Phase selection logic

PHS
1MRK 580 007-BEN
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Features

Excellent phase selection for heavily loaded lines and for complex network configurations Current and impedance-based criteria for control of the distance protection zones

Six independent measuring loops Independently settable reaches for the phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground measuring loops

Application

The PHS phase selection logic function is an independent measuring function. It comprises both impedance and current-based measurement criteria. Its main purpose is to augment the phase selectivity of the complete distance protection in networks with long and heavily loaded lines. It is generally intended for use in directly grounded networks, where correct and reliable phase selection for single-phaseto-ground faults, combined with single-pole tripping and automatic reclosing, secures the stability of complete power systems. For the impedance-based phase selection, all six fault loops are measured separately and continuously. The reactive and resistive reaches are independently settable for phaseto-phase and phase-to-ground faults. Checks based on the level of residual current determine which loops, i.e. phase-to-ground or phase-to-phase, are evaluated. Selection of the faulted phase(s) is determined by which of the selected loops operate. Operation of a loop occurs when the measured impedance within that loop is within the set boundaries of the characteristic. The impedance-based output will activate the selected loop of the

The independent measurement of impedance in all six fault loops secures a high degree of phase selectivity in complex networks. This independent phase selection, combined with directional measurement for each fault loop, also secures selective operation for simultaneous close-in faults on parallel circuits. Independent reactive reach settings for phaseto-phase and phase-to-ground measurement secures high selectivity in networks with different protective relays used for short-circuit and earth-fault protection. distance protection measuring zone(s) to which the impedance-based phase selection output is connected. The current-based phase selection is based on the same residual current checks as those used to select the phase-to-ground or phaseto-phase loops of the impedance-based phase selection function for evaluation. In this case the current-based output will activate either all the phase-to-earth loops or all the phaseto-phase loops of the distance protection measuring zone(s) to which the current-based phase selection output is configured.

Functionality

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Function block
PHS-PHS BLOCK STFWL1 STFWL2 STFWL3 STFWPE STRVL1 STRVL2 STRVL3 STRVPE STNDL1 STNDL2 STNDL3 STNDPE STFW1PH STFW2PH STFW3PH STPE STPP STCNDI STCNDZ xx00000179.vsd

Input and output signals

Table 1: Input signals for the PHS (PHS--) function block

Signal BLOCK Description Block function

Table 2: Output signals for the PHS (PHS--) function block

Signal STFWL1 STFWL2 STFWL3 STFWPE STRVL1 STRVL2 STRVL3 STRVPE STNDL1 STNDL2 STNDL3 STNDPE STFW1PH STFW2PH STFW3PH STPE STPP STCNDI STCNDZ Description Fault detected in phase L1 - forward direction Fault detected in phase L2 - forward direction Fault detected in phase L3 - forward direction Earth fault detected in forward direction Fault detected in phase L1 - reverse direction Fault detected in phase L2 - reverse direction Fault detected in phase L3 - reverse direction Earth fault detected in reverse direction Fault detected in phase L1 Fault detected in phase L2 Fault detected in phase L3 Earth fault detected Single-phase fault detected in forward direction Two-phase fault detected in forward direction Three-phase fault detected in forward direction Start for phase-to-earth measuring elements Start for phase-to-phase measuring elements Information on current based starting conditions for the operation of zone measuring elements Information on impedance based starting conditions for the operation of zone measuring elements

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Technical data

Table 3: Phase selection logic

Function Impedance setting range at Ir=1 A Reactive reach Positive sequence reactance Zero sequence reactance Resistive reach For phase to phase faults For phase to ground faults Value 0.1-400 /phase in steps of 0.01 /phase 0.1-1200 /phase in steps of 0.01 /phase 0.1-400 /loop in steps of 0.01 /loop 0.1-400 /loop in steps of 0.01 /loop

Manufacturer
ABB Automation Products AB Substation Automation Division SE-721 59 Vsters Sweden Tel: +46 (0) 21 34 20 00 Fax: +46 (0) 21 14 69 18