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Metrosil Design Calculation and Selection 1715763923

The document provides guidance on selecting the correct Metrosil device for high impedance relays. It outlines the basic information required, including CT rating, relay setting voltage, maximum fault current and duration. It then describes a 5 step process to identify the appropriate Metrosil type from tables based on this information, and check that it meets requirements for leakage current, protection voltage and fault clearance time.

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Metrosil Design Calculation and Selection 1715763923

The document provides guidance on selecting the correct Metrosil device for high impedance relays. It outlines the basic information required, including CT rating, relay setting voltage, maximum fault current and duration. It then describes a 5 step process to identify the appropriate Metrosil type from tables based on this information, and check that it meets requirements for leakage current, protection voltage and fault clearance time.

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METROSIL FOR HIGH IMPEDANCE RELAYS

 Selection procedure
 Design Calculation

Prepared By,
MOHAMED JABIR
Protection Engineer
How to select the correct Metrosil device for your relay:-

Required Basic Informations:


1.CT rating
1A or 5A are the most common values.

2.Relay Setting Voltage/ Stabilisation Voltage


The voltage (across the stabilising resistor + the relay), above which the relay will be triggered.

3.Maximum Secondary Internal Fault Current


This is the highest possible current on the secondary that occurs during a fault on the primary.
Secondary Fault Current = Primary fault current / CT ratio. (Typically, < 150 Arms)

4.Maximum Allowable Voltage on the Secondary Under Fault Conditions


During a fault, the Metrosil will automatically limit any over voltage. (Typically, 1 – 3.5 Kv peak under clamping conditions)

5.Maximum Allowable Current Through the Relay Metrosil at the Setting Voltage
During normal operation, the relay Metrosil leaks a small amount of current. As the Metrosil is in parallel with the relay, it is important to account for the
leakage so the relay operates at the correct voltage/current.

6.Fault Current Duration/ Fault Clearing Time


If there may be a longer delay between the fault and the relay operating (> 0.5s), the Metrosil will need to be de-rated.
The procedure for selecting the correct relay Metrosil type is broken down into the following 5 step process:-

Step 1 - Identify the relevant tables for the application

TABLE-1: For 1A CTs Relay Metrosils with Maximum Internal Secondary Fault Current of 50Arms.

NOTE: Definition Of Metrosil Nomenclature

•600A reference to the disc diameter •I discs electrically insulated •P discs connected in parallel
•S1- single Metrosil disc units •S2 - 2 Metrosil disc units •S3 - 3 Metrosil disc units
TABLE-2 : For 5A CTs Relay Metrosils with maximum internal secondary fault currents of up to 150Arms.

NOTE: The distinction between 1A and 5A devices is based on typical fault current requirements. It is acceptable to use a 1A Metrosil device with a 5A CT
or vice versa, so long as the rated secondary fault current is not exceeded and all other parameters are appropriate. All properties quoted in this table
are typical values and do not constitute a specification.
Step 2 - Identify the Metrosil type

a) Identify the recommended Metrosil Type from either Table 1 or Table 2 using columns 2 and 5 ( ’Typical Relay Setting Voltage’ range and ‘Rated
Maximum Current’).
b) Find a relay setting voltage that is close to what you require. If your setting voltage is lower than the example voltages given, the corresponding
leakage current will be lower through that device.

NOTE: If required, these values can be more accurately determined in steps 3 and 4. For a 1A CT, decide if a single pole or a triple pole (3-phase) Metrosil
type is required.

Step 3 - Check the maximum permissible leakage

At the relay setting voltage, check that the maximum leakage current for the identified Metrosil type is within the permissible limits of the relay system.

This can be done either:-

a) Directly from tables 1 or 2, column 3

Or

b) Calculate from, Use minimum C value and β of 0.25.

Step 4 - Check the maximum protection voltage

For a maximum secondary internal fault current condition, check that the identified Metrosil type will limit the voltage to a level that does not exceed
the maximum allowable voltage of the relay system.
This can be done either:-

a) Directly from tables 1 or 2, column 6

Or

b) Calculate from, Use maximum C value and β of 0.25.

Step 5 - Fault Clearance Time

If the fault duration is longer than 0.5s, use tables 1 or 2, columns 7, 8 and 9, to check that the fault time of the system is within the short time current
rating for the specified Metrosil type.
Energy and Power Ratings
Below table displays the rated energy absorption for each device (or each phase of a three phase device), along with the short time Power rating. Finally
the power dissipation represents the cooling rate of a Metrosil device after a surge event, provided it is installed with adequate space and airflow.

O-O-O THANK YOU O-O-O

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