Why do traditional line distance protection relay testing. Each of these packages contains different tests for different users needs. Day 2 handson testing of distance relays line protection for all forward and reverse zones. Etap starz transmission line protection software provides tools to examine and check the. The tools are built by using the atpemtp software and the omicron secondary injection kit. Modeling transmission line and distance relay matlab is powerful analysis software which has the capability of modeling power system components using simpowersystems toolbox inside simulink package. These settings may be revaluated during the commissioning, according to actual and measured values. We provide yearround training on our products and general relaying principles. Testing multiple fault loops in one test module advanced distance provides special support by performing the tests for multiple fault loops ln, ll and lll within one test module.
Choosing the suitable relay testing set depends much on the application or type of protection relay to be tested overcurrent, distance, differential, voltage, single or 3phase relay testing, etc, the generation of the relay electromechanical, analogue, digital, more and more frequent with iec 61850 performance, the test scenario e. This article gives you a brief introduction to each of the new features. Unlike emc relay where results can be obtained by a simple continuity tester. Polarization for phase and ground distance determination of directionality step distance protection using distance relays infeed effect impact of arc resistance kfactor used in ground distance expanding mho characteristics zone 1 acceleration. Important issues regarding application testing are also addressed and. These modules simplify testing impedance, differential, current, voltage, directional, frequency, voltsperhertz, rateofchange of frequency, synccheck, reclosing. This paper presents a methodology for evaluating distance relay transient performance based on extensive laboratory testing.
More specifically, the relay operates depending upon the impedance between the point of fault and the point where relay is installed. Teaching distance relay using matlabsimulink graphical. Based distance relay startup and testing part are used to initialize relay hardware as well as to perform detailed testing of the overall relay hardware. Protection relay testing procedures doble protection suite. For all test modes shot, search, check multiple tabs are provided with a separate test point table for every fault type. Siprotec siemens distance relay testing procedure with 7sa 1. A 345 kv, 100 km transmission line and a mho type distance relay are selected as examples for fault simulation and relay testing. Introduction distance protection is one of the most important components of protection systems available to protection engineers.
There is one type of relay which functions depending upon the distance of fault in the line. Distance relay the multifunction distance relay is suitable for providing the distanceprotection function on singlebreaker transmission lines with single or threepole tripping and reclosing schemes. Software framework for protection relay testing utc scholar. It allows users to test our different relay tester. Testing line distance relays during their life cycle. These optics along small highprecision test targets and light sources can produce a virtual image which appears as if it is at a long distance. Protection relay testing procedures doble protection.
Testing distance protection manta test systems ltd. Automated batch processing of tests enables you to meet. Understanding and testing the abb red670 distanceline. As we can see, the fault occurred on 80% of the line ab as seen by relay a. Enoserv software and services makes workers faster, enabling you to meet testing deadlines in less time. Comparing protectiverelaying commissioning and test. Etap starz transmission line protection software provides tools to examine and check the performance of distance relay settings, user logic, and communication interfaces. Distance relay the multifunction distance relay is suitable for providing the distance protection function on singlebreaker transmission lines with single or threepole tripping and reclosing schemes. Creating new test plans for testing instantaneous overcurrent, timeovercurrent, over and under voltage, over and under frequency, and step distance functions is as simple as plugging your relay settings into the test plan builder and pressing next. The screens are too small for decent graphics so i concentrated on creating the functions needed during testing and trouble shooting.
F6test has an intuitive user interface and features graphical protection test modules. Intuitive colour screen graphics with a vast library of digital and electromechanical relay routines from relay manufactures across the world. Modeling and testing of a digital distance relay matlabsimulink. Distance protection relay is the name given to the protection, whose action depends on the distance of the feeding point to the fault. Understanding and testing the abb red670 distanceline differential relay figure. Whether you need solutions for analog or digital applications, protection suite provides a comprehensive test environment that is flexible to accommodate your. Cb1 ready signal should be configured in power system data. Protection relay testing service company in dubai uae.
The relay whose working depends on the distance between the impedance of the faulty section and the position on which relay installed is known as the impedance relay or distance relay. The advanced software package contains the optional modules for specific test purpose. Siprotec siemens distance relay testing procedure with 7sa. The time of operation of such protection is a function of the ratio of voltage and current, i. Relays 101 iph for the iphone or ipad is designed to be used as a relay tech calculator. This guideline is entitled numerical distance protection relay commission and testing with the aims to calculate settings for the protection relay. Easily collect and disclose nerc prc005 compliance data. The characteristics and specifications are public and published in data sheets or instruction manuals. Relay test and measurement software meggers advanced relay testing software is designed to make the complex task of relay testing simpler. Testing of distance protection relays and ieds is one of the key requirements to ensure their. Dynamic testing of distance protection tu delft repositories.
Lets look at the traditional methods for line distance protection testing that many relay testers, and automated software, use to test line impedance protection. Simulinks power system blockset psb is used for detailed modelling of a power system network and fault simulation. Names of parameters in this calculation may differ from those in. F6test has an intuitive user interface and features graphical protectiontest modules. Advanced automation, fault calculation and relay testing software, with instant reporting and report configuration, ied devices and database management, import settings. This seminar will introduce the theory and practice of endtoend relay testing. Observe that for the balance point fault, the v is exactly equal to iz. Stagedfault testing of distance protection relay settings in.
These relays are known as distance relay or impedance relay. Sep 01, 2018 there is one type of relay which functions depending upon the distance of fault in the line. Protective relay technician calculators iphone and ipad users can visit the apple store and download for a small price my relays 101 app. Using acselerator quickset sel5030 software with the sel311c. The standard xrio interface makes it possible to directly import the relay data from the relays parameter setting software if supported by the relay. Dobles f6test protective relay testing software is a visuallyrobust software for simple, fast, and automated testing, including the testing of complete protection schemes. The modularity of the implemented software application provides the framework for the automated testing of a relays complete protection abilities. Distance relay or impedance relay working principle types. This course is intended for relay technicians or protection engineers and system consultants with an interest in relay testing.
This impedance between the relay and the fault depends on the electrical distance between them. Protection selectivity is partly considered in this report, and could be also revaluated. Rtds, hardwareintheloop test, distance protection function. Relay settings calculations electrical engineering. Testing and commissioning guideline for numerical distance. Matlab is used to implement programs of digital distance relaying algorithms and to serve as main software environment. A collimator lens also known as a closeup lens or relay lens can change the distance at which an object appears. For communication of siprotec through digsi do the following. Relay testing software power test software provides comprehensive functions to manage the test work. Basic, protection and advanced, which provides incomparable benefits for users. Testing and evaluation of distance protection in system with high pv. This functionality utilizes phasor comparisons between voltage and current in the system and knowledge of the line impedance to indicate the distance to the fault.
Define and perform tests of distance relays in the impedance plane. This is true for the threephase fault shown also for a phasetophase fault and for a phase distance function only. This relay monitors the voltages on both sides of a circuit breaker and determines the existence of proper phase angle and voltage before allowing the breaker to close. Over the years, different methods have been adopted to test the characteristics, reach and maximum torque angle of a distance relay as part of acceptance testing. Testing is done with shot tests, check tests to verify zone reaches or search tests to detect the relay characteristic.
This relay testing book is our core handbook and is used by large organizations across north america in their training programs. Testing of multifunctional distance protection devices when we analyze the complexity of modern multifunctional distance protection devices it is clear that their testing requires the use of advanced tools and software that can simulate the. Power test power test is the software that includes all our relay testers. The general software package contains the common used modules which can meet the general relay test requirement. Nov 24, 2015 distance module omicron tutorial webinar presented by tim walker. Schweitzer, iii, and jeff roberts schweitzer engineering laboratories, inc. The interaction between the software and the mentor 12 universal 3 phase relay test set is shown. Distance relay fundamentals 63 fault, operation does not occur because izv and v are 180 out of phase.
Protective relay technician calculators and now an app for. The methodology of testing has been slowly progressing from steady state to simulating real system conditions but. Transmission line protection software distance relay setting. Distance relay coordination and protection analysis software. Distance module omicron tutorial webinar presented by tim walker. The traditional distance protection settings for a distance relay are as follows and displayed in. The interaction between the software and the mentor 12. Protection suite is the software interface of doble f6150 power system simulators and accessory equipment. Distance protection calculation formulas and procedures 1. The methodology of testing has been slowly progressing from steady state to. Stagedfault testing of distance protection relay settings. Transmission line protection software distance relay. Pdf modeling and testing of a digital distance relay.
Testing and operational experiences with high speed distance relay in bpa 500 kv series compensated network thomas s roseburg murari m saha, janez zakonjsek bpa, usa abb, sweden 1. The cape software computeraided protection engineering is expert software intended primarily for relay. Power test is the software that includes all our relay testers. Access to the voltage and current inputs of the numerical distance relay is through a removable panel located at the back of the relay enclosure. This software is also executed whenever a reset of the relay is initiated. Automated testing using this application was performed by driving the outputs of an. Its a long article, because we introduced a lot of new features in this release. In this toolbox, many available power systems components such as threephase transformer, threephase load, distributed parameters line, three. Access to the relay ethernet port, binary inputs, and binary outputs e. Numerical distance relay labvolt series by festo didactic. The builtin relay testing unit is operated using the digsi 5 software.
Distance protection calculation formulas and procedures. Whether you need solutions for analog or digital applications, protection suite provides a comprehensive test environment that is flexible to accommodate your technical and operational requirements. Maximum torque angle mta tests an mta test starts on one side of a circle characteristic and changes the angle until a pickup is detected. Dec 18, 2018 automated testing of a sel311 digital distance relay with eurosmcs mentor 12 and roots software. In order to analyze the operation of the protection system during induced fault testing in the croatian power system, a simulation using the cape software has been performed.
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