the E-M 50PF pickup. NOTE: This unit has a higher
dropout characteristic than the E-M relays so it could probably be set closer to the
51P pickup.
2. Ground overcurrent:
51G pickup This is actually the residual element in the 351 which is obtained by
adding the 3 phase currents. There is also a neutral element (single coil) that is
not used. The pickup is the same as the E-M relay or 480 amps.
51G TL This is the same as the E-M relay.
50G This is the same as the E-M relay = 480 amps.
3. Negative Sequence:
51Q pickup This element can be set for similar criteria to the ground element
since it doesnt respond to load. Similar to the ground which responds to 3I0, this
unit responds to 3I2. That is; it should be set as sensitive as possible with the
lowest time lever and still coordinate with the 140T with 0.2 seconds margin.
The worst coordination case for this element is for a - fault (see figures 8 & 11
for a comparison). For this fault if the fuse sees 6000 amps flow, the negative
sequence current is 3464 (60003) and 3I2 = 10,392 amps. The similarity to the
ground pickup is 480*3 = 831. Thus we wind up with 830 amps minimum
pickup to coordinate with the 140T. The advantage to this element is that it is

42

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

more sensitive than the phase element for the - fault. The difference in
sensitivity is: 960*3830 = 2.0.
51Q TL The criteria is the same as for the ground unit.
50Q pickup We dont use this element because of the possibility of false trips.
4. Reclosing This is the same as the E-M reclosing. The major difference is that we
can choose the time from lockout to reset to allow more time for the cold load to
subside and drop out the inst unit. We have been choosing 30 seconds.
Transformer - The normal transformer relaying will consist of a SEL 351 connected to
the 115 kV BCTs and the neutral element (single coil) connected to the 13.8 kV BCTs
(or possibly a neutral CT). In addition to the normal tripping elements, the SEL 351 will
also use fast ( 4 cycles) elements that are torque controlled by the feeder time pickup
elements. That is; if an overcurrent element picks up on a feeder, it will block the 351
torque controlled element. Of course this cant be used at a station that has any feeders
that use E-M relays.
NOTE: One of the major differences between using all microprocessor relays and E-M
relays is that with the microprocessor relays, you can coordinate like elements with like
elements only. For example, with the E-M we coordinate the transformer ground with
the feeder phase because the feeder ground could be out of service. With
microprocessors, the entire relay would be out of service and not just one element.
Therefore, we can coordinate the transformer ground with just the feeder ground and
obtain a more sensitive setting.
Typical settings for both a 12/16/20 MVA and an 18/24/30 MVA transformer
coordinating with the 500-amp feeder above would be:
1.
SEL 351 Phase overcurrent (on 115 kV transformer BCTs):
51P pickup This is identical to the E-M relay setting or 240 amps for a 20 MVA
and 360 amps for a 30 MVA.
51P TL This has to coordinate with the feeder phase for a maximum feeder fault
with 0.4 seconds coordination. In this case we could consider this to be a 3 fault
since we will have negative sequence relays on the feeder to take care of the -
fault.
50P1 pickup This is the direct trip phase element and is set to not detect a 13.8
kV fault similar to the E-M instantaneous setting. However, this does not respond
to DC offset so our setting is 1.3*MAX 13.8 kV fault.
50P2 pickup This is the torque controlled element. We have set this to account
for inrush and still be as sensitive as possible.
Inrush - For this unit we need to consider transformer inrush current since it
can operate fast ( 4 cycles time delay). A rule of thumb we have used is
that a typical transformer inrush RMS current can be as high as 8 times the
transformer base rating (old E-M differential relays had the unrestrained
overcurrent trip fixed at ten times the TAP of the restrained trip and the TAP
would be set at transformer full load). Note that the SEL 351 only
responds to the 60 HZ fundamental and that this fundamental portion of inrush
current is 60% of the total. So to calculate a setting for a SEL 351, we could
use the 8 times rule of thumb along with the 60% value. For a 12/16/20 MVA
transformer, the calculation would be 8*12*5*0.6 = 288 amps. For an
43

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

18/24/30 it would be 8*18*5*0.6 = 432 amps. Generally, we would set this

unit at about 1.5 times the time unit to be safe. So for a 12/16/20 we would
set 1.5*240 = 360 amps and for an 18/24/30 we would set 1.5*360 = 540
amps.
NOTE: For comparison I have included some inrush characteristics from a
SEL 351 that energized 6 2.25 MVA (13.5 MVA total) 480/13.8 kV
transformers from the 13.8 kV side (see Figures 23 & 24). These transformers
were connected delta (480V)/wye(13.8 kV). The A phase was the highest
current. The filtered current (that the elements respond to) to the relay
showed a maximum A of 944 amps and this died down to 250 amps in 26
cycles. See Figure 24. The highest current was 94441.8 = 22.6 MVA which
is 22.613.5 = 1.67 times the transformer total rating. Using these values for
a 12 MVA we would have 1.67*12*5 = 100 amps. The unfiltered current to
the relay showed a maximum A-phase current of 2016 amps, which died
down to 504 amps in 26 cycles. See Figure 23. This maximum is 201641.8
= 48.2 MVA = 48.213.5 = 3.6 times the total transformer rating.
2.
SEL 351 ground (residual) overcurrent (on 115 kV BCTs) NOTE: This is
calculated from the phase quantities:
51G pickup We can set this very low since it doesnt have to coordinate with
anything. We have been setting 120 amps primary.
51G TL Also can set low. Have been setting at TL 1.0.
50G pickup This can also be set low. We have been choosing a setting equal to
the 50P2 TC setting simply because we dont feel we need more sensitivity but it
really can be set as low as the time unit since the inrush to the delta doesnt
contain any 3I0 current. A typical setting is 120 to 360 amps.
3.
SEL 351 neutral overcurrent (on 13.8 kV BCTs):
51N pickup We can set as low as possible and still coordinate with the feeder
ground settings (not phase). Since the transformer can have more unbalance than
the feeder we have been setting 1.33 times the feeder ground pickup or 640
amps when coordinate with 500 amp feeders.
51N TL We coordinate with the feeder ground with 0.4 seconds margin.
50N1 We cant set a direct trip element so we use this as a torque controlled
element only. Again we need to set above the feeder ground setting and to be a
little conservative we have been setting 720 amps with 4 cycles time delay.
4.
SEL 351 negative sequence (on 115 kV BCTs):
51Q pickup We can set this as low as possible and still coordinate with the
feeder negative sequence relay. The worst case is for a - fault. If we simply
take the transformer ratio of 8.33:1 and the 830 amp feeder setting, we could set
this down to 8308.33 = 100 amps. However, because of the transformer, we are
a little more conservative and have used about 200 amps or 2.0 times. For
comparison with the phase overcurrent sensitivity for 13.8 kV - fault we have
the following example: At Moscow (if we had MP relays) on a 12/16/20 for a
13.8 kV - fault the 115 kV sees 619 amps flow and 309 amps I2. See
Figures 13 & 14. The margin for the phase OC PU to see the fault is 619240 =
2.58. The margin for the negative sequence OC PU would be: 3*309*200 = 4.64

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

or 1.8 times greater than the phase OC. NOTE: It would be 2 times like the
feeder but one of the phases sees the same current as for a 3 fault.
51Q TL Set for 0.4 seconds coordination.
50Q1 pickup and time This is a direct trip element and is set not to detect a 13.8
kV fault. A typical setting would be 1200 1800 amps or 1.3*MAX 13.8 kV
fault. NOTE: We time delay this by 2 cycles (along with the high setting) to
avoid false trips.
50Q2 pickup and time This is a torque controlled element and can be set low
with 4 cycles time delay. Since the unit responds to inrush and can see as much
as the phase instantaneous units, we need to set similar to the 50P2 unit (360 &
540).
NOTE: On the transformer inrush tests we observed a maximum I2 filtered
current of 331 so 3I2 = 993 (the max was 944) so in terms of transformer rating
this is 1.75 times the total rating. This says that we really should be using the
same pickup values as the .

SEL 587 This relay is connected to both the high and low side transformer BCTs.
Basically a normal E-M transformer differential relay contains a harmonic restrained
differential unit which uses a 2nd harmonic restraint to prevent a trip during
transformer inrush and a variable percentage trip characteristic to prevent a trip for
external faults in the presence of CT saturation. That is; the higher the current
through the restraint coils, the greater percentage of that current needs to flow in the
operate coil to get a trip. The relay also has taps for the two windings to correct the
high and low current magnitudes so similar currents flow in each restraint winding for
external faults. There are generally about 8 taps between 2.9 and 8.7 amps. There is
also an unrestrained differential unit set around 10 times the upper tap value which
was generally chosen to be the same as the transformer full load current. Normally
the unrestrained unit would operate slightly faster for high magnitude transformer
faults. Since the distribution transformer is connected delta wye the transformer
CTs have to set wye delta to compensate for the phase shift. See Figure 33.
Some of the advantages and ways we use the MP SEL 587 relay over the E-M relays
are:
In addition to similar differential units as above, it contains independent
overcurrent units for both windings similar to a MP overcurrent relay. Thus it can
also operate for external faults and completely backup the transformer overcurrent
relay.
Different differential slopes can be set in the relay, which provides greater
flexibility.
You can use more than one harmonic to restrain the differential.
The transformer phase angle can be set in the relay, which allows you to set all
CTs in wye.
The unrestrained OC element can be set independently from the differential tap
value. We use this feature to set this based on the transformer BASE rating and
not the FOA rating to avoid tripping on transformer inrush. That is; on a 12/16/20
we use the 12 MVA rating and not the 20 MVA rating because the inrush
characteristic is a function of the base rating.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

Again you can torque control the instantaneous elements like we did for the 351
but we didnt feel this was needed. Instead we used direct trip inst elements on
the high side winding while the low side winding cant use inst elements.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

PRI I
SEC I

CURRENT FLOW THROUGH AN E/M 87 DIFFERENTIAL

RELAY FOR AN INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL FAULT

CT POLARITY MARK

BCT'S

87
R1

EXTERNAL FAULT
THE SECONDARY CURRENTS FLOW THROUGH BOTH
RESTRAINT COILS IN THE SAME DIRECTION AND THEN
CIRCULATE BACK THROUGH THE CT'S. THEY DO NOT
FLOW THROUGH THE OPERATE COIL

87
OP

87
R2
BCT'S

PRI I

SEC I

PRI I

SEC I
CT POLARITY MARK

87
R1

BCT'S

INTERNAL FAULT
THE SECONDARY CURRENTS FLOW THROUGH BOTH
RESTRAINT COILS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, ADD
AND THEN FLOW THROUGH THE OPERATE COIL AND
BACK TO THE RESPECTIVE CT'S

87
OP

87
R2
BCT'S

SEC I
PRI I

Figure 33. Current Flow Through an E-M Differential Relay for an External and an
Internal Fault.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

115 kV SYSTEM

MEAD
A-699
CS

86T
351

587
50
51

50
51

50
51

87

50N
51N

1200/5A MR
CONN 600/5

50N
51N

50G
51G

XFMR
18/24/30 MVA
115/13.8kV
DELTA/WYE
LOW LEAD HIGH

50N
51N

TORQUE CONTROL
63

2000/5A MR
CONN 2000/5

13kV BUS
94
TX1

351

1200/5A MR
CONN 800/5
1200A
BKR
12F1

50
51

50
BF

50G
51G

62
BF

TRIP
CLOSE
79

REG
600A
SPTT

Figure 34. Mead 115/13.8 kV Partial One Line.

48

86
TX1

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

FDR BF CKTS
50/51T1
351
OUT101

63XP

86TX1
AR

TIR

87T1
587
OUT1

86T1
S+

TIR

R+

BF
TGT

50/51T1
351
OUT106

86T1

86T1
IN
104

86T1

50/51T1
351
BFI

ALARMS to SCADA

A-699 CKT SWTR TRIP CKT

101
T

86T1

50/51T1
351
OUT102

87T1
587
OUT2

IN
103
50/51T1
351
TCM

50/51T1
351
OUT107
MINOR

50/51T1
351
OUT105
MAJOR

50/51T1
351
OUT108
ALARM
SCADA

TC

52/a

CKT SWTCHR CLOSE CIRCUIT

FAST TRIP BLOCKING

BKR FLR

50/51F1
12F1
351
OUT104

94
T1
AR

50/51T1-351 POWER SUPPLY

86
TX1
AR

IN
101

50/51T1
351

87T1-587 POWER SUPPLY

A-699 CS
52/a

94T1
AR

IN
102

50/51T1
IN106 351

84X

FDR FAST
TRIP BLK

A-699 CS
52/a
50/51T1
351
P.S.

.
.
.

50/51F1
12F1
351
OUT103

87T1
587
P.S.

50/51T1
351

IN1

87T1
587

Figure 35. Mead circuit switcher and lockout circuit partial schematic.

49

87T1
587
OUT108
ALARM

86T1
(If
Used)

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

Typical Distribution Feeder Schematic with SEL351 - 50/51F1

50/51F1
351
OUT
101

43H

INST
& GND
TRIP SW
DBL POLE

43I

50/51F
IN 351
104 TCM

43I

43H
101
T

50/51F1
IN 351
103 INST TRIP
ENABLED

W
50/51F1
351
OUT106
SH0

TC

52/a

50/51F1 - AC RECLOSE CIRCUIT

101
C

201
C

50/51F1 - 351 DC POWER SUPPLY

43R
N.O.

DBLPOLE

OUT
102
CLOSE

50/51F1
351

43R
N.C.
43H

52/a
351
PS
IN
101

101
SC

43H

IN
102

TO CLOSE
CKT

ALARMS to SCADA
50/51F1
351
OUT105
MAJOR
ALARMS

50/51F1
351
OUT107
MINOR
ALARMS
/ TEST

50/51F1
351
OUT108
SEL
ALARM

43H
HOT LINE
HOLD
STATUS

SCADA

Figure 36. Mead Feeder Partial Schematic.

50

50/51F1
351
NONRECLOSE

50/51F1
351

201
T

FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

700

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1. MEA S&C 140T S&C Link140T

Total clear.
I= 7205.9A T= 0.06s

500
400
300
200

700
500
400
300
200

2. MEA 12F1 PHASE TIME SEL-EI TD=2.000

CTR=160 Pickup=6.A No inst. TP@5=0.5429s
I= 7205.9A (45.0 sec A) T= 0.28s

100

1000

100

70

70
3. MEA A-699 PHASE SEL-VI TD=0.750
CTR=120 Pickup=3.A Inst=1128A TP@5=0.1935s
I= 864.6A (7.2 sec A) T= 0.68s H=8.33

50
40
30

50
40
30

20

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10

7
5
4
3
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02 FAULT DESCRIPTION:

Close-In Fault on: 0 MEAD BUS 13.8kV - 0 MEA FDR BUS 13.8kV 2L 3LG

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Coordinating Mead A-699 with 12F1 with S&C 140T

10000

3 4 5
By

.01

DLH

No.

Comment Three Phase Fault

Date 12/12/05

Figure 37. Coordinating MP Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using MP Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a Three Phase Fault.

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FEEDER AND TRANSFORMER PROTECTION WITH MP RELAYS

1000

10

3 4 5

100

700

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

700

1. MEA S&C 140T S&C Link140T

Total clear.
I= 7334.2A T= 0.06s

500
400
300

500
400
300

2. MEA 12F1 GND TIME SEL-EI TD=4.400

CTR=160 Pickup=3.A No inst. TP@5=1.1944s
I= 7399.5A (46.2 sec A) T= 0.26s

200

200

3. MEA A-699 GND TIME SEL-EI TD=8.600

CTR=400 Pickup=1.6A No inst. TP@5=2.3345s
I= 7399.5A (18.5 sec A) T= 0.67s

100
70
50
40
30

100
70
50
40
30

20

1000

20

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

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.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02 FAULT DESCRIPTION:

Close-In Fault on: 0 MEAD BUS 13.8kV - 0 MEA FDR BUS 13.8kV 2L 1LG Type=A

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Coordinating Mead A-699 with 12F1 with S&C 140T

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment Single Line to Ground Fault

Date 12/12/05

Figure 38. Coordinating MP Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using MP Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a SLG Fault.

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1000

10

3 4 5

100

700

3 4 5

1000

3 4 5

10000

3 4 5

1. MEA S&C 140T S&C Link140T

Total clear.
I= 6241.9A T= 0.07s

500
400
300

700
500
400
300

2. MEA 12F1 NEG SEQ TIM SEL-EI TD=4.000

CTR=160 Pickup=5.2A No inst. TP@5=1.0858s
I=10910.4A (68.2 sec A) T= 0.27s

200

200

3. MEA A-699 NEG SEQ SEL-VI TD=4.500

CTR=120 Pickup=1.25A Inst=1692A TP@5=1.1609s
I= 1309.3A (10.9 sec A) T= 0.67s H=8.33

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70
50
40
30

100
70
50
40
30

4. MEA A-699 PHASE SEL-VI TD=0.750

CTR=120 Pickup=3.A Inst=1128A TP@5=0.1935s
I= 864.6A (7.2 sec A) T= 0.68s H=8.33

20

1000

20

2
3

S 10
E
C 7
O 5
N 4
D
3
S

10
7
5
4
3
4

.7

.7

.5
.4
.3

.5
.4
.3

.2

.2

.1

.1

.07

.07

.05
.04
.03

.05
.04
.03

.02 FAULT DESCRIPTION:

Close-In Fault on: 0 MEAD BUS 13.8kV - 0 MEA FDR BUS 13.8kV 2L LL Type=B-C

.02

.01

10

3 4 5

100

3 4 5 7 1000
CURRENT (A)

3 4 5

TIME-CURRENT CURVES @Voltage 13.8 kV

For

Coordinating Mead A-699 with 12F1 with S&C 140T

10000

3 4 5
By

DLH

No.

Comment Phase to Phase Fault

Date 12/12/05

Figure 39. Coordinating MP Relays for a 500 Amp Feeder Using a 140T fuse and
Coordinating a CS Using MP Relays with the 500 Amp Feeder for a - Fault.

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PROBLEM MOSCOW EXAMPLE

115 kV SYSTEM

MOSCOW
A-172
XFMR
12/16/20MVA
115/13.8kV

HIGH LEAD LOW

DELTA/WYE

13.8 kV BUS
500A, 13.8 kV
FDR #515
#4 ACSR

556 ACSR
PT-2A

PT-1
PT-2B

PT-3B

500 A FDR

#2 ACSR

556 ACSR 3 = 3699

SLG = 3060
#2 ACSR

13.8 kV FDR
#512

3 = 5158
SLG = 5346

1 PHASE
#4 ACSR

PT-3A

PT-4
3 = 1210
SLG = 877

2/0 ACSR
PT-3C
1 MILE
#4 ACSR
PT-5
#4 ACSR

1 PHASE
#4 ACSR

3 = 3453
SLG = 2762
LINE RECLOSER P584

FUSE

3 = 558
SLG = 463

3 = 1907
SLG = 1492

PT-6A

3-250 KVA
WYE/WYE

PT-6B
PT-8
65T

#4 ACSR
PT-6C
#4 ACSR

3 = 322
SLG = 271

PT-7
Figure 40. Moscow feeder 515 (same as Figure 1)

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Generally before we start the protection design on a feeder we know some things about
the feeder such as:
The general feeder rating ( 300 or 500 amps). If its a 500 amp feeder we know the
phase pickup will be around 960 amps. In this case the Moscow feeder #515 is a 500
amp feeder and it has existed for some time.
We know what the bus fault duty is. In this case the 3 fault is 5,188 amps and the
SLG is 5,346. This tells us that the highest fuse size will probably be a 140T so the
ground pickup will be about 480 amps or higher. NOTE: In rare cases we may have
to use a 200 amp fuse or larger but we dont like to use them if we dont have to
because we have to raise the ground pickup to coordinate with it and this reduces our
sensitivity to detect faults.
This feeder already was using a line recloser at the location shown and we found out
from the Field Engineer that they wanted to keep a recloser there. In fact the reason
we were looking at this feeder was because we were replacing the older recloser with
a newer relayed recloser.
We then have to run feeder fault studies (normally done by a Distribution Engineer)
and look at the feeder configuration so we know what fusing and relay settings to use.
We then generally start near the end of the feeder and work back towards the
substation. A lot of times though we have to go back and forth because our first
choice of a fuse size may not work correctly when we figure out the protection
towards the substation and we have to make compromises.
The following is an example of how we arrive at those answers. NOTE: The actual
Moscow feeder 515 does not look exactly like this even though the substation and line
recloser settings we will arrive at are the actual settings.
POINT 8: This is a customers load and we are using 3-250 KVA transformers to
serve the load. The full load of this size of bank is 31.4 amps. The Avista
transformer-fusing standard says to use a 65T on this transformer so thats what well
choose.

POINT 7: This is the end of a 3 lateral and the fault duty is: 3 = 322 amps and
SLG = 271 amps.

POINT 6A: The fault duty at PT 6 is: 3 = 1,907 amps and SLG is 1,492. It is
feeding a short single phase #4 ACSR lateral with not much load on it (thats why we
didnt include the fault current at the end of the lateral).
o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that a 65T fuse can be protected up
to 1,650 amps for temporary faults and the SLG is 1,492 amps (SLG because
its a single phase lateral).
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
by a 100T or smaller fuse.
o Fault Detection - We arent worried about detecting the fault at the end of the
feeder or coordinating with other fuses.
o Loading Assume the load is small so dont need to worry.
o So what fuse size should we use?

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POINT 6B: Here we have a 3 lateral feeding to a 65T at the end so what fuse size
should we use?
o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that an 80T fuse can be protected up
to 2,050 amps for temporary faults and the 3 fault is 1,907 amps so we could
choose an 80T or higher from that standpoint.
o Coordination - From Table 2 we see that an 80T will coordinate with a 65T at
2,700 amps with no preloading or 1,400 amps with preloading and the
maximum fault at the 65T is 558 amps. So we could choose an 80T or higher.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
by a 100T or smaller fuse.
o Fault Detection - Under the Relay Setting Criteria we want to detect the
minimum end fault with a 2:1 margin. The SLG is 463 so the maximum fuse
we could use would be: 463/2 (2:1 margin) = 231 amps so the largest fuse we
could use is 231/2 (blows at twice the rating) = 115 so we could use a 100T or
smaller fuse for this criteria.
o Loading Assume the load at the end is all there is so no need to worry.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 6C: Here we have a 3 lateral feeding to point 7 with a SLG of 271 amps.
o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that an 80T fuse can be protected up
to 2,050 amps for temporary faults and the 3 fault is 1,907 amps so we could
choose an 80T or higher from that standpoint.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
by a 100T or smaller fuse.
o Fault Detection - Under the Relay Setting Criteria we want to detect the end
fault with a 2:1 margin. The SLG is 271 so the maximum fuse we could use
would be: 271/2 (2:1 margin) = 135 amps so the largest fuse we could use is
135/2 (blows at twice the rating) = 67 so we could use a 65T or smaller fuse
for this criteria. NOTE: Protecting the fuse for temporary faults is not as
important as detecting the fault with adequate margin so we would sacrifice
the fuse protection in order to gain sensitivity to detect the fault.
o Loading Assume the load is small so dont need to worry.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 5: This is the point of the line recloser. Here we have a 3 line of #4 ACSR
feeding to point 6.
o Temporary Faults - The fault duties at the recloser are: 3 = 3,453 amps and
SLG = 2,762. We will assume we have a fused lateral just beyond the line
recloser and we want to protect it for temporary faults. From Table 1 we see
that we can protect a 100T fuse up to 2,650 and a 140T up to 3,500 amps.
Therefore, from this standpoint we would want to be able to use a 140T fuse
beyond the recloser.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
by a 100T or smaller fuse. That means that we wont be able to set the line
recloser to coordinate with a 140T and still protect the conductor. Therefore,
we have to compromise and we will sacrifice the fuse protection for

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temporary faults in order to gain protection for the conductor. NOTE: This
normally isnt too bad because most faults are SLG and are somewhat less
than the calculated value because of fault resistance and distance to the fault
out on the lateral.
Coordination We will try and coordinate with a 100T fuse and still protect
the #4 ACSR conductor. Once we determine the overcurrent pickup values,
we will choose a Time Lever to provide 0.2 seconds (see Table 6)
coordination with the fuse and then will recheck to determine if we are
satisfied with the conductor protection.
Fault Detection & Loading - The loading information we obtained from the
Distribution Group is 84 amps normal and cold load 2 times = 168 amps.
Therefore, we can set the phase PU down to 200 amps which would carry
the load and pick it up cold load. However, #4 ACSR can carry around 140
amps (see Table 4) so we would probably want to set about 300 amps to allow
for load growth. Also the minimum pickup we can use and still coordinate
with a 100T is 300 amps (see Figure 32). NOTE: We do not set the phase
overcurrent to protect the conductor from normal or emergency loading.
The - fault at point 6 is 0.866*1907 = 1,651 so our margin to detect
that fault would be 1651/300 = 5.5:1 so no problem with the 300 amps
PU from that standpoint (used - because its the minimum multi
phase fault).
SLG Fault Detection The SLG at point 6 is 1,492 so we could set the ground
up to 1492/2 = 745 amps and still detect the fault. However, our criteria says
to set as low as possible and still coordinate with the largest downstream
device and from above were trying to use a 100T. Again this is 300 amps so
in this case the ground PU will be set the same as the phase.
Instantaneous Units The phase instantaneous will be set at 350 A and the
ground instantaneous unit will be set at 300 A. Note that they cant reach all
the way to point 7 so they cant protect the point 6C fuse from temporary
faults occurring near the end of the lateral.

POINT 4: The fault duty at PT 4 is: 3 = 1,210 amps and SLG is 877. It is feeding a
short single-phase #4 ACSR lateral with not much load on it (thats why we didnt
include the fault current at the end of the lateral).
o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that a 40T fuse can be protected up
to 1,040 amps for temporary faults and the SLG is 877 amps (single phase
lateral).
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
by a 100T or smaller fuse.
o Fault Detection - We arent worried about detecting the fault at the end of the
feeder or coordinating with other fuses.
o Loading Assume the load is small so dont need to worry.
o So what fuse size should we use?

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POINT 3A: The fault duty at point 3 is: 3 = 3,699 amps and the SLG is 3,060.
Here we have a 2/0 ACSR 3 lateral feeding to the next fuse with a SLG of 877
amps.
o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that a 140T fuse can be protected up
to 3,500 amps for temporary faults and the 3 fault is 3,699 amps. This
appears to indicate we would want to use a 200T fuse. However, this is a very
large fuse and raises the substation ground relay settings a lot (480 to 720
amps) so we dont like to use it. Therefore, we will sacrifice the fuse
protection in order to gain more sensitive settings at the substation recloser so
will tentatively choose a 140T and check a couple of other things.
o Coordination - From Table 2 we see that a 140T will coordinate with a 100T
at 5,800 amps with no preloading or 3,800 amps with preloading. Thus if we
added another lateral just beyond point 3A and used a 100T we could
coordinate with it with the 140T. Note however that the 100T can be
protected up to 2,650 amps so the protection for temporary faults would be
further compromised on that branch.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that 1/0 ACSR (or higher) can be
protected with the 500 amp feeder settings at the substation so we wont
worry about the conductor protection.
o Fault Detection - Under the Relay Setting Criteria we want to detect the end
fault with a 2:1 margin. The SLG is 877 so the largest fuse we could use
would be: 877/2 (2:1 margin) = 438 amps so the largest fuse we could use is
438/2 (blows at twice the rating) = 219 so we could use a 200T or smaller fuse
for this criteria.
o Loading 2/0 ACSR can carry about 270 amps (see Table 4). Therefore, if
this lateral starts to load up to its rating we wouldnt be able to carry the load
with a 140T or even a 200T fuse. The substation settings could protect the
conductor but wouldnt be able to detect a fault at point 4 with adequate
margin. We would be forced to add another line recloser or maybe move the
fuse out on the lateral until it could carry the load and then check to see if the
substation could detect the faults at that point.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 3B: Here we have a #2 ACSR 3 short lateral with only a small amount of
load.
o Temporary Faults Same story as for point 3A. Would choose a 140T fuse.
o Coordination There is nothing to coordinate with so no problem.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #2 ACSR can be protected
with a 140T.
o Fault Detection Its a short lateral so no problem.
o Loading No problem.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 3C: The fault duty at point 3 is: 3 = 3,699 amps and the SLG is 3,060.
Here we have a 1 mile #4 ACSR 3 lateral (main lateral) feeding to the line recloser
with a SLG of 3,060 amps.

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o Temporary Faults - From Table 1 we see that a 140T fuse can be protected up
to 3,500 amps for temporary faults and the 3 fault is 3,699 amps. This again
appears to indicate we would want to use a 200T fuse.
o Coordination We set the line recloser up to coordinate with a 100T fuse so
we wouldnt be able to coordinate with the recloser by using a 140T so this
would indicate we need a 200T.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR requires a 100T
fuse or smaller to be protected.
o The above coordination and conductor protection dilemma means that we
cant solve this problem by fusing this lateral. We also cant remove the fuse
because the substation settings cant protect the conductor either.
o What are some possible solutions?

POINT 2A: Here we have a #4 ACSR 3 short lateral with only a small amount of
load. The fault duty at point 2 is: 3 = 5,158 amps and SLG = 5,346 (same as at the
13.8 kV bus).
o Temporary Faults Basically same story as for point 3A. Would choose a
140T fuse because dont want to use a 200T.
o Coordination There is nothing to coordinate with so no problem.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #4 ACSR can be protected
with a 100T fuse. Since the conductor protection is more important than fuse
protection we have to lower this down to a 100T even though our fuse
protection is greatly compromised.
o Fault Detection Its a short lateral so no problem.
o Loading No problem.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 2B: Here we have a #2 ACSR 3 short lateral with only a small amount of
load.
o Temporary Faults Basically same story as for point 3A. Would choose a
140T fuse because dont want to use a 200T.
o Coordination There is nothing to coordinate with so no problem.
o Conductor Protection - From Table 7 we see that #2 ACSR can be protected
with a 140T fuse.
o Fault Detection Its a short lateral so no problem.
o Loading No problem.
o So what fuse size should we use?

POINT 1: Substation recloser. We already know this is a 500 amp feeder so we have
to set to carry that load (even if the feeder is not presently loaded that amount).
NOTE: Per the Distribution group the load is 325 amps and cold load 650.
o Temporary Faults We have decided that a 140T fuse is the maximum fuse
we will use on the feeder even though it cant be protected at the maximum
fault duties.

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o Conductor Protection The main trunk is 556 ACSR and from Table 7 a 500
amp feeder setting can protect 1/0 ACSR or higher so no problem since all
laterals are fused.
o Coordination We will coordinate with a 140T fuse at the maximum SLG
fault duty of 5,346 amps with 0.2 seconds coordination time per Table 4. We
will also coordinate with the line recloser settings with 0.3 seconds
coordination time again per Table 4.
o Fault Detection & Loading We will set the phase pickup to carry 500 amps
normally plus pick up cold load so will set at 960 amps.
o The - fault at point 5 is 0.866*3453 = 2990 so our margin to detect that
fault would be 2990/960 = 3.1:1 so no problem.
o SLG Fault Detection Again per our criteria we will set as low as possible
and still coordinate with the maximum downstream devices with the same
coordination times as above (see 825).
o The SLG at point 5 is 2,762 so our margin to detect that fault is: 2762/480 =
5.7:1 so no problem.
o Instantaneous Units The phase instantaneous will be set at 1,120A and the
ground instantaneous unit will be set at 480 A.

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