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2015 International Conference of Doble Clients
March 22-27, 2015 | Boston, Massachusetts USA
Victor F. Hermosillo
Alstom Grid, Inc.

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Contents

• Introduction – Historical Perspective

• Short-line Fault Conditions
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Introduction

• Short-line fault duty recognized in the late 1950’s

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Components of a Short-Line Fault TRV

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Line Component of the TRV

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Distance Between Circuit Breaker and Fault

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Capacitors for Reduction of Line-Side TRV

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Capacitors for Reduction of Line-Side TRV

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Capacitors for Reduction of Line-Side TRV

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Typical Values of TRV Capacitors

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Initial TRV

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Total TRV During Short-Line Fault

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SF6 Interrupter Technology

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Gap Conditions Around Current Zero

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Gap Conditions Around Current Zero

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Phenomena Associated with TRV Capacitors

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Grounding Breaker-Mounted TRV Capacitors

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TRV Capacitors

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Short-line Fault Testing

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Conclusions

• Introduction of dead-tank circuit breakers rated 50, 63 kA

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• Advantages for substation design, maintenance

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Design Features Improving Short-Line Fault Performance

• Longer stroke, higher opening speed

• Pressure rise in thermal volume
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Thank you for your attention! Questions?

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CEU Question

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