Auto Reclose Testing 1218617691015385 8
Auto Reclose Testing 1218617691015385 8
Auto Reclose Testing 1218617691015385 8
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Introduction
• Autorecloser relays are widely implemented in the
electric utilities Over Head Lines networks to improve
power availability and to maintain system stability.
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An Over head line without Auto recloser relays
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TYPICAL CONFIGURATION & SETTING
of AUTORECLOSER RELAY in INDONESIA
500kV 275kV 150kV 20kV
Reclaim Time
Setting 40 second 40 second 180 second
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Basic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay
Performance
The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) whenever it is
initiated by Protective Relay
For single pole mode, the Autorecloser Relay should only reclose
the Breaker(s) for single phase to earth fault.
intentionally opened by people)
Any of the Breaker(s) is not ready
it is not switched to active
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Basic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay
Performance (2)
For single and three poles mode :
The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for line-
line fault under control of synchrocheck relay
The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for single
phase to earth fault
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Specific requirement for 500 kV Autorecloser
Relay
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TYPICAL SITE TESTS ITEMS OF
AUTORECLOSER RELAY
Visual Check
Test of the
Autorecloser settings
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Protective Relay technology development
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Effect of relay technology development to Autorecloser
site testing
Type of
Advantage Disadvantage
Autorecloser
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Effect of relay technology development to
Autorecloser site testing
Type of
Advantage Disadvantage
Autorecloser
• Elements to be
tested on site are • It is difficult to detect problems by
less then the visual inspection
single modulo • The site test is highly depend on the
• multifunction type of manufacturer. Even an experienced
relay Autorecloser test engineers need to carefully study
(Autorecloser Manufacturer Manuals. Moreover a
function • Only few site special software and hardware is
integrated in a wiring need to be needed to perform the site test.
multifunction tested • Defective in Autorecloser element
relay) can not be repaired on site. In some
• Often, relay
cases, the whole relay need to be
power
replaced
consumption is • Modern and computerized relay test
lower, set is needed to perform the site test
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SUMMARY
• Application of multifunction and numerical relays has
reduced the number of elements and wirings to be tested
on site. But it would not eliminate the requirement to
perform site testing
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Multi elements Autorecloser
(Previous Generation of Autorecloser)
• An Autorecloser consist of
Autorecloser
several electro mechanic/
Timer(s)
electronic elements that
& Counters
hard wired to form
Autorecloser function
Synchro
Check Logic Power
relay Circuit Supply
Aux. Relays
& contacts
CIRCUIT
Protective
BREAKER(S)
relay
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Single Module Autorecloser
(Previous Generation of Autorecloser)
• A single electronic
Synchro module perform
Check Autorecloser
relay
function
Autorecloser
CIRCUIT
Protective
BREAKER(S)
relay
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Current Generation of Autorecloser
Autorecloser
Synch CIRCUIT
Check BREAKER(S)
Protective .relay
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