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NO. SE (O)/NRPC/Jhakri_HV/2009 Dated: 20.01.2010

Subject: Report of the Sub-Committee on the incident of Fault in R-phase of
400 kV GIS at Line Circuit Breaker of Jhakri-Abdullapur line-I at Jhakri end on
19-11-2009.

Sir,

Report of the Sub-Committee on the subject cited issue is enclosed herewith for
further necessary action in the matter. The report is also available on NRPC
website: www.nrpc.gov.in.

Yours faithfully/

(A K Rajput)
SE (Operations)
To:
Sh A K Aggarwal, Member Secretary, NRPC
Sh R P Singh, Director Electrical NJPS/SJVNL;
Sh S C Singh, Executive Director, POWERGRID, NR-II, Jammu
Sh Suneel Grover, Director (PR &CERC), HPSEB, Shimla;
Sh V K Agrawal, General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi;
Sh Pankaj Kumar, General Manager, POWERGRID, New Delhi;
Sh A K Rajput, SE (O), NRPC, New Delhi

Copy for information to:
Chairperson, CEA, New Delhi
Member GO&D, CEA, New Delhi
Director (OM), Ministry of Power New Delhi
Director (O), POWERGRID, Gurgaon

REPORTOFTHESUB-COMMITTEE
ONTHEINCIDENT
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FAULTINR-PHASEOFGISONLINECIRCUIT
BREAKEROFJHAKRI-ABDULLAPURLINE-I
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JHAKRIEND
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NOVEMBER,2009
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NRPC
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January,2010
Acknowledgement

The Sub-Committee gratefully acknowledges the cooperation extended by the
officials of M/S SJVNL, POWERGRID (NR-I/NR-II), NRLDC and HPSEB in
providing the inputs for analyzing the incident of fault in GIS Circuit Breaker at
Nathpa Jhakri HE Project.

The Sub-Committee places on record its appreciation of the assistance provided
by Shri Mukesh Khanna, DGM (POWERGRID), Shri Anoop Singh, DGM
(POWERGRID, NR-II), Shri Balwant S. Negi, Dy. Manager SJVNL, Shri S R
Narasimhan, DGM (SO-II), NRLDC, Shri Rajiv Porwal, Chief Manager, NRLDC,
Shri Rajesh Kumar, Manager, NRLDC, Sh Ramprakash, Power Controller,
HPSEB, and Shri Vikram Singh, EE of NRPC in analyzing the causes of the
incident and preparation of the report.

Sh. A K Aggarwal, Member
Secretary, NRPC, New Delhi
Chairman
Sh. R P Singh, Director (Electrical),
SJVNL
Member
Sh. S C Singh, Executive Director,
POWERGRID, NR-II, Jammu
Member

Sh. Suneel Grover, Director (PR
&CERC), HPSEB, Shimla;
Member

Sh V. K. Agrawal, General Manager,
NRLDC, New Delhi;
Member

Sh Pankaj Kumar, General
Manager, POWERGRID, New Delhi;
Member
Sh A. K. Rajput, SE (O), NRPC,
New Delhi
Convener

Report of the Sub-Committee on the incident of fault in GIS
Circuit Breaker at Nathpa Jhakri HE Project.

1.0 Introduction

Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) has 400 kV double busbar
Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) System which transmits 1500 MW power
from NJHPS and 300 MW from Baspa HPS (BHPS) through four outgoing
400 kV circuits i.e. Nalagarh-I&II and Abdullapur-I&II to the Northern
Grid. The 400 kV circuits i.e. Baspa-I&II are also terminating at 400 kV
GIS of NJHPS (network shown at Exihibit-I).

SJVNL has reported that on 19-11-2009 at 09:47 PM while opening of
Abdullapur-Jhakri-I line, flash over occurred in circuit breaker chamber of
R-phase at Jhakri end. SJVNL has also reported that incidences of similar
nature have occurred in the past. A copy of the letters received from M/s
SJVNL is enclosed at Annexure- I, II, III & IV.

To analyze the above incident and to suggest remedial measures in order
to ensure safe and secure operation of integrated Grid as per clause 2.3 of
IEGC, a sub-Committee comprising the following was constituted (refer
Annexure-A):

Sh A K Aggarwal, Member Secretary, NRPC Chairman
Sh R P Singh, Director Electrical NJPS/SJVNL; Member
Sh S C Singh, Executive Director, POWERGRID, NR-II, Jammu Member
Sh Suneel Grover, Director (PR &CERC), HPSEB, Shimla; Member
Sh V K Agrawal, General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi; Member
Sh Pankaj Kumar, General Manager, POWERGRID, New Delhi; Member
Sh A K Rajput, SE (O), NRPC, New Delhi Convener

The sub-committee had two meetings, First meeting on 02-12-2009 and
Second meeting 11-12-2009.

2.0 Evacuation arrangements of NJHPS and Baspa HPS

400 kV Nathpa Jhakri Abdullapur D/C line 180 km
400 kV Nathpa Jhakri Nalagarh D/C Line- 145 km
400/220 kV Substation at Abdullapur (POWERGRID): 2X315 MVA,
400/220 kV transformers
50 MVAR Non Switchable Line reactor at Abdullapur end on
each Nathpa Jhakri line
400 kV 50 MVAR switchable Bus Reactor at Abdullapur
Substation.
400/220 kV Substation at Nalagarh (POWERGRID) :
2X315MVA, 400/220 kV transformers
50 MVAR Non Switchable Line reactor at Nalagarh end end on
each Nathpa Jhakri line
400 kV 50 MVAR switchable Bus Reactor at Nalagarh
Substation
400 kV Nathpa Jhakri Baspa D/C Line 54 km

3.0 Description of the incident

On 19-11-2009 at 2147 hrs the 400 kV Abdullapur-Jhakri -1 Line was
opened from Abdullapur end vide NRLDC code No 1306 & CPCC Hissar
code No 761. The 400 KV Jhakri-Nalagarh-1 line was already opened
from Nalagarh end at 21:15 Hrs.

At the of opening of line breaker at Abdullapur end at 21:47 Hrs, the direct
trip (DT) command was sent to Jhakri end. The line breaker at Jhakri end
was also opened on receipt of DT at 21:47 hrs. A flash over in the breaker
chamber of R-Phase at Jhakri followed the opening of the breaker.
Following protections also operated at Jhakri end.

LBB trip Command generated
Bus coupler breaker tripped.

The direct trip command was also sent to Abdullapur and Nalagarh
substations of POWERGRID due to above operation of distance/LBB
protection.

4.0 The presentations given by POWERGRID (NR-II), NRLDC and SJVNL
during the meeting are enclosed at Annex-V, VI &VII respectively. The gist
of presentations are mentioned below:

Gist of Presentation by SJVNL:

Persistent high voltage above 420 kV (highest system voltage) is
observed in NJHPS area during every off peak seasons at 400 kV
NJHPS Bus..

The frequent switching operation (closing/opening) carried out in
every off peak seasons at NJHPS in persistent overvoltage
condition. generates the switching surges.-= Thereby all the 400 kV
equipment insulation are also - subjected to severe stress
generated by switching surges during every off peak seasons.

The list of equipment failure at NJHEP is as below:-

(i) R-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-BP-I on 10/02/05.
(ii) R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-NLG-I on 10/05/07.
(iii) Y-Ph CVT failure of NJ-ABD-I on 21/03/07.
(iv) R-Ph CVT failure on NJ-BP-I on 06/06/09.
(v) B-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 04/04/09.
(vi) R-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 19/11/09.

Sequence of line opening and rotation of circuits was suggested

Opening of line from NJHEP end first or bypassing of remote end line
reactor at the time of line opening (after being opened from remote
end) from NJHEP end was also suggested. However, SJVNL stated
that these suggestion could be implemented only after proper study.

Gist of Presentation by NRLDC

Voltages remained high during night off peak hours during winter,
particularly in case of weather disturbances. Severe time being
2300-0400 hours.
Many 400 kV lines are regularly opened to control high voltage (8-
10 lines per day) while during the day all lines had to be kept in
service from the viewpoint of reliability of power stations.
Several options such as keeping all the lines to Jhakri open during
night hours, keeping only one line or having a 400 kV loop were
discussed alongwith their impact on reliability of the entire power
system as well as the power stations.
Need to absorb the VARs by the generators to the extent possible.
Several long term and short term measures suggested.

Gist of Presentation by POWERGRID

Vide NRLDC code 1306 & CPCC code 761 dtd 19/11/2009, 400KV
Abd-NJ ckt-1 was opened from Abdullapur at 21:47Hrs.
The BUS voltage before and after opening of line was 427KV and
425 KV respectively.
As per POWERGRID scheme no DR triggering is assigned for
hand tripping of CBs.
Regarding frequent opening of line POWEGRID follows the
instruction of NRLDC as per system requirement
At Abdullapur ABB make CB is installed on this line which meets
IEC: 62271-100 standard
Details of hand tripping of 400 kV Abduallapur NJ & Nalagarh-NJ
lines since commissioning:

1) 400KV ABD-NJ CKT-I = 224 nos
2) 400KV ABD-NJ CKT-II = 70 nos
3) 400KV NALAGARH-NJ CKT-I = 238 nos
4) 400KV NALAGARH-NJ CKT-II = 148 nos

5.0 Analysis of the incident
5.1 Pre incident Conditions
At 2000 hours, the generation at Jhakri was 700 MW. The voltage at
Jhakri was 418 kV. The generation at Jhakri reduced to 329 MW at 2045
hours in line with the load profile of Northern Region with the 400 kV bus
voltage increasing to 423 kV. The generation further dropped to 188 MW
at 2100 hours and the voltage rose to 426 kV.

The 400 KV Jhakri-Nalagarh-1 line was opened at 2113 Hrs considering
the voltage profile and the tapering off of Jhakri generation.
Voltages at 21:10 hrs (as per SCADA)
400 KV Abdullapur: 421 KV
400 KV Nalagarh : 428 KV
400 KV Jhakri: 425 KV

The Power at Pot Head Yard of NJHPS at 2145 hours just before opening
of 400 kV Abdullapur-Jhakri -1 line at 2147 hours was as under:

Incoming Power from Baspa HEP 120 MW
Generation at NJHPS 232 MW

Total Power handled by Jhakri Bus Bar 352 MW

Outgoing Power at Abdullapur Line -I 42 MW
Outgoing Power at Abdullapur Line II 42 MW
Outgoing Power at Nalagarh Line II 268 MW
Voltages at 21:45 hrs (as per SCADA)
400 KV Abdullapur: 423 KV
400 KV Nalagarh : 429 KV
400 KV Jhakari: 426 KV

Other conditions were normal in the grid with frequency on higher side. (
generally above 50 Hz after 2035 hours and touching 50.36 Hz at 2145
hours)

5.2 Time line and the analysis of incident

Based on the inputs given by SJVNL and POWERGRID, NR-II, the
sequence of event in the incident was explained as under:

NJ-ABD-I CB opening was carried out by Trip Neutral Close (TNC)
switch at Abdullapur Substation at 21:47:28.758 Hrs (Opening of main
CB as recorded by Event Logger {EL} at Abdullapur end. Time is not
synchronized with GPS). It generated opening of Abdullapur Main CB.
At 21:47:37:902 tie CB was opened & simultaneously Direct Trip
Command was sent to Jhakri through PLCC.
Jhakri Received the Direct Trip (DT) Command at 21:47:11:889 hrs &
CB opened at 21:47:11:922 hrs (all Jhakri end numerical relay output
times for Abdullapur I circuit. Time difference between DT received
and CB opening at Jhakri is 33 msec as derived from this numerical
relay output). The Abdullapur CB opened at around 21:47:11:869
(converted to Jhakri time) hrs i.e. 53 msec before Jhakri CB opening
(assuming 20 ms as propagation time for command send through
carrier).
Abdullapur CB was opened first and Line remained charged from
Jhakri end for 53 msec & line Charging current was of the magnitude
of 113 Amp. ( as indicated by Jhakri from numerical relay output).
Jhakri CB has to open under this capacitive line charging breaking
current of 113 Amp (rated capacitive interrupting capability of Circuit
Breakers is 600 A as per IEC 62271-100 and SJVNL in their
presentation on 2
nd
December 2009 has reported this figure as 400A) .
As soon as Jhakri CB opened , switching surge with oscillatory voltage
appeared on CB owing to generation of re-strike voltage due to
capacitive breaking. This switching voltage of line capacitance
oscillates with the Remote end non switchable Line reactor of 50 MVar
at Abdullapur.
As per Jhakri numerical relay output, the amplitude of the Oscillatory
voltage is of the order of 296 kV to 368 kV (Ph-N), and a resonant
frequency of 32.25 Hz.

Oscillatory voltage with amplitude
296KV to 368KV (Ph-N) with long decay
Generated after Jhakri CB opening due to
Energy exchange between line capacitance
To non switchable 50Mvar Reactor at remote end

Jhakri CB opened
Ground fault in R-ph CB at
oscillatory voltage amplitude
368KV

2
F= 1/ 0. 031 = 32.25Hz
Abdullapur-I voltage profile
Before fault on R-Ph CB. The
frequency & Magnitude of
Oscillatory voltage present at the
CB pole on line side. The voltage on
Bus side & line side pole of CB were
In phase opposition of 180 Deg.

Voltage across contact was 247 at 50Hz
+ 368 KV at 32.25 Hz = 615KV

Abdullapur-I R-Ph failure DR Snapshot
2
Abdullapur CB opening
Jhakri CB opening
Direct Trip Command receive
Bus Side Pole of Jhakri CB was having 247 kV(Ph-N) at 50 Hz & Line side
pole of Jhakri CB was having voltage oscillation with amplitude of 296 kV
to 368 kV (Ph-N) at 32.25 Hz. The voltage across the contact of CB is
247 kV at 50 Hz + 368 kV at 32.25 Hz = 615 kV with phase opposition of
180 deg. It has been reported that this phenomenon has been happening
every time with the opening of Line at remote end.

The voltage reached 368 kV (Ph-N) at 32.25 Hz , Ground fault initiated
due to flashover in the CB and the magnitude of fault current at Jhakri end
was 5.632 kA. The numerical relay output at Jhakri (Abdullapur-1 line)
indicates that the ground fault occurred 200 msec after the breaker
opened. This resulted in operation of Zone-1 distance protection at Jhakri.
Direct trip command at Abdullapur was received 240 msec after the line
was manually opened at this end.

It is seen from the Jhakri end relay output that the fault after flashover has
persisted for approx. 11 cycles (220 msec) before being cleared by the
LBB protection. As the breaker flashover would come in the zone of bus
bar protection, this fault should have got cleared in 20-30 msec. However
it appears that bus bar protection has not operated and this might be
examined separately by SJVNL.

5.3 Similar incidents occurred in the year 2009
The same are described below.
(a) A similar nature of flash over in the circuit breaker chamber at
Jhakri end of Jhakri - Abdullapur I Phase-B (RYB) on 04-04-2009
caused due to switching surges generated on account of the opening
of line at High Voltage from remote end. The detailed report of this
failure prepared by SJVNL/manufacturer/third party would throw more
light on the incident.

( b ) Recently on 13/12/2009 at 23:33:41 Hrs flash over took place in
the breaker chamber of R-Phase of 400 kV Jhakri Baspa-2 line at
Jhakri end when the line was opened manually as Baspa generation got
tapered off. This is a normal practice followed daily during the night
hours as Baspa generation typically tapers off to zero value between
2300-0300 hours as per the schedule given by SLDC HPSEB Shimla.
As per the SOE at NRLDC, the failure appears to have occurred 41
seconds after the Baspa-2 breaker opened at Jhakri. (gathered from the
time difference between LBB action and Baspa-2 breaker opening at
Jhakri). However this would have to be corroborated independently
from DR/EL/numerical outputs from Jhakri and Baspa. Flashover at
Jhakri on 400 kV Baspa-2 line breaker occurring 41 seconds after
breaker opening when steady state nominal power frequency voltage is
applied across the breaker contacts needs to be investigated further.

5.4 It is pertinent to note that high voltage above 420 kV is observed in NJHPS
area during every off peak season at 400KV NJHPS Bus. The voltage
remains more than 420 kV during each day of every off peak seasons for
around 20-30% of the time

The list of equipment failures in earlier years reported by SJVNL in addition
to three failures of GIS equipment mentioned above are as under:-

(i) R-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-BP-I on 10/02/05.
(ii) R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-NLG-I on 10/05/07.
(iii) Y-Ph CVT failure of NJ-ABD-I on 21/03/07.
(iv) R-Ph CVT failure on NJ-BP-I on 06/06/09.
It is pertinent to note the following aspects in respect of above four
failures:

Two incidents pertain to small lines (Baspa feeder at S. nos. i and iv).
Two incidents pertain to high hydro conditions (S. nos. ii and iv) when
the voltage is well below 420 kV and line opening is not required.
No failures occurred during the year 2006 and 2008 despite high
voltage and line opening as indicated elsewhere in the report.
Failure analysis for the above might be submitted by SJVNL.

5.5 The Committee noted that 400 kV Jhakri - Abdullapur circuit -1 &2 and Jhakri
Nallagarh circuit -1 &2 had been manually opened several times in order
to control high voltage in the past as per details given below:
400 kV Jhakri - Abdullapur circuit -1 --- 224 times
400 kV Jhakri - Abdullapur circuit -2 --- 70 times
400 kV Jhakri Nalagarh circuit -1 --- 238 times
400 kV Jhakri Nalagarh circuit -2 --- 148 times

The reasons for opening Ckt 1 of Abdullapur or Nalagarh circuit appear to be
on account of discrimination adopted in Stage-I overvoltage settings of the
parallel feeders. The overvoltage settings are as under:
400 kV Jhakri-Nalagarh-1: 110% with 4 second delay
400 kV Jhakri-Nalagarh-2: 110% with 5 second delay
400 kV Jhakri-Abdullapur-1: 110% with 4 second delay
400 kV Jhakri-Abdullapur-2: 110% with 5 second delay

In many other parallel lines in Northern region, voltage gradient is adopted
with circuit-1 at 110% and circuit-2 at 112%. Hence the operator generally
opens circuit-1 as he feels that circuit-2 would hold for a longer period in case
of any load throw off situation. The Committee feels that this might be a
relevant issue. The Protection sub-committee of NRPC could examine
annual/seasonal reversal of these settings so that the same equipment is not
stressed repeatedly.

5.6 It was reported that 400 kV Jhakri - Abdullapur D/C line was transposed at
two locations which is supposed to be done at three locations.
5.7 NRLDC pointed out that Jhakri GIS equipment is experiencing frequent
problem even by opening of lines when the system voltages are in the
range of 420 to 425 kV and even below 420 kV.
5.8 SJVNL has reported that in view of another damage of R- Phase CB at
Jhakri GIS of 400 kV Baspa-Jhakri Ckt-II on 13.12.2009, there is a need to
analyze the probable extent of damages in all line breaker due to
switching operation on over voltage that has occurred during the last five
to six years. They have requested to consider the replacement of these
line breakers in phases to ensure uninterrupted power evacuation from
NJHPS (1500 MW) and Baspa ( 300 MW). The following points were also
deliberated in this regard.

Chamera-I HPS of NHPC is operational since 1993-94 and is
experiencing similar high voltage conditions and line opening during
low hydro periods, however, no GIS related failures have been
reported so far.
Baspa-2 CB at Jhakri failed 41 seconds after opening when normal
power frequency voltage was appearing across breaker contacts.
Stage-I overvoltage tripping of lines is set at 1.1 pu and the
equipments are designed to withstand such opening.

Therefore, it was felt that the specific reasons for equipment failure(s) at
Jhakri needs detailed investigation.
5.9 The Committee also noted that the transmission system is not planned in
a manner that all the 400 kV lines emanating from a remote hydro plant
can be kept in service with zero generation at these plants during the off
peak hours. Hence opening of line(s) are already contemplated at the
planning stage

5.10 The committee also deliberated on the a suggestion that the lines needed
to be opened much before the voltage crosses 420 kV. It was also
appreciated that this might lead to more number of line openings and
consequent switching surges on the equipment(s).

5.11 Voltage and Frequency profile:
The voltage and frequency profile during Nov to Jan for the last three
years is given below:

(A) Voltage profile during winter months in Jhakri and adjoining buses

2008-09 2007-08 2006-07
Nov. Dec. Jan Nov. Dec. Jan Nov. Dec. Jan
400 kV Sub-
Station
Voltage
% of time the voltage remained
Jhakri
> 425 kV 8.2 4.5 6.8 1.7 7.1 4.4 0.5
Data Not
Available
> 420 kV to
425 kV
22.3 22.2 21.6 19.3 15.8 17.9 15.9
> 400 kV to
420 kV
69.5 73.3 71.6 79.0 77.0 77.6 75.6
Max.
Voltage (kV)
435 433 435 430 433 435 428
Abdullapur

> 425 kV 1.7 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.6 1.0 0 0 0
> 420 kV to
425 kV
19.0 2.7 5.0 3.3 6.7 9.3 0.5 1.0 0.3
> 400 kV to
420 kV
78.7 89.9 88.5 94.9 90.4 87.3 86.9 94.8 95.7
Max.
Voltage (kV)
430 429 431 426 429 432 425 424 425
Nalagarh

> 425 kV 10.6 4.7 4.5 7.5 6.0 5.3 6.5 14.6 3.4
> 420 kV to
425 kV
27.2 24.0 24.8 23.5 7.8 11.7 26.2 20.6 15.1
> 400 kV to
420 kV
62.1 70.6 69.1 69.0 85.9 82.8 67.3 65.3 79.3
Max.
Voltage (kV)
432 431 432 431 435 434 435 436 431
Jallundhar
> 425 kV 13.7 1.9 2.6 7.9 5.5 6.2 5.3 10.5 0.6
> 420 kV to
425 kV
19.1 11.9 10.3 17.9 8.6 9.3 8.5 15.5 6.7
> 400 kV to
420 kV
67.1 84.9 84.4 74.1 82.7 80.3 85.2 74.1 91.2
Max.
Voltage (kV)
433 429 431 433 435 439 431 435 429

SJVNL has reported that during off peak hours from 19.11.2009 to
23.11.2009 the maximum voltage was as high as 439 kV during the night
off peak hours.

(B) Frequency profile:

Month <49.0 <49.5 49.0-50.5 >50.0 >50.5
Nov-06 9.75 76.86 90.25 1.22 0
Dec-06 12.82 81.36 87.18 0.78 0
Jan-07 35.42 92.89 64.58 0.1 0
Feb-07 3.48 55.32 96.34 10.6 0.18
Nov-07 14.96 77.43 85.04 1.76 0
Dec-07 16.62 76.52 83.38 1.48 0
Jan-08 21.11 83.76 78.89 1.13 0
Feb-08 22.35 86.31 77.65 0.21 0
Nov-08 1.14 47.92 98.82 5.57 0.04
Dec-08 0.64 42.63 99.29 12.44 0.07
Jan-09 2.11 42.41 97.79 12.21 0.1
Feb-09 3.26 59.35 96.67 3.95 0.07
Nov-09 0.01 8.32 99.5 35.24 0.49
Dec-09
(upto 18-12-
2009) 0 9.03 99.8 23.26 0.2

6.0 Recommendations/Corrective Measures

(A) Immediate Measures
As an immediate relief mechanism following measures should be taken to
control over voltages:

(i) Line Opening Rotation and sequence in NJHPS area during lean
season in off peak hours when generation is nil/low would be
monitored and optimized based on the following:

line lengths
voltage at Jhakri and neighbouring nodes
tapering of hydro generation.
overvoltage setting of parallel lines

(Action- NRLDC/SJVNL/BASPA/POWERGRID)

(ii) 50 MVAR non-switchable line reactor of Jhakri-Abdullapur Circuit -1
at Abdullapur substation which is out due to CB fault at Jhakri end
can be utilised as bus reactor (As a temporary measure) by using
the line breaker and ensuring the protection aspects.- (Action-
POWERGRID/)

(iii) One of the machines at Jhakri HEP and/or at Baspa HEP could be
kept in operation for controlling voltages when the grid frequency is
continuously below nominal value of 50 Hz during the night hours.
During such period the generator shall absorb the maximum
possible VARS as per its capability curve. - (Action-
SJVNL/BASPA/NRLDC)

(iv) The transposition of the lines emanating from Jhakri Hydro Power
Station may be checked up by POWERGRID. - (Action-
POWERGRID)
(v) Baspa Hydro Power Plant (3X100 MW) which is designed for
running in synchronous condenser mode may be utilized for
controlling over voltages in the Baspa & Jhakri Systems. - (Action-
BASPA HPS/HPSEB)
(vi) The bus bar protection at Jhakri HPS needs to be checked for
satisfactory operation.- (Action: SJVNL)
(B) Long Term measures
i. The additional reactive compensation of 125 MVAR each planned
at Abdullapur and Nalagarh (under proposal stage) by
POWERGRID may be commissioned on priority. - (Action-
POWERGRID)

ii. Comprehensive study may be carried out by CTU to identify the
reactive power compensation at NJHPS to contain voltages and
also the switching surges. The study should also consider the
proposed LILO of existing Jhakri-Nalagarh line at Rampur HPS.
The options of providing line vis-a-vis Bus reactor at Jhakri HPS
and Rampur HPS may also be examined. - (Action- CTU)

iii. The capability of GIS equipments at Jhakri HPS to withstand design
parameters particularly switching and normal over voltages needs
to be examined and a comprehensive analysis may be got done
through a third party-(Action- SJVNL)

iv. The condition of GIS equipments may be examined and
accordingly appropriate corrective action may be taken by SJVNL.-
(Action- SJVNL)

v. The insulation coordination studies for GIS substation including
Very Fast Transient (VFT) studies or any other phenomenon
related to GIS may be carried out under different operating
conditions of the grid and future development.- (Action-SJVNL)

vi. 220 kV Nalagarh-Mohali D/C line must be commissioned
expeditiously by PSEB. This line would provide strong anchoring
support at Nalagarh considering the proximity of Mohali to 6x210
MW Ropar TPS.-(Action: PSEB).
vii. A comprehensive study may be carried out to examine the effect of
Surge Arrestor at Nathpa Jhakri end on switching phenomena with
special emphasis on GIS station. For this following is suggested:
(Action-SJVNL)

Study for optimized siting of SA including provision of additional SA
at suitable location.
Increase the protective margin of SA through reduced rated voltage
and higher energy capability to take into account the sustained
voltages.

(C) General

(i) The Protection sub-committee of NRPC could examine
annual/seasonal reversal of the overvoltage settings on parallel
lines for uniform distribution of switching impact on equipment.-
(Action: NRPC)

(ii) Necessary measures to control overvoltage by using other line
reactors as bus reactors after the line is opened, may also be taken
in due course of time after carrying out the necessary modifications
in the protective system.-(Action: CTU)

(iii) Considering the growing number of GIS installations expected in
the country, the following measures to enhance reliability of these
installations are suggested.

Sharing of best practices through user groups of all the
utilities owning such installations.
Measures to reduce the Mean Time to Repair (MTTR) of
such installations which otherwise are designed to have a
high Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
Breaker and a half switching scheme may be considered for
future GIS installations.

(Action: All utilities having GIS installations)

(iv) All future remote hydro projects such as Karcham Wangtoo,
Parbati, Koldam, wherever feasible, may have the capability to
operate in synchronous mode. -(Action: All utilities setting up
remote hydro power stations having unit size 50 MW and
above).

(v) SJVNL may also explore the possibility to take up a pilot R & D
project towards retrofitting of one unit at Jhakri for synchronous
condenser mode operation.-(Action: SJVNL)

Annexure-A

Tel.- 26967840/42, 26967990, 26868681
Website : www.nrpc.gov.in
Fax : 26865206

18-, , , - 110016
Government of India
Northern Regional Power Committee
18-A, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110016

NO. SE (O)/NRPC/Jhakri_HV/2009 Dated: 25.11.2009

Subject: Fault in R-phase of GIS at Line Circuit Breaker of Jhakri-
Abdullapur line-I at Jhakri end.

Sir,

It has been reported that on 19-11-2009 at 09:47 PM while opening of
Abdullapur-Jhakri-I line, flash over in breaker chamber of R-phase at Line Circuit
Breaker of Jhakri-Abdullapur-I line took place. The voltage prior to opening of line
at Jhakri end was 431 kV.

Other reported problems of similar nature in the past have been cited as:

Flash over in the Gas Insulated Switchgears (GIS) circuit breaker
chamber (phase B) of 400 kV Jhakri-Abdullapur ckt-I on 4
th
April 2009 due
to switching surges generated because of the opening of line at high
voltage from remote end.
400 kV Tehri-Merrut-II circuit was out of operation since 8
th
February 2009
to 11
th
April, 2009 due to reported problem in Gas Insulated Bus Duct of
the line at Tehri GIS.

The hydro stations are generally remotely located and on associated long
evacuation lines high voltage conditions are encountered during light load period.

Keeping in view the above a sub-committee comprising of following has been
constituted to analyze the subject cited incidents and to suggest the immediate,
short-term as well as long term measures in the mater.

Sh A K Aggarwal, Member Secretary, NRPC Chairman
Sh R P Singh, Director Electrical NJPS/SJVNL; Member
Sh S C Singh, Executive Director, POWERGRID, NR-II, Jammu Member
Sh Suneel Grover, Director (PR &CERC), HPSEB, Shimla; Member
Sh V K Agrawal, General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi; Member
Sh Pankaj Kumar, General Manager, POWERGRID, New Delhi; Member
Sh A K Rajput, SE (O), NRPC, New Delhi Convener

Meeting of the above sub-committee is proposed to be held on 02-12-
2009 at 12:00 Hrs at NRPC, Delhi. Kindly make it convenient to
attend the meeting.

A line of confirmation would be appreciated.
Yours faithfully/

(A K Rajput)
SE (Operations)
To:
Sh A K Aggarwal, Member Secretary, NRPC
Sh R P Singh, Director Electrical NJPS/SJVNL;
Sh S C singh, Executive Director, POWERGRID, NR-II, Jammu
Sh Suneel Grover, Director (PR &CERC), HPSEB, Shimla;
Sh V K Agrawal, General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi;
Sh Pankaj Kumar, General Manager, POWERGRID, New Delhi;
Sh A K Rajput, SE (O), NRPC, New Delhi

Exhibit-I
Exhibit-II

Capability Curve of Generator at NJHPS

Annexure-IV

SJVN/C&SO/ND- Dated:16.12.2009

To
Member Secretary (NRPC),
18/A, Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg,
Katwaria Sarai, New Delhi-110 016

Subject: Over Voltage Problem in NJHPS During Lean Season.
Dear Sir,
The problem being faced by SJVN, due to opening of 400kV NJHPS GIS
line breakers by carrier inter-tripping from remote station under high
voltage condition during every lean season beyond permissible limit of 400
kV was brought to the knowledge of NRPC through specific agenda in
OCC meetings. The first agenda on this issue was discussed at Amritsar
on 16.11.09 and thereafter at New Delhi on 11.12.09.
During the OCC meeting held at New Delhi on 11.12.2009 SJVN
expressed their concern about continuous deterioration of GIS due to
frequent switching operations at overvoltage beyond permissible limit of
420kV considering the past failures.
1. R-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-BP-I on 10/02/05.
2. R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-NLG-I on 10/05/07.
3. Y-Ph CVT failure of NJ-ABD-I on 21/03/2007.
4. R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-BP-I on 06/06/09
5. B-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 04/04/09
6. R-PH CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 19/11/09
It was also expressed that the extent of deterioration in GIS equipment is
un-known and their reliability to sustain frequent opening of lines at high
voltages beyond permissible limit cannot not be ascertained as following
was observed from the fault analysis of 19.11.2009-

1. Abdullapur CB was opened first and Line was charged from Jhakri end for
54msec & line Charging current of magnitude 113A. The magnitude of line
charging current of Abdullapur Line is dependent on Voltage in Line i.e. Ic
= 2fCV.
Jhakri CB has to open for this capacitive line charging breaking current of
113A. As soon as Jhakri CB opened, switching surge with oscillatory
voltage appears on CB owing to generation of re-strike voltage due to
capacitive breaking. This switching voltage of line capacitance is oscillated
with the Remote end non switchable reactor of 50Mvar.
This phenomenon is happening every time Line is opened from
remote end.

2 The Oscillatory voltage has the amplitude of 296KV to 368KV (Ph-N),
however it is to note that the oscillatory voltage has lower resonate
frequency of 32.25Hz. This is because of Oscillation between Line
capacitance to the remote end Line Reactor.
Bus Side Pole of Jhakri CB was having 247KV (Ph-N) at 50Hz &
Line side pole of Jhakri CB was having voltage oscillation with amplitude
296KV to 368KV (Ph-N) at 32.25Hz. It is to note that these two voltages
are in phase opposition i.e. Phase angle is 180 deg. The voltage across
the contact of CB is 247KV at 50Hz + 368KV at 32.25Hz = 615 KV with
phase opposition of 180 deg.
This phenomenon is happening every time Line is opened from
remote end. However, magnitudes are varying based upon voltage
oscillation amplitude.
3 As the voltage reaches 368KV (Ph-N) at 32.25Hz, Ground fault started
and the magnitude of current was 5.632KA. Since the line is opened at
both ends .Fault has been started in CB & this is fed by the Bus Side
source Voltage of 50Hz.
Reasons for oscillatory voltage with large amplitude & longer decay
time at lower resonate frequency of Switching overvoltage
generation while opening of line from remote end with 50Mvar
reactor permanently connected at Abdullapur end:-
Difference in the amplitude & resonate frequency of each phases may be
caused by 50Mvar Non switchable reactor at remote end and line
asymmetries (may be inadequate transposition) coupled by mutual
coupling (also unsymmetrical both inductively & capacitively) between
phases.
Therefore it was also expressed that possibility of failures in other line
breakers cannot be ruled out if we continue to stress the GIS equipment
by opening lines at overvoltage beyond permissible limit.
Now on 13.12.2009 another line breaker damaged (R-Phase Baspa-II)
while opening lines at overvoltage beyond permissible limit.
It is therefore requested that subcommittee as constituted to analyse the
aspect related to the subject problem may also consider the probable
extent of damages in line breakers due to switching operations on over
voltage that has already taken place in last five-six years. It is requested to
consider the replacement of these line breakers in phases so as
uninterrupted power evacuation from NJHPS (1500 MW) and Baspa (300
MW) is ensured by safeguarding against any future failures in the overall
interest of northern region.

Thanking you,
for and on behalf of SJVN Ltd.
-sd-
(R.K. Agarwal)
General Manager (C&SO)
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NJHPS SJVN Ltd Jhtlkri
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Copy is !'orworded to to rollow;",; [or the kind information p:,"sc.
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1, CMD, SJVN LId, Hll1lkll Sh lli1l a
Dlre(; tor Ltd Hitr.fcd Buildi ng Shim! :;
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6. S;V>l Ltd, Shim\a with a n::quest to tar::.c up the matkr at
appropriate leYd 1 forum
7 DOM i,tviln,) NJHPS Jhllkri \\'ilh i.l rcquest<:d t ( carry out the detai :l
investigation of th<: f:lult.
8, DGM, 400/220 RV AbdullllPur, Haryan:l
.:) Chief Manager, cpee, P()WERGRIDHissar
10. Shift lie NJHPS 'Control [Q';)m,
SJVN LIMITED
(A Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of H.P)
N athpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station
P.O - JHAKRI-172 201, DISTf. Shimla (HP).
Website: www.sjvn.nic.in
No.: SJVN/NJHPS/G.M (P)/09- 383- 92, Dated: 2 '3/11 /2-(501 .
To
The Member Secretary,
NRPC, Katwaria Sarai,
New Delhi.
Fax No. 011-26865206/26567341
Sub: Fau!t in R-Phase of Line Circ!.!!t Breaker of Jhakri-Abdu!!apur
Jhakri end.
Sir,
On the above cited subject, this is in continuation to our letter No.
NJHPC/OP-40/SJVN/2009-2505-15 dated 19.11.09 vide which it was brought to
your notice that the opening of line breaker at the end of Abdullapur at a
prevailing voltage of 431 KV had probably caused the flash over in the breaker
chamber of R-Phase at Jhakri.
In this regard, it is further informed that after the physical inspection of the
circuit breaker pole of this phase by the expert of MIs Areva T&D France, it has
been confirmed that a flash over had taken place on the live parts of the
contacts inside the chamber which needs to be replaced. It is needless to
mention that replacement of live parts of 400 KV GIS imported breaker is a long
time consuming process for which we have already initiated the required action
at our end.
However, it is to bring to your notice that the remaining three outgoing
lines as on date are also being subjected to same over voltage conditions which
g, Z. caused the above accident. For your ready reference, the hourly voltage profile
/ as recorded at the Pot Head Yard of NJHPS for 19.11.2009 to 23.11.2009 is

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From the perusal of this voltage profile, it will be noted that on
23.11.2009, the voltage recorded at NJHPS at 0200 hrs. was as high as 439
KV due to which Jhakri 8aspa-1I line tripped at 02:07:15 hrs followed by
tripping of Jhakri Nalagarh-Iline at 02:07:17 hrs.
On telephonic enquiry at our end, it was gathered that 400 KV Nalagarh
Sub-station was totally isolated because of the tripping/opening of all the
incoming and outgoing lines. Due to this, they were not in a position to back
charge Jhakri Nalagarh-I line. It is pertinent to inform that Jhakri Nalagarh Line-
II '"vas already disconnected by j\jaiagarh Sub-station at 22.05 hrs. on
22.11.2009. During this period, the only available line in NJHPS was Jhakri
Abdullapur-II.
Because of above situation prevailing at Nalagarh Sub-station on
23.11.2009, they could not back charge any of the 400 KV line when NJHPS
was required to generate as per the schedule given by NRLDC. At 0500 hrs.
when the schedule generation of NJHPS was 250 MW, Unit No. 6 was
synchronized after lot of difficulties at a high voltage of 431 KV prevailing at that
time. There after, the voltage was brought under control by NJHPS by
consuming the reactive power from the Grid by "under exciting" the generator.
Despite this, the situation was so grim at Nalagarh end that NJHPS had
to forward charge the 400 KV Jhakri Nalagarh-I line at 0529 hrs. Only at 0603
hrs. Nalagarh Sub-station was able to back charge the Jhakri Nalagarh-" line
from their end and thus restoring the system.
From the above incident which occurred on the intervening night of 22
nd
and 23
rd
November 2009, it is evident that despite the recent incident of
19.11.2009, NJHPS 400 KV breakers are still being subjected to over voltages
particularly during night hours when our generation schedule is reduced to Zero.
Under such circumstances, the repetition of incident which occurred on
19.11.2009 cannot be ruled out unless some corrective actions are taken in this
regard on SOS basis.
Your intervention in the matter is requested to avoid further damages to
the system of NJHPS.
Thanking you,
Encl: Voltage profiles as stated above.
Yours faithfuiiy,
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(N.C. Bansal) v ' (t I
General Manager ( P ~
Copy is forwarded to the following for the kind information please.
1. CMD, SJVN Ltd., Himfed Building, New Shimla.
2. Director (Elect.), SJVN Ltd., Himfed Building, New Shimla.
3. Executive Director NRTS-II, Power Grid, Jammu.
4. General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi.
5. General Manager, CS&O, SJVN Ltd., Shimla.
6. Add!. General Manager(PH-Op.), NJHPS, Jhakri
7. DGM(PH-Mtc.), NJHPS, Jhakri
8. DGM, 400/220 KV Substation, Abdullapur, Haryana
9. Chief Manager, CPCC, Power Grid, Hissar
Date 19-11-2009
Voltage Profile of Pot Head Yead
Ie Voltage
:00 430
:00 432
c= Voltage I
:00 431
435
:00 433
:00 429
:00 417
430
:00 416
:00 418
:00 417 425
:00 416
:00 421
00 420
420
00 426
00 422
00 423
415
00 422
00 423
00 418
410
00 419
00 424
405
00 431
:>0 428
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
0
N c<i
3
.:0 (0 r..: co Oi 0 .,- N c<i .q: .:0 (0 r..: co Oi 0 .,- N c<i 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- .,- N N N N 0
)0 428
)0 432
Date 20-11-2009
'ime Volta e
01 :00 432
-Voltage
I 02:00 438
03:00 437
445
04:00 435
05:00 425 440
06:00 417
435
07:00 411
::18:00 416
430
)9:00 419
10:00 417 425
11 :00 417
420
12:00 419
13:00 421
415
14:00 423
15:00 424
410
16:00 424
17:00 424 405
18:00 415
400
19:00 414
~ O : O O 422
395
!1 :00 426 0 0 0 (,') 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
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0 0 0
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!2:00 421
0
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co en Ci ~ N C<i Ci
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ N N N N 0
!3:00 426
10:00 427
Date 21-11-2009
ne Voltage
1:00 429
2:00 429
I -Voltage I
3:00 430
435
4:00 430
5:00 426
3:00 417 430
7:00 416
3:00 418
3:00 416
425
) :00 417
1:00 415
~ : O O 417
420
3:00 420
~ : O O 417
415
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>:00 422
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410
1: 00 418
1:00 419
1:00 423 405 /
:00 427
:00 425
:00 428
:00 429
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Date 22-11-2009
Time Volta e
01 :00 430
02:00 430
-Voltage I
03:00 431
440
04:00 434
05:00 431
435
06:00 420
07:00 420
08:00 418
430
09:00 419
10:00 420
425
11 :00 419
12:00 420
13:00 420 420
14:00 422
15:00 421
415
16:00 423
17:00 426
410
18:00 417
19:00 418
20:00 422
405
21 :00 428
22:00 430
23:00 427
00:00 428
Date 23-11-2009
me Volta e
11 :00 433
12:00 439
-Voltage
13:00 433
445
14:00 432
'5:00 427 440
6:00 412
7:00 416
435
8:00 418
430
9:00 415
0:00 416 425
1:00 419
2:00 416
420
3:00 423
415
4:00 424
5:00 424 410
3:00 424
7:00 420
405
3:00 417
400
3:00 416
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1:00
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To: Geron I IV .. nagar, Nathpa Jhakri HPS, SJVNL
'3aii';i'; t Mal1a'.ger (0 & M), POWERGR,!(', NR-II, Jammu
r (HR & CERe), HPSEB, Shimla
Sub : FSi!:ur6 Gl cl 'cu it breRker 8aspa-2 lint:: at Jhakrl on 1stn One 2009
is in reterenc3 ) letter dated 14th Dec 2\)09 from (';M Jhakri HPS, SJVNL
to Men-, i)ar Sec!et: 'Y, NRPC with copy to NRLOC on the above .
\ .
In connection. )Ie note ttlat at :..: 038 flours or. r:'?c ;':V Jhakri
was rita' U(} ly to centrol righ N 1(1J( the voltage i:!t
Nale.']arh (tnj 11 ,',;.-! :! ( ,oti"! of the iN o( 420 kV <.md qonerating 400
!v1VV No ar;i,reciable e : 1 ttllj voitage 0bserved after cpt'.ming of the line.
At liOur J" Jt OC V f ,H", e:.l<ri -Saspa-2 W::l3 reportedly opened from Baspa end (as
pe, ;' lIJrmai pri:lctl:':l;;l when 8 1 tapers off to LerD 23000300 hours)
Wf.lell tile t;it as of the order of 425 kV GM Nathpa Jhak{i HPS,SJVNl ' $
lettei' that thle bri at Jhakri end has failed dt this instant of line opening Thi s
had !E,d to lTipping of both 1 he 400 kV evacuating lines in at Jhakn viz, .
2 an:j Nala'garh-2 lines and C' loss of Baspa generation. .
In order tu B hE; Incid'cllit, SJVNL, i'tlld !--iPS
(thrnugh :J r' I:E'q')esteci ta i:Y\'JcHd a,,,:: Ru;order(un) , EVfwt
1..09-:; I(;; :r (tL.l and nwr;tific,:: 'el;: y outputs Nf1L[IC/!'<1R?C elt ';-:'9 gclrliesi in reopdd :if
tiath pa Jh:;lkri HPS, la nF D, ";bdullapLJ ;md SJVNL iB also
t8QU1; !;\c.; ':0 t) r) :he er these (:3 ;,,):,,;.) In 2f')!"g wit.h tho manufacturers of
the t' ;.nj U',ird pal1y at the earliest so tMt these
equipment ra,kliC'3 are :d f.' ; ... 'mprl3herl3ive
Matter most ument , f' 3gards,
COP' !' to:
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11/ 12/ 2889 21:1 2 :l .l l ... Ll .l 1J _ .L
No.:
To
(A ,Joint of Govt. of india &: Gove of H.P)
Nathpa. .rhulU'I Hydro Power Station
P,Q JIiA ..KRl-l'72 DISTI'. Shimln (H.P)
Website : '
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SJVN/N.JHPS/G.M (P)/OS 0,-L\:S Dated: \ ,. ) ';L ..
Tho Member Secretary,
NRPC, Katwatia Sar-ai,
New Delhi.
Fax No. 011-26865206 I
Sub: Fault in R-Phase of Une Circuit Breaker of line-I at Jhakri end
followed by similar fault in R Phase of circuit breaker of JhHkri-Baspa-!!
line at Jhakri end on 13.12 . .2009.
Sir,
On the above cited this is in continuatior1 to our lettt:r No.
SJVN/NJHPS/G.M (P)/09-383-92 dat:d 23.11 .09 vide which it was brought to your
notice that the opening of line breaker <at Abdwllap\Jf end at a prevailing voltage of 431
KV had caused :he flastl over in the breakor chamber of R-Phase at Jhakri on
19.11.2009 and despite this, NJHPS 400 f<V are ;stil! being subjectE':d to over
voltages particularly during night bours when our generation schl'!du!e is reduced to Zero
causing shooting up of system voltages beyond permissible limit It was also informed
. that under such cirt..;umstances, the of incidents cannot be ruled
out some corrective actions are taken in this regard on 80S basis.
Through above letter, the incident of wherein the tripping of Jhakri-
8aspa-1I line at a voltage of 439 KV was also brought to your kind notice with a request
to intervene in the matter to avoid further damages to tile system of NJHPS. Taking
cogniz2!nce of the seriousness of the issue, NRPC has already constituted a high level
Stlb-Committee chaired by your good self on 25.11.2009 to suggest immediate. sholi
term & long term measures In the matter. The above Sub-Committee has already held
two meetings wherein this issue has been deliberated at lef1gth.
In this regard, it is further informed that on 1312 2009, similar flastl over tlas
taken place in the breoker chamber of R-Phese or .Jhakri-Baspa-II 400 KV line at Jilskri
.
end at 23:33:41 hrs. due to switching surges. During this pariod, thEl generation
, b ,.
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schedule of NJHPS wac Zen) but Bar.;p;;l Project was arDund 58 IJiW. At the
time of flash over, the vOltage at our end was 424,:34 KV an.:1 voltage ;er.;orted at the
end of Basplil was around 430 KV. This failure took when 8aspa Projec t opened
the Iin circuit breaker elf line from rernote end 0:-: account d h;gh '/olt agl:':s being
obselved at 8aspe.
With above failure, now there is only one 400 f<V line for evacuation of power
from Baspe. Further, in our 'IS on date, two No. 400 K\/ line bays .3 1"e
under break down because of the above problem. This the third Incident of line
breaker failure during the current year (2009) itself and the throe failures have taken
place during night hours of le:;n season.
In view of above grim situation, rt will be appreciated that immediate corrective
measures to keep the system voltages within permissible limits are required so as to
avoid further damages to our line equlprnen1s &. Ilkely loss of generation nOl only to
NJHPS but also to 8aspa Project whose power is also being evacuated through our
Swltchyard.
Thanking you,
Yours faithfully.
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(N.C. Bansal) /1- r, 1
General Manager () .L-
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Copy is forwarded to the following for the kind information please
1. CMD. SJVN Ltd, Himfed Building, New Shirnla.
2. Director (Elect.), SJVN Ltd., Hin1fed Building, New Shimla.
3. Executive Director NRTS-II, Power Grid, Jammu.
4. General Manager, NRLDC, New Delhi.
5. General Manager, CS&O, SJVN Ltd., Shimla.
6. Add!. General Manager(pH-Op.), NJHPS, Jhakri
7. DGM(PH-Mtc.), NJHPS, Jhakri
8. OOM, 400/220 KV Substation, Abdullapur, Haryana
9. Chief Manager, CPCC, Power Grid, Hisser
10. Vice President, Baspa Hydro Power Station, Sholtu, Distt. Kinnaur (H.P)
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ON 19/11/2009 AT 21:47Hrs ABOVE
MENTIONED LINE HAND TRIPPED FROM
ABDULLAPUR S/S AS PER NRLDC
INSTRUCTION
Abdullapur and NALLAGARH S/Ss were
conceived for receiving power from 1500 MW
Nathpa Jhakri + 300 MW Baspa H. E. Power
projects in Himachal Pradesh. This substations
are receiving power directly through 400 KV D/C
lines from Nathpa Jhakri & Baspa H.E. Power
Station. Connectivity of Abdullapur with 400KV
NR GRID is shown in next slide
400 / 220 KV ABDULLAPUR SUB STATION
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1) Vide NRLDC code 1306 & epee code 761 dtd
19/11/2009 , 400KV Abd- J ckt-l was opened from
Abd llapur at 2 :47Hrs.
2) The BUS voltage before and after opening of in,e
wa 427 V and 425 KV re pectively.
3) s per ' 0 E G sc erne no D triggering "s
assigned for hand trpping of CBs.
Standardization of D in ut. df
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ISSUES RAI E BY JV LTD regarding
event of 19/11/2009
1 )Frequent Closing of Line.
2) I-Ph Auto-Reclosure during Ground faults.
3) Frequent Opening of Line at High Voltage (as higb as 439KV) from remote end
(Abdullapur or Nalagarb).
4) Opening is simu taneous but with different opening time owning to techno ogy
invol ed in the operating mechanism. 1HPS has H draulic Mechanism itb ax
Break/opening time of 40msec whereas Remote end substations has pneumatic
mechanism with minimum Beak/opening time of lOOmsec ..
5) Above non simu taneous opening at ow active load (50-100MW) lead to
generation of switching O/V by inductive switching at JHPS & Capacitive
switching at Remote end thereby reOected superimpose Overvoltage due to
travelling wave is seen by CB during each opening.
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l)Frequent Closing of Line &
3) Frequ,ent 0 ening of Line at High Voltage (as
higbas 439KV) from remote end (Abdullapur or
Nalagarh).
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At Abdulahpur ARB make CB is installed on t s line
WHICH MEETS lEe: 62271-100 STANDARD and -ts
tripping tiole is less than 25 msec as is evident from test
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TRIPPED THE CB AT S I VN END. The same is
confirmed by DR GIVEN BY SJVN L d.
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DR sbows that:
l)'DlRECT TRIP' command was received at SJVN ltd. end after hand
trippng of TIE CBatAbdullahpur.
2) Opening of CB at AbduUahpurend can be verified from the 'event
logger' of Abdullahpur.
2) BeforeCB opening at SJV Ltd. the Voltage waveform was absolutely
symmetrical.
2) After opening of CD pole at SJVN Ltd. the voltage waveform got
distorted and this may have to be investigated, as CBs atbotb the ends
had open,ed by this time.
3) After 200msec (approx) , current rose to 4.KA, and DT command was
rece"ved at, both, Nalagarh & AbduaUpur SIS of POWE GRID.
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Details of other lines emanating from Naptha Jhakri and
which have been "hand tripped" at various occasion for
voltage regu ations are as per next slide and as evident from
the same , while there have been faults in circuit breaker at
SJVN Ltd of 400KV Abdullapur Ckt-I only ~ There has been
no such situation for other lines as such matter needs further
investigaton.
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DETAILS OF HA D TRIPPING OF 400KV Abdua apur -
NJ & ' 'alagarh-, J LINES Since commi sioning
1) 400KV ABD-,NJ CKT-I == 224 nos
2) 400KV ABD-NJ CKT-II == 70 DOS
3) 400 V ALAGARH-NJ CKT-I = 238 nos
4) 400 V ALAGAR NJ C T-I - 148 nos
Manua -
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Index Index
Nov09 Load,frequency,voltage
L t lt fil Lastyearvoltageprofile
Nov 2008
Dec 2008 Dec 2008
HighvoltageconditionsandActionsto
mitigate
HighVoltageConditions:Possible
operationalActions
High Voltage Conditions: Long term HighVoltageConditions:Longterm
Actions
2009
2009
2009
2009
DeharBhiwani &DeharPanipatalsoopenedregularly
Voltage profile Nov/Dec2008 Voltageprofile Nov/Dec 2008
400kVSubStation Voltage %oftimeinNov08 %oftimeinDec08
Abdullapur
>420kV 20% 5%
>410kV 85% 50%
Jallundhar
>420kV 32% 18%
>410kV 85% 50%
Nalagarh
>420kV 40% 25%
410 kV 90 % 80 % >410kV 90% 80%
Jhakri
>420kV 30% 30%
Jhakri
>410kV 95% 80%
HighVoltageConditionsandactionPlantomitigate
Severetime:2300to0400hrs
d d Lowdemand 20000MW
Highfrequency>50.3Hz
Storable hydro kept minimum as per valuation of hydro Storablehydrokeptminimumaspervaluationofhydro
forcontrollingfrequencyandconsequentlyvoltages.
BUSreactorstakenintoserviceandparallellinesare
alsoopened.
Tappositionshasbeenchangedwithaviewtocontrol
400 kV voltages 400kVvoltages.
Onecircuitofdoublecircuitlinesopenedduringthis
period.
High Voltage Conditions: Some Facts HighVoltageConditions:SomeFacts
The large hydro station a remote location Thelargehydrostationaremotelocation
connectedwithlonglines.
Generationminimumduringnightatthesestations g g
asperloadprofile
Thuslineslightlyloadedwithhighreactorpower g y g p
generationandlowfaultlevelcausinghighvoltages.
action plan during operation actionplanduringoperation
Keepingalllonglinesfromthesegenerating
stationsshutoffduringthisperiod
Difficultyinreachingtohydrostationduring
morningorincaseofanycontingency.
Openingofvitalloopsforhandlingany
i contingency.
ChancesofspillageatRunoftheriverorwith
li it d d t ti d t b limitedpoundagestationsduetoabove.
l d actionplanduringoperation
Running of units in synchronous condenser Runningofunitsinsynchronouscondenser
(motor)modetoabsorborgeneratereactive
powerbasedonrequirement.(DynamicVars)
TheCEAsconnectivityStandardPartII1(10)states
thatHydrogeneratingunitshavingratedcapacityof
50 MW and above shall be capable of operation in 50MWandaboveshallbecapableofoperationin
synchronouscondensermodewhereverfeasible
Thesimilarmachineof250MWFrancisturbineunitsat
Tehri asthatofJhakri arecapableofoperatingin
synchronouscondensermode.
HighVoltageConditions:Importanceof
reliable supply at Nalagarh reliablesupplyatNalagarh
Keepingthreelines(outof4fromJhakri ,2eachtoNalaharh and
Abdullapur)offandkeepingonlyonecircuitfromAbdullapur
charged(Abdullapur suggestedbeinghigherfaultlevelofapprox g ( p gg g g pp
10000MVAandNalagarh being50006000MVAduringnight
time).
HowevernoloadchargedlinewouldstillresultinhighvoltageatJhakri.
Tripping of this line on fa lt or o er oltage o ld black o t Jhakri and TrippingofthislineonfaultorovervoltagewouldblackoutJhakri and
Baspa similartokeepingalllinesopenandallassociatedproblem.
Baspa wouldtripifrunningatthattime.
Thistrippingwouldalsobesimilartotheonebeingtriedtoberesolved
i.e.openingoflineonhighvoltage.
Openingofloop.
Nalagarh substationwhichfeedsvitalloadofChandigarhwouldbeleft
with only one feed from either from Patiala or Kaithal because of very withonlyonefeedfromeitherfromPatialaorKaithal becauseofvery
highvoltagesatPatialaaswellaskaithal.Thusreliabilityofthe
chandgarh supplywouldbeaffected.FurtherChandigarhloadisonly20
30MWatNalagarh the400kVlinessupplyingthisloadwouldbelightly
loadedandwouldfurthercausehighvoltageatNalagarh.
HighVoltageConditions:ImportanceofkeepingAbdullapur
JhakriNalagarhPatiala Hissar/Malerkotlaloop
ThecentralpartofNothern regioni.e.
Merrut/Dadri/Mandola/Bawana/Ballabhgarh/Bhiwadi axisis
connectedwiththePunjab/Haryana/BBMB/HP&J&Ksystem
th h f ll i 400 kV li k throughfollowing400kVlinks
400kVDadriPanipatDeharBhiwani
400kVDadriMalerkotla
400 kV Bawana Abdullapur Nathpa Jhakri Nalagarh Patiala/Kaithal 400kVBawanaAbdullapurNathpa JhakriNalagarhPatiala/Kaithal
Hissar
400kVBawanaBahadugarhBhiwani
400kVBawanaHissar
400kVBhiwadiHissar
ThefirstloopoftheaboveisgenerallykeptoutduetoHVatDehar
butDehar ishavingconnectivityat220kVlevel.Theopeningofany
f h l ld i h K i i h i furtherloopwouldconstrainthesystem.Keepingintheuncertainty
associatedwiththeoutageduringfoggyconditionsitisalways
beneficialtokeepasmanyloopsinoperationaspossible.Theloops
throughhigherreachesalsohavelesschanceoftrippingduringfog g g pp g g g
duetolesspollutionlevel.
HighVoltageConditions:Longtermmeasures
ProvisionofBusreactorsattheseremotehydro
locationsatplanningstageitself(tobeincludedin
Powerplantpackageitself).
Runningofunitsinsynchronouscondensor mode
mandatory.(asperconnectivitycondition)
ProvisionofbreakerandhalfschemeatallfutureGIS
substations:PresentlyallGISstationinNRat
Chamera,NJPC,Tehri,Uri,Dulhasti,MaharaniBagh
etc all have Two Main switching scheme This causes etcallhaveTwoMainswitchingscheme.Thiscauses
constraintinkeepingthelineintheserviceproblem
in any breaker. inanybreaker.
Insulation coordination, dynamic, transient and temporary
over voltages due to switching or lightening.
Any issue regarding non proper insulation coordination of various Any issue regarding non proper insulation coordination of various
equipment or design of surge arrestor etc at Jhakri May be
examined.
Any tripping of the line on fault or over voltage during high voltage Any tripping of the line on fault or over voltage during high voltage
condition would be same as manual opening of the line.
EMTP studies are required to confirm the over voltages and Restrike
Voltages in the CB visvis BIL of the equipment.
Opening of the beaker at 1.1 pu voltage shall not result in outage of the
CB.
In the instant case the line reactor available at Abdullapur was in
service service.
EMTP studies would also be able to through light on the consideration
of better side for initiating command for opening of the line generally.
ThelinesfromChamera arebeingopenedregularlyonhigh
voltagesinceitscommissioningin1994.
NRLDCproposalforLILOof400kVDehar
Panipat and DeharBhiwani lines in NRPC PanipatandDeharBhiwani linesinNRPC
Boardneedtobelookedintofrom
Reliability perspective Reliabilityperspective.
Earlycommissioningof220kVNalagarh
M h li D/C Mohali D/C
Closingofloopatfrom132kVDeharKangoo
Kunihar
Expertise for handling GIS related problems in ExpertiseforhandlingGISrelatedproblemsin
viewofincreasingpopulationofGIS
substations substations
HighVoltageConditions:Longterm
measures measures
para 7 2 1 of planning criterion states para 7.2.1ofplanningcriterionstates
"SwitchablereactorsshallbeprovidedatEHV
substations for controlling within the limits substationsforcontrollingwithinthelimits
defined inpara 5withoutresorting
to switching off lines " to switchingofflines.........
Inviewofforegoingrelookoncompensation
id d d d providedneeded:
Approx18%Busreactorcompensation
Approx38%linereactorcompensation
Doweneedmorebusreactor?
Index Index
Nov09 Load,frequency,voltage
L t lt fil Lastyearvoltageprofile
Nov 2008
Dec 2008 Dec 2008
HighvoltageconditionsandActionsto
mitigate
operationalActions
High Voltage Conditions: Long term HighVoltageConditions:Longterm
Actions
2009
2009
2009
2009
DeharBhiwani &DeharPanipatalsoopenedregularly
Voltage profile Nov/Dec2008 Voltageprofile Nov/Dec 2008
400kVSubStation Voltage %oftimeinNov08 %oftimeinDec08
Abdullapur
>420kV 20% 5%
>410kV 85% 50%
Jallundhar
>420kV 32% 18%
>410kV 85% 50%
Nalagarh
>420kV 40% 25%
410 kV 90 % 80 % >410kV 90% 80%
Jhakri
>420kV 30% 30%
Jhakri
>410kV 95% 80%
HighVoltageConditionsandactionPlantomitigate
Severetime:2300to0400hrs
d d Lowdemand 20000MW
Highfrequency>50.3Hz
Storable hydro kept minimum as per valuation of hydro Storablehydrokeptminimumaspervaluationofhydro
forcontrollingfrequencyandconsequentlyvoltages.
BUSreactorstakenintoserviceandparallellinesare
alsoopened.
Tappositionshasbeenchangedwithaviewtocontrol
400 kV voltages 400kVvoltages.
Onecircuitofdoublecircuitlinesopenedduringthis
period.
High Voltage Conditions: Some Facts HighVoltageConditions:SomeFacts
The large hydro station a remote location Thelargehydrostationaremotelocation
connectedwithlonglines.
Generationminimumduringnightatthesestations g g
asperloadprofile
Thuslineslightlyloadedwithhighreactorpower g y g p
generationandlowfaultlevelcausinghighvoltages.
action plan during operation actionplanduringoperation
Keepingalllonglinesfromthesegenerating
stationsshutoffduringthisperiod
Difficultyinreachingtohydrostationduring
morningorincaseofanycontingency.
Openingofvitalloopsforhandlingany
i contingency.
ChancesofspillageatRunoftheriverorwith
li it d d t ti d t b limitedpoundagestationsduetoabove.
l d actionplanduringoperation
Running of units in synchronous condenser Runningofunitsinsynchronouscondenser
(motor)modetoabsorborgeneratereactive
powerbasedonrequirement.(DynamicVars)
TheCEAsconnectivityStandardPartII1(10)states
thatHydrogeneratingunitshavingratedcapacityof
50 MW and above shall be capable of operation in 50MWandaboveshallbecapableofoperationin
synchronouscondensermodewhereverfeasible
Thesimilarmachineof250MWFrancisturbineunitsat
Tehri asthatofJhakri arecapableofoperatingin
synchronouscondensermode.
HighVoltageConditions:Importanceof
reliable supply at Nalagarh reliablesupplyatNalagarh
Keepingthreelines(outof4fromJhakri ,2eachtoNalaharh and
Abdullapur)offandkeepingonlyonecircuitfromAbdullapur
charged(Abdullapur suggestedbeinghigherfaultlevelofapprox g ( p gg g g pp
10000MVAandNalagarh being50006000MVAduringnight
time).
HowevernoloadchargedlinewouldstillresultinhighvoltageatJhakri.
Tripping of this line on fa lt or o er oltage o ld black o t Jhakri and TrippingofthislineonfaultorovervoltagewouldblackoutJhakri and
Baspa similartokeepingalllinesopenandallassociatedproblem.
Baspa wouldtripifrunningatthattime.
Thistrippingwouldalsobesimilartotheonebeingtriedtoberesolved
i.e.openingoflineonhighvoltage.
Openingofloop.
Nalagarh substationwhichfeedsvitalloadofChandigarhwouldbeleft
with only one feed from either from Patiala or Kaithal because of very withonlyonefeedfromeitherfromPatialaorKaithal becauseofvery
highvoltagesatPatialaaswellaskaithal.Thusreliabilityofthe
chandgarh supplywouldbeaffected.FurtherChandigarhloadisonly20
30MWatNalagarh the400kVlinessupplyingthisloadwouldbelightly
loadedandwouldfurthercausehighvoltageatNalagarh.
HighVoltageConditions:ImportanceofkeepingAbdullapur
JhakriNalagarhPatiala Hissar/Malerkotlaloop
ThecentralpartofNothern regioni.e.
Merrut/Dadri/Mandola/Bawana/Ballabhgarh/Bhiwadi axisis
connectedwiththePunjab/Haryana/BBMB/HP&J&Ksystem
th h f ll i 400 kV li k throughfollowing400kVlinks
400kVDadriPanipatDeharBhiwani
400kVDadriMalerkotla
400 kV Bawana Abdullapur Nathpa Jhakri Nalagarh Patiala/Kaithal 400kVBawanaAbdullapurNathpa JhakriNalagarhPatiala/Kaithal
Hissar
400kVBawanaBahadugarhBhiwani
400kVBawanaHissar
400kVBhiwadiHissar
ThefirstloopoftheaboveisgenerallykeptoutduetoHVatDehar
butDehar ishavingconnectivityat220kVlevel.Theopeningofany
f h l ld i h K i i h i furtherloopwouldconstrainthesystem.Keepingintheuncertainty
associatedwiththeoutageduringfoggyconditionsitisalways
beneficialtokeepasmanyloopsinoperationaspossible.Theloops
throughhigherreachesalsohavelesschanceoftrippingduringfog g g pp g g g
duetolesspollutionlevel.
ProvisionofBusreactorsattheseremotehydro
locationsatplanningstageitself(tobeincludedin
Powerplantpackageitself).
Runningofunitsinsynchronouscondensor mode
mandatory.(asperconnectivitycondition)
ProvisionofbreakerandhalfschemeatallfutureGIS
substations:PresentlyallGISstationinNRat
Chamera,NJPC,Tehri,Uri,Dulhasti,MaharaniBagh
etc all have Two Main switching scheme This causes etcallhaveTwoMainswitchingscheme.Thiscauses
constraintinkeepingthelineintheserviceproblem
in any breaker. inanybreaker.
Insulation coordination, dynamic, transient and temporary
over voltages due to switching or lightening.
Any issue regarding non proper insulation coordination of various Any issue regarding non proper insulation coordination of various
equipment or design of surge arrestor etc at Jhakri May be
examined.
Any tripping of the line on fault or over voltage during high voltage Any tripping of the line on fault or over voltage during high voltage
condition would be same as manual opening of the line.
EMTP studies are required to confirm the over voltages and Restrike
Voltages in the CB visvis BIL of the equipment.
Opening of the beaker at 1.1 pu voltage shall not result in outage of the
CB.
In the instant case the line reactor available at Abdullapur was in
service service.
EMTP studies would also be able to through light on the consideration
of better side for initiating command for opening of the line generally.
ThelinesfromChamera arebeingopenedregularlyonhigh
voltagesinceitscommissioningin1994.
NRLDCproposalforLILOof400kVDehar
Panipat and DeharBhiwani lines in NRPC PanipatandDeharBhiwani linesinNRPC
Boardneedtobelookedintofrom
Reliability perspective Reliabilityperspective.
Earlycommissioningof220kVNalagarh
M h li D/C Mohali D/C
Closingofloopatfrom132kVDeharKangoo
Kunihar
Expertise for handling GIS related problems in ExpertiseforhandlingGISrelatedproblemsin
viewofincreasingpopulationofGIS
substations substations
HighVoltageConditions:Longterm
measures measures
para 7 2 1 of planning criterion states para 7.2.1ofplanningcriterionstates
"SwitchablereactorsshallbeprovidedatEHV
substations for controlling within the limits substationsforcontrollingwithinthelimits
defined inpara 5withoutresorting
to switching off lines " to switchingofflines.........
Inviewofforegoingrelookoncompensation
id d d d providedneeded:
Approx18%Busreactorcompensation
Approx38%linereactorcompensation
Doweneedmorebusreactor?
Equipment Equipment Failures Failures at at NJHPS NJHPS due due to to
persistent persistent IImpact mpact of of Dynamic Dynamic && pp pp yy
Transient Transient Over Over Voltage Voltage on on 400 400 KV KV
system system during during lean lean seasons seasons in in off off yy g g
peak peak Hours Hours
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nd nd
Meeting Meeting of of the the sub sub Committee Committee on on Fault Fault in in R R--Ph Ph
of of 400 400KV KV GIS GIS Line Line Breaker Breaker of of Jhakri Jhakri Abdullapur Abdullapur--II at at
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of of 400 400KV KV GIS GIS Line Line Breaker Breaker of of Jhakri Jhakri Abdullapur Abdullapur II at at
Jhakri Jhakri End End
Contents Contents
1. Introduction
2 Equipment Failure History 2. Equipment Failure History
3. Fault Analysis of R-Ph CB failure on 19/11/09.
4. Oscillatory Voltage behavior/Pattern of Abdullapur & Nalagarh
Line ( Recent DR Records )
5. Generator Capability of NJHPS
6. Francis Turbine Partial Load operating Limitation
7. Voltage Control Measures
8 Action Plan
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8. Action Plan
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION
Moment of Truth is that numbers of equipment failure are taking place in 400KV system at
NJHPS during lean season in off peak hours. Persistent overvoltage (beyond 420KV & going
upto 438KV) and switching surge are generated while opening of line (by carrier inter-tripping
from remote station) under high voltage condition during every lean season (Sept to May) in off from remote station) under high voltage condition during every lean season (Sept to May) in off
peak hours, is observed by Circuit Breaker. It may be demanding operating duty cycle to the
CB during lean season in off peak hours at NJHPS and may be one of the cause point of
failures.
SJVN I t t SJVNs Intent
1. Find the way out to control the persistent overvoltage at NJHPS area during every lean
season (Sept to May) in off peak hours.
1.1 Immediate Measure
1.2 Short Term Measure
1 3 Long Term Measure 1.3 Long Term Measure
2. Find the solution to mitigate the oscillatory voltage behavior of Abdullapur & Nalagarh Line
3. Feasibility of minimizing the switching operation.
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4. Feasibility of Opening of Line at low voltage as low as 400KV (ideal situation).
Equipment Failure History at NJHPS due to impact of Dynamic &
Transient Overvoltage during lean Seasons ( Sept. to May) in off a s e t O e o tage du g ea Seaso s ( Sept to ay) o
peak hours
A. R-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-BP-I on 10/02/05.
B. R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-NLG-I on 10/05/07.
C. Y-Ph CVT failure of NJ-ABD-I on 21/03/2007.
D. R-Ph CVT failure of NJ-BP-I on 06/06/09
E. B-Ph CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 04/04/09
F R PH CB pole failure of NJ ABD I on 19/11/09 F. R-PH CB pole failure of NJ-ABD-I on 19/11/09
Observations from past failures:-
1. Faults occurred during lean season (September to May). g ( p y)
2. Persistent Overvoltage at NJHPS i.e. more than 420KV.
3. Equipment failure of NJ-ABD-I while opening line at overvoltage.
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Fault Analysis of NJ-ABD-I R-ph CB failure on 19/11/09
Sequence of Events (SOE) of fault Creation:- Sequence of Events (SOE) of fault Creation:-
1. NJ-ABD-I CB opening was carried out by TNC switch at Abdullapur Substation. It generated opening
of Abdullapur CB & simultaneously Direct Trip Command was sent to Jhakri for CB opening through
PLCC PLCC.
2. Jhakri Receives the Direct Trip(DT) Command at 21:47:11:889 hrs & CB opened at 21:47:11:922 hrs
(Time difference between DT receive and CB opening is 33msec) . The Abdullapur CB opened at
around 21:47:11:868 hrs i.e. 54 msec before Jhakri CB opening.
3. Abdullapur CB was opened first and Line was charged from Jhakri end for 54msec & line Charging
current of magnitude 113A. The magnitude of line charging current of Abdullapur Line is dependant
on Voltage in Line i.e. Ic = 2fCV.
4. Jhakri CB has to open for this capacitive line charging breaking current of 113A. As soon as Jhakri
CB opened , switching surge with oscillatory voltage appears on CB owing to generation of re-strike
voltage due to capacitive breaking. This switching voltage of line capacitance is oscillated with the
Remote end non switchable reactor of 50Mvar This phenomenon is happening every time Line is Remote end non switchable reactor of 50Mvar. This phenomenon is happening every time Line is
opened from remote end.
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Sequence of Events (SOE) of fault Creation:- Contd. From Page 5
5. The Oscillatory voltage has the amplitude of 296KV to 368KV (Ph-N), however it is to note that the
oscillatory voltage has lower resonate frequency of 32.25Hz. This is because of Oscillation between
Line capacitance to the remote end Line Reactor.
6. It is note that Reactor reactance is XL = 2fL & at the resonate frequency of 32.25Hz , reactance
become smaller & Current drawn will be large. The current has to be supplied by capacitive charging
current (Ic) of line, this high demand charging current will boost the voltage of system. The energy
exchange between line capacitance & 50Mvar Reactor has no damping device thereby large
oscillation & with longer decay time Damping is taking place only by Iron losses of reactor leakage oscillation & with longer decay time. Damping is taking place only by Iron losses of reactor, leakage
current through insulator of OHL, corona loss of OHL etc.
7. Bus Side Pole of Jhakri CB was having 247KV(Ph-N) at 50Hz & Line side pole of Jhakri CB was
having voltage oscillation with amplitude 296KV to 368KV (Ph-N) at 32.25Hz. It is to note that these g g p ( )
two voltages are in phase opposition i.e. Phase angle is 180 deg. The voltage across the contact of
CB is 247KV at 50Hz + 368KV at 32.25Hz = 615 KV with phase opposition of 180 deg. This
phenomenon is happening every time Line is opened from remote end. However, magnitudes
are varying based upon voltage oscillation amplitude.
6. As the voltage reaches 368KV (Ph-N)at 32.25Hz , Ground fault started and the magnitude of current
was 5.632KA. Since the line is opened at both end .Fault has been started in CB & this is fed by the
S f
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Bus Side source Voltage of 50Hz.
Contdto page 7 to 11
Oscillatory voltage with amplitude
Ground fault in R-ph CB at
oscillatory voltage amplitude Osc ato y o tage t a p tude
296KV to 368KV (Ph-N) with long decay
Generated after Jhakri CB opening due to
Energy exchange between line capacitance
Jhakri CB opened
oscillatory voltage amplitude
368KV
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Di t T i C d i
Jhakri CB opening
Direct Trip Command receive
Abdullapur CB opening
Jhakri CB opening
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Jhakri CB has to open the line charging
C rrent magnit de of 113 A Current magnitude of 113 A.
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Abdullapur-II DR Snapshot
Abdullapur-II voltage profile bdu apu o tage p o e
Before fault on R-Ph CB of
Abdullapur-I. The frequency &
Magnitude of supply which were
Present at the R Ph CB pole of Present at the R-Ph CB pole of
Abdullapur-I on Bus Side
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F= 1/ 0.20 = 50Hz
Abdullapur-I voltage profile
Before fault on R-Ph CB. The
frequency & Magnitude of
Oscillatory voltage present at the Oscillatory voltage present at the
CB pole on line side. The voltage on
Bus side & line side pole of CB were
In phase opposition of 180 Deg.
Voltage across contact was 247 at 50Hz
+ 368 KV at 32.25 Hz = 615KV
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F= 1/ 0. 031 = 32.25Hz
Line Side
Bus Side
FB 16D Line Circuit Breaker in GIS II
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FB 16D Line Circuit Breaker in GIS-II
R-Ph CB failure of NJ-ABD-I on 19/11/09
Arching Contact
Main Contact
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Main Contact
Damage Finger
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Interrupting Chamber
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Interrupting chamber with puffer cylinder
Single Pressure Axial Heat Dissipation Puffer Type arc quenching technique Single Pressure, Axial Heat Dissipation, Puffer Type arc quenching technique
Contact Travel during tripping 14 mtr/sec
Contact Travel during closing 6 mtr/sec
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g g
SF6 gas quantity 108KG
SF6 Pressure 6.3 Bar at 20 deg
Pre Insertion Resistor (PIR) Pre Insertion Resistor (PIR)
400 ohm , 8 msec insertion time
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Reasons for oscillatory voltage with large amplitude & longer decay time at
lower resonate frequency of Switching overvoltage generation while opening lower resonate frequency of Switching overvoltage generation while opening
of line from remote end with 50Mvar reactor permanently connected at
Abdullapur end:-
1 Difference in the amplitude & resonate frequency of each phases are caused by 1. Difference in the amplitude & resonate frequency of each phases are caused by
50Mvar Non switchable reactor at remote end and line asymmetries ( inadequate
transposition) coupled by mutual coupling ( also unsymmetrical both inductively &
i i l ) b h capacitivly ) between phases.
Elimination of Oscillatory Voltage:-
1. Symmetry of system should improve the situation.
2. Damping must speed up the decay and thereby lower both duration and Amplitude of
switching overvoltage.
3. Shifting the 50MVar Non switchable reactor at remote substation to Bus in such a g
way that during opening of line at both ends , LC oscillation should not take place.
However, it need to be studied deeper before treating it as a solution.
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Contd.. To page 13
Contdfrom page 12
Is Line CB opening from Jhakri End provide Solution for Eliminating Is Line CB opening from Jhakri End provide Solution for Eliminating
the Oscillatory Voltage generated during inter tripping from remote
sub station ?
Prima Facie it may appear to be a solution. But, there is a serious concern which
can not be simply ignored & ruled out i.e. 3 x 102 MVA , 15.75/420KV Generator
Transformer ( GT) is connected to the 400KV Bus at NJHPS. Frequent Line opening ( ) q p g
are taking place during every lean season in off peak hours at NJHPS area . Six (06)
lean seasons years ( starting Sept 2003 to Sept 2008) has resulted into numbers of
equipment failure at NJHPS. It may happen that GT may fail if line CB opening is equipment failure at NJHPS. It may happen that GT may fail if line CB opening is
taking place from Jhakri end.
Recommendation to mitigate Oscillatory voltage:-
Proper Over Voltage study of 400KV Network at NJHPS area may reveal the
actual solution for damping the oscillatory voltage phenomenon & Impact on
GT HV windings for the line opening sequence from Jhakri end.
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Oscillatory Voltage behavior/Pattern
in Abdullapur & Nalagarh Line { p g {
Recent Disturbance Recorder (DR)
Records} Records}
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Recent DR Records of all six lines especially Abdullapur &
Nalagarh Line: Nalagarh Line:-
Importance of DR records:-
It is a vital tool that provides better understanding of the behavior of p g
power network after a disturbance.
Further, it gives useful information to improve the existing equipment
and planning/designing new installation.
DR is an integrated facility in Main-I ( Micom P442) relay at NJHPS
& Mi P442 f ll i li ti h i d th h GPS & Micom P442 of all six lines are time synchronized through GPS
clock. DR has the capability of recording 08 analogue input 32
binary signal per line (16 nos of external binary signal has been binary signal per line (16 nos of external binary signal has been
connected to Micom P442 & 16 are internally generated signal of
relay).
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All required events of Line protection are accommodated in DR.
Cont.. To page 22
Contd.from page 21
Th O ill l b h i / i Abd ll & N l h Li f The Oscillatory voltage behavior/pattern in Abdullapur & Nalagarh Lines after
CB opening sequence from remote end at NJHPS are similar in nature but
with varying magnitude of voltage oscillation as charging current in Nalagarh
is around 70A and it is 115A in Abdullapur line.
1) Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude & longer decay time at lower
t f f S it hi lt ti hil resonate frequency of Switching overvoltages are generation while
opening of line from remote end with 50Mvar reactor permanently
connected at Abdullapur & Nalagarh. The oscillatory voltage is appearing
at CB pole on line side with phase opposition ( 180 deg) to the voltage of
CB pole on Bus side. This is happening every time in every lean
seasons seasons.
2) The above phenomenon is not observed while opening of Jhakri Baspa
Line. Because there is no reactor to create an oscillatory voltage. The line
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charging current is 54A.
DR Snapshot Abdullapur-I on 15/11/09 at 21:45:38 hrs
Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude
with long decay Generated after Jhakri CB opening
due to Energy exchange between line capacitance
T it h bl 50M R t t t d
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 431KV, Line Charging current 112A, Oscillatory Voltage Amplitude varying
F 278KV t 322KV (Ph N) i Bl Ph & t f i 31 25 H i Bl h From 278KV to 322KV (Ph-N) in Blue Phase & resonate frequency is 31.25 Hz in Blue phase.
This oscillatory voltage Is appearing in CB pole in line side which is in phase opposition (180 deg)
To the voltage on CB pole on Bus Side.
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DR Snapshot Abdullapur-II on 16/11/09 at 21: 55:01 hrs
Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude
T it h bl 50M R t t t d
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 429 KV, Line Charging current 101A, Oscillatory Voltage Amplitude varying
F 278KV t 371 KV (Ph N) i R d Ph & t f i 31 25 H i R d h From 278KV to 371 KV (Ph-N) in Red Phase & resonate frequency is 31.25 Hz in Red phase.
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DR Snapshot Nalagarh-I on 29/11/09 at 21:03:26 hrs
Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 424 KV, Line Charging current 74A, Oscillatory Voltage Amplitude varying
From 261KV to 333 KV (Ph-N) in Red Phase & resonate frequency is 34.5 Hz in Red phase.
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DR Snapshot Nalagarh-II on 28/11/09 at 21:29:15 hrs
Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude Oscillatory voltage with large amplitude
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 429KV, Line Charging current 83A, Oscillatory Voltage Amplitude varying
From 267KV to 367 KV (Ph-N) in Blue Phase & resonate frequency is 35.7 Hz in Red phase.
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DR Snapshot Baspa-I on 28/11/09 at 00:06:09 hrs
Negligible Oscillatory voltage but only transient
Recovery voltage due to capacitive braking
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 431KV, Line Charging current 55A,.
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DR Snapshot Baspa-II on 26/11/09 at 02:14:02 hrs
Negligible Oscillatory voltage but only transient
Recovery voltage due to capacitive braking
Jhakri CB opened
Line Voltage 436KV, Line Charging current 57A,.
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Observations/Conclusions from DR records: Observations/Conclusions from DR records:-
The DR records approves that oscillatory voltage of varying
magnitude with longer decay time & is in phase opposition (180 g g y p pp (
deg) is appearing across the CB pole of line side to the voltage on
CB pole of Bus side every time when line is opened from remote
end. This behavior may the cause point of failure in CB.
Recommendation to mitigate Oscillatory voltage:- Recommendation to mitigate Oscillatory voltage:
Proper Over Voltage study of 400KV Network at NJHPS area may
reveal the actual solution for mitigating such behavior of line & The
study must be carried out immediately.
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Generator Capability of 250MW Generator Capability of 250MW
Machine of NJHPS
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Capability Curve of NJHPS Generator
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Generator Capability Curve for Generator Capability Curve for
Under exciter Limiter
The maximum Mvar Absorption capability of p p y
NJHPS is -140Mvar at 150MW. However, for
stability point of view ,NJHPS machine shall
not be run at this operating point for
continuously & safe continuous operation continuously & safe continuous operation
shall be around 60% of -140Mvar i.e. -84Mvar.
Note:-
operating generator in excessive under
excitation mode lead to cause of pole slipping
even for small network disturbances as it will
increases the rotor angular position beyond
the generator transient stability limit &
At 150MW Ma reacti e po er
the generator transient stability limit &
machine may trip by pole slipping protection
(98).
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At 150MW, Max reactive power
absorption capability is -140Mvar
Ready reference graph for
Mvar Absorption capability
Vs MW Generation of
250MW Generator of NJHPS
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Francis Turbine Partial Load Francis Turbine Partial Load
operating Limitation
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Francis Turbine Partial Load Operation Limitations:-
HYDRAULIC TURBINES FOR MEDIUM AND LARGE POWER HOUSES-GUIDELINES
FOR SELECTION Indian Standard IS 12837:1989 FOR SELECTION Indian Standard IS 12837:1989
Type of Turbine Range of Maximum Net Heads
Pelton Above 300 m
Francis , 30 to 400 m ( sometimes even up to 500 to 600 m ) Francis , 30 to 400 m ( sometimes even up to 500 to 600 m )
Kaplan 10 to 60m
Bulb 3 to 20 m
Deriaz 50 to I50m
In the o erlapping head ranges more detailed anal sis shall be carried o t to optimise
Minimum load up to which turbine may be continuously operated without undue
cavitations and vibration is dictated by type of turbine. Normal range for continuous
In the overlapping head ranges more detailed analysis shall be carried out to optimise
cost for selecting the exact type of turbine
ca tat o s a d b at o s d ctated by type o tu b e o a a ge o co t uous
operation for various types of turbines from this criteria is given below:
Type of Turbine Minimum Output for
Continuous Operation
( Percent ) ( Percent )
Pelton 30-50
Francis 50
Kaplan/Bulb 30-40
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Propeller 85
Deriaz 40
Operation at small gate openings
result in low efficiency and result in low efficiency and
accelerated damage from
it ti O ti i f bl cavitations. Operation is preferably
restricted to a power range having
an efficiency of 80 percent or more.
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NJHPS Francis Turbine Data
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NJHPS Francis Turbine
designed for designed for
Guaranteed Efficiency at
rated Output at 60% to
110% of rated Turbine
output output
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designed for smooth,
Stable quite operation & Stable, quite operation &
noise limit above 60%
of Load
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performance Guarantees performance Guarantees
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NJHPS Francis Turbine performance Efficiency, Power output
and flow graph
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Voltage Control Measures:- Voltage Control Measures:
1 I di t M 1. Immediate Measure
2. Short Term Measure
3. Long Term Measure
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R Ph CB pole of NJ ABD I has failed by switching overvoltage during line
1. Immediate Measure
R-Ph CB pole of NJ-ABD-I has failed by switching overvoltage during line
opening from remote end on 19/11/09. It is unlikely to get replace it before
May 2010(CB is as GIS component supplied by M/s Areva T&D France) May 2010(CB is as GIS component, supplied by M/s Areva T&D France).
The available spare pole was replaced during the similar fault appear in
B-Ph CB pole of NJ-ABD-I on 04/04/09. Presently, NJHPS does not have p y,
spare pole to replace.
It is submitted that 50Mvar non switchable Reactor of NJ-ABD-I at
Abdullapur substation shall be utilized as switchable bus reactor by using
a line breaker and keeping all protection intact. This is possible by
permanently (Dec 09 to May 10) removing the Line Jumpers at
appropriate place. This temporary provision will provide the relief of
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50Mvar with switchable operational flexibility at Abdullapur.
2. Short Term Measure
S it hi ti t NJHPS h ll b i d t b l 420KV b lt t l Switching operation at NJHPS shall be carried out below 420KV by voltage control
by utilizing the Mvar absorbing capability of generator as far as possible. The
maximum Mvar Absorption capability of NJHPS is -140Mvar at 150MW. However,
for stability point of view ,NJHPS machine shall not be run at this operating point for o stab ty po t o e , J S ac e s a ot be u at t s ope at g po t o
continuously & safe continuous operation shall be around 60% of -140Mvar i.e. -
84Mvar. NRLDC shall coordinate NJHPS & ensure the operation of opening of line
below 420KV. It is also pertinent to mentioned that NJHPS machine are Francis
Turbine These machine cannot be run below 60% of 250 i e 150 MW for Turbine. These machine cannot be run below 60% of 250 i.e. 150 MW for
continuous operation owning to high vibration, noise and cavitations etc. This is the
limiting parameter of every Francis Turbine in the world.
Baspa Hydro Power Plant (3X100) is designed for running in synchronous
condenser mode. The possibility of utilizing their capability to bring overvoltage
below 420KV shall be explored.
When one of the line is in opened condition at Abdullapur & Nalagarh Substations,
the possibility of Utilizing this 50Mvar Line reactor by suitable switching scheme it to
act as bus reactor to get relief shall be explored.
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3. Long Term Measure
I d t ti ti i li t NJHPS h ll b t th d b Inadequate reactive compensation in line at NJHPS shall be strengthened by
providing the line reactor at NJHPS in Abdullapur Line. PGCIL may explore the
same by carrying out necessary overvoltage study by considering the practical
operational circumstance arising due to running the power flow from p g g p
Abdullapur to Nalagarh Via Jhakri with NJHPS & Baspa Power as Zero during
every off peak seasons.
The possibility of strengthening the reactive compensation of line at Rampur The possibility of strengthening the reactive compensation of line at Rampur
owing to the LILO of existing Nathpa Jhakri Nalagarh Line shall be explored by
PGCIL.
Reactive compensation improvement policy as suggested by PGCIL at remote
substations shall be brought at the earliest.
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Feasibility of Minimizing the switching operation
Line Opening Sequence & Line Opening Rotation during lean season ( Sept to
May) in off peak hours in NJHPS area shall be monitored for uniform distribution
f it hi ( i ) i t th Li B k t NJHPS of switching ( opening) impact on the Line Breaker at NJHPS.
Sequence of Line opening shall be as :-
1) Abdullapur Line shall be opened first when expected Mvar Relief from 1) Abdullapur Line shall be opened first when expected Mvar Relief from
system is highest.
2) Nalagarh Line Shall follow afterwards.
3) Baspa Line shall be at the end
Sequence of Line opening Rotation shall be as :-
1) Circuit 1 & 2 shall be open on rotational basis i e Circuit 1 & 2 shall be 1) Circuit -1 & 2 shall be open on rotational basis i.e. Circuit -1 & 2 shall be
opened at alternate day if daily opening of line is scheduled.
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Action Plan:-
1) Switching surge generated during capacitive breaking by NJHPS CB creates
an Oscillatory voltage of varying magnitude with longer decay time is
subjected to CB pole on line side & is in phase opposition(180) to the voltage
on CB pole on Bus side, when line is open from remote end . Over Voltage
Study of 400KV NJHPS area Network shall be carried out immediately to Study of 400KV NJHPS area Network shall be carried out immediately to
mitigate oscillatory voltage behavior of Abdullapur & Nalagarh line which has
the permanently connected 50Mvar Reactors. The study will reveal the
method of mitigation & switching sequence of line.
2) Voltage control measures shall be expedited on priority basis.
3) I di t li f h i ( D 09 t M 10) f il bl 3) Immediate relief mechanism ( Dec 09 to May 10) from available resources
shall be applied with standing order & monitoring thereof.
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