TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED

From To
Executive Engineer, The Executive Engineer
400KV MRT Division , 400KV O&M Division,
Gunadala Podili.
VIJAYAWADA.

Lr.No.EE/ 400KV/ MRT/VJA/ F.No / D.No.Camp PODILI1/23 DT 24.04.2023.

Sir,

Sub:400KV MRT division Gunadala Vijayawada: Tripping of400/220kv 315 MVA ICT2 at
400KVSS Podili –Test results –Communicated – Request to arrange permission for
test charging of ICT2- Regg-
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Consequent to the tripping of 400/220KV 315 MVA ICT2 on differential protection
@16.23 hrs on 23.4.2023 at 400KVSS Podili, the following are the relay operated and tests were
conducted on the ICT2 by MRT wing on 23.4.23 and 24.3.23 (Due to bad weather the tests were
conducted up to 24.4.23)
Differential relay:
The relay operated instantaneously as adopted and particulars are as follows::
400kv Side
IA HV - 9357Amps
IB Hv -416.5Amps
IC HV - 617.5Amps
220KV side :
Ia LV 2139 amps
Ib LV – 214 amps
Ic LV 331 Amps

HV Over current relay also operated @11msec and relay currents are IA HV - 9052Amps;
IB HV -394.1Amps; IC HV - 603.7Amps.

As per the site conditions and on enquiry with shift personnel, it came to know that heavy
thunderstorms were happened with heavy rain in the evening hours from 16.00hrs to late
evening on 23.04.2023.

The counters of LAs of HV side of ICT 2 were checked and observed no change of counters.
Hence it is opined that the heavy sparks(flash of arc) were routed through R phase 400KV
bushing of ICT 2 and necessary signs pitting are also visible on the bottom petty coat and top
tank of R phase 400KV bushing(photo enclosed for reference )

The following tests are conducted which are found to be satisfactory and are communicated
here with for perusal please.

1.Ratio test :

Tap No. R PHASE Y PHASE B PHASE Design ratio

8 1.8358 1.8385 1.8389 1.8400
9B 1.8122 1.8125 1.8184 1.8181
10 1.7923 1.7916 1.7901 1.7954
2.Magnetic balanace test :- measured in Volts

Tap No. Applied voltages with 230volts Induced voltages on LV side

V RN V YN V BN Vrn Vyn Vbn
8 233.7 183.3 50.7 127.3 99.3 27.85
110.8 233.5 125.8 59.5 127 69.3
35.89 201.3 233.0 20.32 109.1 126.7
9B 231.6 192.5 39.98 127.8 105.8 22.38
106.8 232.0 127.4 58.6 128.0 70.5
33.89 200.1 232.4 18.64 110.4 127.8
10 233.0 179.1 55.7 130.1 100.0 30.74
108.1 233.1 131.1 58.1 130.1 74.0
37.45 197.7 232.9 21.56 109.9 130.1

3.Magnetising current test :-400KV Bushings: Measured in Miili Amps

Tap No. IR IY IB ir iy Ib
8 2.0 1.7 1.5 3.9 3.4 3.6
9B 2.2 1.6 1.4 4.5 3.6 3.6
10 2.2 1.7 1.5 3.9 3.5 3.5

4.Short circuit test : Measures in AMPS

Vry:404.1 volts : Vyb:408.0 Volts Vbr:405.8 Volts

Tap No. IR IY IB ir iy ib in
8 3.4 3.39 3.44 6.31 6.31 6.38 0.5
9B 3.45 3.45 3.48 6.36 6.36 6.36 0.4
10 3.5 3.5 3.58 6.38 6.39 6.46 0.5
5. Continuty for all the phases from TAP 7 to 11 CHECKED AND FOUND ok
6.TAN delta Capacitance tests :
400KV bushings Tan Delta Capacitance
R 0.29% 382PF
Y 0.286% 383 PF
B 0.316% 387 PF

220KV Bushings: Tan Delta Capacitance

R 0.3% 323 PF
Y 0.29% 327 PF
B 0.263% 320 PF

33KV Bushings Tan Delta Capacitance

R 0.34% 324PF
Y 0.266% 338 PF
B 0.33% 327 PF

Winding TAN DELTA &Capacitance:

Combination Mode Tan Delta Capacitance
HV/LV UST 0.335% 5.130nF
GSTg 0.636% 8.221nF
GST 0.527% 13.350nF
LV/HV UST 0.336% 5.130nF
GSTg 0.281% 16.51nF
GST 0.288% 21.63nF
7.MEGGER VALUES :
HV to Earth-------1.44 Gega Ohms
LV to Earth---------2.094Gega Ohms
HV to LV------------2.854Gega Ohms

As the test results are found to be satisfactory,It is requested to obtain permission to test
charge the ICT2 at 400KVSS Podili.

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
400KV MRT DIVISION
Vijayawada
Copy Submitted to the Chief Engineer /Zone/Vijayawada.*
Copy Submitted to the Chief Engineer /Planning & Power systems/ Vidyuth soudha
Vijayawada*
Copy Submitted to the Superintending Engineer /400KV OMC Circle/Vijayawada*
* for favour of information please
 TRANSMISSION CORPORATION OF ANDHRA PRADESH LIMITED
Telephone Message: Dt. 28/03/2022.
From To
Executive Engineer, The Executive Engineer
400KV O&M Division , Load Dispatch , APSLDC
Podili. VIJAYAWADA.

Lr.No.EE /400KV O&M/PDL/ F.No / D.No. /23 DT 24.04.2023.

Sir,
Sub:400KV O&M division , Podili: Tripping of400/220kv 315 MVA ICT2 at 400KVSS Podili
–Test results –Communicated – Request to arrange permission for test charging of
ICT2- Regg-

Ref: Lr.No.EE/ 400KV/ MRT/VJA/ F.No / D.No.Camp PODILI1/23 DT 24.04.2023.

******* ******
Consequent to the tripping of 400/220KV 315 MVA ICT2 on differential protection
@16.23 hrs on 23.4.2023 at 400KVSS Podili, the following tests were conducted on the ICT2 by
MRT wing on 23.4.23 and 24.3.23 (Due to bad weather the tests were conducted up to 24.4.23)
Differential relay:
The relay operated instantaneously as adopted and particulars are as follows::
400kv Side
IA HV - 9357Amps
IB Hv -416.5Amps
IC HV - 617.5Amps

220KV side :
Ia LV 2139 amps
Ib LV – 214 amps
Ic LV 331 Amps

HV Over current relay also operated @11msec and relay currents are IA - 9052Amps;
IB Hv -394.1Amps; IC HV - 603.7Amps

The following tests are conducted which are found to be satisfactory and are communicated
here with for perusal please.

1.Ratio test :

Tap No. R PHASE Y PHASE B PHASE Design ratio

8 1.8358 1.8385 1.8389 1.8400
9B 1.8122 1.8125 1.8184 1.8181
10 1.7923 1.7916 1.7901 1.7954

2.Magnetic balanace test :- measured in Volts

Applied voltages with 230volts Induced voltages on LV side

Tap No. V RN V YN V BN Vrn Vyn Vbn
8 233.7 183.3 50.7 127.3 99.3 27.85
110.8 233.5 125.8 59.5 127 69.3
35.89 201.3 233.0 20.32 109.1 126.7
9B 231.6 192.5 39.98 127.8 105.8 22.38
106.8 232.0 127.4 58.6 128.0 70.5
33.89 200.1 232.4 18.64 110.4 127.8
10 233.0 179.1 55.7 130.1 100.0 30.74
108.1 233.1 131.1 58.1 130.1 74.0
37.45 197.7 232.9 21.56 109.9 130.1

3.Magnetising current test :-400KV Bushings: Measured in Miili Amps

 Tap No. IR IY IB ir iy Ib
8 2.0 1.7 1.5 3.9 3.4 3.6
9B 2.2 1.6 1.4 4.5 3.6 3.6
10 2.2 1.7 1.5 3.9 3.5 3.5

4.Short circuit test : Measures in AMPS

Vry: 404.1 volts : Vyb:408.0 Volts Vbr:405.8 Volts

Tap No. IR IY IB ir iy ib in
8 3.4 3.39 3.44 6.31 6.31 6.38 0.5
9B 3.45 3.45 3.48 6.36 6.36 6.36 0.4
10 3.5 3.5 3.58 6.38 6.39 6.46 0.5
5. Continuty for all the phases from TAP 7 to 11 CHECKED AND FOUND ok

6.TAN delta Capacitance tests :

400KV bushings Tan Delta Capacitance
R 0.29% 382PF
Y 0.286% 383 PF
B 0.316% 387 PF

220KV Bushings: Tan Delta Capacitance

R 0.3% 323 PF
Y 0.29% 327 PF
B 0.263% 320 PF

33KV Bushings Tan Delta Capacitance

R 0.34% 324PF
Y 0.266% 338 PF
B 0.33% 327 PF

Winding TAN DELTA &Capacitance:

Combination Mode Tan Delta Capacitance
HV/LV UST 0.335% 5.130nF
GSTg 0.636% 8.221nF
GST 0.527% 13.350nF
LV/HV UST 0.336% 5.130nF
GSTg 0.281% 16.51nF
GST 0.288% 21.63nF

7.MEGGER VALUES :
HV to Earth-------1.44 Gega Ohms
LV to Earth---------2.094Gega Ohms
HV to LV------------2.854Gega Ohms

As the test results of EE/MRT/Vijayawada the ICT-2 is fit for charging , hence it is to requested
to arrange to accord permission to test charge the ICT-2 at 400KVSS Podili.

EXECUTIVE ENGINEER
400KV O&M DIVISION
Podili
Copy Submitted to the Superintending Engineer /400KV OMC Circle/Vijayawada.for favour of
information please