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Circuit Breaker Testing - New Approach
Circuit Breaker Testing - New Approach
Thomas Renaudin
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Circuit Breaker Testing
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Definition of Circuit Breaker
closed open
R=0 R =
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Purpose of Circuit Breakers in Power Systems
Network
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x
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Circuit Breaker
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maintenance (O - break)
Open a circuit at system fault to
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Power
protect the system behind the Transformer
ts and earth
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Circuit Breaker Components
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Circuit Breaker Components
A: interrupter chamber
B: insulated support column
C: support structure
D: central cubical
E: wiring
F: operating mechanism
Source: Siemens
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Standards ANSI
> C37.04-1999
> Standard ratings defined
> C37.06-2000
> Schedule of preferred ratings
> C37.09-1999
> Type tests
> Routine tests
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Standards IEC
> IEC 62271-100, 2001
> Type, routine & field tests
> Timing definitions
> Guide for selection and
specification
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IEC - timing definition
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Circuit Breaker Testing
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What is usually needed to test breakers
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Typical tests on circuit breakers
4. Motor current
5. Contact travel (motion) of main contacts
6. Dynamic contact resistance (DRM)
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1. Minimum Pick-up Test
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1. Minimum Pick-up Test
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Try to operate
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2. Contact Resistance Test
Conventional Setup
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2. Contact Resistance Test
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3a. Timing Test
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Time-consuming and
error-prone
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3a. Timing Test - Measured Values
Open Time, Close Time, Contact Spread, Phase Spread, Trip-Free Time, Reclose Time
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3b. Timing undervoltage condition
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3c. Coil Current
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4. Motor Current
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Connect source
to charging motor
or use current
clamp
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Check charging
times and
charging currents
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Compare with
previous
measurements
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5. Contact Travel
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6. Dynamic Resistance Measurement (DRM)
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6. Dynamic Resistance Measurement (DRM)
Use DRM to find out
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Lubrication problems
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motion
dynamic resistance
coil current
ms
CIBANO 500
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Conventional Setup for Circuit Breaker Testing
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Lots of cables
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Time-consuming and
error-prone Mirco-ohm measurement
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Timing analyzer
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Micro-ohm meter
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CIBANO 500 one system for all types of breakers
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Unique connection concept
CB MC2
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Unique connection concept
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Unique connection concept
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Modular concept for simplified testing
Transducer Node CB TN3
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Powerful software support
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Benefits of all-in-one OMICRON approach
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timing analyzer
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micro-ohmmeter
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