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Ferroresonace damping resistance for open delta winding

Answer ID 219 | Published 2005-03-24 03:05 PM | Updated 2012-08-15 01:19 PM

How to select the ferroresonace damping resistance for open delta winding?

Ferroresonance is a non-linear resonance phenomenon that can affect in unearthed and compensated power networks.
Ferroresonance is formed by the voltage transformer (VT) non-linear magnetizing inductance and the earth capacitances of
the network. For a ferroresonance, it is typical that:
- the oscillation is initiated by some switching action
- the resonance ceases, when further lines are connected
- phase voltages are highly distorted, but not line voltages
- overvoltages arises, which may damage the equipment.

Protection against ferroresonance is gained by coupling a damping resistor in the open delta winding. A typical size of this
is 50 to 60 ohms. However, if the oscillation happens at a half the rated frequency, a lower resistance is usually needed.
With ABB voltage transformer type of KRES, usually two 47 ohm resistor in parallel (i.e. 23.5 ohm) is used.

The damping resistor must be chosen to ensure permanent dissipation of power

where Us = rated voltage of VT secondary connected to the resistance R (typically 100/3 or 110/3).
Furthermore, this power must not exceed the rated power of the voltage transformer.

Rated voltage of VT secondary Recommended resistor

100/3 Volts 22 ohm, 450W
110/3 Volts 27 ohm, 450W

A new innovation, VT Guard, is a ferroresonance-preventing device that can be used instead of the resistor.

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