Objective: MEASUREMENT OF ZERO-SEQUENCE IMPEDANCE

Mandatory: it is mandatory to conduct this test for all-star connected Transformer

Why we conduct this test: to measure zero sequence impedance which is necessary for ground
fault protection?

Procedure:

1st connect all phases in parallel (see C B A) and connected to AC Generator (single phase GS or
G1).

2nd neutral of Transformer(T1) is connected to return or neutral path of the generator

3rd place 1 CT(T3) in series with the parallel connected CBA line

4th connect Ammeter(P3) at secondary of series CT(T3)

5th connect 1 PT(T2) across CBA and Neutral path of Transformer , and connect voltmeter(P2)
in secondary of this PT

7th, winding not under test remains open (see 2C,2B,2A, and 2N)
8th Apply current with frequency , now the question is how much current we need to employee,
for that purpose you must have a knowledge of neutral current, because you need to inject Io=3
In, but it is very dangerous to that amount of current in the transformer as the temperature of the
excessive metallic part will increase, so what engineers will do, he just insert the percentage of
current, and then calculate the value by extrapolation

We can calculate impedance after taking reading from Ammeter and Voltmeter or our test kit
process calculation of zero impedance by below mention series of formulae

In=3Io…..(1)

Vn=3Vo…..(2)

In we will found from Ammeter, and Vn will be found from Potential or voltmeter. From these
values, we will found Vo and Io, and zero sequence impedance will be found by below formula,

Vo =-Io*Zo

Z0=-(Vo/Io)

In star connection, Zo reading is in the percentage of around 30% to 60% of rated phase
impedance. Test findings will be compared with data or rating as stated in above mention
statement.