Arc Suppression Coils PDF
Arc Suppression Coils PDF
Introduction
The most common type of failure in an electrical power distribution network is a single phase-to-earth fault. Many utilities are successfully mitigating the effects of this type of fault by the use of earthfault compensation systems.
In this scheme the system neutral is earthed through a high impedance reactor, a so called arc suppression coil (Petersen coil), which is adjusted to the earth capacitance of the network.
By utilizing continuously variable arc suppression coils, ideal compensation of the earthfault current, and therefore optimal efficiency of the resonant earthing technique can be achieved.
Since the topology of an electrical power distribution network is subject to dynamic changes, the inductance of the arc suppression coil used for neutral earthing must be variable. Two basic principles to vary the inductance exist: by performing switching operations on the reactor whereby coil sections are connected or disconnected (step coil), or by continuous variation of the reluctance of the magnetic circuit by means of a mechanical drive (plunger core coil). The earthfault protection system developed by Trench Austria favours the plunger core coil compared to a reactor which is adjustable in finite steps, as no switching operations for inductance variation are required (preferable since switching can easily lead to network perturbations during earthfault) and plunger core coils can be tuned precisely to minimum current at the fault location due to their continuous variability.
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Based on years of experience in the construction of arc suppression coils, the coil design concept was thoroughly reviewed, resulting in a new and improved series of ASCs which meet todays requirements for earthfault compensation. By means of modern planning and production processes substantial cost savings for plunger core coils were also achieved.
achieved by connecting or disconnecting winding segments, the core induction is practically constant within the whole regulation range and slightly below saturation. As a consequence, overvoltages in the system are limited. compact construction
Principle Construction
Technical Data
power range voltage range insulation level rated voltage up to 36 kV rated voltage > 36 kV duty current regulation range rated frequency cooling method installation 200 kVAr 35 MVAr up to 145/3 kV fully insulated or graded insulated graded insulation 2 hours short time duty continuous duty 10 % 100 % 50 Hz (60 Hz on request) ONAN (self cooling) indoor or outdoor
- mobile base with bidirectional rollers - porcelain bushings as per DIN; for Um > 36 kV condenser bushings - protective cap over low voltage bushings - voltage measuring winding 100 V/3 A - power auxiliary winding (500 V, 5 % of coil power, 30 s short time duty) for current injection used for the Trench Austria earthfault protection system EPSY (for a detailed description refer to our brochure EPSY Earthfault Protection System) - one additional pocket for oil temperature indicator as per DIN 42554 - oil gauge without indicating contacts - dehydrating silicagel breather - surface treatment with 4-fold coating, top coat colour grey as per RAL 7033
Routine Tests
- measurement of winding resistance - measurement of current over the whole adjustment range - measurement of voltage ratio between main winding and secondary windings - separate-source powerfrequency voltage test - induced overvoltage test - operation tests of core air gap mechanism
Type Tests
on request, as per agreement
- alternative motor voltages - devices for remote indication - supplementary resistor mounting brackets/hardware (only in connection with a corresponding power auxiliary winding) - air insulated resistor for resistive residual current increase (see accessories) - skid base - hot/spray galvanized - paint/colour as per customers specification
Accessories
Shunt Resistor
In order to eliminate earthfaults rapidly, the faulty feeder has to be detected quickly and selectively.
One approach for detection of low-ohmic earthfaults is the recognition by means of wattmetric directional relays. When this approach is used it is sometimes necessary to
increase the residual earthfault current via a low voltage shunt resistor connected to the power auxiliary winding of the ASC.
Fig. 5: air cooled resistor in stainless steel enclosure, protection class IP23, built on to the ASC base, electrically connected to the power auxiliary winding, including contactor and thermal overload protection.
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immediately adjusted to the modified network. This task is achieved by the Trench Austria earthfault compensation controller EFC20 through adjustment of the inductance
of the ASC to the actual system earth capacitance. For a detailed description refer to our brochure Earth-Fault Compensation Controller EFC20 / EFC20i.
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