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Abstract
This paper concerns with modeling and testing of a digital
differential relay with a single slope characteristic, dedicated for power
transformers protection, using MATLAB/SIMULINK. In this respect,
the basic principles of the digital differential relaying are introduced
initially. Then, MATLAB environment is used to write and execute
programs of the digital differential relay blocks, while SIMULINK is
used to model the digital differential relay in addition to simulate a
typical power system with different types of faults at various locations.
A 500/315 kV, 250 MW power transformer is selected as an
example for testing the performance of the introduced relay model at
various fault conditions. The computer simulation results proved that,
on internal fault the relay model has a high operating sensitivity, whilst
it remains stable on all external faults. Some simulation results are
showed in this paper.
Keywords: Digital Differential Relay, Modeling and Testing,
MATLAB/ SIMULINK, Power Transformer Protection.
Introduction:
Current differential relays are widely applied to the protection
of electrical equipments due to their inherent simplicity, excellent
sensitivity on internal faults and high stability on external faults.
However, when applied to power transformers problem arises due to
the Current Transformers (CTs) mismatch, CTs errors, and the phase
difference between the primary and secondary currents of the power
transformer, which makes accurate currents comparison difficult to
achieve. To ensure stability on external faults, relays of this type
usually use a biased characteristic that increase their operating
threshold as the through current increases [1].
Received 31/07/2011
Accepted 27/12/2011
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zone will ideally equal to that leaving it, i.e. If = I'1-I'2 = 0, refer to
figure (2), consequently the differential relay will not operate
(restraint). Here, I'1 and I'2 represent the secondary currents of the CTs.
Iop>k*(Ires-ires 0)+iop0
0.8
Operating Area
0.6 (Trip)
k=0.25
Iop>iop0
0.4
Restraint Area
(No trip)
Iopo 0.2
0
0 0.5 1 3 1.5
3.5 2 4 2.5
Ireso
Ires =|(I'1+I'2)|/2 [pu]
Figure (3) The Biased Operating Characteristic of the Differential Relay
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The criteria uses a one slope percentage bias characteristic given by:
Iop > iop0 when Ires ≤ ires0 (1)
Iop > k*(Ires-ires0) + iop0 when Ires ires0 (2)
where:
Iop - The operating current.
Ires - The restraint current.
iop0 - The basic differential current setting.
ires0 - The bias current threshold setting.
k - The percentage bias setting, used when Ires ires0.
Digital Vs. Traditional Differential Relaying Techniques:
Table (1) summarizes the main differences between the
traditional and digital relaying techniques [2].
Table (1) Digital Vs. Traditional Differential Protection Techniques
Traditional Technique Digital Technique
Galvanically connected circuits CT circuits of digital relays are
must only be earthed once. segregated and must each be earthed.
Different CT ratios need to be Digital relays have integrated
adapted by auxiliary CTs. numerical ratio adaptation.
Vector group adaptation is made Digital relays have integrated
by using matching CTs. numerical vector group adaptation.
Zero sequence components Digital relays have integrated
elimination is made by using numerical zero sequence components
matching CTs. elimination.
It is important mentioning that, in traditional zero sequence
elimination technique the relay sensitivity is only 2/3IF and there is no
selective fault indication [3]. Figure (4) illustrates how the vector
group adaptation and zero sequence components elimination are made
numerically in this work.
Figure (4) Numerical Vector Group Adaptation and Zero Sequence Elimination
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L1 L1 1 -1 0
L3 (1)
T2 = 1 3 0 1 -1
L3 L2 L2 -1 0 1
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2 In2 1 In1
myzero1 myvector1
Relay
Decission Relay Output
decision1 1
Out1
Figure (5) Digital Differential Relay Model
1. Zero Sequence Components Elimination Block:
The main MATLAB code defining this block is shown below.
The other S-function procedures that are not related to relay operation
is removed, in all blocks, for space limitation. In this block, the user
should enter the parameter 'xi'. If Y winding is grounded then xi =1.
function sys = mdlOutputs(t,x,u,xi)
if xi ==1
T1 = [2 -1 -1;-1 2 -1;-1 -1 2] / 3;
else
T1 = [1 0 0 ;0 1 0;0 0 1];
end
I1 =[u(1), u(2), u(3)];% currents before I0 elimination
I11 = (T1*I1')'; % currents after I0 elimination
Sys = I11;
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S T load
Figure (6) The Studied Power System
Figures (8-10) illustrate the power transformer primary
currents, power transformer secondary currents before vector group
adaptation and power transformer secondary currents after vector
group adaptation, respectively, in a normal state of the studied system.
Figures (8-9) show clearly that there is a 300 phase difference between
the primary currents and secondary currents of the power transformer,
but this phase difference is removed completely via the vector group
adaptation block, as shown in figure (10).
Various internal and external faults are simulated to test the
performance of the relay model. In this respect, figures (11-13) show
the digital differential relay output, primary and secondary currents of
the power transformer, respectively, due to an external single phase to
ground 'Ag' fault (before elimination of the zero sequence components
from the primary currents of the power transformer). Figure (11),
illustrates that the digital differential relay is mal operated due to the
existence of the zero sequence components. However, figures (14-16)
show the relay model output due to the aforesaid fault but after
elimination of the zero sequence components. Figure (16) illustrates
that the digital differential relay is restrained due to elimination of the
zero sequence components.
Similarly, figures (17-19) show the relay model outputs due to an
internal single phase to ground 'Bg' fault, figures (20-22) show the
relay model outputs due to an internal double phase to ground 'ABg'
fault, figures (23-25) show the relay model outputs due to an internal
double phase 'BC' fault. Figures (26-28) show the relay model outputs
due to an internal three phase 'ABC' fault. Note, all the aforesaid faults
are considered at a primary side of the transformer. Figures (29-31)
show the relay model outputs due to an internal single phase to ground
'Ag' fault at a secondary side of the power transformer.
The simulation results showed that the relay model has a good
performance on internal faults and high stability on external faults.
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Modelling & Simulating Digital Diffrential Relay with One Slop Char
Out Zone Fault
A
No Fault
B
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A in Zone Fault1
A
B
No Fault A
C
No Fault B Fault 1 CT2
Out Zone Fault CT1 1 B
C A
Primary Winding C
in Zone Fault
Digital Differential
Relay
In1
Out1
In2
Figure (7) The Studied System Model With the Digital Differential Relay Model
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Note, in all studied cases the fault application time is 0.02 [Sec.].
400
A B C
Primary Currents [A]
200
-200
Time [Sec.]
-400
0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02
Figure (8) Power Transformer Primary Currents in a Normal State
A B C
Scondary Currents [A]
500
-500
Time [Sec.]
0 0.005 0.01 0.015 0.02
Figure (9) Power Transformer Secondary
Time Currents in a Normal State
Before Vector Group Adaptation
A B C
Secondary Currents [A]
500
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1.5
Digital Relay Output
0.5
Time[Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (11) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an External 'Ag' Fault
(Before Elimination of the Zero Sequence Components)
500
0
Primary Currents [A]
-500
-1000
-1500
Time [Sec.]
-2000
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (12) Power Transformer Primary Currents Due to an External 'Ag'
Fault (Before Elimination of the Zero Sequence Components)
600
Secondary Currents [A]
400
200
-200
-400
Time [Sec.]
-600
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (13) Power Transformer Secondary Currents Due to an External 'Ag'
Fault (After Vector Group Adaptation)
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2
Digital Relay Output
1.5
0.5
Time [Sec.]
0
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (14) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an External 'Ag' Fault
(After Elimination of the Zero Sequence Components)
300
Primary Currents [A]
-50
-400
Time [Sec.]
-750
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (15) Power Transformer Primary Currents Due to an External 'Ag'
Fault (After Elimination of the Zero Sequence Components)
Secondary Currents [A]
300
-50
-400
-750
Time [Sec.]
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (16) Power Transformer Secondary
TimeCurrents Due to an External 'Ag'
Fault (After Vector Group Adaptation)
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1.5
0.5
Time [Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (17) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an Internal 'Bg' Fault
(Fault at a Primary Side of the Power Transformer)
5
x 10
0.5
0
Primary Currents [A]
-0.5
-1
IB
-1.5
-2
Time [Sec.]
-2.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (18) Power Transformer Primary Currents Due to an Internal 'Bg' Fault
600
Secondary Currents [A]
400
200
-200
-400
Time [Sec.]
-600
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (19) Power Transformer Secondary Currents
Due to an Internal 'Bg' Fault
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1.5
0.5
Time [Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (20) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an Internal 'ABg' Fault
(Fault at a Primary Side of the Power Transformer)
5
x 10
4
IA
Primary Currents [A]
0
IB
-2
Time [Sec.]
-4
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (21) Power Transformer
Time Primary Currents
Due to an Internal 'ABg' Fault
600
Secondary Currents [A]
400
200
-200
-400
Time [Sec.]
-600
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (22) Power Transformer Secondary Currents
Due to an Internal 'ABg' Fault
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1.5
Digital Relay Output
1
0.5
Time [Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (23) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an Internal 'BC' Fault
(Fault at a Primary Side of the Power Transformer)
5
x 10
1.5
1 IC
Primary Currents [A]
0.5
-0.5 IB
-1
Time [Sec.]
-1.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (24) Power Transformer Primary Currents
Due to an Internal 'BC' Fault
600
Secondary Currents [A]
400
200
-200
-400
Time [Sec.]
-600
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (25) Power Transformer Secondary Currents
Due to an Internal 'BC' Fault
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1.5
0.5
Time [Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (26) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an Internal 'ABC' Fault
(Fault at a Primary Side of the Power Transformer)
5
x 10
3
2
Primary Currents [A]
-1
-2
Time [Sec.]
-3
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (27) Power Transformer Primary Currents
Due to an Internal 'ABC' Fault
600
Secondary Currents [A]
400
200
-200
-400
Time [Sec.]
-600
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (28) Power Transformer Secondary Currents
Due to an Internal 'ABC' Fault
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1.5
0.5
Time [Sec.]
-0.5
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (29) Digital Differential Relay Output Due to an Internal 'Ag' Fault
(Fault at a Secondary Side of the Power Transformer)
700
Primary Currents [A]
400
100
-200
Time [Sec.]
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (30) Power Transformer Primary Currents
Due to an Internal 'Ag' Fault
7
x 10
6
Secondary Currents[ A]
4
IA
0
Time [Sec.]
-2
0 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.04 0.05 0.06
Figure (31) Power Transformer Secondary Currents
Due to an Internal 'Ag' Fault
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Conclusion:
This paper introduced a digital differential protective relay
model, with a single slop characteristic, dedicated for three phase
power transformers protection of any vector group. The relay model,
which is built using MATLAB/SIMULINK, includes three blocks; the
first one is dedicated for zero sequence components elimination at a
grounded Y winding, the second one is dedicated for vector group
adaptation at a D winding of a star/delta connected windings of the
power transformer, the third one is dedicated for making a digital relay
decision. To evaluate the relay model performance it is tested by
computer simulation. The simulation results proved that the relay
model has an excellent sensitivity on internal faults and high stability
on external faults.
Appendix:
The source parameters are: Rs=11312 , Ls=6163 e-3H, the
power transformer parameters are: R1=R2=0.002pu, L1=L2=0.08pu.
Rm =500pu, Lm=500pu.
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