Breaker failure relay

REB 010
1MRK 505 004-BEN
Page 1 Issued June 1999 Changed since July 1998 Data subject to change without notice

(SE970138)

Features

Local redundant protection when the circuit breaker does not operate The technique with microprocessors makes the relay REB 010 very flexible for different applications REB 010 is possible to use both with line and bus protections

Initiates tripping of adjacent breakers in order to isolate the faulty section and maintain stability in the network Accurate, consistent, short operating times and high overload capacity Evolving faults can be detected

Application

Breaker failure relays are required to give a rapid trip when the primary circuit breaker does not break properly at e.g. a short circuit in the network. The faulty section of the network could in this way be tripped separately. It is very important that the circuit breaker operates correctly in order to remove the fault rapidly. There is, however, always a risk that the breaker does not succeed in breaking the fault current and the total fault time is then dependent upon the trip time of the adjacent circuit breaker. One simple and reliable way to secure the isolation of a fault is to check the current after a set time. The time should then be long enough to enable the circuit breaker to operate.

The tripping impulse to the circuit breaker from line or bus protections gives simultaneously also a start impulse to the breaker failure relay. In case that the current through the circuit breaker after the set time still exceeds the set current level, the breaker failure relay gives a trip impulse to adjacent breakers. Breaker failure relays used together with either line or bus protections has somewhat different requirements for start and retrip. REB 010 can easily be adjusted to these different requirements. In stations with two or more busbars with switched lines it is normal to arrange so that the trip impulse passes the line reconnection relay in the bus protection to give trip to the correct bus.

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Design

Basic principle for a breaker failure relay

The basic principle for a breaker failure relay is shown in Fig. 1. An earth fault occurs on line LX. The distance protection ZLX detects the fault and sends a trip impulse to the line circuit breaker. Simultaneously a start impulse is given to the breaker failure relay (BFR). After a set time the current passing the circuit breaker in line LX is checked. If the current IX1 has been interrupted the circuit breaker has operated correctly. If the current IX1 still flows, the breaker has not operated correctly. After a set time delay, a trip impulse is transmitted to the adjacent circuit breakers in lines LA and LB. In order to detect faults in the dead zone between the circuit breaker and its current transformer the breaker failure relay can also initiate a trip impulse to the other line end. Similarly, a bus fault followed by a breaker failure could be tripped. The operate time of a breaker failure relay depends on different parameters as can be seen in Fig. 2. Two different applications are shown on time curve 1 and 2. Fig. 2 shows an example of fault-clearing times for a breaker failure. The circuit breaker will normally trip all fault currents within 40 to 60 ms. A margin of 20 ms, or more, should always be added between column 2 and 3 i.e. time for an additional zero crossing of the primary current must always be there to ensure tripping of a fault. 1. Operate time of line protection. 2. Opening time of circuit breaker. 3. Set time of BFR plus aux. relays (margin > 20 ms). 4. Measuring time of breaker failure relay. 5. Trip relays (2x5 ms). 6. Opening time for adjacent circuit breakers.

Time curve 1 shows the normal fault-clearing time for a majority of the networks with for example the following requirements: - where the stability of the system could be maintained also after a fault time up to 200 ms - where the line protections has a second step with a time delay of 300 ms or more - where all circuit breakers has a guaranteed opening time of 3 cycles ( 60 ms). Time curve 2 is applicable when system stability is of large importance and when the circuit breakers has a guaranteed opening time within 2 cycles ( 40 ms).

Fig. 1

Basic principle for a breaker failure relay

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Fig. 2

Operate time of a breaker failure relay

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Design (contd)

REB 010

Breaker failure relay REB 010 consists of the following parts

101 109 119

101 109 119

RXTP 18 RXTUG 22H RLIC 100

Test switch Dc/dc converter Breaker failure relay

6U

Breaker failure relay RLIC is shown on the logic scheme on the next page. It is used both with line and bus protections. When the breaker failure relay is used together with bus protection it is normally set for - three phase start - three phase tripping - impulse seal-in of start indication at trip

When the breaker failure relay is used together with line protection it is normally set for - one- or three phase start - single phase tripping - impulse seal-in of start indication at start

Fig. 3

Logic diagram

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RLIC breaker failure module RK 638 015-AB

Breaker failure module RLIC represents the measuring unit for one line. Indication for the relay IN SERVICE is made with green LED. The self-supervision of the internal logic circuits gives its indication on internal failure as flashing of this green LED. Indication for started phase is done with yellow LED while indication for trip is red. With the switch Start target you could set
Trip ON OFF Impulse seal-in after external start impulse Impulse seal-in after trip impulse Settings Start of target ON/OFF Time setting t1 0/80/160/240 ms Indications In service

Start of individual phase

With the switch Retrip delay either instantaneous or delayed retrip could be achieved. The breaker failure relay has two time settings. t1 represents the additional delay for breaker failure check. t2 represents the extra time delay until trip impulse is given. The total time delay until trip impulse is given is defined as (50 +t1 +5t2) ms. The breaker failure relay has a trip impulse length of 100 ms.

Retrip 0/50 ms

Time setting 50 + t1 + (t2 x 5) ms

Current setting (0,1-2) x rated current

Reset

REB 010 used together with bus protection

When the breaker failure protection is used together with bus protections the modules for all lines are mounted together into one complete unit. The design of the unit itself is identical in the different versions. It is only the facilities for testing the breaker failure protection that requires different solutions.

The ordering numbers for the different versions do not contain any BFR-measuring units type RLIC, why these have to be specified separately as number of lines.

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Design (contd)

Compact version RK 638 011-AA

This unit consists of a ready connected relay rack size 6U for 1 - 10 lines with one test switch RTXP 18, one dc-switch, one dc/dcconverter RXTUG 22H, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, one test position for RLIC plus space for one BFR measuring unit type RLIC for each line up to 10.

When testing one BFR measuring unit the test handle RTXH 18 is plugged in, the dcvoltage is switched off and the BFR measuring unit type RLIC to be tested is removed from the normal position and plugged into the test slot position. After that the testing is completed via the test handle RTXH 18 and the test switch RTXP 18. After testing the BFR measuring unit type RLIC is removed from the test position and plugged back into the normal position again.

19 (84 TE) 125 131 137 143 149 155 161 167 173 179 119 101 109 3I> 101 109 119 125, 131, 137, 143, 149, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179 501 509 512 RXTP 18 RXTUG 22H BFR test Test switch Dc/dc converter Terminal slot

6U

RLIC 100

BFR measuring unit

501 509

Selector switch unit RXME 1 RTXE Auxiliary relay Diode block

Complete version RK 638 012-AA

This unit consists of a ready connected relay rack size 6U for 1 - 5 lines with one dcswitch, one dc/dc-converter RXTUG 22H, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, and with space for one test switch RTXP 18 and one BFR measuring unit type RLIC for each line up to 5.

The complete version for up to 5 lines is built up to enable that testing of incoming currents and opening of trip circuits are made by using a test switch for each BFR measuring unit. This version is used when independent testing per breaker failure protection is required, and all testing is done in the normal way with the aid of the test handle RTXH 18 and the test switch RTXP 18. Tripping of the circuit breakers is normally made via the trip relays in the busbar protection.

19 (84 TE) 155 161 167 173 179 101 109 119 127 137 145 3I> 101, 109, 119, 127, 137 145 155, 161, 167, 173, 179 501 501 509 509 512

RXTP 18 RXTUG 22H

Test switch Dc/dc converter

6U

RLIC 100

BFR measuring unit Auxiliary relay Diode block

Selector switch unit RXME 1 RTXE

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Complete version RK 638 012-AB

This unit consists of a ready connected relay rack size 6U and a ready connected relay rack size 4U for 6 - 10 lines with one dc-switch, one dc/dc-converter RXTUG 22H, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, and with space for one test switch RTXP 18 and one BFR measuring unit type RLIC for each line from 6 to 10.

The complete version for 6 to 10 lines is built up to enable that testing of incoming currents and opening of trip circuits are made by using a test switch for each BFR measuring unit. This version is used when independent testing per breaker failure protection is required, and all testing is done in the normal way with the aid of the test handle RTXH 18 and the test switch RTXP 18. Tripping of the circuit breakers is normally made via the trip relays in the busbar protection.

19 (84 TE) 125 131 137 143 149 155 161 167 173 179 109 3I> 109 125, 131, 137, 143, 149, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179 6U 501 509 501 509 512 701, 707, 713, 719, 725, 731, 737, 743, 749, 755 4U RXTUG 22H Dc/dc converter

RLIC 100

BFR measuring unit

Selector switch unit RXME 1 RTXE Auxiliary relay Diode block

701 707 713 719 725 731 737 743 749 755

RXTP 18

Test switch

Without test switch version RK 638 013-AA

This unit consists of a ready connected relay rack size 6U for 1 - 10 lines with one dcswitch, one dc/dc-converter RXTUG 22H, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, and with space for one BFR measuring unit type RLIC for each line up to 10.

The unit does not contain any method for periodic test, and such arrangements should preferably be added.

19 (84 TE) 125 131 137 143 149 155 161 167 173 179 109 3I> 109 125, 131, 137, 143, 149, 155, 161, 167, 173, 179 6U 501 509 501 509 512 RXTUG 22H Dc/dc converter

RLIC 100

BFR measuring unit

Selector switch unit RXME 1 RTXE Auxiliary relay Diode block

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Design (contd)

Line protection version RK 638 014-AA

This unit consists of a ready connected cassette size 6U 35TE and apparatus bar assembly with one dc-switch, one dc/dc-converter RXTUG 21H, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, one test switch RTXP 18 and one BFR measuring unit type RLIC. Note: this unit includes the BFR measuring unit type RLIC, why it shall not be ordered separately. The line protection version is built up to enable that testing of incoming currents and opening of trip circuits are made by using the

local test switch. This version is used when a separate breaker failure protection with independent testing per breaker failure protection is required, and all testing is done in the normal way with the aid of the test handle RTXH 18 and the test switch RTXP 18. Tripping of the circuit breakers is normally made via the trip relays in the busbar protection. Additional high speed trip relays type RXMS 1 with 6 no contacts can easily be added, stronger contacts are obtained through the addition of type RXME 1 relay in parallel.

35 TE 104 112 124 3I> 104 112 124 504 6U 512 515 504 512 RTXP 18 RXTUG 22H RLIC 100 Test switch Dc/dc converter BFR measuring unit

Selector switch unit RXME 1 RTXE Auxiliary relay Diode block

Trip contact reinforcement

This unit consists of a ready connected apparatus bar assembly size 4U 12C with one RXMM 1 auxiliary relay, one RXME 1 heavy duty relay, and one RXTDA 1 diode unit. The unit is used for contact reinforcement of line trip units in 2-zone busbar protections for up to 4 lines. By adding one more RXTDA

diode unit up to 8 lines can be accommodated in the basic 12C apparatus bar assembly. The unit can be extended with apparatus bars, relay bases and RXTDA diode units in groups of 4 lines, providing a maximum of 56 lines in a 60C apparatus bar assembly.

12C 101 107 101 107 301 301 307 4U 307 RXMM 1 RXTDA 1 RXME 1 (RXTDA 1) Auxiliary trip bus selection relay Diode unit with 8 diodes for 4 lines Heavy duty relay (Diode unit with 8 diodes)

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Technical data
Rated current current range Operating time Measuring time Time range Rated frequency Current carrying capacity continuous 1s Burden per phase at 0,1 x Ir at 1,0 x Ir Auxiliary voltage 0,5, 1 or 5 A (0,1-2) x Ir 8-15 ms approx. 2 ms 50-365 ms in steps of 5 ms 50 or 60 Hz 4 x Ir 100 x Ir 0,03 VA 1,0 VA 48-60 V dc 110-125 V dc 220-250 V dc -5 C to +55 C 2.0 kV, 50 Hz, 1 min or 1,0 kV over open contact 5 kV, 1,2/50 s 2,5 kV, 1 MHz, 2 s 250 V ac/dc 15 A 5A

Permitted ambient temperature Insulation tests: Dielectric tests Impulse voltage test Disturbance test: 1 MHz test Data for trip contact max. service voltage closing current continuous current

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Ordering
Specify: Auxiliary dc supply voltage EL 48/60 V 110/125 V 220/250 V

Rated current IN

0,5 A

1A

5A

Number of lines: Compact version max 10 lines Complete version max 5 lines Complete version 6-10 lines Without test switch version max 10 lines Line protection version RK 638 011-AA RK 638 012-AA RK 638 012-AB RK 638 013-AA

Quantity:

RK 638 014-AA

Additional units for REB 010: BFR measuring module type RLIC 48-60 V dc Specify rated current IN 0,5 A 1A 5A RK 638 015-AB

BFR measuring module type RLIC 110-125 V dc Specify rated current IN 0,5 A 1A 5A

RK 638 015-BB

BFR measuring module type RLIC 220-250 V dc Specify rated current IN 0,5 A 1A 5A

RK 638 015-CB

Users Guide for REB 010

1MDU05007-EN

For our reference and statistics we would be pleased if we are provided with the following application data:

Country:

End user:

Station name:

Voltage level:

kV

References

COMBIFLEX Relay accessories and components COMBITEST Test system

1MRK 513 004-BEN 1MRK 512 001-BEN

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