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VCB Installation & Relay Protection Setting

Organized by
Day-1: VCB Installation
 Topics to be Discussed
Theory
a. Introduction of VCB and Different Type of VCB
b. Block Diagram of a VCB

Practical
c. Control Circuit Diagram (VCB+CRP).
d. VCB Control Circuit Wiring
 Introduction of VCB and Relay
What is “VCB”? What does it do?
- Means “Vacuum Circuit Breaker”
- VCB makes and breaks the primary power circuit of a bay/line/feeder
- During opening, the arc is extinguished in a vacuum medium of a arc
chamber
- VCB has a spring charged mechanism for closing or opening
- Closing or opening is actuated via DC coils:- close coils, trip coils.
- A VCB is a non intelligent switching equipment.
- During fault, as Soon as VCB gets the tripping pulse from Relay, VCB
executes the “Breaking or Opening” operation and “Isolates” the faulty
section of the power system.
 Introduction of VCB and Relay
What is a “Protective Relay” ? What does it do?
- Relay is an intelligent “Supervisory Switching Device” that “monitors
the inputs” and “initiates switching as outputs” when the inputs exceeds
a pre-designed “Set Value”.
- In power system, “Protective Relay” continuously supervises the power
system parameters (current, voltage, frequency etc.) and initiates “Trip
Signal” to VCB to trip and protect the power circuit, when power
system parameter exceeds a “Set Value” beyond normal condition.
- Protective relays are “Intelligent Device” that can “Sense, Analyze and
Distinguish” between the normal and abnormal condition of the power
system.
Protective Devices of an Outgoing Bay
Source BUS PT A N
Core1: 0.2
BUS DS 1a 1n

Control and Protection Circuits

VCB

Line ES+DS
CRP V
Time Delayed
Overcurrent Relay
Energy Meter
P1 1s1
I> A
CT 1s2
Core1: 5P20 2s1
Core2: 0.2 2s2
P2

LA Outgoing Feeder/Line
 Basic Components of a “Bay”
A “Bay” has following basic components

1.Control Circuit 2. Protection Circuit.

a.Close & Open Operation a. Detection of a Fault
b.Interlock b. Carrying trip signals
c. Metering c. Trip Circuit Supervision
d.Mimic, Status, Indication d. Alarm / Annunciation
Demonstration of VCB & Protective Relay
Live 11kV Source BUS

VCB Protection Circuit

Open CRP
Let’s Turn On
0A VCB!!
P1 1s1
Trip
1s2 Pick Up
P2
CT 300:5
5P20 ON

O/C Relay
I>200A
OG-1 Delay:300ms,DMT
3MVA Load
Demonstration of VCB and Protective Relay
Live 11kV Source BUS

VCB Protection
ProtectionCircuits
Circuits
Open
Close BCU/CRP Lets Introduce
a Fault!
180A
182A
181A
178A
185A
250A
0A
184A
200A
195A
1000A
400A
Trip Event 1
Fault Current 1000A
P1 1s1
1s1
Trip
1s2
1s2 Pick Up
P2
P2
CT 300:5
5P20 ON OFF
O/C Relay
I>200A
OG-1 Delay:300ms,DMT
3MVA Load
 Types of VCB

1. Indoor Draw out Type

2. Outdoor Tower Mounted Type
Indoor Draw out Type VCB used in BREB System
Indoor Draw out Type VCB used in BREB System

3AH0 12 kV VCB
Indoor Draw out Type VCB used in BREB System

EHHV 12 kV VCB
Outdoor Type VCB used in BREB System

EOFVp 36 kV VCB OBV VBF 36kV VCB

AF03 36kV VCB
Basic Dimensions of Outdoor VCB
 Basic Dimensions of Outdoor VCB

Vacuum Interrupter Bottle

One Phase Breaker Pole

Inside Mechanism Chamber

Electrical Block Diagram of VCB
Terminal Block Symbols

1.See a 33kV Bay

2.See VCB Terminal Block (TB)
3.See Marshalling Kiosk (MK) Terminal Block (TB)
4.See Control & Relay Panel (CRP)
a. Old Model Epac CRP
b. New Model Epac CRP
5.See Control & Relay Panel (CRP) Terminal Block (TB)
 Wire Ferrule/ Lead Code
Wire Ferrule Code Description for Energypac VCB
J, H Main DC, Main AC Supply Bus
K1, K2 etc, K1 SC Connecting Leads/Wires To Build Circuits, leads for Spring charge
LK Lead/ Wire connected to Push Button (PB) or Switch
L&R Local & Remote Switch
A10-1(A1, A2) Anti Pumping Relay (Energizing Coil Contact)
A10-1 (21, 22) Anti Pumping Relay ’s Aux. NC Contact
A10-1 (13, 14) Anti Pumping Relay ’s Aux. NO Contact
A10-2 (31, 32) Spring Charge Limit Switch (LS) actuated relay’s aux. NC Contact
1,1A Shaft Mounted VCB Aux. NO Contact or 52a
2,2B Shaft Mounted VCB Aux. NC Contact 52b
CC, ONL, SC L Closing Coil, VCB On Lamp, Spring Charge Status Lamp.
TC1, TC2, OFF L Trip Coil 1, Trip Coil 2, VCB OFF Lamp
Connection Diagram of VCB
 Block Diagram of VCB
VCB have Following Circuits
1. Power Supply Circuit (AC and DC ) Via MCBs
2. Control and Protection Circuit
a. Closing Circuit
b. Interlock circuit
c. Trip Circuit
d. Supervision Circuit
3. Indication Circuit
4. Utility Circuits (Spring Charging Motor
(AC/DC/Universal), Heater, Socket, Door Lamp etc)
1. Power Supply Circuit

1.See Control & Relay Panel (CRP) MCBs)

2.See MK MCBs
3.See VCB MCBs
Power Supply for Control & Protection Circuit
Continued

Continued

See Summery
Power Supply for Indication Circuit
Continued

Continued
See Summery
 Power Supply for Utility Circuit

New version Energypac VCB has

AC Terminals are termed as 71,72
and rest of ckt terminals are same 1.See old VCB MCBs TB
2.See old VCB MCBs
2. Control & Protection Circuit
2a. Closing Circuit
 2a. Local Close

L R VCB “L” Sw
On PB VCB L & R Sw

VCB On PB

Close Coil
 2a. Local Close

L R VCB “L” Sw
On PB VCB L & R Sw

VCB On PB

Close Coil
2a. Remote Close
CRP Panel
VCB “R” Sw
CRP L & R Sw
“ON” PB/TNC/
Discrp.SW CRP “L” Sw
L R

C N T
CRP TNC “C”

Close Coil
2a. Remote Close
CRP Panel
VCB “R” Sw
CRP L & R Sw
“ON” PB/TNC/
Discrp.SW CRP “L” Sw
L R

C N T
CRP TNC “C”

Close Coil
2a. Remote Close
CRP Panel

CRP L & R Sw
“ON” PB/TNC/
Discrp.SW
L R

C N T
 2b. Interlock (External) Circuit

L R VCB “L” Sw
Line DS BUS DS
On PB VCB L & R Sw
NO Cntct NO Cntct

MVAJM15
VCB On PB
“Reset” 1,3
NC Cntct

TC1 TCS TC2 TCS Interlock

NC Cntct NC Cntct

Close Coil
2b. Interlock (External) Circuit

L R VCB “L” Sw
On PB VCB L & R Sw

VCB On PB

Interlock

Close Coil
 2b. Understanding Internal Interlock
1. VCB has shaft mounted auxiliary switch, that carries 09 (or more) pairs of NO and NC auxiliary
contacts.
2. When VCB turns On or Off, that switch simultaneously alters those NO contacts to NC and NC
contacts to NO. This auxiliaries can be used for Close, Trip, spring charging mechanism and VCB
status lamp indication.
3. Here, NO and NC contacts are called NO (52a) and NC(52b) contacts in normal condition.
4. Some circuits are built internally around those VCB’s auxiliary contacts (52a & 52b) designed by the
manufacturer.
5. Anti-pumping relay (10-1), spring triggered limit switch (LS) actuated relay (10-2) have energizing
coils. They also have NO and NC contacts.
6. Close coil , trip coil 1&2 doesn’t contain any auxiliary contacts. When coils are energized, they acts
like hammer that hits the mechanical triggers to release the closing spring and tripping spring’s
stored energy to turn On or Off the VCB.
2b. Understanding Internal Interlock
3. Indication circuits
4. Spring Charging Mechanism
2b. Understanding Internal Interlock- Auxiliary Contacts
2b. Understanding Internal Interlock-Auxiliary Contacts
2b. Understanding Internal Interlock-Auxiliary Contacts
2b. Understanding Internal Interlock-Auxiliary Contacts

See close and Trip coil, 52a&b , Anti pumping relay 10-1, Spring charge Limit switch relay 10-2
See 52a&b contacts switching with respect to breaker operation on and off state
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

R
On PB
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

On PB
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

On PB
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

On PB
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

On PB
2b. Understanding Internal Switching Interlock Circuit

On PB

Anti Pumping Action Bypasses the Repeated

Closing Pulse and ensures safety of the Closing Coil
2b. Demonstration of Sequential Operation of
Internal Switching Interlock Circuit
3.Auxiliary NO/NC Contact and Indication Circuit

See 52a&b Contacts

See indication circuits
 4.Power Supply for Utility Circuit

New version Energypac VCB has

AC Terminals are termed as 71,72
and rest of ckt terminals are same 1.See old VCB MCBs
2.See old VCB MCBs
2c. Understanding Trip Circuit
2d. Supervision Circuit
2c. Trip Circuit
 2c. VCB Local Trip Circuit
L R
Off PB Off PB
VCB L & R Sw

TC-1

See Trip Coil 1&2 TB

2c. VCB Local Trip Circuit
L R
Off PB
VCB L & R Sw

TC-1
2c. VCB Local Trip Circuit
L R
Off PB
VCB L & R Sw

TC-1
 2c. VCB Local Trip Circuit
L R
Off PB Off PB
VCB L & R Sw

TC-1
2b. Demonstration of Sequential Operation of
VCB Local Trip Circuit
2c. Remote Trip Circuit
2c. Remote Trip Circuit
VCB L& R Sw

L R CRP TNC “T”

T C
N
CRP TNC Sw

Trip Coil 1&2

2c. Remote Trip Circuit
VCB L& R Sw

L R CRP TNC “T”

T C
N
CRP TNC Sw

Trip Coil 2
2c. Remote Trip Circuit
VCB L& R Sw

L R CRP TNC “T”

T C
N
CRP TNC Sw

Trip Coil 2
2c. Demonstration of Remote Tripping
2c. Protection Trip Circuit
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Nominal

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Fault

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Fault

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2c. Demonstration of Protection Trip Circuit
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Nominal

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Pick Up

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2c. Relay Actuated Protection Trip Circuit

BO-PO1

10-12 Fault

ABB 615
09-11 Relay
Master Trip
Relay

CRP
2d. Supervision Circuit
 2d. Supervision Circuit (Pre Close Condition)

OFF PB

TC-2 Healthy

TC-2 Unhealthy

See TCS circuit

 2d. Supervision Circuit (Pre Close Condition)

OFF PB

TC-2 Healthy

TC-2 Unhealthy

See TCS circuit

 2d. Supervision Circuit (Pre Close Condition)

OFF PB

TC-2 Healthy

TC-2 Unhealthy

See TCS circuit

 2d. Supervision Circuit (Pre Close Condition)

OFF PB

TC-2 Healthy

TC-2 Unhealthy

See TCS circuit

 Review of VCB TB Leads related to CRP
Circuit Name Function VCB TB Ferule No Shorted Terminal Comment

DC+ 1 1, 4-7 See VCB CRP circuit 1 & 2

See DC MCB Ckt Page 1
Power Supply
See DC MCB Ckt Page 2
DC- 2 2, 8-12 See Indication Ckt

Local Close - 13,14 See VCB CRP circuit 1 & 2

Closing Circuit Remote Interlock used in
Remote Close & 15(forward) MK Box in X32:-1,2,3
16,17,18
Remote Interlock 16(return)

Remote Trip;
23(forward)
Protection Trip/ 24-25 See VCB CRP circuit 1
24(return)
Post close TCS
Trip Circuit
for TC 1
Protection Trip/
Post close TCS 27 27-28 See VCB CRP circuit 2
for TC 2

Pre close TCS A TC1 26 - See VCB CRP circuit 1

Supervision
Circuit
Pre close TCS A TC2 29 - See VCB CRP circuit 2
 Review of VCB TB Leads related to CRP
Circuit
Function VCB TB Ferule No Shorted Terminal Comment
Name
70(old model),
AC (Ph) for Utility 72,42, 47,48,49
Utility 72(new model) See ACDB of CRP
AC (N) for Utility 71 71,41,44,45,46

ON Lamp 58

Indication OFF Lamp 59 5,6,7 ,67 for DC (+);

See Indication Ckt
Circuit 34-35,36-37,38-39

Spring Charged Lamp 57

Practical Session
VCB Control Circuit Wiring
 Tripping Circuit Logic

See Closing interlock

See next page
practical ckt in MK
Control Circuit Diagram (VCB+CRP)

See Summery 1
Control Circuit Diagram (VCB+CRP)

See Pre Close Scheme

See Post Close Scheme
See TCS Relay block
See Summery 1
 Indication Circuit

See back to Aux.

Contacts
See Summery 1
See Summery 2
TCS Relay Connection Diagram

See VCB CRP Connection

AC Supply Connection Diagram

See Summery 2
Master Trip Relay Connection Diagram
 Review of VCB TB Leads related to CRP
VCB TB Shorted
Circuit Name Function CRP TB No Comment
Ferule No Terminal
X22:- 1-2, 7-8, See VCB CRP circuit 1 & 2
DC+ 1 1, 4-7
15-15; X23:-1-4 See DC MCB Ckt Page 1
Power Supply
X22:- 9-10,16-17, See DC MCB Ckt Page 2
DC- 2 2, 8-12 See Indication Ckt
19-20, 27-28; X23:-6-9

Local Close - 13,14 - See VCB CRP circuit 1 & 2

Closing
Remote Interlock used in
Circuit Remote Close & 15(forward) X22:- 1-2 (forward)
16,17,18 MK Box in X32:-1,2,3
Remote Interlock 16(return) X22:- 6 (return)
X22:- 7-8 (forward)
Remote Trip;
X22:- 9-10 (return);
23(forward)
Protection Trip/ 24-25 See VCB CRP circuit 1
24(return) X22:- 12-15 (forward)
Post close TCS
Trip Circuit X22:- 16-17 (return)
for TC 1
Protection Trip/
X22:- 12-15 (forward)
Post close TCS 27 27-28 See VCB CRP circuit 2
X22:- 21-22 (return)
for TC 2

Pre close TCS A TC1 26 - X22:- 18 See VCB CRP circuit 1

Supervision
Circuit
Pre close TCS A TC2 29 - X22:- 23 See VCB CRP circuit 2
 Review of VCB TB Leads related to CRP
Circuit VCB TB Ferule
Function Shorted Terminal CRP TB No Comment
Name No
AC (Ph) for 70(old model),
72,42, 47,48,49 X30H:- 9,11
Utility 72(new model)
Utility See ACDB of CRP
AC (N) for
71 71,41,44,45,46 X30H:- 10,12
Utility
ON Lamp 58 X23:-13

Indication OFF Lamp 59 5,6,7 ,67 for DC (+); X23:-14

See Indication Ckt
Circuit 34-35,36-37,38-39
Spring Charged
57 X23:-12
Lamp
Thanks