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RELAYS- OPERATING PRINCIPLES & CONSTRUCTION

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CLASSIFICATION OF RELAYS
Electro Mechanical relays

Static Relays

Numeric Relays
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RELAYS-BASED ON PRINCIPLE

Electro Mechanical
Electro magnetic
Attraction
Hinged armature relay Plunger type Balanced beam(biased-beam type) Moving coil type Polarized Moving iron type Reed type
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Thermal

Induction
Induction Disc
Shaded-pole Watt- metric

Induction Cup
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HINGED TYPE RELAYS

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SALIENT FEATURES
Uses the principle of attraction. Simple construction, compact, robust & reliable. Responds to both a.c & d.c . Operates through an armature which is attracted to an electromagnet or through a plunger which is drawn into a solenoid. Operating speed is very high; faster than induction relays. Electromagnetic force exerted on the moving element is proportional to the square of flux in the air-gap or the square of current. In d.c relays this force is constant while in a.c this force pulsates at double the frequency. The motion of the moving element is controlled by an opposing force.(Gravity or Spring) Reset to pick-up ratio is 0.5 to 0.9. VA burden is low.
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Let I be the operating current. Force exerted on the electromagnet Square of the current.

FI 2 F = KI 2 F = K ( I m sin wt ) 2 2 F = 1 2 K ( I m I m cos 2wt )


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The effect of d.c. transients are compensated using tuning circuit in the modified hinged construction.
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PLUNGER-TYPE RELAYS
Consists of Solenoid and iron plunger. Plunger moves in and out of solenoid to make and break the circuit. Movement of plunger is controlled by a spring. Very limited usage as it draws more current.
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BALANCED-BEAM RELAY
Consists of beam carrying 2 electromagnets at its ends. One gives the operating torque while the other restraining torque. The beam is supported at the middle and it remains in horizontal under normal conditions. When operating torque exceeds the resetting torque , an armature fitted at one end of the beam is pulled and its contacts are closed. Used in differential and impedance relays. It is robust and fast in operation(only 1 cycle). Not so accurate since it is affected by d.c. transients.
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MOVING COIL RELAYS- ROTATING


It is also called as polarized d.c. moving coil relay. Responds only to d.c actuating quantities. Can be used with a.c in conjunction with rectifiers. Most sensitive type of EM relays. Sensitivity of 0.1 mW. Costlier than induction cup or moving iron relay type. VA burden is very small. Used as slave relays with rectifier bridge comparators. S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE
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MOVING COIL RELAYS-CONTD.,


Components:
A permanent magnet, a coil wound on non-magnetic former, an iron core, a phosphor bronze spiral spring(resetting torque), jeweled bearing, spindle, etc. Damping is provided by aluminium former. Operating time is about 2 cycles. A cu former can be used for heavier damping & slower operation. Inverse operating time/current characteristics Operating current is proportional to the current carried by the coil. Torque exerted by the spring is proportional to deflection. Operating torque is produced due to the interaction between the field of permanent magnet and that of the coil. S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE
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MOVING COIL RELAYS- AXIAL


Has only one air gap. Hence more sensitive than rotary MC relay. Faster than rotary MC relay because of light parts. An operating time of 30msec can be obtained. Sensitivities as low as 0.1 mW can be obtained. Its coils are wound on a cylindrical former which is suspended horizontally. This coil has only axial movement. Inverse operating time/current characteristic. Delicate(contact gap is small); to be handled carefully.
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POLARIZED MOVING IRON RELAYS


Flux shifting attracted armature construction. Polarization increases the sensitivity of the relay. A permanent magnet is used for polarization. PM produces flux in addition to the main flux. It is a d.c polarized relay, meant to be used with d.c only. Can be used with a.c in conjunction with rectifiers. Sensitivities in the range of 0.03 to 1 mW, depending on their construction. Using transistor amplifiers sensitivity can be increased to 1 W for pick up. Used as slave relay with rectifier bridge

comparators. Operating time is 2 msec to 15 msec depending on their construction.


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A relay whose operation depends on the direction of current or voltage.


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REED RELAYS
1. 2. 3. Consists of a coil and nickel-iron strips (reeds) sealed in a glass capsule. This coil surrounds the reed contact. When the coil is energized, a magnetic field is produced causing the reeds to come together and close the contacts. They are reliable & maintenance free. Construction- EM, Service-Static relays. Used for control and other purposes. Speed- 1 msec to 2 msec. The voltage withstanding capacity for the insulation between coil and contacts is about 2 kV.

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

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INDUCTION RELAYS
Use electromagnetic induction principle for operation. ( Like induction motor) Can be used only with a.c. Moving element is equivalent to the rotor of induction motor. The iron associated with the rotor of the relay is stationary.(contrast to IM) The moving element acts as a carrier of rotor currents, whereas the magnetic circuit is completed through stationary magnetic elements. In order to produce an operating torque, the two fluxes must have a phase difference between them.
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INDUCTION RELAYS-SHADED POLE CONSTRUCTION

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The rotating disc is made of aluminium disc. C-shaped magnet is used. One half of each pole of the EM is surrounded by a cu band known as the shading ring. The shaded portion produces a flux which is displaced in space and time w.r.to the flux produced by the un shaded portion of the pole. Thus, 2 alternating fluxes displaced in space and time cut the disc and produce eddy currents in it. Torques are produced by the interaction of each flux with eddy current produced by the other flux. The resultant torque causes the disc to rotate. S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE
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INDUCTION RELAYS-WATTMETRIC TYPE CONSTRUCTION


a. Two electromagnets are used: upper and lower one. b. Each magnet produces an alternating flux which cuts the disc. c. To obtain a phase displacement between two fluxes, upper and lower magnet coils are energized by 2 different sources. d. If they are energized by the same source, the resistances and reactances of the 2 circuits are made different. e. Robust and reliable. f. Extensively protection.
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over-current
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INDUCTION RELAYS-WATTMETRIC TYPE CONSTRUCTION


g. h. i. j. k. l. m. n. o. p. Has inverse time/current characteristic. Slow compared to induction cup type and attracted armature type relays. Used as slow speed relays. Reset/pick-up ratio is high & above 95% because its operation doesnt involve any change in air-gap. The VA burden depends on its application, and is generally of the order of 2.5 VA. A spring is used to supply the resetting torque. A permanent magnet is employed to produce eddy current braking to the disc. The magnet should remain stable with age so that its accuracy will not be affected. Magnets of high coercive force are used for this purpose. The braking torque is proportional to the speed of the disc. Braking torque balances the driving torque. Speed of disc is proportional to the driving torque. Disc inertia should be as small as possible , so that it should stop rotating as soon as the fault current disappears.

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OVER-RUN &BACKSTOP
After the cessation of the fault current, the disc will travel to some distance due to inertia. It is called over-run of the disc. This distance should be minimum. A brake magnet is used to minimize over-run. It is usually not more than 2 cycles. When the moving part of relay is stationary, it rests on backstop. The material of backstop should be so chosen that it is not sticky. The material should be non-metallic to avoid magnetic adherence. Agate and nylon are used as backstop materials.
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INDUCTION CUP RELAY


A stationary iron core is placed inside the rotating cup to decrease the air gap without increasing the inertia. The spindle of the cup carries an arm which closes contacts. A spring is employed to provide resetting torque. When 2 actuating quantities are applied, one may produce operating torque while the other may produce restraining torque. Brake magnets are not used with induction cup relays.

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INDUCTION CUP RELAY-FEATURES


It operates on the same principle as that of an induction motor. It employs a 4 pole or 8 pole structure. The rotor is a hollow cylinder(inverted cup). Two pairs of coils produce a rotating field which induces current in the rotor. A torque is produced due to the interaction between the rotating field and the induced current, that causes rotation. The inertia of the cup is much less than that of the disc. The magnetic system is more efficient and hence the magnetic leakage in the magnetic circuit is minimum. This type of a magnetic system also reduces the resistance of the induced current path in the rotor. Due to low weight of the rotor and efficient magnetic system its torque per VA is about 3 times that of an induction disc type construction; thus, the VA burden is greatly reduced. Operating time is of the order of 0.01 sec; applicable for high speed operation. Relay can be made to have linear characteristic with high reset to pick-up ratio. Since pick-up and reset values are close together, this type is best suited where normal and abnormal values are very close together. It is inherently self compensated for d.c transients.
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INDUCTION RELAY TORQUE

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INDUCTION RELAY-PHASOR DIAGRAM

2 i2

i1

e1

e2

Phasor diagram for an induction relay


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1 = m sin wt 2 = m ' sin( wt + ) d e1 = 1 = m w cos wt

dt d e2 = 2 = m ' w cos(wt + ) dt i1e1 & i2e2 & i2m ' w cos(wt + )

i.e i1m w cos wt


T2i1 1i2

m ' sin( wt + ).m w cos wt m sin wt.m ' w cos(wt + ) mm ' sin( wt + ) cos wt mm ' sin wt cos(wt + ) mm ' [sin( wt + ) cos wt cos(wt + ) sin wt ] mm ' [sin( wt + wt )] mm ' sin
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THERMAL RELAYS
Utilize the electro-thermal effect of the actuating current for their operation. Used for the protection of small motors against overloading and unbalanced currents. Thermal element-bimetallic stripwound into spiral; greater lengthmore resistance-less current-greater sensitivity.

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FORMS OF THERMAL RELAY


For protection of 3-phase motors, three bimetallic strips are used. They are energized by currents from the 3 phases. Their contacts are arranged in such a way that if any of the spirals moves differently from each other, due to an unbalance exceeding 12%, their contacts meet & cause the CBs to trip. These spirals also protect the Thermocouples and RTDs are also used in protection. Such elements are placed in the stator slots of large generators. The element form an arm of a balancing bridge. In normal condition, the bridge is balanced. When temperature exceeds a certain limit, the bridge becomes unbalanced. The out-of-balance current energizes a relay which trips a circuit breaker.
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STATIC/SOLID STATE RELYS.


DC supply

In static relay, the comparison or measurement of electrical quantities is performed by a static circuit which gives an output signal for the tripping of CB. Present day static relays include a dc polarized relay as slave relay.
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1. Low burden on CTs & VTs. The static relays consume less power and in most of the cases they draw power from auxiliary dc supply. 2. Fast response. 3. Long life. 4. High resistance to shock and vibration. 5. Less maintenance due to the absence of moving parts and bearings. 6. Frequent operation causes no deterioration. 7. Quick resetting & absence of overshoot. 8. Compact size. 9. Greater sensitivity as amplification can be provided easily. 10. Complex relaying characteristics can easily be obtained. 11. Logic circuits can be used for complex protective schemes.
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MERITS - STATIC RELAYS

DEMERITS - STATIC RELAYS


1. They are temperature sensitive. Their characteristics may vary with variation of temperature. Temperature compensation can be made by using thermistors and by using digital techniques for measurements, etc. 2. They are sensitive to voltage transients. The semiconductor components may get damaged due to voltage spikes. Filters and shielding can be used for their protection against voltage spikes. 3. Static relays need an auxiliary power supply. This can be supplied by a battery or a stabilized power supply.

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STATIC RELAYS - COMPARATORS


When a fault occurs on a system, the magnitude of voltage and current & phase angle between voltage and current may change. These quantities during fault conditions are different from those under healthy conditions. For the operation of relay, either the amplitude or phase angle between the above said parameters are compared.

The part of the relay circuitry which compares the two actuating quantities either in magnitude or phase is known as comparator.
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AMPLITUDE COMPARATORS
Compares the magnitude of 2 input quantities(operating & restraining), inputs N When the amplitude of the operating quantity exceeds the amplitude of restraining quantity, the relay sends a tripping signal. irrespective of the angle between them. M

AMPLITUDE COMPARATOR

output

operateswhen M

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PHASE COMPARATORS

M inputs N

PHASE COMPARATOR

output

operates when 90

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COMPARATOR - TYPES
Amplitude Comparator
Circulating current type rectifier bridge comparator

Phase Comparator
Phase splitting type phase comparator

Phase splitting type comparator

Integrating type phase comparator

Sampling comparators

Rectifier bridge type phase comparator

Time-bias type phase comparator


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NUMERICAL RELAYS
Numerical relays are based on numerical(digital)devices. e.g. Microprocessors, Microcontrollers, DSP etc. In these relays, the analog current and voltage signals monitored through primary transducers( CTs and VTs)are conditioned, sampled at specified instants of time. Converted to digital form for numerical manipulation, display and recording. Thus, numerical relays, having monitored the current and voltage signals through transducers, acquire the sequential samples of these ac quantities in numerical(digital)data form through the data acquisition system, and process the data numerically using an algorithm to calculate the fault discriminants and make trip decisions.

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TYPICAL NUMERICAL RELAY

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COMPARISON BETWEEN ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS & NUMERICAL RELAYS


S. No 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Size Characteristics Flexibility Communication Feature Blocking Feature Self-supervision Adaptability Feature Electromechanical Relay Bigger. Fixed. No flexibility. Not available. Not available. Not available. Not adaptable. Numerical Relay Compact. Selectable. Flexibility due to programmability. Available. Available. Available. Adaptable to changing system condition. Possible. 2%
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Multiple-functions Not possible. Accuracy 5 % or more.


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S. No 10. 11. 12. Feature Speed of operation Burden on Transducers ( CTs & VTs) Consistency of calibration Setting Memory Feature Maintenance Output relay programming Electromechanical Relay Slow. Very high. Deteriorate with time. Numerical Relay Fast. Extremely low. No effect of calibration even after use of 20-25 years. Software based settings.

13. 14. 15. 16.


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Through plug settings in fix steps.

No memory of any type is Several memory available. features are available. Cumbersome & frequent maintenance required. Not available.
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Maintenance free relays. Available.


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COMPARISON BETWEEN ELECTROMECHANICAL RELAYS & NUMERICAL RELAYS


S. No 17. 18. 19. Feature Accessibility of relay from remote place Status of service values Safety of personnel Electromechanical Relay Not possible. Not available. Not adequate due to non-accessibility at remote location. There is need to stock several items as spare. Numerical Relay Remote accessibility is available. Available. Adequate safety is provided. Universal deigns minimize spares requirement. Possible.

20.

Spares requirement

21.

Upward connectivity Not possible. for a present or future system such as SCADA, EMS etc.
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RELAY CLASSIFICATION-

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NON-DIRECTIONAL OVERCURRENT RELAY

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REVERSE POWER RELAY

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DIRECTIONAL OVER-CURRENT RELAY

Operates when the current exceeds a specified value in a specified direction.

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DIFFERENTIAL OVER-CURRENT RELAY (NO FAULT)

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DIFFERENTIAL OVER-CURRENT RELAY (FAULT CONDITION)

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VOLTAGE DIFFERENTIAL RELAY

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PERCENTAGE DIFFERENTIAL RELAY(BIASED RELAY)

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BIASED DIFFERENTIAL RELAY

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DISTANCE RELAYSTERMINOLOGIES
A relay which measures impedance or a component of the impedance at the relay location is known as distance relays. It is used for the protection of a transmission line. As the impedance is proportional to the length of the line, a relay which measures impedance or its component is called a distance relay. Reach: A distance relay operates when the impedance (or its component) as seen by the relay is less than a preset value. This preset impedance or corresponding distance is called reach of the relay. It is the maximum distance up-to which the relay can protect. over-reach(operates beyond its present reach) Under-reach(fails to operate even when the fault is within its reach)
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IMPEDANCE/ DISTANCE RELAY

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DISTANCE RELAY- INDUCTION STRUCTURE

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UNIVERSAL RELAY TORQUE EQUATION

T = K1I + K2V + K3VI cos( ) + K


2 2

K1,K2,K3,K are constants, is the angle between V & I, is the maximum torque angle.
2 2
Plain impedance relay

T = K1 I K 2V
2

T = K1 I K 3VI cos( )

Reactance relay

T = K 3VI cos( ) K 2V
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PLAIN IMPEDANCE RELAY

T = K1 I K 2V
2

For the operation of the relay,

Z= R +X
2
( R-

Z = V/I Z = R+jX
2

K1I2 K2V2 V2/I2 < K1/K2

Z =R +X
2

X diagram )

Z < K1 / K 2

Operating torque current coil. Restraining torque voltage coil.


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PLAIN IMPEDANCE RELAY-FEATURES


Impedance seen by the relay lies within the circle relay will operate. Otherwise, No operation. W. r. to figure, current lags the voltage by angle & Z lies in quadrant I.

If current and voltage are in phase, Z would coincide with +R axis. If current lags the voltage by 180, Z would coincide with R axis. When I lags behind V, the Z vector lies in upper semi-circle and when I leads V, the Z vector lies in the lower semi-circle. Independent of the phase relation between I & V, the operating characteristic is a circle . Hence it is a non-directional relay.
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DIRECTIONAL RELAY-1
The torque developed by a directional element is given by, T = VI cos( ) K for a particular installation cos( ) = K1 , and the torque equation becomes T = K1VI K Under threshold condition, when the relay is about to start , T = 0 = K1VI K K VI = = K K1 This characteristic is known as constant product characteristic and is of the form of rectangular hyperbola.
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DIRECTIONAL RELAY-2
For the operation of the relay the product V and I should give a minimum torque which exceeds the friction and spring torque. It is not enough that the product is greater than K but also, there should be a minimum value of voltage and current.
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DIRECTIONAL RELAY-3
Consider A is the location of directional relay. In case, the fault is close to the relay, the voltage to be fed to the relay may be less than the minimum voltage required.
The maximum distance up to which the voltage is less than the minimum voltage required is known as dead zone of a directional relay.
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DIRECTIONAL RELAY-4

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DIRECTIONAL RELAY-5
Consider the torque equation, T = VI cos( ) K if V is fixed and under operating condition K is negligible, then I cos( ) = 0 I cannot be zero for torque production. ( ) =

2 The above equation is described as polar characteristic of directional relay.


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IMPEDANCE RELAY WITH DIRECTIONAL ELEMENT

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Over-current relay with directional restraint.

T = K1 I 2 K 3VI cos( ) T = K1 I 2 K 3VI cos( 90) T = K1 I 2 K 3VI sin


K1 I 2

VI sin 2 I

K 3VI sin

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Z sin
X

K1 K3 K1 K3

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Operating torque- Current. Restraining torque- Current-Voltage directional element. Reactance relay is an over-current relay with directional restraint. Directional relay- maximum torque angle,=90.

REACTANCE RELAY- FEATURES

Resistance component has no effect on the operation of the relay. Responds only to the reactance component of the relay. The relay will operate for all impedances whose heads lie below the operating characteristic whether below or above the R-axis. Non-directional relay.
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MHO RELAY
Operating torque V-I element. Restraining torque voltage element.

T = K 3VI cos( ) K 2V 2
For relay operation,

K 3VI cos( ) > K 2V 2

V2 > VI

K3 cos( ) K2
K3 cos( ) K2
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EFFECT OF EARTH RESISTANCE

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ARC RESISTANCE- EFFECTS


If a flashover from phase to phase or phase to ground occurs, an arc resistance is introduced into fault path. The arc resistance is appreciable at higher voltages. The arc resistance is added to impedance of the line and hence the resultant impedance which is seen by distance relays is increased. In case of ground faults, the resistance of the earth is also introduced in fault path. Earth resistance and arc resistance combined together are known as fault resistance.

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DISTANCE CHARACTERISTICS

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EFFECT OF ARC RESISTANCE

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STATIC OVER-CURRENT RELAYS


TYPES:
1. Instantaneous Over current relays. 2. Definite time Over current relays. 3. Inverse time over current relays.

4. Directional over current relays.

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STATIC INSTANATANEOUS OC RELAY

Operates in a definite time when the current exceeds its pick-up value. The operating time is constant irrespective of the magnitude of the current. There is no intentional time delay. It operates in 0.1 s or less.
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INSTANTANEOUS RELAY- CONSTRUCTION


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STATIC DEFINITE - TIME OC RELAY

V TC = RC log e V VT
Operates after a predetermined time when the current exceeds its pick-up value. The operating time is constant, irrespective of the magnitude of the current above the pickup value. Definite operating time can be set with the help of intentional time delay mechanism provided in the relaying unit.
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STATIC INVERSE - TIME OC RELAY

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Operates when the current exceeds its pick-up value. The operating time depends on the magnitude of the operating current. The operating time decreases as the current increases. S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE
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INVERSE RELAY CONSTRUCTION

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INVERSE-TIME CHARACTERISTICS
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INVERSE TIME-CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS


IDMT(inverse definite minimum time) overcurrent relays

Inverse-time overcurrent relays

INVERSE RELAYS

Very inverse relays

Extremely inverse relays

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The general Expression for time current characteristics K t= n I 1 The approximate Expression K t= n I

TIME OVER-CURRENT: EXPRESSION

Definite time characteristis : n = 0 & t = K 0.14 I 0.02 1 13.5 Very inverse : t = I 1 I .D.M .T : t = 80 Extemely inverse : t = 2 S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE 8/29/2012 I 1PROFESSOR/EEE GKMCET
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CHARACTERISTICS OF OC RELAYS

PSM =

Secondary current Re lay current setting

primary current during fault , i.e. fault current = Re lay current setting X CT ratio S.THANGALAKSHMI ASSOCIATE 8/29/2012
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STANDARD IDMT CURVE


X- axis: PSM Y-axis: Time in seconds
35 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 0
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15

20

25
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PROBLEM
1.The current rating of an over-current relay is 5 A. The relay has a plug setting of 150% and time multiplier setting (TMS) of 0.4. The CT ratio is 400/5. Determine the operating time of the relay for a fault current of 6000 A. At TMS=1, operating time at various PSM are give in the table below.

PSM Operating time in seconds

2 10

4 5

5 4

8 3

10 2.8

20 2.4

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SOLUTION
CT ratio = 400/5 = 80 Relay current setting = 150% 0f 5 A = 7.5 A PSM = 6000/(7.5 x 80) = 10 From the table, the corresponding time is 2.8 s. This corresponds to TMS = 1. The operating time for TMS = 0.4 will be = 2.8 x 0.4 Total operating time is 1.12 s
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2. Determine the time of operation of a relay of rating 5A , 2.2 sec

PROBLEM

I.D.M.T and having a relay setting of 125% TMS=0.6. It is connected to a supply circuit through a C.T. 400/5 ratio. The fault current is 4000A.

SOLUTION: PSM= 4000/(6.25 x 80) = 8 Time corresponding to 8 is 3.2 sec. Total operating time = 3.2 x 0.6 = 1.92 s

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