Parallel Transformer Inrush Current Logic - ABB REL670 2.2 IEC Applications Manual

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harmonic component. This component can be used to create a restrain signal to
prevent this unwanted function.
At current transformer saturation a false residual current can be measured by the
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protection. Here the 2
2ndHarmStab: The rate of 2nd harmonic current content for activation of the 2nd
harmonic restrain signal. The setting is given in % of the fundamental frequency
residual current.

Parallel transformer inrush current logic

In case of parallel transformers there is a risk of sympathetic inrush current. If one
of the transformers is in operation, and the parallel transformer is switched in, the
asymmetric inrush current of the switched-in transformer will cause partial
saturation of the transformer already in service. This is called transferred
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saturation. The 2 harmonic of the inrush currents of the two transformers will be
in phase opposition. The summation of the two currents will thus give a small 2
harmonic current. The residual fundamental current will however be significant.
The inrush current of the transformer in service before the parallel transformer
energizing, will be a little delayed compared to the first transformer. Therefore, we
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will have high 2 harmonic current initially. After a short period this current will
however be small and the normal 2
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Figure 262: Application for parallel transformer inrush current logic
If the BlkParTransf function is activated, the 2
as long as the residual current measured by the relay is larger than a selected step
current level. Assume that step 4 is chosen to be the most sensitive step of the four
step residual overcurrent protection function EF4PTOC. The harmonic restrain
blocking is enabled for this step. Also the same current setting as this step is chosen
for the blocking at parallel transformer energizing.
The settings for the parallel transformer logic are described below.
BlkParTransf: This is used to On blocking at energising of parallel transformers.
harmonic restrain can prevent unwanted operation as well.
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harmonic blocking will reset.
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harmonic restrain signal will latch
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