World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology
International Journal of Energy and Power Engineering Vol:2, No:8, 2015
A Novel Solution to Restricted Earth Fault Low Impedance Relay Mal
Operation
International Science Index Vol:2, No:8, 2015 waset.org/abstracts/34420
Authors : K. N. Dinesh Babu, R. Ramaprabha, V. Rajini, V. Nagarajan
Abstract : In this paper, the various methods of providing restricted earth fault protection are discussed. The proper operation
of high and low impedance restricted earth fault (REF) protection for various applications has been discussed. The mal
operation of a relay due to improper placement of CTs has been identified and a simple/unique solution has been proposed in
this work with a case study. Moreover, it is found that the proper placement of CT in high impedance method will provide the
same result with reduced CT. This methododlocy has been successfully implemented in Al Takreer refinery for a 2000 KVA
transformer. The outcome of the paper may be included in IEEEC37.91 standard to give the proper guidance for protection
engineers to sort out the problems related to mal functioning of REF relays.
Keywords : relay mal operation, transformer, low impedance REF, MATLAB, 64R, IEEE C37.91
Conference Title : ICPSE 2015 : 18th International Conference on Power Systems Engineering
Conference Location : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Conference Dates : August 24-25, 2015
International Scholarly and Scientific Research & Innovation 2(8) 2015
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