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Buchholz Relay Terman PDF
Buchholz Relay Terman PDF
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Furthermore the relay can prevent the development of conditions leading to a fault in the transformer, such
as the falling of the oil level owing to leaks, or the ingress of air as a result of defects in the oil circulating
system.
Construction.
Casing : non porous weatherproof compact
casting of light aluminium alloy painted.
Operation.
Slight faults : when a slight fault occurs in the transformer, the small bubbles of gas, which pass upwards to
the conservator, are trapped in the relay housing, thus causing its oil level to fall. As a result, the upper float
rotates on its hub and operates the alarm switch, thus operating an external alarm device.
Serious faults : when a serious fault occurs in the transformer, the gas generation is violent and causes the
oil to rush through the connecting pipe to the conservator.
In the relay this oil surge hits the flap fitted on the lower float (located in front of the hole for the oil passage)
and causes the rotation of the float itself, thus operating the tripping switch and disconnecting the
transformer. The float remains in the trip position even if the oil flow comes to a stop (the reset is done by
means of the push-button).
The tripping device is regulated in such a way that in transformers having forced oil cooling, the surges
resulting from the starting of the oil circulating pump will not cause mal-operation of the relay.
An oil leak in the transformer causes the oil level in the relay to fall, thus operating first the alarm (upper)
float and then the tripping (lower) float.
The ingress of air into the transformer, arising from defects in the oil circulating system or from other
causes, operates the alarm float.
Electric wiring diagram : inside junction box cover its possible to find electric wiring diagram that consents
the operator to effect the connection of the relay to alarm and trip circuits and to earth. Once electrical
circuits are connected it is advisable to effect the mechanical test of the alarm and trip circuits by means of
the apposite button located on the relays cover.
Caution : gradually press the button until first alarm contact is obtained, and afterwards also the trip contact
is activated. The push-button is self returning thereby freeing the signalling devices of the relay as soon as
the pressing action upon the button is discontinued.
Signalling :
Maintenance :
No particular maintenance is required. Only, on regular basis - typically once a year, schedule inspections to
verify that there are no oil leakages and to check the correct working of the contacts.
The check can be done in two ways :
1 ) MECHANICAL TEST : by pushing the mechanical test button - pos. 8 on Buchholz drawings - on the top
of the relay casing - after unscrewing its cover
2 ) PNEUMATIC TEST : by injecting air into the relay with a suitable pump (can be supplied by TERMAN in
case on request) through the valve for pneumatic test - pos. 7 on buchholz relay drawings - until the floats
rotate thus causing contacts actuation. After testing discharge the injected air by means of the breatherdischarge cock on the cover of the relay casing - pos. 6 on Buchholz drawings .
In case the window transparents are dirty, thus reducing the readability of the oil level inside of the buchholz
casing, you can clean them with a soft cloth, water and soap.
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DESCRIPTION
RELEASE TERMINALS
ALARM TERMINALS
EARTH TERMINAL
BREATHER COCK
VALVE OF PNEUMATIC TEST
MECHANICAL TEST OF THE
ALARM/RELEASE CIRCUIT
CABLE GLAND PG 16
DRAIN PLUG
Type A B
D
E L S d1 gas vol. WEIGHT
BG25 215 160 R1-1/2"BSP 140 185 20 25 125 cm3
2,2 kg.
d2
A
10
d1
d3
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L
8
5
1-2
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6
3-4
POS
1-2
3-4
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DESCRIPTION
RELEASE TERMINALS
ALARM TERMINALS
EARTH TERMINAL
BREATHER COCK
VALVE OF PNEUMATIC TEST
MECHANICAL TEST OF THE
ALARM/RELEASE CIRCUIT
CABLE GLAND PG 16
DRAIN PLUG
Type
BR25
BR50
BR80
A B
215 160
254 178
293 193
C D E L S
85 115 140 200 17
125 165 140 195 18
160 200 140 195 18
d1
A
d2
C D
C
D
S
L
10
5
1-2
E
6
3-4
POS
1-2
3-4
5
6
7
8
9
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DESCRIPTION
RELEASE TERMINALS
ALARM TERMINALS
EARTH TERMINAL
BREATHER COCK
VALVE OF PNEUMATIC TEST
MECHANICAL TEST OF THE
ALARM/RELEASE CIRCUIT
CABLE GLAND PG 16
DRAIN PLUG
Type A B C D E L S d1 d2
BS25 215 160 50,8 75 140 127 12 25 M10
d2
10
d1
C
D
L
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5
1-2
E
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3-4
POS
1-2
3-4
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6
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8
9
10
DESCRIPTION
RELEASE TERMINALS
ALARM TERMINALS
EARTH TERMINAL
BREATHER COCK
VALVE OF PNEUMATIC TEST
MECHANICAL TEST OF THE
ALARM/RELEASE CIRCUIT
CABLE GLAND PG 16
DRAIN PLUG
Type A B C D E
L S d1 d2 d3 N holes gas vol.
BS50 288 178 110 140 140 185 14 50 11 6
235cm3
BS80 288 178 130 160 140 185 14 80 11 6
235cm3
WEIGHT
4,1 kg.
4,3 kg.
Dimensional check.
Hydraulic test for tightness of the finished relay : the test is carried out by filling the Buchholz relay with
oil at the temperature of 90C and at the pressure of 200 kpa. Said test lasts 4 hours. During this period no
oil leakage is admitted.
Manual and pneumatic inspection of the electric contacts actuation : This test is carried out both on
alarm and trip circuits. Its performed by means of visual indicators mounted on a panel-board.
Check of tripping velocity : performed by mounting the relay on a oil filled pipeline. By means of a
calibrated flow meter and of suitable visual indicators mounted on a panel-board.
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