GE G30 Instruction Manual page 389

CHAPTER 5: SETTINGS
Direction Compared phasors
Reverse –V_2 + Z_offset × I_2
The negative-sequence voltage must be greater than the
menu to be validated for use as a polarizing signal. If the polarizing signal is not validated, neither
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forward nor reverse indication is given. The following figure explains the usage of the voltage polarized directional unit of
the element. It shows the phase angle comparator characteristics for a phase A to ground fault, with settings of
ECA = 75° (element characteristic angle = centerline of operating characteristic)
FWD LA = 80° (forward limit angle = ± the angular limit with the ECA for operation)
REV LA = 80° (reverse limit angle = ± the angular limit with the ECA for operation)
The element incorporates a current reversal logic: if the reverse direction is indicated for at least 1.25 of a power system
cycle, the prospective forward indication is delayed by 1.5 of a power system cycle. The element emulates an
electromechanical directional device. Larger operating and polarizing signals result in faster directional discrimination,
bringing more security to the element operation.
The forward-looking function is designed to be more secure compared to the reverse-looking function, so use the forward-
looking function for the tripping direction. The reverse-looking function is faster compared to the forward-looking function,
so use the reverse-looking function for the blocking direction. This allows for better protection coordination. Take this bias
into account when using the negative-sequence directional overcurrent element to directionalize other protection
elements. The negative-sequence directional pickup must be greater than the
setting value.
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G30 GENERATOR PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL
–(I_2 × 1∠ECA)
VOLTAGE CUTOFF LEVEL
Figure 5-109: Negative-sequence directional characteristic
GROUPED ELEMENTS
setting specified in the
PRODUCT SETUP
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