Earth fault protection of Generators
The neutral point of the generator is usually earthed, so as to facilitate the protection of the stator winding and associated system. Impedance is inserted in the earthing lead to limit the magnitude of the earth fault current.
Generators which are directly connected to the transmission or distribution system are usually earthed through a resistance which will pass approximately rated current to a terminal earth fault. In case of generator-transformer unit, the generator winding and primary winding of a transformer can be treated as an isolated system that is not influenced by the earthing requirements of the transmission system.
It is important that the earthing transformer never becomes saturated, otherwise a very undesirable condition of ferro resonance may occur.
Earth fault protection can be obtained by applying a relay to measure the transformer secondary current by connecting a voltage measuring relay in parallel with the load resistor.
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We have medium voltage switchgear room in an environment where the maximum temperature is 30degC
Is it advisable to install air conditioners in the room when all switching systems are remote and through a SCADA system?.
Hi Olice, you should be fine with 30C, but it is advisable to implement some automatic ventilation or air conditioning. Connecting it to the SCADA is just an option. In this case, you must have also a measurement of temperature and humidity in the room – connected to the SCADA. A bit complicated, but it can be done.
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