Tutorial on Distance and Over Current Protection

Dr. Nagaraja R,
Managing Director,
Power Research and Development Consultant Pvt. Ltd
Tutorial on Distance and Over
Current Protection

Tutorial on Distance and Over Current Protection
Contents
• Protection Philosophy of ERPC
• Computation of Distance Relay Setting
• System Study to Understand Distance Relay
Behavior
• DOC and DEF for EHV system

Introduction
• Based on the CEA Report of “The task Force on
Power System Analysis Under Contingency”
• Discusses the Coordination practice to be
followed for
▫ Coordination of Distance protection
▫ Coordination of Backup DOC and DEF

Philosophy
Zone Direction
Protected
Reach
Time Setting
(s)
Zone 1 Forward 80 % of the PL Instantaneous
Zone 2
(for 400kV and
above)
Forward
For Single Circuit
– 120 % of the PL
0.35
For Double
Circuit – 150 % of
PL
0.5 to 0.6 – If Z2
reach overreaches
50% of the
shortest line;
0.35 – otherwise
Zone 2 (for 220kV
and below
Forward
120% of PL or
100% of PL +
50% of ASL
0.35
PL: Protected Line, ASL: Adjacent Shortest Line, ALL: Adjacent Longest Line

Philosophy
Zone Direction
Protected
Reach
Time Setting
(s)
Zone 3 Forward
120% 0f (PL +
ALL)
0.8 to 1.0
Zone 4 Reverse
10% for the Long
line (>100 km)
20% for short line
(<100 km)
0.5 if Z4
overreaches 50%
of reverse
shortest line
0.35: otherwise
PL: Protected Line, ASL: Adjacent Shortest Line, ALL: Adjacent Longest Line
Note : Z2 reach should not encroach the next lower voltage level
: If Z3 reach encroaches next voltage level (after considering in feed), Z3 time
must be coordinated
: If utility uses carrier blocking scheme, then the Z4 reach may be increased
as the requirement. It should cover the LBB of local bus bar and should be
coordinated with Z2 time of the all other lines.

Zone 1
• Instrument Transformer errors
• Transmission line is not completely balanced
• Hence apparent impedance is susceptible to an
error of 20%.
• Zone 1 is under reached to prevent incorrect
operation for fault on next line (Eg. Close to
adjacent bus)
Zone 1 reach
Who covers
the
Remaining ?

Zone 2 for single circuit line
• To provide coverage to remaining portion of
protected line
• Over reach margin should be min 20% (for reason
discussed in Zone1)
Zone 1 reach
Zone 2 reach What about
backup
protection for
fault here ?

Zone 2 for double circuit line
• Under reach due to mutual coupling between
parallel line
• ∆𝑍 =
𝑘0𝑚
1+𝑘0
, 𝑘0𝑚 =
𝑍0𝑚
3𝑍1
, 𝑘0 =
𝑍0−𝑍1
3𝑍1
• For twin moose, ∆𝑍 = 27% considering
additional 20% margin, total 150% of PL
Zone 1 reach
Zone 2 reach What about
backup
protection for
fault here ?

Zone 3
• Zone 3 protection is backup protection for fault
on adjacent line.
• Need to reach the PL + ALL
Zone 1 reach
Zone 2 reach
Considering
Errors
Zone 3 reach

Resistive Reach (Zone 1)
• Earth
▫ Should provide maximum coverage considering
fault resistance, arc resistance and tower footing
resistance.
▫ Should be <4.5 * X1 (X1=Zone 1 reach)
• Phase
▫ Reach should be set to provide coverage against all
types of anticipated phase to phase faults subject
to check of possibility against load point
encroachment
▫ Should be <3*X1

Resistive Reach (Zone 2 and Zone 3)
• The philosophy used for Zone 1 is applicable
here also.
• Additionally
▫ Due to in-feeds, the apparent fault resistance seen
by relay is several times the actual value, this
should be considered before arriving at the
setting.

Load Encroachment Consideration
• Reach setting is given considering the various
“under reach” effect that can occur. This makes
the resistive setting “high”
• Phase loop measures the phase impedance and
hence has to be set such that it does not trip for
abnormal or emergency system loading
condition
• Emergency loading condition is to be used to
decide the load encroachment point.

• Following criteria may be considered
▫ 1.5 times the thermal rating of line
OR
▫ 1.5 times associated bay equipment rating
(minimum of all equipment)
▫ Minimum voltage of 0.85 pu to be considered
▫ Load encroachment angle can be considered as
30 (approx. 0.85 pf)

• Basic Check
▫ Rated V = 63.5 V and Rated I = 1 A. (Secondary Referred)
▫ R reach should always be less than 63.5 Ω
▫ Phase Impedance = (0.85*V)/(1.5*I) = 36 Ω

Operating Time coordination
• Zone 1 is primary protection, hence instantaneous
operation
• Zone 2 is a overreach zone and hence needs to be
delayed.
▫ If errors involved is less, then Zone 2 can trigger for Zone 1
fault of adjacent line. Hence Zone 2 is to be coordinated
with Zone 1.
0
0.35
Time
(s)

Operating Time Coordination
• For fault at 80% of segment B, Segment B zone 1
can also under reach by 20%
• Hence only Zone 2 of Segment B pick up
• Segment A Zone 2 can also pickup.
• Hence segment A Z2 to be coordinated with
segment B Z2
Time
(s)
0
0.35
0.5 to 0.6
Segment A Segment B

• For 220 kV and below, if Zone 2 of PL can
encroach the Zone 2 of ASL, then coordination is
achieved by reducing the Zone 2 reach of PL to
coordinate with Zone 2 reach of ASL.
Time
(s)
0
0.35
Segment A Segment B
Reduced Zone 2 reach for
coordination purpose

• Zone 3 is the backup protection and hence needs
to be operate after Zone 1 or Zone 2 has failed to
clear the fault.
• Zone 3 is coordinated with Zone 2 time of
adjacent line relay.
Time
(s)
0
0.35
0.5 to 0.6
Segment A Segment B
0.8 to 1.0

Computation of Distance Relay
Settings

Points to be Considered
• Obtain the actual line parameters from line
impedance test results. If not available, consider
the standard values.
• Check Relay Setting type
▫ Primary or secondary referred values
▫ RX or Z
▫ Computation of Zero sequence compensation
factor. (K0, Kn or Kr-Kx)
𝑘0 =
𝑍0 − 𝑍1
3𝑍1
𝑘𝑛 =
𝑍0 − 𝑍1
𝑍1
𝑘𝑟 =
𝑅0 − 𝑅1
3𝑅1
𝑘𝑥 =
𝑋0 − 𝑋1
3𝑋1

Points to be Considered
• Note the shortest and longest line emanating
from the adjacent substation, along with
impedance values
• For double circuit lines, check if it is two single
circuit tower or one double circuit tower
• If necessary, carry out system study to study the
effect of in feed, mutual coupling, power swing
to achieve coordinated setting.

Sample System
G
400 kV Kolaghat
400 kV Jeerat 220 kV Jeerat
130 km
Twin Moose
80 km
Twin Moose
200 km
Twin Moose
162 km
Twin Moose
4x315 MVA
Z=0.12 pu
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CCVT input
CT input
R1 = 0.0297 Ω/km
X1 = 0.332 Ω/km
R0 = 0.161 Ω/km
X0 = 1.24 Ω/km
Zm = 0.528 Ω/km
Subhashgram
Berhampore
Bakreshwar
Other Lines
89 km
Twin Moose
Haldia

Zone 1
• Primary referred
▫ X1_prim = 0.332 *130*0.8 = 34.5 Ω
• Secondary referred
▫ X1_sec = 34.5*CTR/PTR, CTR:CT Ratio, PTR: PT Ratio
• Operating Time: Instantaneous

Zone 2
• Protected line is single circuit
• ASL: 80 km to subhashgram
• X2_Prim = 0.332*130*1.2 = 51.79 Ω (130+26
km)
• X2 covers only 32% of ASL.
• Operating Time : 0.35s

Zone 3
• ALL is 200 km to Berhampore
• X3_Prim = 0.332*(130+200)*1.2 = 131.47 Ω
▫ That is 130 km PL + additional 266 km
• Time Setting
▫ Check if Zone 3 of PL encroach Zone 3 of adjacent
line protection
▫ Zone 3 of Jeerat - Subhashgram line is 202.8 km.
▫ The Two Zone 3 are overlapping and hence must
be time coordinated.
▫ Time = 0.8+ 0.06 (tcb)+0.03 (treset)+0.06 (tsf)=
0.95 (set 1s)
* tcb, treset and tsf values are as per CEA report

System Study to Understand
Distance Relay Behavior

Case 1 (general concept)
• Neglecting Resistance of the line
• Considering 3φ fault
• Compute impedance seen by relay R1
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu
80 km, 27 Ω
Xlb=0.01688 pu
200 km, 66 Ω
Xlc=0.04125 pu
R1
Subhashgram
Berhampore
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
5000 MVA
Xgb = 0.02 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Assuming 100 MVA base
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Va, Ia

• Xa (section a) = Xga+ Xla = 0.03346 pu
• Xb (section b) = Xgb+Xlb = 0.03687 pu
• Xeq = Xa || Xb = o.o1754 pu
• If = 1/Xeq = 57 pu = 57*144 = 8209 A
• Ia = If*Xb/(Xa+Xb) = 4303.5 A
• Ib = If*Xa/(Xa+Xb) = 3905.5 A
• Va = (Ia*Xla) = 4303.5*43 = 185.05 kV
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 43 Ω
Note: Za=Va/Ia is valid because we are only considering three phase fault.

• The distance relay measures an apparent
impedance of 43 which is the actual line
impedance. As per setting pick up in Zone 2.
• Consider 5P20 CT class and 1.2R class CVT. For
worst case considering -5%CT error and +3%
CVT error
• With this the theoretical impedance will change
by factor of 1.03/0.95 = 1.085
• Measured impedance with error = 46.655 Ω.
• With Zone2 setting of 51.79 Ω, R1 will pick up in
Zone 2.

Case 2 (in feed effect)
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu
80 km, 27 Ω
Xlb=0.01688 pu
200 km, 66 Ω
Xlc=0.04125 pu
R1
Subhashgram
Berhampore
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
5000 MVA
Xgb = 0.02 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Va, Ia
Xcf
Vc, If
@ 26km (13% of line)

• Xeq = (Xa || Xb) + Xcf = o.o1754 + 0.00536
• If = 1/Xeq = 1/0.022935 = 43.601 pu = 6278 A
• Ia = 3286 A
• Vc = If*Xcf = 6278* 8.58 = 53.87 kV
• Va = (Ia*Xla) + Vc = 195.3394 kV
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 59.42 Ω.
• Actual Fault location Xla+(0.13*Xlc) = 51.62
• It can be inferred that Relay R1 will under reach for
the fault by 15 %, due to in-feed from section B

Case 3 (Weak in feed effect)
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu
80 km, 27 Ω
Xlb=0.01688 pu
200 km, 66 Ω
Xlc=0.04125 pu
R1
Subhashgram
Berhampore
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
1000 MVA
Xgb = 0.1 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Va, Ia
Xcf
Vc, If
Xa (section a) = Xga+ Xla = 0.03346 pu
Xb (section b) = Xgb+Xlb = 0.11687 pu

• Xeq = (Xa || Xb) + Xcf = 0.026017 + 0.00536
• If = 1/Xeq = 1/0.03144 = 31.806 pu = 4580 A
• Ia = 3558 A
• Vc = If*Xcf = 4580* 8.58 = 39.297 kV
• Va = (Ia*Xla) + Vc = 192.445 kV
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 54.08 Ω.
the fault by 4.7 %, due to in-feed from section B
Here Xcf and Xla
are in ohm

Case 4 (Strong in feed effect)
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu
80 km, 27 Ω
Xlb=0.01688 pu
200 km, 66 Ω
Xlc=0.04125 pu
R1
Subhashgram
Berhampore
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
25000 MVA
Xgb = 0.004 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Va, Ia
Xcf
Vc, If
Xb (section b) = Xgb+Xlb = 0.02087 pu

• Xeq = (Xa || Xb) + Xcf = 0.01285 + 0.00536
• If = 1/Xeq = 1/0.018235 = 54.839 pu = 7896 A
• Ia = 3028 A
• Vc = If*Xcf = 7896* 8.58 = 67.75 kV
• Va = (Ia*Xla) + Vc = 198.0971 kV
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 65.41 Ω.
the fault by 26.7 %, due to in-feed from section B

Case 5 (without in feed effect)
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu
200 km, 66 Ω
Xlc=0.04125 pu
R1
Berhampore
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Va, Ia
Xcf
Vc, If

• Xeq = Xa + Xcf = 0.03346 + 0.005363
• If = 1/Xeq = 1/0.038929 = 25.6877 pu = 3699 A
• Ia = 3699 A
• Vc = Ia*Xcf = 3699* 8.58 = 31.738 kV
• Va = (Ia*Xla) + Vc = 190.943 kV
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 51.62 Ω.
• It can be inferred that the Relay R1 measures the
exact impedance to fault point.

Comparison of in-feed effect
In-feed type
Measured
Impedance
(Ω)
Voltage
Vc
(kV)
Voltage
Va
(kV)
Under
Reach
margin
(%)
Effective
Z2
Coverage
(%)
No-infeed 51.62 31.738 190.95 0 20
Weak
(Xgb/Xga = 0.066)
54.08 39.29 192.44 4.77 16
Moderate
(Xgb/Xga = 0.33)
59.429 53.87 195.33 15.13 10
Strong
(Xgb/Xga = 1.66)
65.41 67.75 198.09 26.72 7.7
• With increase in in-feed, increases the voltage at the
relay location, which is the primary reason for the relay
to under reach the fault.
• Therefore, Zone 2 is primarily used to provide complete
line coverage only.

Case 6 (Zone 3 Over reach)
R1
Jeerat
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
10000 MVA
Xgb = 0.01 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Vc, If
4x315 MVA
Z=0.12 pu @ 315 MVA
Z=0.038 pu @ 100 MVA
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 109 Ω (Zone 3 setting is 130 Ω)
• Relay R1 is encroaching the next voltage level.
• Hence Zone 3 time to be coordinated with
transformer DOC operating time.
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu

Case 7 (Zone 3 Over reach)
R1
Jeerat
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu
25000 MVA
Xgb = 0.004 pu
400 kV Kolaghat
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Jeerat
Vc, If
4x315 MVA
Z=0.12 pu @ 315 MVA
Z=0.038 pu @ 100 MVA
• Z1 = Va/Ia = 186 Ω (Zone 3 setting is 130 Ω)
• Relay R1 is not encroaching the next voltage
level.
130 km, 43 Ω
Xla= 0.0269 pu

Case 8 (Mutually coupled lines)
R1
15000 MVA
Xga =0.00666 pu 10000 MVA
Xgb = 0.01 pu
Zbase = 1600 Ω
Ibase = 144 A
Va = 202-0.72 kV
Ia = 1334.73-84 A
• Use Earth loop for computation of apparent
impedance
𝑍1 =
𝑉
𝑎
𝐼𝑎 ∗ 1 + 𝑘0
𝑘0 =
𝑍0 − 𝑍1
3𝑍1

• Z1 = 32.4 +j 87.84 Ω
• Theoretical X is 56.2 Ω
• It can be observed that with mutually coupled
parallel line, the apparent impedance measured
in 57% more than the theoretical value

Introduction
• DOC and DEF are used in majority of the utility
as Main 2 protection for 220 kV line.
• DOC and DEF are used at both HV and LV side
of ICT as backup protection (87 being the main
protection)
• DEF is used in 400 kV line as protection for high
impedance earth faults.
• Non directional OC is also used in 400kV line
under fuse fail condition

DOC Setting Philosophy
• For 220 kV and 132 kV line with only one main
distance protection, DOC must be set in such a
way that for fault at remote bus the DOC (IDMT)
is coordinated with Zone 2 time (not finalized in ERPC
philosophy), typically 1.1 s.
• For DOC at 400 kV side of ICT, it is to be set such
that for fault at remote end bus (longest line),
DOC (IDMT) is coordinated with Zone 3 time (as per
ERPC finalized philosophy).

DOC Setting Philosophy
• Instantaneous DOC can be used at 400 kV side
of ICT, set such that
▫ It does not pickup for fault on 220 kV bus
▫ It does not pickup for transformer charging
current
▫ Time setting of 0.05 s to 0.1 s can be considered.

DEF Setting Philosophy
• For 220 kV and 132 kV line with only one main
distance protection, DEF (IDMT) must be set in
such a way that it is coordinated with Zone 2 time.
• For 400 kV line or where two main distance
protection is used, DEF is used only for protection
against high impedance faults and is coordinated
with Zone 3 time.
• For DEF at 400 kV side of ICT, it is to be set such
that for fault at remote end bus (longest line), DEF
(IDMT) is coordinated with Zone 3 time (as per ERPC finalized
philosophy).

DEF Setting Philosophy
• Instantaneous DEF can be used at 400 kV side
of ICT, set such that
▫ It does not pickup for fault on 220 kV bus
▫ It does not pickup for transformer charging
current
▫ Time setting of 0.05 s to 0.1 s can be considered.

Sample Setting Calculation
15000 MVA
315 MVA
Zps=0.12 pu
Zebra
55 km
3φ Fault
SLG fault
Ia = 1465 A
In = 1026 A
3000 MVA
Ia = 3121 A
In = 4370 A
R2 R1

DOC Setting
• Line
▫ Ip = 1.5*Irated = 1.5*580 =870 A.
▫ Irelay = 3121 A
▫ Top = Zone 2 + Δt = 0.6s. (Δt = 0.2s)
▫ TMS = 0.11 s (Considering NI curve)
• Transformer
▫ Ip = 1.5*450 = 675 A
▫ Irelay = 1465 A
▫ Top = tzone3 + Δt = 1.0 s

DEF Setting
• Line
▫ Ie = 0.2*Irated = 0.2*580 =116 A.
▫ Irelay = 4370 A
▫ Top = Zone 2 + Δt = 0.6s.
• Transformer
▫ Ip = 0.2*450 = 90A
▫ Irelay = 1026 A
▫ Top = tzone3 + Δt =1.0 s
Consideration of relay
saturation is crucial
Here 20 time is assumed

Instantaneous Setting calculation
15000 MVA
315 MVA
Zps=0.12 pu
Zebra
55 km
3φ Fault
Ia = 3225 A
3000 MVA
R2
• Reflected Current = 1.3 * 3225 = 4195 A
• Inrush Current = 8*450 = 3600 A
• Ip>> = Highest of the above two = 4200 A (Set
value).

Concluding Remarks
• Recommended philosophy for setting distance
relay are well established and can provide fairly
effective setting
• Based on the network condition, protection
engineer should be able to decide if system study
is required for obtaining effective setting.

Electrical
Switching
Transients
Over
Voltages
Electrical
machine &
System
Dynamics
System
Governin
g & load
Controls
Prime
mover
energy
supply
system
dynamics
Energy
resource
dynamics
Duration spectra of Main effects
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Voltages
Fault
Transients
µs/ms Few
seconds
Seconds
to minutes
Several
minutes
Days to
weeks

Transient Phenomena
Scale
µ
µ
µ
µs Initial transient, Recovery Voltage
Switching surges, Fault transients
ms
Several cycles Ferro - resonance
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Surge period
Dynamic period
Steady State period

Simulation Cases
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Why Load flow study for
protection engineer?
#4
protection engineer?

#5
Power flow to know
1. Normal load current
2. Worst contingency load current
Plug setting based on this information
1. Steady state maximum voltage
2. Steady state minimum voltage
Voltage relay setting based on this info.

Fault simulation to aid
protection engineer
#6
protection engineer

#7
Fault calculation to determine
1. Fault current from various sources
2. Post fault voltage
3. Earth fault current
4. Primary and back up relay current
5. Temporary over voltage (during
single line to ground fault)

Earth fault relay operation - Explained
No source in this part of the network
Earth fault relay picks up, because of transformer
Vector group

Fault study
1. Symmetrical AC current
2. DC off set current
3. Asymmetrical AC current
#9

DC off set current
1. Maximum at voltage zero
2. Minimum at voltage maximum
#10

What machine impedance
to consider for fault study
#11
to consider for fault study
and relay-coordination?

Sustained fault at the machine terminal
1. Initial Sub-transient current.
2. Intermediate transient current.
3. Final steady state current.
#12

Stability study simulation
and its importance
#13
and its importance

Stability study
#14
Stability study
1. To determine the critical clearing time
2. To find the voltage and frequency variation in the grid.
3. Helps in relay setting calculations

Frequency plot
1. Under frequency and over frequency relay setting
2. Operate the system around designed values.
#15

#16
Parallel line, one line trips
1. Directional over current relay should not operate
for the healthy line.
2. There should not be load encroachment

Initial point
Final point
#17
Terminologies
1. Load encroachment
2. Power swing

#18
Impedance seen by the distance relay
1. Helps in distance relay setting calculations
2. Re-shaping the relay characteristic to avoid
third zone load encroachment

#19
Fault cleared in 0.1 seconds

#20

#21

Out of step detected
and generator tripped
#22

Power reversal in the line
And the system is saved.
#23

Both the lines carry same current
Healthy line current
Healthy line carries full load
Understanding single pole auto re-closing facility
#24
Healthy line current
Faulted line current
Unsuccessful re-closure, once again fault
Faulty line trips

Out of step operation
1. Out of step protection for the machine
2. Pole slipping relay
#25

Protection Engineer
designs the relay, based
#26
designs the relay, based
on system behaviour

#27
Loss of excitation
1. Machine draws very large reactive power
2. Over heating of stator
3. If not protected, burning out of stator

#28
Loss of excitation
1. Impedance moves from the first
quadrant
2. Settles in a circle with dia xd and
off set xd’/2
3. Off set mho relay detects the fault

Loss of excitation relay
1. Off set mho relay
2. Off set of xd’/2
3. Diameter of xd
#29

Why current limiting
reactor for capacitor
#30
reactor for capacitor
banks?

#31
Capacitor charging

#32
Inrush current capacitor charging

2nd Harmonic and 5th
Harmonic restraint for
#33
Harmonic restraint for
transformer differential
protection

Magnetizing inrush current
#34

Why to provide surge
arrestor and RC circuit
#35
arrestor and RC circuit
for VCB switching

VCB current chopping and voltage raise problem
Energy stored in the
Inductor = (1/2)*L*I*I
Energy stored in the
Capacitor = (1/2)*C*V*V
#36
Capacitor = (1/2)*C*V*V
Voltage = I * sqrt(L/C)
Solution : Provide surge suppressor/RC circuit or both
after the VCB, close to equipment

Simphatic Tipping, what
it means?
#37
it means?

1. Voltage dip during the fault
2. Healthy feeder motors stall or speed reduces
3. Once the voltage recovers, large current drawn by
motors
motors
4. Healthy feeder may trip

Ferroresonance when and
how?
#40
how?

Ferroresonance (FR) TOV
An oscillating phenomena occurring in an electric
circuit which must contain at least:
1. a non-linear inductance
2. a capacitor,
3. a voltage source (generally sinusoidal),
3. a voltage source (generally sinusoidal),
4. low losses.
Transients, lightning over voltages, energizing or de-
energizing transformers or loads, occurrence or
removal of faults, etc...may initiate ferroresonance.
The main feature of this phenomenon is that more
than one stable steady state response is possible for
the same set of the network parameters.

Examples of systems at risk
from ferroresonance.
Contd.

Case study for predicting and
understanding of TOV and FR

HT side LR by opening CB2
1-pole 3-pole

FR existence when 2-poles opening of CB1
Voltage Current

Conclusions
1.The various issues in the protection are
discussed
2.It is concluded that close co-ordination
for protection department with other
departments are required.
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departments are required.
3.The simulation tools help in learning the
protection aspects
4.Automated fault analysis system will help
in understanding the relay tripping
incidences better.

Discussions
#48
Discussions

Thank You
#49
Thank You

Dr. Nagaraja R,
Managing Director,
Power Research and Development Consultant Pvt. Ltd
Tripping Analysis - Methodology

Contents
• Importance
• Source of Data for Analysis
• Analysis Approach
• Simulation Model
• Conclusion and Recommendations

Importance
• Helps in identifying issues related to
▫ Commissioning errors (Eg. CT polarity reversal)
▫ Setting errors
▫ Adequacy of present relaying philosophy
• Helps in preventing incorrect operations in
future
• Improves effectiveness of the protection system

Sources of Data for Analysis
• COMTRADE files from
▫ Relay
▫ DR
• SCADA Data (understanding the operating
scenario)
• PMU
▫ Time Synchronized data for sequence of operation
• Observation

Analysis Approach
• Analyze every data to classify it as use full
“information” for fault analysis
• The use full information is studied in greater detail
to derive meaning full results
• Aid for analysis
▫ Instantaneous / RMS plots
▫ Phasor Angle Comparison
▫ Harmonic Plot
▫ Relay trajectories (Eg. Impedance and differential)
▫ Reasoning of obtained Waveforms and observations

Simulation Model
• The scenario can be reconstructed in simulation
platform
▫ Electro-Magnetic Transient Study
▫ Transient Stability Study
• Validate the analysis results derived using
disturbance data
• Can also help to find solution for identified
issues.

Case Study
CT Saturation Case Zero Sequence Case

Conclusion and Recommendations
• Modification in relay settings
• Correction of any commissioning related issues
• Enhancement in operating philosophy that can
prevent future occurrence
• Recommendations that can help reduce
occurrence of disturbance
• If no incorrect operation – protection scheme
healthiness can be studied.

POWER SWING AND OUT-OF-STEP
CONSIDERATIONS ON
TRANSMISSION LINES
Tutorial on Protection

Contents
Contents
Contents
Contents
• Introduction
• Definitions
• Power-swing phenomena and their effect on
transmission line relaying
©Power Research and Development Consultants Pvt Ltd
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transmission line relaying
• Power-swing detection methods
• PSB and OST protection philosophy
• Summary and conclusions
Acknowledgements: All contents are based on references [1] and [2]

INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Changes in regulations and the opening of the power markets
are causing rapid changes in the way the power grid is
operated.
Large amounts of power are commonly shipped across a
transmission system that was not designed for such
transactions.
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transactions.
Independently owned and operated generating units are
being built in locations that may not be optimum for system
stability and system needs.
Power plant systems are being upgraded to get every
possible megawatt out.
The results of these upgrades often make the generating units
more susceptible to instability.

Impact
Impact
Impact
Impact
The August 14, 2003 blackout in the Northeastern
United States and Southeastern Canada has led
to substantial scrutiny of many aspects of
transmission line protection. One of the more
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transmission line protection. One of the more
difficult and commonly misunderstood issues
being addressed is that of power swing and out-of-
step protection applied to transmission lines.

DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Power Swing: a variation
in three phase power flow
which occurs when the
generator rotor angles are
advancing or retarding
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advancing or retarding
relative to each other in
response to changes in load
magnitude and direction,
line switching, loss of
generation, faults, and
other system disturbances.

DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Pole Slip: a condition
whereby a generator, or
group of generators,
terminal voltage angles
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terminal voltage angles
(or phases) go past 180
degrees with respect to the
rest of the connected
power system.

DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
DEFINITIONS
Stable Power Swing: a power swing is
considered stable if the generators do
not slip poles and the system reaches a
new state of equilibrium, i.e. an
acceptable operating condition.
Unstable Power Swing: a power swing
that will result in a generator or group of
generators experiencing pole slipping
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generators experiencing pole slipping
for which some corrective action must
be taken.
Out-of-Step Condition: Same as an
unstable power swing.
Electrical System Center or Voltage
Zero: it is the point or points in the
system where the voltage becomes zero
during an unstable power swing.

POWER-SWING PHENOMENA AND
THEIR EFFECT ON
TRANSMISSION LINE RELAYING
1. Fundamental power-swing detection problem: The power grid
is a very dynamic network connecting generation to load via
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is a very dynamic network connecting generation to load via
transmission lines. Power systems under steady-state conditions
operate very close to their nominal frequency and typically
maintain absolute voltage differences between busses of 5%. The
system frequency on a 60 Hz system normally varies by less than
+/- 0.02 Hz.

2. Effect of power swings on transmission line relays
and relay Systems
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Zone 1 and Directional Comparison Blocking Scheme Characteristics

3. Impedance measured by distance relays
during power swings
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Two Machine System

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Impedance trajectories at the Relay During a Power Swing for Different k values

POWER
POWER
POWER
POWER-
-
-
-SWING DETECTION METHODS
SWING DETECTION METHODS
1.Conventional rate of change of impedance PSB and OST methods
a. Concentric Characteristic Schemes
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PSB and OST
Concentric Distance
Relay Characteristics

b. Blinder Schemes.
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Two-Blinder Scheme

C. Rdot Scheme
Conventional OST Relay
Y1 = (R-R1)= 0
R-dot relay:
Y2 = (R-R1)+T1*dR/dt = 0
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Phase-plane Diagram Illustrating the Concept of R-dot Principle
Wherein
Y1 and Y2 are control outputs
R: Apparent resistance
R1 and T1: Relay settings

2. Additional power swing detection methods
a. Continuous Impedance Calculation
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Power swing detection with continuous impedance calculation

b. Swing-Center Voltage and its Rate of Change
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C. Synchrophasor-Based Out-Of-Step Relaying
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3. Remarks on power-swing detection methods
Quantities Used for Power-Swing Detection
Wherein XT: Total system impedance
ES=ER=E1
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b. Setting Issues for Concentric Impedance Elements and Blinder-
Based schemes
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Effects of Source and Line Impedance on the PSB Function

Set inside
Maximum
Set outside most
overreaching
protective zone
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Equivalent Two-Source Machine Angles During OOS
T1: Power swing blocking timer value
Fslip: 4 to 7 Hz;
Maximum
Possible load

PSB And OST Protection Philosophy
1. Power-swing protection functions
One of the traditional methods of minimizing the spread of a
cascading outage caused by loss of synchronism is the
application of power swing protection elements that detect
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application of power swing protection elements that detect
OOS conditions and take appropriate actions to block relay
elements that are prone to mis-operate during power swings
and to separate affected system areas, minimize the loss of
load, and maintain maximum service continuity.

2. Method for determining need for power swing and oos protection
Two-Source System Equivalent
1. Determine Zoos =
ZS+ZR+(ZTR||ZL)
2. Determine (Zoos/2) ZS or ZR,
then electrical center falls within
the line under consideration.
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Two-Source System Equivalent
Where,
Es = Equivalent sending end voltage
Zs = Equivalent sending end source impedance
ZL = Line impedance
ER = Equivalent receiving end voltage
ZR = Equivalent receiving end source impedance
ZTR = Equivalent impedance of the system interconnecting sending and
receiving busses

3. Application of PSB and OST protection functions
1. PSB and OST Options
a. No Power Swing Detection
b. Block All Elements Prone to Operate During Power Swings
c. Block Zone 2 and Higher / Trip with Zone 1
d. Block All Zones / Trip with OST Function
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2. Placement of OST System
3. Additional Considerations
a. Distance Protection Requirements During OOS Conditions
b. Power Swing Protection During Single Pole Open Conditions
c. Three-Phase Faults Following Power Swings

4. Effects of Small Generators
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Figure : Transmission Line Connected IPP

5. System risks due to power swings and oos conditions
1. Transient Recovery Voltage (TRV) causing Breaker Failure
2. Isolating Load and Generation
3. Equipment Damage
4. Cascading Tripping of Lines
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4. Cascading Tripping of Lines
5. Unwanted Cascading Tripping of Generating Units

6. Methods to improve transient stability
1. Minimize fault severity and duration.
2. Increase of the restoring synchronizing forces.
Methods that can improve the transient stability are briefly
discussed in this section and they try to achieve one or more of the
following effects:
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2. Increase of the restoring synchronizing forces.
3. Reduction of the accelerating torque by:
a. Control of prime-mover mechanical power.
b. Application of artificial loads.

1. High-Speed Fault Clearing
2. Local Breaker Failure Protection
3. Independent-Pole Operation of Circuit Breakers
4. Single-Pole Tripping
5. Dynamic Braking
6. Shunt Compensation
7. Steam Turbine Fast Valving
8. Generator Tripping
9. High-Speed Excitation Systems
Methods to improve transient stability
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9. High-Speed Excitation Systems
10. Controlled Separation and Load shedding Using Special Protection Systems+
a. Generator dropping.
b. Turbine fast valving.
c. Direct load shedding.
d. Insertion of breaking resistors.
e. Series capacitor insertion.
f. Shunt capacitor insertion.
g. Controlled islanding.
11. Reduction of Transmission System Reactance
12. Power System Stabilizers
13. High-Speed Reclosing

Case study
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Fault Cleared in 0.1 s; Impedance seen by healthy line
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Fault Cleared in 0.12 s; Impedance seen by healthy line
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Line length 40 km; Fault Cleared in 0.12 s; Impedance seen by healthy line
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Line length 400 km; Fault Cleared in 0.12 s; Out of step cleared the healthy line in 2 s;
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SUMMARY AND CONCLUSIONS
Power swings both stable and unstable can precipitate wide
spread outages to power systems with the result that cascade
tripping of the power system elements occur. Protection of power
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systems against the effects of power swings both stable and
unstable has been described in this paper. The paper has given an
overview of power swings, their causes and detection. Methods
of detecting and protecting the power system against power
swings have been developed and elaborated.

References
References
References
References
[1] POWER SWING AND OUT-OF-STEP CONSIDERATIONS ON TRANSMISSION
LINES, IEEE PSRC D6
[2] POWER SYSTEM STABILITY CONTROL, PRABHA KUNDUR, TATA McGraw
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