POWER SYSTEM PROTECTION

Assiment # 2

PROTECTION SCHEME DOUBLE BREAKERDOUBLE

BUS
Esam Ammar Salem
2115213

Fall 2016-2017
 DOUBLE BREAKERDOUBLE BUS
This is a very flexible arrangement that requires
two circuit breakers per circuit.
Each bus is protected by a separate differential,
with zones as illustrated.
The line protection operates from paralleled CTs,
and this provides protection for the bus area
between the two zones overlapping the two
breakers.
Line protection operates to trip both breakers.
 DOUBLE BREAKERDOUBLE BUS
With all disconnected switches
normally closed (NC), a fault on either
of the buses does not interrupt service
on the lines.
All switching is done with breakers,
and either bus can be removed for
maintenance. Line-side voltage,
is necessary if required by the line
protection.
 Advantages

1. Each circuit has two dedicated breakers.

2. Has flexibility in permitting feeder circuits
to be connected to either bus.
3. Any breaker can be taken out of service for
maintenance.
4. High reliability.
 Disadvantages

1. Most expensive. Used only in large

generating stations where security of
connection is paramount.
2. Would lose half of the circuits for breaker
failure if circuits are not connected to both
buses.