This document provides an outline and overview of a hands-on relay school covering transmission protection theory including symmetrical components and fault calculations. It discusses power system problems like faults and disturbances, different fault types, and introduces symmetrical components and how they are used to analyze balanced and unbalanced systems. It also covers per unit systems, calculating sequence networks for faults, and evaluating transmission line, generator, and transformer impedances.
1. 1
Hands-On Relay School
Jon F. Daume
Bonneville Power Administration
March 14-15, 2011
Theory Track
Transmission Protection Theory
Symmetrical Components &
Fault Calculations
2. 2
Class Outline
Power system troubles
Symmetrical components
Per unit system
Electrical equipment impedances
Sequence networks
Fault calculations
8. 8
Balanced & Unbalanced Systems
Balanced System:
3 Phase load
3 Phase fault
Unbalanced System:
Phase to phase fault
One line to ground
fault
Phase to phase to
ground fault
Open pole or
conductor
Unbalanced load
11. 11
Sequence Quantities
Condition + - 0
3 Phase load - -
3 Phase fault - -
Phase to phase fault -
One line to ground fault
Two phase to ground fault
Open pole or conductor
Unbalanced load
19. 19
Negative Sequence Filter
Some protective relays are designed to
sense negative sequence currents and/or
voltages
Much more complicated than detecting zero
sequence values
Most modern numerical relays have negative
sequence elements for fault detection
and/or directional control
20. 20
Example
IA = 3 + j4
IB = -7 - j2
IC = -2 + j7
+j
-j
IA = 3+j4
IB = -7-j2
IC = -2+j7
31. 31
Per Unit
Per unit values are commonly used for fault
calculations and fault study programs
Per unit values convert real quantities to
values based upon number 1
Per unit values include voltages, currents and
impedances
Calculations are easier
Ignore voltage changes due to transformers
Ohms law still works
32. 32
Per Unit
Convert equipment impedances into per unit
values
Transformer and generator impedances are
given in per cent (%)
Line impedances are calculated in ohms
These impedances are converted to per unit
ohms impedance
33. 33
Base kVA or MVA
Arbitrarily selected
All values converted to common KVA or MVA
Base
100 MVA base is most often used
Generator or transformer MVA rating may be
used for the base
34. 34
Base kV
Use nominal equipment or line voltages
765 kV 525 kV
345 kV 230 kV
169 kV 138 kV
115 kV 69 kV
34.5 kV 13.8 kV
12.5 kV etc.
35. 35
Base Ohms, Amps
Base ohms:
kV2 1000 = kV2
base kVA base MVA
Base amps:
base kVA = 1000 base MVA
√3 kV √3 kV
37. 37
Conversions
Percent to Per Unit:
base MVA x % Z of equipment
3φ MVA rating 100
= Z pu Ω @ base MVA
If 100 MVA base is used:
% Z of equipment = Z pu Ω
3φ MVA rating
38. 38
Ohms to Per Unit
pu Ohms = ohms / base ohms
base MVA x ohms = pu Ω @ base MVA
kV2
LL
39. 39
Per Unit to Real Stuff
Amps = pu amps x base amps
kV = pu kV x base kV
Ohms = pu ohms x base ohms
41. 41
Evaluation of System
Components
Determine positive, negative, and zero
sequence impedances of various devices
(Z1, Z2, Z0)
Only machines will act as a voltage source in
the positive sequence network
Connect the various impedances into networks
according to topography of the system
Connect impedance networks for various fault
types or other system conditions
44. 44
Synchronous Machines
Machine neutral ground impedance: Usually
expressed in ohms
Use 3R or 3X for fault calculations
Calculations generally ignores resistance
values for generators
Calculations generally uses X”d for all
impedance values
46. 46
Generator Example
Convert machine reactances to per unit @
common MVA base, (100):
X"d = 25% / 250 = 0.1 pu
X'd = 30% / 250 = 0.12 pu
Xd = 185% / 250 = 0.74 pu
X2 = 25% / 250 = 0.1 pu
X0 = 10% / 250 = 0.04 pu
base MVA x % Z of equipment = Z pu Ω @ base MVA
3φ MVA rating 100
49. 49
Transformers
Impedances in % of the transformer MVA
rating
Convert from circuit voltage to tap voltage:
%Xtap = %Xcircuit kV2
circuit
kV2
tap
50. 50
Transformers
Convert to common base MVA:
%X @ base MVA =
base MVA x %X of Transformer
MVA of Measurement
%X of Transformer = pu X @ 100 MVA
MVA of Measurement
X1 = X2 = X0 unless a special value is given for
X0
56. 56
Delta Wye Transformer
Ia = nIA - nIC = n(Ia0+Ia1+Ia2- Ia0-aIa1-a2Ia2 )
= n(Ia1 - aIa1 + Ia2 - a2Ia2 )
Ib = nIB - nIA
= n(Ia0+a2Ia1+aIa2 -Ia0-Ia1-Ia2 )
= n(a2Ia1 - Ia1 + aIa2 - Ia2 )
Ic = nIC - nIB = n(Ia0+aIa1+a2Ia2 -Ia0-a2Ia1-aIa2 )
= n(aIa1 - a2Ia1 + a2Ia2 - aIa2 )
No zero sequence current outside delta
57. 57
Transformer Connections
A YG / YG connection provides a series
connection for zero sequence current
A Δ / YG connection provides a zero sequence
(I0) current source for the YG winding
Auto transformer provides same connection as
YG / YG connection
Use 3R or 3X if a Y is connected to ground
with a resistor or reactor
58. 58
Three Winding Transformer
Impedances ZHL, ZHM, & ZML given in % at
corresponding winding rating
Convert impedances to common base MVA
Calculate corresponding “T” network
impedances:
ZH = (ZHL+ ZHM - ZML)/2
ZM = (- ZHL+ ZHM + ZML)/2
ZL = (ZHL- ZHM + ZML)/2
69. 69
Positive & Negative Sequence
Line Impedance
Z1 = Z2 = Ra + j 0.2794 f log GMDsep
60 GMRcond
or
Z1 = Ra + j (Xa + Xd) Ω/mile
Ra and Xa from conductor tables
Xd = 0.2794 f log GMD
60
70. 70
Positive & Negative Sequence
Line Impedance
f = system frequency
GMDsep = Geometric mean distance
between conductors = 3√(dabdbcdac) where
dab, dac, dbc = spacing between conductors
in feet
GMRcond = Geometric mean radius of
conductor in feet
Ra = conductor resistance, Ω/mile
71. 71
Zero Sequence Line Impedance
Z0 = Ra + Re +
j 0.01397 f log De _______
3√(GMRcond GMDsep
2)
or
Z0 = Ra + Re + j (Xa + Xe - 2Xd) Ω/mile
72. 72
Zero Sequence Line Impedance
Re = 0.2862 for a 60 Hz. system. Re does
not vary with ρ.
De = 2160 √(ρ /f) = 2788 @ 60 Hz.
ρ = Ground resistivity, generally assumed to
be 100 meter ohms.
Xe = 2.89 for 100 meter ohms average
ground resistivity.
74. 74
Transmission Line Example
230 kV Line
50 Miles long
1272 kcmil ACSR Pheasant Conductor
Ra = 0.0903 Ω /mile @ 80° C
Xa = 0.37201 Ω /mile
GMR = 0.0466 feet
Structure: horizontal “H” frame
75. 75
Transmission Line Example
Structure “H” frame:
GMD = 3√(dabdbcdac) = 3√(23x23x46)
= 28.978 feet
Xd = 0.2794 f log GMD
60
= 0.2794 log 28.978 = 0.4085 Ω /mile
A CB
23 Feet 23 Feet
J6 Configuration
76. 76
Transmission Line Example
Z1 = Z2 = Ra + j (Xa + Xd)
= 0.0903 + j (0.372 + 0.4085)
= 0.0903 + j 0.781 Ω /mile
Z1 Line = 50(0.0903 + j 0.781)
= 4.52 + j 39.03 Ω = 39.29 Ω ∠ 83.4 °
Per unit @ 230 kV, 100 MVA Base
base MVA x ohms = pu Ω @ base MVA
kV2
LL
Z1 Line = (4.52 + j 39.03)100/2302
= 0.0085 + j 0.0743 pu
77. 77
Transmission Line Example
Z0 = Ra + Re + j (Xa + Xe – 2Xd) = 0.0903
+ 0.286+ j (0.372 + 2.89 - 2 x0.4085)
= 0.377 + j 2.445 Ω /mile
Z0 Line = 50(0.377 + j 2.445)
= 18.83 + j 122.25 Ω = 123.69 Ω ∠ 81.2 °
Per unit @ 230 kV, 100 MVA Base
Z0 Line = (18.83 + j 122.25)100/2302
= 0.0356 + j 0.2311 pu
80. 80
Mutual Impedance
Result of coupling between parallel lines
Only affects Zero sequence network
Will affect ground fault magnitudes
Will affect ground current flow in lines
Line #1
Line #2
3I0, Line #1
3I0, Line #2
81. 81
Mutual Impedance
ZM = Re + j 0.838 log De Ω/mile
GMDcircuits
or
ZM = Re + j (Xe − 3Xd circuits) Ω/mile
Re = 0.2862 @ 60 Hz
De = 2160 √(ρ /f) = 2788 @ 60 Hz
Xe = 2.89 for 100 meter ohms average
ground resistivity
82. 82
Mutual Impedance
GMDcircuits is the ninth root of all possible
distances between the six conductors,
approximately equal to center to center
spacing
GMDcircuits =
9√(da1a2da1b2da1c2db1a2db1b2db1c2dc1a1dc1b2dc1c2)
Xd circuits = 0.2794 log GMDcircuits
86. 86
Mutual Impedance Model
Model works with at least 1 common bus
ZM Affects zero sequence network only
ZM For different line voltages:
pu Ohms = ohms x base MVA
kV1 x kV2
Mutual impedance calculations and modeling
become much more complicated with larger
systems
88. 88
Problem
Calculate Z1 and Z0 pu impedances for a
transmission line
Calculate R1, Z1, R0 and Z0
Calculate Z1 and Z0 and the angles for Z1
and Z0
Calculate Z0 mutual impedance between
transmission lines
Use 100 MVA base and 230 kV base
90. 90
Transmission Line Data
2 Parallel 230 kV Lines
60 Miles long
1272 kcmil ACSR Pheasant conductor
Ra = 0.0903 Ω /mile @ 80° C
Xa = 0.37201 Ω /mile
GMR = 0.0466 feet
H frame structure - flat, 23 feet between
conductors
Spacing between circuits = 92 feet centerline to
centerline
92. 92
Why We Need Fault Studies
Relay coordination and settings
Determine equipment ratings
Determine effective grounding of system
Substation ground mat design
Substation telephone protection
requirements
Locating faults
93. 93
Fault Studies
Fault Types:
3 Phase
One line to ground
Phase to phase
Phase to phase to ground
Fault Locations:
Bus fault
Line end
Line out fault (bus fault with line open)
Intermediate faults on transmission line
99. 99
Three Phase Fault
Only positive sequence impedance network
used
No negative or zero sequence currents or
voltages
Simple 2 Source Power System Example
Fault
106. 106
Phase to Phase Fault
Positive and negative sequence impedance
networks connected in parallel
No zero sequence currents or voltages
Simple 2 Source Power System Example
Fault
112. 112
Single Line to Ground Fault
Positive, negative and zero sequence
impedance networks connected in series
Simple 2 Source Power System Example
Fault
113. 113
Single Line to Ground Fault
1PU
Z1
.084
I0=4.02
V0
-
+
V2
-
+
V1
-
+
Z2
.084
Z0
.081
I2=4.02I1=4.02
118. 118
Two Phase to Ground Fault
Positive, negative and zero sequence
impedance networks connected in parallel
Simple 2 Source Power System Example
Fault
122. 122
Other Conditions
Fault calculations and symmetrical
components can also be used to evaluate:
Open pole or broken conductor
Unbalanced loads
Load included in fault analysis
Transmission line fault location
For these other network conditions, refer to
references.
123. 123
References
Circuit Analysis of AC Power Systems, Vol. 1 &
2, Edith Clarke
Electrical Transmission and Distribution
Reference Book, Westinghouse Electric Co.,
East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Symmetrical Components, Wagner and Evans,
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co.
Symmetrical Components for Power Systems
Engineering, J. Lewis Blackburn, Marcel
Dekker, Inc.
125. 1
Hands-On Relay School
Jon F. Daume
Bonneville Power Administration
March 14-15, 2011
Theory Track
Transmission Protection Theory
Transmission System
Protection
126. 2
Discussion Topics
• Protection overview
• Transmission line protection
– Phase and ground fault protection
– Line differentials
– Pilot schemes
– Relay communications
– Automatic reclosing
• Breaker failure relays
• Special protection or remedial action schemes
127. 3
Power Transfer
Vs VrX
Power Transfer
0
0.5
1
0 30 60 90 120 150 180
Angle Delta
TransmittedPower
P = Vs Vr sin δ / X
128. 4
Increase Power Transfer
• Increase transmission system operating
voltage
• Increase angle δ
• Decrease X
– Add additional transmission lines
– Add series capacitors to existing lines
132. 8
System Stability
• Relay operating speed
• Circuit breaker opening speed
• Pilot tripping
• High speed, automatic reclosing
• Single pole switching
• Special protection or remedial action
schemes
133. 9
IEEE Device Numbers
Numbers 1 - 97 used
21 Distance relay
25 Synchronizing or synchronism check
device
27 Undervoltage relay
32 Directional power relay
43 Manual transfer or selector device
46 Reverse or phase balance current relay
50 Instantaneous overcurrent or rate of rise
relay (fixed time overcurrent)
(IEEE C37.2)
134. 10
51 AC time overcurrent relay
52 AC circuit breaker
59 Overvoltage relay
62 Time delay stopping or opening relay
63 Pressure switch
67 AC directional overcurrent relay
79 AC reclosing relay
81 Frequency relay
86 Lock out relay
87 Differential relay
(IEEE C37.2)
IEEE Device Numbers
135. 11
Relay Reliability
• Overlapping protection
– Relay systems are designed with a high level
of dependability
– This includes redundant relays
– Overlapping protection zones
• We will trip no line before its time
– Relay system security is also very important
– Every effort is made to avoid false trips
136. 12
Relay Reliability
• Relay dependability (trip when required)
– Redundant relays
– Remote backup
– Dual trip coils in circuit breaker
– Dual batteries
– Digital relay self testing
– Thorough installation testing
– Routine testing and maintenance
– Review of relay operations
137. 13
Relay Reliability
• Relay security (no false trip)
– Careful evaluation before purchase
– Right relay for right application
– Voting
• 2 of 3 relays must agree before a trip
– Thorough installation testing
– Routine testing and maintenance
– Review of relay operations
139. 15
Western Transmission System
Northwest includes Oregon, Washington, Idaho,
Montana, northern Nevada, Utah, British Columbia
and Alberta.
WECC is Western Electricity Coordinating Council
which includes states and provinces west of Rocky
Mountains.
Voltage, kV Northwest WECC
115 - 161 27400 miles 48030 miles
230 20850 miles 41950 miles
287 - 345 4360 miles 9800 miles
500 9750 miles 16290 miles
260 - 500 DC 300 miles 1370 miles
140. 16
Transmission Line Impedance
• Z ohms/mile = Ra + j (Xa + Xd)
• Ra, Xa function of conductor type, length
• Xd function of conductor spacing, length
Ra j(Xa+Xd)
141. 17
Line Angles vs. Voltage
Z = √[Ra
2 + j(Xa+Xd)2]
∠θ ° = tan-1 (X/R)
Voltage Level Line Angle (∠θ °)
7.2 - 23 kV 20 - 45 deg.
23 - 69 kV 45 - 75 deg.
69 - 230 kV 60 - 80 deg.
230 - 765 kV 75 - 89 deg.
144. 20
Distance Relays
• Common protective relay for non radial
transmission lines
• Fast and consistent trip times
– Instantaneous trip for faults within zone 1
– Operating speed little affected by changes
in source impedance
• Detect multiphase faults
• Ground distance relays detect ground
faults
• Directional capability
145. 21
CT & PT Connections
21
67N
I Phase
3I0 = Ia + Ib + Ic 3V0
V Phase
I Polarizing
146. 22
Instrument Transformers
• Zsecondary = Zprimary x CTR / VTR
• The PT location determines the point from
which impedance is measured
• The CT location determines the fault
direction
– Very important consideration for
• Transformer terminated lines
• Series capacitors
• Use highest CT ratio that will work to
minimize CT saturation problems
148. 24
Original Distance Relay
• True impedance characteristic
– Circular characteristic concentric to RX axis
• Required separate directional element
• Balance beam construction
– Similar to teeter totter
– Voltage coil offered restraint
– Current coil offered operation
• Westinghouse HZ
– Later variation allowed for an offset circle
150. 26
mho Characteristic
• Most common distance element in use
• Circular characteristic
– Passes through RX origin
– No extra directional element required
• Maximum torque angle, MTA, usually set
at line angle, ∠θ °
– MTA is diameter of circle
• Different techniques used to provide full
fault detection depending on relay type
– Relay may also provide some or full
protection for ground faults
151. 27
3 Zone mho Characteristic
X
R
Zone 1
Zone 2
Zone 3
3 Zone Distance Elements Mho Characteristic
152. 28
Typical Reaches
21 Zone 1 85-90%
21 Zone 2 125-180%, Time Delay Trip
21 Zone 3 150-200%, Time Delay Trip
Typical Relay Protection Zones
67 Ground Instantaneous Overcurrent
67 Ground Time Overcurrent
67 Ground Time Permissive Transfer Trip Overcurrent
153. 29
Coordination Considerations,
Zone 1
• Zone 1
– 80 to 90% of Line impedance
– Account for possible errors
• Line impedance calculations
• CT and PT Errors
• Relay inaccuracy
– Instantaneous trip
154. 30
Coordination Considerations
• Zone 2
– 125% or more of line impedance
• Consider strong line out of service
• Consider lengths of lines at next substation
– Time Delay Trip
• > 0.25 seconds (15 cycles)
• Greater than BFR clearing time at remote bus
• Must be slower if relay overreaches remote zone
2’s.
– Also consider load encroachment
– Zone 2 may be used with permissive
overreach transfer trip w/o time delay
155. 31
Coordination Considerations
• Zone 3
– Greater than zone 2
• Consider strong line out of service
• Consider lengths of lines at next substation
– Time Delay Trip
• > 1 second
• Greater than BFR clearing time at remote bus
• Must be longer if relay overreaches remote zone
3’s.
– Must consider load encroachment
156. 32
Coordination Considerations
• Zone 3 Special Applications
– Starter element for zones 1 and 2
– Provides current reversal logic for permissive
transfer trip (reversed)
– May be reversed to provide breaker failure
protection
– Characteristic may include origin for current
only tripping
– May not be used
157. 33
Problems for Distance Relays
• Fault in front of relay
• Apparent Impedance
• Load encroachment
• Fault resistance
• Series compensated lines
• Power swings
158. 34
3 Phase Fault in Front of Relay
• No voltage to make impedance
measurement-use a potential memory
circuit in distance relay
• Use a non-directional, instantaneous
overcurrent relay (50-Dead line fault relay)
• Utilize switch into fault logic
– Allow zone 2 instantaneous trip
159. 35
Apparent Impedance
• 3 Terminal lines with apparent
impedance
• Fault resistance also looks like an
apparent impedance
• Most critical with very short or
unbalanced legs
• Results in
– Short zone 1 reaches
– Long zone 2 reaches and time delays
• Pilot protection may be required
160. 36
Apparent Impedance
Bus A Bus BZa = 1 ohm
Ia = 1
Zb = 1
Ib = 1
Z apparent @
Bus A = Za +
ZcIc/Ia
= 3 Ohms
Apparent Impedance
Ic = Ia + Ib = 2 Zc = 1
Bus C
161. 37
Coordination Considerations
• Zone 1
– Set to 85 % of actual impedance to nearest
terminal
• Zone 2
– Set to 125 + % of apparent impedance to
most distant terminal
– Zone 2 time delay must coordinate with all
downstream relays
• Zone 3
– Back up for zone 2
162. 38
Load Encroachment
• Z Load = kV2 / MVA
– Long lines present biggest challenge
– Heavy load may enter relay characteristic
• Serious problem in August, 2003 East
Coast Disturbance
• NERC Loading Criteria
– 150 % of emergency line load rating
– Use reduced voltage (85 %)
– 30° Line Angle
• Z @ 30° = Z @ MTA cos (∠MTA° -∠30° ) for mho
characteristic
163. 39
Load Encroachment
• NERC Loading Criteria
– Applies to zone 2 and zone 3 phase distance
• Other overreaching phase distance elements
– All transmission lines > 200 kV
– Many transmission lines > 100 kV
• Solutions
– Don’t use conventional zone 3 element
– Use lens characteristic
– Use blinders or quadrilateral characteristic
– Tilt mho characteristic toward X axis
– Utilize special relay load encroachment
characteristic
165. 41
Lens Characteristic
• Ideal for longer transmission lines
• More immunity to load encroachment
• Less fault resistance coverage
• Generated by merging the common area
between two mho elements
167. 43
Tomato Characteristic
• May be used as an external out of step
blocking characteristic
• Reaches set greater than the tripping
elements
• Generated by combining the total area of
two mho elements
168. 44
Quadrilateral Characteristic
• High level of freedom in settings
• Blinders on left and right can be moved in
or out
– More immunity to load encroachment (in)
– More fault resistance coverage (out)
• Generated by the common area between
– Left and right blinders
– Below reactance element
– Above directional element
171. 47
Fault Resistance
• Most severe on short lines
• Difficult for ground distance elements to
detect
• Solutions:
– Tilt characteristic toward R axis
– Use wide quadrilateral characteristic
– Use overcurrent relays for ground faults
173. 49
Series Compensated Lines
• Series caps added to increase load
transfers
– Electrically shorten line
• Negative inductance
• Difficult problem for distance relays
• Application depends upon location of
capacitors
175. 51
Series Caps
Bypass MOD
Bypass Breaker
Discharge Reactor
Damping Circuit
Metal-Oxide Varistor (MOV)
Capacitor (Fuseless)
Triggered Gap
Isolating MOD Isolating MOD
Platform
Main Power Components for EWRP Series Capacitors
176. 52
Coordination Considerations
• Zone 1
– 80 to 90% of compensated line impedance
– Must not overreach remote bus with caps in
service
• Zone 2
– 125% + of uncompensated apparent line
impedance
– Must provide direct tripping for any line fault
with caps bypassed
– May require longer time delays
177. 53
Power Swing
• Power swings can cause false trip of 3
phase distance elements
• Option to
– Block on swing (Out of step block)
– Trip on swing (Out of step trip)
• Out of step tripping may require special breaker
• Allows for controlled separation
• Some WECC criteria to follow if OOSB
implemented
178. 54
Out Of Step Blocking
X
R
Zone 1
Zone 2
Typical Out Of Step Block Characteristic
OOSB Outer Zone
OOSB Inner Zone
t = 30 ms?
180. 56
Fault Types
• 3 Phase fault
– Positive sequence impedance network only
• Phase to phase fault
– Positive and negative sequence
impedance networks in parallel
• One line to ground fault
– Positive, negative, and zero sequence
impedance networks in series
• Phase to phase to ground fault
– Positive, negative, and zero sequence
impedance networks in parallel
182. 58
What Does A Distance Relay
Measure?
• Phase current and phase to ground
voltage
Zrelay = VLG/IL (Ok for 3 phase faults only)
• Phase to phase current and phase to
phase voltage
Zrelay = VLL/ILL (Ok for 3 phase, PP, PPG
faults)
• Phase current + compensated ground
current and phase to ground voltage
Zrelay = VLG/(IL + 3KnI0) (Ok for 3 phase, 1LG,
PPG faults)
183. 59
Kn - Why?
• Using phase/phase or phase/ground
quantities does not give proper reach
measurement for 1LG fault
• Using zero sequence quantities gives the
zero sequence source impedance, not the
line impedance
• Current compensation (Kn) does work for
ground faults
• Voltage compensation could also be used
but is less common
184. 60
Current Compensation, Kn
Kn = (Z0L - Z1L)/3Z1L
Z0L = Zero sequence transmission line impedance
Z1L = Positive sequence transmission line
impedance
IRelay = IA + 3I0(Z0L- Z1L)/3Z1L = IA + 3KnI0
ZRelay = VA Relay/IRelay = VA/(IA + 3KnI0) = Z1L
Reach of ground distance relay with current
compensation is based on positive sequence line
impedance, Z1L
185. 61
Current Compensation, Kn
• Current compensation (Kn) does work for
ground faults.
• Kn = (Z0L – Z1L)/3Z1
– Kn may be a scalar quantity or a vector quantity
with both magnitude and angle
• Mutual impedance coupling from parallel
lines can cause a ground distance relay to
overreach or underreach, depending upon
ground fault location
• Mutual impedance coupling can provide
incorrect fault location values for ground
faults
187. 63
Ground Faults
• Directional ground overcurrent relays
(67N)
• Ground overcurrent relays
– Time overcurrent ground (51)
– Instantaneous overcurrent (50)
• Measure zero sequence currents
• Use zero sequence or negative sequence
for directionality
188. 64
Typical Ground Overcurrent
Settings
• 51 Time overcurrent
Select TOC curve, usually very inverse
Pickup, usually minimum
Time delay >0.25 sec. for remote bus fault
• 50 Instantaneous overcurrent
>125% Remote bus fault
• Must consider affects of mutual coupling
from parallel transmission lines.
189. 65
Polarizing for Directional
Ground Overcurrent Relays
• I Residual and I polarizing
– I Polarizing: An autotransformer neutral CT
may not provide reliable current polarizing
• I Residual and V polarizing
– I Residual 3I0 = Ia + Ib + Ic
– V Polarizing 3V0 = Va + Vb + Vc
• Negative sequence
– Requires 3 phase voltages and currents
– More immune to mutual coupling problems
192. 68
Mutual Coupling
• Transformer affect between parallel lines
– Inversely proportional to distance between
lines
• Only affects zero sequence current
• Will affect magnitude of ground currents
• Will affect reach of ground distance relays
197. 73
Line Differential Relays
• Compare current magnitudes, phase, etc.
at each line terminal
• Communicate information between relays
• Internal/external fault? Trip/no trip?
• Communications dependant!
• Changes in communications paths or
channel delays can cause potential
problems
198. 74
Phase Comparison
• Compares phase relationship at terminals
• 100% Channel dependant
– Looped channels can cause false trips
• Nondirectional overcurrent on channel
failure
• Immune to swings, load, series caps
• Single pole capability
199. 75
Pilot Wire
• Common on power house lines
• Uses metallic twisted pair
– Problems if commercial line used
– Requires isolation transformers and protection
on pilot wire
• Nondirectional overcurrent on pilot failure
• Newer versions use fiber or radio
• Generally limited to short lines if metallic
twisted pair is used
201. 77
Current Differential
• Similar to phase comparison
• Channel failure?
– Distance relay backup or
– Non directional overcurrent backup or
– No backup – must add separate back up
relay
• Many channel options
– Changes in channel delays may cause
problems
– Care required in setting up digital channels
202. 78
Current Differential
• Single pole capability
• 3 Terminal line capability
• May include an external, direct transfer trip
feature
• Immune to swings, load, series caps
204. 80
Direct Transfer Trip
• Line protection
• Equipment protection
– Transformer terminated lines
– Line reactors
– Breaker failure
• 2 or more signals available
– Analog or digital tone equipment
205. 81
Tone 1 Xmit
Tone 2 Xmit
PCB Trip Coil PCB Trip Coil
Tone 1 Rcvd
Tone 2 Rcvd
Direct Transfer Trip
Protective Relay
Protective Relay
Direct Transfer Trip
206. 82
Direct Transfer Trip Initiation
• Zone 1 distance
• Zone 2 distance time delay trip
• Zone 3 distance time delay trip
• Instantaneous ground trip
• Time overcurrent ground trip
• BFR-Ring bus, breaker & half scheme
• Transformer relays on transformer
terminated lines
• Line reactor relays
207. 83
Tone 2 Xmit
Tone 2 Rcvd
Permissive Relay
PCB Trip Coil PCB Trip Coil
Tone 2 Xmit
Tone 2 Rcvd
Permissive Transfer Trip
Permissive Relay
Permissive Transfer Trip
208. 84
Permissive Keying
• Zone 2 instantaneous
• Permissive overcurrent ground (very
sensitive setting)
• PCB 52/b switch
• Current reversal can cause problems
209. 85
PRT Current Reversal
A
C D
B
Ib
Id
Ia
Ic
Fault near breaker B. Relays at B pick up
Relays at B key permissive signal to A, trip breaker B instantaneously
Relays at A pick up and key permissive signal to B.
Relays at C pick up and key permissive signal to C.
Relays at D block
I Fault, Line AB
I Fault, Line CD
210. 86
PRT Current Reversal
A
C D
B
Id
Ia
Ic
Breaker B opens instantaneously. Relays at B drop out.
Fault current on line CD changes direction.
Relays at A remain picked up and trip by permissive signal from B.
Relays at C drop out and stop keying permissive signal to C.
Relays at D pick up and key permissive signal to D.
I Fault, Line AB
I Fault, Line CD
213. 89
Directional Comparison Relays
• Forward relays must overreach remote
bus
• Forward relays must not overreach remote
reverse relays
• Time delay (TD) set for channel delay
• Scheme will trip for fault if channel lost
– Scheme may overtrip for external fault on
channel loss
214. 90
Tone Equipment
• Interface between relays and
communications channel
• Analog tone equipment
• Digital tone equipment
• Security features
– Guard before trip
– Alternate shifting of tones
– Parity checks on digital
215. 91
Tone Equipment
• Newer equipment has 4 or more
channels
– 2 for direct transfer trip
– 1 for permissive transfer trip
– 1 for drive to lock out (block reclose)
216. 92
Relay to Relay Communications
• Available on many new digital relays
• Eliminates need for separate tone gear
• 8 or more unique bits of data sent from
one relay to other
• Programmable functions
– Each transmitted bit programmed for specific
relay function
– Each received bit programmed for specific
purpose
217. 93
Telecommunications
Channels
• Microwave radio
– Analog (no longer available)
– Digital
• Other radio systems
• Dedicated fiber between relays
– Short runs
• Multiplexed fiber
– Long runs
• SONET Rings
218. 94
Telecommunications
Channels
• Power line carrier current
– On/Off Carrier often used with directional
comparison
• Hard wire
– Concern with ground mat interconnections
– Limited to short runs
• Leased line
– Rent from phone company
– Considered less reliable
219. 95
Automatic Reclosing (79)
• First reclose ~ 80% success rate
• Second reclose ~ 5% success rate
• Must delay long enough for arc to
deionize
t = 10.5 + kV/34.5 cycles
14 cycles for 115 kV; 25 cycles for 500 kV
• Must delay long enough for remote
terminal to clear
• 1LG Faults have a higher success rate
than 3 phase faults
220. 96
Automatic Reclosing (79)
• Most often single shot
• Delay of 30 to 60 cycles following line trip
is common
• Checking:
– Hot bus & dead line
– Hot line & dead bus
– Sync check
• Utilities have many different criteria for
transmission line reclosing
221. 97
More on Reclosing
• Only reclose for one line to ground faults
• Block reclose for time delay trip (pilot
schemes)
• Never reclose on power house lines
• Block reclosing for transformer fault on
transformer terminated lines
• Block reclosing for bus faults
• Block reclosing for BFR
• Do not use them
223. 99
Breaker Failure
• Stuck breaker is a severe impact to
system stability on transmission systems
• Breaker failure relays are recommended
by NERC for transmission systems
operated above 100 kV
• BFRs are not required to be redundant by
NERC
224. 100
Breaker Failure Relays
1. Fault on line
2. Normal protective relays detect fault and
send trip to breaker.
3. Breaker does not trip.
4. BFR Fault detectors picked up.
5. BFR Time delay times out (8 cycles)
6. Clear house (open everything to isolate
failed breaker)
228. 104
Remedial Action Schemes
• Balance generation and loads
• Maintain system stability
• Prevent major problems (blackouts)
• Prevent equipment damage
• Allow system to be operated at higher
levels
• Provide controlled islanding
• Protect equipment and lines from thermal
overloads
• Many WECC & NERC Requirements
229. 105
Remedial Action Schemes
• WECC Compliant RAS
– Fully redundant
– Annual functional test
– Changes, modifications and additions must be
approved by WECC
• Non WECC RAS
– Does not need full redundancy
– Local impacts only
– Primarily to solve thermal overload problems
230. 106
Underfrequency Load Shedding
• Reduce load to match available generation
• Undervoltage (27) supervised (V > 0.8 pu)
• 14 Cycle total clearing time required
• Must conform to WECC guidelines
• 4 Steps starting at 59.4 Hz.
• Restoration must be controlled
• Must coordinate with generator 81 relays
• Responsibility of control areas
231. 107
Undervoltage Load Shedding
• Detect 3 Phase undervoltage
• Prevent voltage collapse
• Sufficient time delay before tripping to ride
through minor disturbances
• Must Conform to WECC Guidelines
• Primarily installed West of Cascades
232. 108
Generator Dropping
• Trip generators for loss of load
• Trip generators for loss of transmission
lines or paths
– Prevent overloading
233. 109
Reactive Switching
• On loss of transmission lines
– Trip shunt reactors to increase voltage
– Close shunt capacitors to compensate for loss
of reactive supplied by transmission lines
– Close series capacitors to increase load
transfers
– Utilize generator var output if possible
– Static Var Compensators (SVC) provide high
speed adjustments
234. 110
Direct Load Tripping
• Provide high speed trip to shed load
– May use transfer trip
– May use sensitive, fast underfrequency (81)
relay
• Trip large industrial loads
235. 111
Other RAS Schemes
• Controlled islanding
– Force separation at know locations
• Load brake resistor insertion
– Provide a resistive load to slow down
acceleration of generators
• Out of step tripping
– Force separation on swing
• Phase shifting transformers
– Control load flows
239. 115
RAS Enabling Criteria
• Power transfer levels
• Direction of power flow
• System configuration
• Some utilities are considering automatic
enabling/disabling based on SCADA data
• Phasor measurement capability in relays
can be used to enable RAS actions
240. 116
RAS Design Criteria
• Generally fully redundant
• Generally use alternate route on
telecommunications
• Extensive use of transfer trip for signaling
between substations, power plants, control
centers, and RAS controllers
242. 118
the end
Jon F. Daume
Bonneville Power Administration
retired
March 15, 2011
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372. Transmission System Faults and
Event Analysis
Fault Analysis Theory
and
Modern Fault Analysis Methods
Presented by:
Matthew Rhodes
Electrical Engineer, SRP
1
373. Transmission System Fault
Theory
• Symmetrical Fault Analysis
• Symmetrical Components
• Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis using
sequence networks
• Lecture material originally developed by
Dr. Richard Farmer, ASU Research
Professor
2
377. 6
Why Study Faults?
• Determine currents and voltages in the
system under fault conditions
• Use information to set protective devices
• Determine withstand capability that
system equipment must have:
– Insulating level
– Fault current capability of circuit breakers:
• Maximum momentary current
• Interrupting current
379. 8
Symmetrical Faults
For a short circuit at generator terminals at t=0
and generator initially open circuited:
dt
di
LRite +=)(
dt
di
LRitVSin +=+ )(2 αω
by using Laplace transforms i(t) can be found
(L is considered constant)
380. 9
Symmetrical Faults
]/)()([
2
)( TteSintSin
Z
V
ti −−−−+= θαθαω
2222
)( XRLRZ +=+= ω
R
X
Tan
R
L
Tan 11 −−
==
ω
θ
Where:
R
X
R
L
T
ω
== Time Constant
]/)()([2)( TteSintSin
ac
Iti −−−−+= θαθαω
Where: Iac = ac RMS fault current at t=0 (Examples)
Note that for a 3-
phase system α will be
different for each
phase. Therefore, DC
offset will be different
for each phase
381. 10
t = 0
acI2 iac
Idc = 0
]/)()([2)( TteSintSin
ac
Iti −−−−+= θαθαω
o
90== θα
V2 e(t)
o
90=α
383. 12
iac02 acI
02 acI idc
022 acI
t
0=α
o
90=θ
]/)()([2)( TteSintSin
ac
Iti −−−−+= θαθαω
)(ti
384. 13
Symmetrical Faults
Iac and Idc are independent after t = 0
22
dc
I
ac
I
RMS
I +=
Tt
e
aco
I
dc
I
−
= 2
Substituting:
Tt
e
ac
IT
t
e
ac
I
ac
I
RMS
I
2
21)222((max)
−
+=
−
+=
]/)2/([
2
)( TtetSin
Z
V
ti −+−+= πω
385. 14
Asymmetry Factor
IRMS(max) = K(τ) Iac
Asymmetry Factor = K(τ)
rx
eK
τπ
τ
4
21)(
−
+=
Where:
τ = number of cycles
(Example 7.1)
fRXT π2/=
386. 15
Example 7.1
•Fault at a time to produce maximum DC offset
•Circuit Breaker opens 3 cycles after fault inception
I
Fault at t = 0AC
R = 0.8 Ώ XL = 8 Ώ
V = 20 kVLN
-
+
CB
Find:
1. Iac at t = 0
2. IRMS Momentary at = 0.5 cycles
3. IRMS Interrupting Current
τ
387. 16
Example 7.1
a. RMSAC kAI 488.2
88.0
20
)0( 22
=
+
=
b.
438.121)5.0(
)
10
5.(4
=+=
Π−
eK
KAImomentary 577.3)488.2)(438.1( ==
c.
023.121)3(
)
10
3(4
=+=
Π−
eK
KAI ngInterrupti 545.2)488.2)(023.1( ==
388. 17
AC Decrement
In the previous analysis we treated the
generator as a constant voltage behind a
constant impedance for each phase. The
constant inductance is valid for steady state
conditions but for transient conditions, the
generator inductance is not constant.
The equivalent machine reactance is made
up of 2 parts:
a) Armature leakage reactance
b) Armature reaction
(See Phasor Diagram)
389. 18
AC Decrement
Steady state model of generator
XL is leakage reactance
XAR is a fictitious reactance and XAR>> XL
XAR is due to flux linkages of armature current with the field
circuit. Flux linkages can not change instantaneously.
Therefore, if the generator is initially unloaded when a fault
occurs the effective reactance is XL which is referred to as
Subtransient Reactance, x”.
EI
R XL XAR
Load
392. 21
XL XAR
-
+
E” = E’ = E = ET0
I=0
t=0
E”Field
Flux
Armature Reaction = 0
Resultant
Field
ET0 = 0
Faulted Generator
393. 22
XL XAR=0
-
+
E” = E’ = E = ET0
I = I”
E” = jI”XL
t=0+
Field
Flux
Resultant
Field
ET = 0
I”
Armature Reaction = 0
394. 23
XL XAR’
-
+
E” = E’ = E = ET0
I = I’
E’ = jI’(XL + XAR’)
t ≈ 3Cyc.
Field
Flux
Resultant
Field
ET = 0
I’
Armature Reaction = 0
395. 24
XL XAR
-
+
E” = E’ = E = ET0
I = I
E’ = jI(XL + XAR)
t =∞
Field
Flux
Resultant
Field
ET = 0
I’
Armature Reaction = 0
396. 25
AC Decrement
As fault current begins to flow, armature reaction will
increase with time thereby increasing the apparent
reactance. Therefore, the ac component of the fault
current will decrease with time to a steady state
condition as shown in the figure below.
"2I '2I I2
"2I
397. 26
AC Decrement
For a round rotor machine we only need to
consider the direct axis reactance.
dX
E
I
"
"2
"2 = Subtransient
dX
E
I
'
'2
'2 =
d
X
E
I
2
2 =
Transient
Synchronous
(steadystate)
398. 27
AC Decrement
Can write the ac decrement equation
[ ] ([ )])'()'"(2)( '"
θαω −++−+−=
−
−
tSinIeIIeIIt
ac
i dT
t
dTt
For an unloaded generator
(special case):TEEEE === '"
T”d: Subtransient time constant
(function of amortisseur winding X/R)
T’d: Transient time constant
(function of field winding X/R)
Look at equation for t=0 and t=infinity
399. 28
AC Decrement
For t = 0
[ ] ([ )])'()'"(2)( '"
θαω −++−+−=
−
−
tSinIeIIeIIt
ac
i dT
t
dTt
For t = ∞
IIiac 2]00[2(max) =++=
"2])'()'"[(2(max) IIIIIIiac =+−+−=
400. 29
ac and dc Decrement
Transform ac decrement equation to phasor form
] θα −+
−
−+
−
−=
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
/')'(")'"(
_
IdT
t
eIIdT
t
eIIacI
dc decrement equation:
A
T
t
eSinIdcI
−
−= )("2 θα
Where TA = Armature circuit time constant
(Example 7.2)
401. 30
Example 7.2
I
Fault at t = 0AC
R = 0
V = 1.05 pu
-
+
CB
x”d =.15pu T”d = .035 Sec.
x’d = .24pu T’d = 2.0 Sec.
xd = 1.1pu TA = 0.2 Sec.
No load when 3-phase fault occurs
Breaker clears fault in 3 cycles.
Find: a) I”, b) IDC(t)
c) IRMS at interruption d) Imomentry (max)
S
500 MVA, 20kV, 60 Hz Synchronous Generator
407. 36
Superposition for Fault Analysis
New representation:
IF1
IF2=0
Bus 1
Bus 1 Bus 2
IG = IG! + IG2 = IG1+ IL IM = IM1 – IL IF = IG1 + IM1
Example 7.3
IG1
IG2
ILIM1
IG
IF IM
408. 37
Example 7.3
For the system of Slide 35 and 36 the generator is operating
at 100 MVA, .95 PF Lagging 5% over rated voltage
Part a: Find Subtransient fault current magnitude.
From Slide 36
puj
j
j
Z
V
I
TH
F
F 08.9
116.
05.1
655.
)505)(.15(.
05.1
"1 −====
Part b: Neglecting load current, find Generator and
motor fault current.
pujjIG 7
655.
505.
08.9"1 −=−=
pujjjIM 08.2)7(08.9"1 −=−−−=
409. 38
Example 7.3
Part c: Including load current, find Generator and
motor current during the fault period.
22*
*
18/952.
05.1
18/1
0/05.1
95.cos/1
MG
o
o
oLoad II
V
S
I −==−=
−
=
−
==
pujI oo
G 83/35.718/953.7" −=−+−=
pujI oo
M 243/00.218/952.08.2" =−−−=
c
c
410. 39
Z Bus Method
For Z bus method of fault studies the
following approximations are made:
• Neglect load current
• Model series impedance only
• Model generators and synchronous
motors by voltage behind a reactance for
the positive sequence system
412. 41
Z Bus Method
For the circuit of Figure 7.4d (Slide 36 & 40)
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
=⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
1
22
12
21
11
2
1
E
E
Y
Y
Y
Y
I
I
Injected
node
currents
[matrix
Y-bus]
nodal
admittance
Node
voltages
Premultiplying both sides by the inverse of [Y-bus}
Pre-fault
node
Voltage
[Z-Bus]
=[Y-Bus]-1
Injected
node
Current
-IF1
0
For a fault
at Bus 1
)( 1111 FIZE −=
⎟⎟
⎠
⎞
⎜⎜
⎝
⎛ −
−=
−
=
1111
1
1
Z
V
Z
E
I F
F
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
=⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
1
2221
1211
2
1
I
I
ZZ
ZZ
E
E
414. 43
Z-Bus Method
For N bus system, fault on Bus n
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
0
.
0
0
0
.
..,...
.
.
.
.
.
321
321
33333231
22232221
11131211
3
2
1
Fn
NNNnNNN
nNnnnnn
Nn
Nn
Nn
N
N I
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
ZZZZZ
E
E
E
E
E
-VF
nn
F
Fn
Z
V
I = Where: VF = Pre-fault voltage at faulted bus
Znn = Thevinen impedance
415. 44
Z-Bus Method
After IFn is found the voltage at any bus can be
found from:
E1 = Z1n (-Ifn) E2 = Z2n(-Ifn) Etc.
If voltage at each bus is found, current through
any branch can be found:
I12 = (E1 - E2) / Ž12 Etc/
Note: Ž12 is series impedance between Bus1
and Bus 2, not from Z-Bus.
(Example 7.4)
416. 45
Example 7.4
For the system of Figure 7.3 (Slide 40) using the Z-bus
method find:
a) Z bus
b) IF and I contribution from Line for Bus 1
fault
c) IF and I contribution from Line for Bus 2
fault
Y20 = -j5Y10 = -j6.67
Y12 = -j3.28
1 2
IF
417. 46
Example 7.4
[ ] ⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
=
95.928.3
28.395.9
jj
jj
YBus
[ ] [ ] ⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
139.046.
046.1156.1
jj
jj
YZ busBus
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
=⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
1
2
1
139.046.
046.1156.
I
I
jj
jj
E
E
0
-IF
11 )1156.( IjE =
-VF -IF
08.9
1156.
" j
j
V
I F
F −==
a
b
419. 48
Example 7.4
Y20 = -j5Y10 = -j6.67
Y12 = -j3.28
1 2
IF
Find IF and I contribution from Line for Bus 2 fault
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
=⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
1
2
1
139.046.
046.1156.
I
I
jj
jj
E
E
-VF
puj
j
IF 55.7
139.
05.1
2 −==
- I F2
o
FF jjIjVE 0/703.)55.7)(046.(05.1))(046.(1 =+=−+=
puj
jZ
EE
I 3.2
305.
0703.
12
21
12 −=
−
=
−
= c
420. 49
Z-Bus Method
[Z-Bus] = [Y-Bus]-1
Will not cover formation of [Z-Bus] or [Y-Bus]
[Z-Bus] can be considered a fictitious circuit
which has the appearance of a rake. See
Figure 7.6 on Page 371.
422. 51
Class Problem 1
pujZbus
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
08.06.04.
06.12.08.
04.08.12.
For the given Bus Impedance matrix(where
subtransient reactances were used) and a
pre-fault voltage of 1 p.u.:
a. Draw the rake equivalent circuit
b. A three-phase short circuit occurs at bus
2. Determine the subtransient fault
current and the voltages at buses 1, 2,
and 3 during the fault.
424. 53
Symmetrical Components
Symmetrical Components is often referred to
as the language of the Relay Engineer but it
is important for all engineers that are
involved in power.
The terminology is used extensively in the
power engineering field and it is important
to understand the basic concepts and
terminology.
425. 54
Symmetrical Components
• Used to be more important as a calculating
technique before the advanced computer age.
• Is still useful and important to make sanity
checks and back-of-an-envelope calculation.
• We will be studying 3-phase systems in
general. Previously you have only considered
balanced voltage sources, balanced impedance
and balanced currents.
426. 55
Symmetrical Components
n
a
a
b b
c
Va Vb
Vc
Va
Vb
Vc
Balanced load supplied by balanced voltages results
in balanced currents
This is a positive sequence system,
In Symmetrical Components we will be studying
unbalanced systems with one or more dissymmetry.
ZY
ZY
ZY
Ib
Ia
Ic
427. 56
Symmetrical Components
For the General Case of 3 unbalanced voltages
VA
VB
VC
6 degrees of freedom
Can define 3 sets of voltages designated as positive
sequence, negative sequence and zero sequence
432. 61
Symmetrical Components
Reforming the phase voltages in terms of the symmetrical
component voltages:
VA = VA0 + VA1 + VA2
VB = VB0 + VB1 + VB2
VC = VC0 + VC1 + VC2
What have we gained? We started with 3 phase voltages
and now have 9 sequence voltages. The answer is that the 9
sequence voltages are not independent and can be defined
in terms of other voltages.
433. 62
Symmetrical Components
Rewriting the sequence voltages in term of the Phase A
sequence voltages:
VA = VA0 + VA1 +VA2
VB = VA0 + a2 VA1 + aVA2
VC = VA0 + aVA1 +a2 VA2
VA = V0 + V1 +V2
VB = V0 + a2 V1 + aV2
VC = V0 + aV1 +a2 V2
Drop A
Suggests matrix notation:
VA 1 1 1 V0
VB 1 a2 a V1
VC 1 a a2 V2
=
[VP] = [A] [VS]
439. 68
Inverse of A
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
−
aa
aaA
2
21
1
1
111
3
1
440. 69
Symmetrical Components
Previous relationships were developed for voltages.
Same could be developed for currents such that:
IA
IB
IC
[IP] =
I0
I1
I2
[IS] =
[IP] = [A] [IS]
[IS] = [A]-1 [IP]
1 1 1
[A] = 1 a2 a
1 a a2
1 1 1
[A]-1 = 1/3 1 a a2
1 a2 a
441. 70
Significance of I0
IA
IB
IC
I0
I1
I2
1 1 1
= 1/3 1 a a2
1 a2 a
I0 = 1/3 ( IA + IB + IC)
n
IA
IB
IC
In
In = IA + IB + IC = 3 I0
For a balanced system I0 = 0
For a delta system I0 = 0
(Examples 8.1, 8.2 and 8.3)
443. 72
Example 8.2
Y connected load with reverse sequence
[ ] ( )
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
=
2
1
10
120/10
120/10
0/10
a
aI
o
o
o
P
a
b
c
Find IS (Sequence Currents)
[ ] [ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
o
PS
a
a
aa
aaIAI
0/10
0
01
1
1
111
3
10
22
21
0
1
2
444. 73
Example 8.3
Ia = 10 / 0o
Ic = 10
/120o
Ib =
o
In
[ ] [ ] [ ]PS IA
I
I
I
I
1
2
1
0
−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
aaa
aaIS 0
1
1
1
111
3
10
2
2
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
+
+
=
o
o
o
S
a
a
a
a
I
60/33.3
0/67.6
60/33.3
2
3
10
1
2
1
3
10
2
2
0
1
2
o
n II 60/103 0 ==
a
b
c
445. 74
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
Sequence Networks of balanced Y elements( Loads, Reactors,
capacitor banks, etc.)
VA = IAZy + (IA + IB +IC) Zn = (ZY + Zn)IA + ZnIB + ZnIC
VB = ZnIA + (ZY + Zn)IB + ZnIC
VC = ZnIA + ZnIB +(ZY + Zn)IC
n
IB
IC
.
IA
VB
VA VC
ZY
ZY
ZY
Zn
446. 75
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
+
+
+
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
C
B
A
nYnn
nnYn
nnnY
C
B
A
I
I
I
ZZZZ
ZZZZ
ZZZZ
V
V
V
[VP] = [ZP] [IP] (1)
Transform to sequence reference frame. We know:
[VP] = [A] [VS] and [IP] = [A] [IS], Substitute in(1)
[A][VS] = [ZP][A][IS] premultiply both sides by [A]-1
[VS] = [A]-1[ZP][A][IS] = [ZS][IS]
where: [ZS] = [A]-1[ZP][A]
447. 76
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
[ZS] =
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
+
+
+
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
2
2
2
222120
121110
020100
1
1
111
1
1
111
3
1
aa
aa
ZZZZ
ZZZZ
ZZZZ
aa
aa
ZZZ
ZZZ
ZZZ
nYnn
nnYn
nnnY
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡ +
=
Y
Y
nY
S
Z
Z
ZZ
Z
0
00
003 0
1
2
0 1 2
448. 77
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡ +
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
1
0
2
1
0
00
00
003
I
I
I
Z
Z
ZZ
V
V
V
Y
Y
nY
V0 = Z00 I0 where: Z00 = ZY +3 Zn
V1 = Z11 I1
V2 = Z22 I2 where Z11 = Z22 = ZY
Systems are uncoupled: Zero sequence currents only
produce zero sequence voltages. Positive sequence
currents only produce positive sequence voltages, etc.
449. 78
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
We can form sequence circuits which represent the equations:
ZY
3 Zn
ZY
ZY
V0
V1
V2
I0
I1
I2
Zero sequence circuit Zn
only in zero Sequence No
neutral: Zn = infinity Solid
ground: Zn = 0
Positive sequence circuit
Negative sequence circuit
450. 79
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
Delta connected shunt element
ZY
V0
V1
V2
I0
I1
I2
open
ZΔ/3
ZΔ/3
Sequence circuits
.A
B
C
IA
IB
IC
ZΔ
ZΔ ZΔ
451. 80
Sequence Impedance for
Shunt Elements
For the general case: [ZS] = [A]-1[ZP][A]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
2
2
2
2
222120
121110
020100
1
1
111
1
1
111
3
1
aa
aa
ZZZ
ZZZ
ZZZ
aa
aa
ZZZ
ZZZ
ZZZ
CCCBCA
BCBBBA
ACABAA
If there is symmetry: ZAA = ZBB = ZCC and ZAB = ZBC = ZCA
we could perform multiplication and get:
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
+
=
ABAA
ABAA
ABAA
S
ZZ
ZZ
ZZ
Z
00
00
002
We see that: Z11 = Z22 and Z00 > Z11
453. 82
Series Element Sequence Impedance
Matrices in compact form
[VP]-[VP’] = [ZP] [IP]
We can transform to the symmetrical component reference frame:
[VS] - [VS’] = [ZS] [IS] where:
[ZS] = [A]-1[ZP][A]
If ZAA = ZBB = ZCC and ZAB = ZBC = ZCA ,
[ZS] will be the diagonal matrix:
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
2
1
0
Z
Z
Z
ZS
454. 83
Series Element Sequence Impedance
The sequence circuits for series elements are:
Z0
V0 V0’
I0
o n0
Z1
V1 V1’
I1
o n1
Z2
V2 V2’
I2
o n2
455. 84
Series Element Sequence Impedance
We have quickly covered the calculation of
Positive and Negative sequence parameters for
3-phase lines. To determine the zero sequence
impedance we need to take the effect of the
earth into account. This is done by using
Carson’s Method which treats the earth as an
equivalent conductor.
456. 85
Rotating Machine Sequence Networks
A
B
C
ZK
ZK
ZK
-
- -
+
+ +
EB
EAEC
IC
IA
IB
Z
n
ZAB
ZBC
ZCA
ZCB
ZBA
ZAC
eA = Em Cos ωt
eB = Em Cos(ωt – 120o)
eC = Em Cos(ωt + 120o)
In phasor form:
EA= ERMS / 0 = E
EB = ERMS /-120o = a2 E
EC = ERMS /120o = a E
457. 86
Rotating Machine Sequence Networks
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
aE
Ea
E
EPg
2
EA= ERMS / 0 = E
EB = ERMS /-120o = a2 E
EC = ERMS /120o = a E
or
[ ] [ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
0
0
1
1
111
3
1 2
2
21
E
aE
Ea
E
aa
aaEAE PgSg
Therefore, only the positive sequence system has a
generator voltage source.
0
1
2
a
b
c
458. 87
Rotating Machine Sequence Networks
A
B
C
ZK
ZK
ZK
-
- -
+
+ +
EB
EAEC
IC
IA
IB
Z
n
ZAB
ZBC
ZCA
ZCB
ZBA
ZAC
Machine is not passive:
Mutual Reactances: ZAB ≠ ZBA , etc.
ZAB = ZBC = ZCA = ZR
ZBA = ZCB = ZAC = ZQ
459. 88
Rotating Machine Sequence Networks
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
+++
+++
+++
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
C
B
A
NKNQNR
NRNKNQ
NQNRNK
C
B
A
I
I
I
ZZZZZZ
ZZZZZZ
ZZZZZZ
E
E
E
[ ] [ ][ ]PPGPG IZE =
[ ] [ ] [ ][ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
2
1
0
1
00
00
00
G
G
G
PGSG
Z
Z
Z
AZAZ
From the machine diagram we can write:
Where: ZG0 = ZK + ZR + ZQ
ZG1 = ZK + a2 ZR + a ZQ
ZG2 = ZK + a ZR + a2 ZQ
uncoupled
0
1
2
0 1 2
461. 90
Rotating Machine Sequence Networks
Sequence impedances are unequal
ZG1 varies depending on the application
a) Steady state, power flow studies: ZG1 = ZS(synchronous)
b) Stability studies ZG1 = Z’ (transient)
c) Short circuit and transient studies: ZG1 = Z” (subtransient)
Motor circuits are similar but there is no voltage
source for an induction motor.
(Example 8.6)
462. 91
Example 8.6
- [ EP ] +
[ IP ] Z L = 1.0 / 85o Ώ
Load
Z∆ = 30 / 40o Ώ
Unbalanced Source
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−=
o
o
o
PE
115/295
120/260
0/277 a
b
c
Find phase Currents [ IP ]
Ω+=Ω== Δ 43.666.740/10
3
j
Z
Z o
Y
Ω+=Ω= 996.087.85/1 jZ o
L
Ω=+=+=== o
LY jZZZZZ 7.43/72.10426.7747.7210
463. 92
Example 8.6
- [ EP ] +
[ IP ] Z L = 1.0 / 85o Ώ
Load
Z∆ = 30 / 40o Ώ
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−=
o
o
o
PE
115/295
120/260
0/277
[ ] [ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
o
o
o
o
o
o
PS
aa
aaEAE
6.216/22.9
77.1/1.277
1.62/91.15
115/295
120/260
0/277
1
1
111
3
1
2
21
0
1
2
464. 93
Example 8.6
10.72
/43.7o Ώ
-
+
15.91
/62.1o
I 0
10.72
/43.7o Ώ
-
+
277.1 /-
1.77o
I1
10.72
/43.7o Ώ
-
+
9.22
/216.6o
I2
00 =I
o
o
I
7.43/72.10
77.1/277
1
−
=
AI o
5.45/84.251 −=
o
o
I
7.43/72.10
6.216/22.9
2 =
AI o
9.172/86.02 =
465. 94
Example 8.6
[ ] [ ][ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡ −
==
o
o
o
SP IAI
8.73/64.26
4.196/72.25
7.46/17.25
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−=
o
o
SI
9.172/86.0
5.45/84.25
0 0
1
2
a
b
c
Amps
Amps
How would you do problem without Symmetrical Components?
466. 95
Transformer Connections for Zero Sequence
P Q
Ic
Ia
Ib
I
C
IA
IB
P Q
Ia + Ib + Ic is not necessarily 0 if we only
look at P circuit but Ia = nIA Ib = nIB and
Ic = nIC Therefore since IA + IB + IC = 0 ,
Ia + Ib + Ic = 0 and I0 = 0
P0
Q0
Z0
n0
No zero sequence
current flow
through
transformer
467. 96
Transformer Connections for Zero Sequence
P Q
Ic
Ia
Ib
IC IA
IB
P Q
Ia + Ib + Ic is not necessarily 0 and IA + IB + IC is not
necessarily.
P0 Q0Z0
n0
I0 can flow through the transformer.
Therefore I0 is not necessarily 0,
I0
468. 97
Transformer Connections for Zero Sequence
P Q
Ic
Ia
Ib IC
IA
IB
P Q
Ia + Ib + Ic is not necessarily 0 and Ia/n + Ib/n + Ic/n is
not necessarily 0
P0 Q0
Z0
n0
Provides a zero sequence
current source
Ib/n
Ic/n
Ic/n
I0
but IA + IB + IC = 0
469. 98
Transformer Connections for Zero Sequence
P Q
Ic
Ia
Ib I
C
IA
IB
P Q
Ia + Ib + Ic = 0 Ia/n + Ib/n + Ic/n is not necessarily 0,
but IA + IB + IC = 0
P0 Q0
Z0
n0
No zero sequence current
flow
Ib/n
Ic/n
Ic/
n
470. 99
Transformer Connections for Zero Sequence
P Q
IC
IA
IB
P Q
Ia + Ib + Ic = 0 IA + IB + IC = 0
P0 Q0
Z0
n0
No zero sequence current
flow
∆ ∆
Ia
Ib
Ic
471. 100
Power In Sequence NetworksFor a single phase circuit we know that:
S = EI* = P + jQ
In a 3-phase system we can add the power in
each phase such that:
SP = EAIA* + EBIB* + ECIC*
Written in matrix form
[ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
*
*
*
C
B
A
CBAP
I
I
I
EEES
472. 101
Power in Sequence Networks
If we want the apparent power in the
symmetrical component reference frame, we
can substitute the following:
[EP] = [A][ES] [IP] = [A][IS]
[EP]T =[ES]T [A]T [IP]* = [A]*[IS]*
Into (1) resulting in [SP] = [ES]T [A]T[A]*[IS]*
which results in: [SP] = 3[ES]T [IS]* = 3[SS]
Where: [SS] = E0I0
* + E1I1
* + E2I2
*
From our previous definitions:
[SP] = [EP]T [IP]* (1)
473. 102
Class Problem 2
One line of a three-phase generator is open
circuited, while the other two are short-
circuited to ground. The line currents are:
Ia=0, Ib= 1500/90 and Ic=1500/-30
a. Find the symmetrical components of
these currents
b. Find the ground current
474. 103
Class Problem 3
The currents in a delta load are:
Iab=10/0, Ibc= 20/-90 and Ica=15/90
Calculate:
a. The sequence components of the delta
load currents
b. The line currents Ia, Ib and Ic which feed
the delta load
c. The sequence components of the line
currents
475. 104
Class Problem 4
The source voltages given below are applied
to the balanced-Y connected load of 6+j8
ohms per phase:
Vag=280/0, Vbg= 290/-130 and Vcg=260/110
The load neutral is solidly grounded.
a. Draw the sequence networks
b. Calculate I0, I1 and I2, the sequence
components of the line currents.
c. Calculate the line currents Ia, Ib and Ic
477. 106
Phase and Symmetrical Component
Relationship
Phase Reference Frame
IA
IB
IC
n
V
C
VB
V
A
Symmetrical Components Reference Frame
I0
I1
I2
V0
V1
V2
n0
n1
n2
478. 107
Unsymmetrical Fault Analysis
For the study of unsymmetrical faults some, or
all, of the following assumptions are made:
• Power system balanced prior to fault
• Load current neglected
• Transformers represented by leakage
reactance
• Transmission lines represented by series
reactance
479. 108
Assumptions Continued
• Synchronous machines represented by constant
voltage behind reactance(x0, x1. x2)
• Non-rotating loads neglected
• Small machines neglected
• Effect of Δ – Y transformers may be included
480. 109
Faulted 3-Phase Systems
Sequence networks are uncoupled for normal system
conditions and for the total system we can represent 3
uncoupled systems: positive, negative and zero.
When a dissymmetry is applied to the system in the form
of a fault, we can connect the sequence networks
together to yield the correct sequence currents and
voltages in each sequence network.
From the sequence currents and voltages we can find the
corresponding phase currents and voltages by
transformation with the [A] matrix
481. 110
Faulted 3-Phase Systems
To represent the dissymmetry we only need to
identify 2 points in the system: fault point
and neutral point:
Zero
System
Positive
System
Negative
System
f0 f1 f2
n0 n1
n2
IF0
IF1 IF2
EF0 EF1 EF2
The sequence networks are connected together from
knowledge of the type of fault and fault impedance
Example 9.1
482. 111
.
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 2
X1=X2 =20Ώ
. .
∆ ∆
100MVA
13.8kV
X”=0.15pu
X2 = 0.17pu
X0 =0.05pu
100MVA
13.8:138kV
X = 0.1pu
100MVA
138:13.8kV
X = 0.1pu
100MVA
13.8kV
X”=0.20pu
X2 = 0.21pu
X0 =0.05pu
Xn = 0.05pu
Example 9.1
G M
Prefault Voltage = 1.05
pu
Draw the positive, negative and zero sequence
diagrams for the system on 100MVA, 13.8 kV base in
the zone of the generator
Line Model:
X0 = 60Ώ
( )
Ω= 4.190
100
138
2
BZ puj
j
ZZ 105.0
4.190
20
21 === puj
j
Z 315.0
4.190
60
0 ==
483. 112
AC AC
.
AC AC
j.15
-
+
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.2.
-
+
1 2
1.05 / 0o 1.05 / 0o
n1
AC AC
j.17
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.21.
1 2
n2
AC AC
.
AC AC
.
AC
j.05
J0.1
J0.315
J0.1
J0.1.
1 2
j.15
n0
Example 9.1
484. 113
Example 9.1
Reduce the sequence networks to their
thevenin equivalents as viewed from Bus 2
AC AC
.
AC
j.05
J0.1
J0.315
J0.1
J0.1.
1 2
j.15
n
0
Zero Sequence Thevenin Equivalent
from Bus 2
f0
n0
J0.25
485. 114
Example 9.1
AC AC
.
AC AC
j.15
-
+
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.2.
-
+
1 2
1.05 / 0o 1.05 / 0o
n1
Positive Sequence Thevenin Equivalent
from Bus 2
139.
655.
)2)(.455(.
j
j
Zthev ==
f1
n1
J0.139
+
-
1.05 / 0 o
486. 115
Example 9.1
Negative Sequence Thevenin Equivalent
from Bus 2
146.
685.
)21)(.475(.
j
j
Zthev ==
f2
n2
J0.146
AC AC
j.17
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.21.
1 2
n2
AC AC
.
487. 116
Single Line-to-Ground Fault
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
0
0
FA
FP
I
I
[ ] [ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
FA
FA
FAFA
FPFS
I
I
II
aa
aaIAI
3
1
0
0
1
1
111
3
1
2
21
IF0 = IF1 = IF2
EFA = IFA ZF
EF0 + EF1 + EF2 = (IF0 + IF1 + IF2) ZF
EF0 + EF1 + EF2 = 3IF0 ZF
A
B
C
IF
A
EF
A
IF
B
IFC
n
Z
F
488. 117
Single Line to Ground Fault
Zero
System
Positive
System
Negative
System
f0 f1 f2
n0
n1 n2
IF0 IF1 IF2
EF
0
EF1 EF2
3ZF
489. 118
Single Line to Ground Fault
Zero
System
Positive
System
Negative
System
f0
f1
f2
n0
n1
n2
IF0
IF1
IF2
EF0
EF1
EF2
3 ZF
490. 119
Example 9.3
For the system of Example 9.1 there is a bolted Single-
Line-to-Ground fault at Bus 2.
Find the fault currents in each phase and the phase
voltages at the fault point.
f0
n0
J0.25
f1
n1
J0.139
+
-
1.05 / 0 o
f2
n2
J0.146
IF0
IF2
IF1
96.1
146.139.25.
0/05.1
210 j
jjj
III
o
FFF −=
++
===
492. 121
Example 9.3
[ ] [ ][ ]FSFP IAI =
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
0
0
88.5
96.1
96.1
96.1
1
1
111
2
2
puj
j
j
j
aa
aa
I
I
I
FC
FB
FA
[ ] [ ][ ]FSFP EAE =
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
pu
pu
aa
aa
E
E
E
o
o
FC
FB
FA
7.128/179.1
231/179.1
0
286.
777.
491.
1
1
111
2
2
Note: Unfaulted phase voltages are higher
than the source voltage.
a
b
c
a
b
c
493. 122
.
Example 9.3a
Find fault current in the transmission line, I L
1) Find ILS
2) Find ILP
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
0
0
88.5 puj
I
I
I
FC
FB
FA
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
96.1
96.1
96.1
2
1
0
j
j
j
I
I
I
F
F
F
. .
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 2
∆ ∆
G M
SLG
Fault
IF
I L
495. 124
Positive Sequence
AC AC
.
AC AC
j.15
-
+
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.2.
-
+
1 2
1.05 / 0o 1.05 / 0o
n1
e j30 : 1 SLG
e j30 : 1
n1
-j1.96
I T1I L1
6.
655.
2.
)96.1(1 jjIT −=−= o
LI 60/6.01 −=
n1
j.455 j .22
I T1 -j1.96
f1 f1
496. 125
Negative Sequence
e -j30 : 1
n2
-j1.96
I T2I L2
n2
j.475 j .22
I T2
-j1.96
6.
685.
21.
)96.1(2 jjIT −=−= o
LI 120/6.02 −=
AC AC
.
AC
j.17
J0.1 J0.105 J0.1
J0.21.
1 2
n2
e -j30 : 1 SLG
f2 f2
497. 126
Example 9.3a
[ ] [ ][ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
puj
puj
aa
aaIAI
o
o
PSPL
039.1
0
039.1
120/6.
60/6.
0
1
1
111
2
2
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−=
o
o
LSI
120/6.
60/6.
0 0
1
2
a
b
c
. .
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 2
∆ ∆
G M
SLG
Fault
IF
I L
498. 127
Line to Line Fault
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
=
FB
FBFP
I
II
0
[ ] [ ] [ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
==
−
FB
FB
FB
FBFPFS
Ij
Ij
I
I
aa
aaIAI
3
3
0
3
1
0
1
1
111
3
1
2
21
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
=
FFBFB
FB
FA
FP
ZIE
E
E
E
n
A
B
C
IFA
EF
A
IFB IFC
EF
B
EF
C
ZF
IF0 = 0 IF1 = IF2
( ) FFFFBFFBFFBFF ZIZIjZIjZI
aa
EE 1
2
21 33
3
==−−=
−
−=−
FBF IjI 31 = so
3
1
j
I
I F
FB =
EF1 = EF2 + IF1ZF
0
1
2
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−−
−−
−+
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
FFBFBFA
FFBFBFA
FFBFBFA
FFBFB
FB
FA
FS
ZaIEE
ZIaEE
ZIEE
ZIE
E
E
aa
aaE 2
2
2
2
3
1
1
1
111
3
1
499. 128
Line to Line Fault
Zero
System
Positive
System
Negative
System
f0 f1 f2
n0 n1
n2
IF0
IF1 IF2
EF0 EF1 EF
2
ZF
500. 129
Example 9.4
For the system of Example 9.1 there is a bolted
Line-to-Line fault at Bus 2.
Find the fault currents in each phase and the phase
voltages at the fault point.
f0
n0
J0.25
f1
n1
J0.139
+
-
1.05 / 0 o
f2
n2
J0.146
IF1
IF1
IF0
puj
jj
II
o
FF 69.3
146.139.
0/05.1
21 −=
+
=−=00 =FI
( ) ( )( ) pujjjIEE FFF 537.0146.69.3146.221 =−=−==
EF1=EF2EF0
00 =FE
502. 131
2 Line to Ground Fault
[ ] ( )
( ) ⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
+
+=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
FFCFB
FFCFB
FA
FC
FB
FA
FP
ZII
ZII
E
E
E
E
E
A
B
C
IFA
EF
A
IFB IFC
n
EF
B
EF
C
ZF
IFA = 0 = IF0 + IF1 + IF2
Since IFA = 0, IFB + IFC = 3IF0
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
−
+
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
FFFA
FFFA
FFFA
FF
FF
FA
FS
ZIE
ZIE
ZIE
ZI
ZI
E
aa
aaE
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
3/
3/
23/
3
3
1
1
111
3
1
EF0 – EF1 = 3 IF0 ZF so EF0 = EF1 + 3IF0 ZF and EF1 = EF2
0
1
2
503. 132
2 Line to Ground Fault
Zero
System
Positive
System
Negative
System
f0 f1 f2
n0 n1
n2
IF0
IF1 IF2
EF0 EF1 EF2
3ZF
504. 133
For the system of Example 9.1 there is a 2-line-to-
ground bolted fault at Bus 2.
a) Find the fault currents in each phase
b) Find the neutral current
c) Fault current contribution from motor and generator
Neglect delta-wye transformers
Example 9.5
. .
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 2
∆ ∆
G M
2LG
Fault
IF
I L
509. 138
Example 9.5 results
AC AC
.
AC
j.05
J0.1
J0.315
J0.1
J0.1.
1 2
j.1
5
n
0
I L0 = 0
2LG
J1.674
X
AC AC
.
AC AC
j.15
-
+
J0.1
J0.105 J0.1
J0.2
.
-
+
1 2
1.05 / 0o 1.05 /
0o
n1
e -j30 : 1 2LGe j30 : 1
-j3.16X
-j1.39
Find the fault current contribution from the generator
considering the delta-wye transformer phase shift.
Example 9.6
1.39/ -60o
-j1.39
510. 139
Example 9.6
Example 9.5 results
J1.99
AC AC
.
AC
j.17
J0.1
J0.105 J0.1
J0.21.
1 2
n2
e -j30 : 1 2LGe j30 : 1 X
j.88.88/ 60o
j.88
. .
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 2
∆ ∆
G M
2LG
Fault
I L
X
[ ]
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡ −
=
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
−
⎥
⎥
⎥
⎦
⎤
⎢
⎢
⎢
⎣
⎡
=
pu
pu
puj
j
j
aa
aaI
o
o
GP
7/98.1
173/98.1
51.
88.
39.1
0
1
1
111
2
2
a
b
c
IGP
511. 140
Class Problem 5
The system data in p.u. based on SB = 100MVA, VB = 765kV for the lines are:
G1: X1=X2=.18, X0=.07 T1: X=.1 LINE 1-3: X1=X2=.4 X0=.17
G2: X1=X2=.2, X0=.10 T2: X=.1 LINE 1-2: X1=X2=.085 X0=.256
G3: X1=X2=.25, X0=.085 T3: X=.24 LINE 2-3: X1=X2=.4 X0=.17
G4: X1=.34, X2=.45, X0=.085 T4: X=.15
a) From the perspective of Bus 1, draw the zero, positive and negative sequence networks.
b) Determine the fault current for a 1 L-G bolted fault on Bus 1.
AC
Bus 1
AC
Bus 3
∆
G1 G3
G4
G2
Bus 2
LINE 1-3
LINE 1-2 LINE 2-3∆
T1
T2
T3
T4
514. 143
Modern Fault Analysis Example:
Line current diff with step distance
• First indication of an event - Power Quality
alert email notifying On-Call Engineer that
there was a voltage sag in the area. This event
was a crane contacting a 69kv line. Time of
event identified.
515. 144
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• Event Log Viewer stores breaker operation
events. Search done in ELV using time from
PQ Alert and breakers identified where trip
occurred. Ferris and Miller breakers
operated.
516. 145
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• Next the line relays (SEL-311L) at the two
substations are interrogated for a possible event
at this time.
• Use command EVE C 1 to capture the event you desire. The C
gives you the digital elements as well as the analog quantities.
Ferris and Miller triggered an
event record at this time (HIS
command used in SEL relay)
Reclosing enabled at Miller,
additional record is the uncleared
fault after reclosing.
517. 146
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• If the fault distance is not reasonable from the
relays, i.e. the fault distances from each end is
longer then the line length, the fault magnitude
can be modeled in Aspen to determine fault
distance by running interim faults. This
discrepancy in distance can result from tapped
load or large infeed sources.
518. 147
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• Event capture file is opened in SEL-5601 to
view waveforms and digital elements of event.
Miller initial fault:
519. 148
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• Event capture file is opened in SEL-5601 to
view waveforms and digital elements of event.
Ferris initial fault:
Unknown
source voltage
520. 149
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• Event capture file is opened in SEL-5601 to
view waveforms and digital elements of event.
Miller reclose operation:
521. 150
Modern Fault Analysis Example
• This SEL-311L setup is a current differential
with step distance protection.
• Analysis from line relay SER to ensure proper
relaying operation:
• Question, why didn’t Z1G pickup?