Time-Current Curves

1 Time-Current Curves 1 Protective Device Coordination Protective Device Coordination Study- Description: An organized Time-Current study of protective devices from the utility to a device. A comparison of the time it takes protective devices to operate when certain levels of normal or abnormal current pass through them. 2 Protective Device Coordination Protective Device Coordination Study- Objective: Determine the characteristics, ratings, and settings of overcurrent protective devices Ensure that the minimium, un-faulted load is interrupted when the protective devices isolate a fault or overload anywhere in the system.

2 3 Protective Device Coordination Protective Device Coordination Study- Results: Selection of instrument transformers ratios Protective relay characteristics and settings Fuse ratings LV circuit breaker ratings, characteristics, and settings. 4 Protective Device Coordination Protective Device Coordination Study- Frequency: This study should be revised as new protective are added or as existing devices are modified. At a minimum, it is recommended that this study be performed every 5 years. 5 Protective Device Coordination Protective Device Coordination Study- Frequency: This study should be revised as new protective are added or as existing devices are modified.

3 At a minimum, it is recommended that this study be performed every 5 years. 6 (b) Electric power and lighting circuits. (1) Routine opening and closing of circuits. Load rated switches, circuit breakers, or other devices specifically designed as disconnecting means shall be used for the opening, reversing, or closing of circuits under load conditions. Cable connectors not of the load break type, fuses, terminal lugs, and cable splice connections may not be used for such purposes, except in an emergency. OSHA Use of Equipment 7 OSHA Use of Equipment (b) Electric power and lighting circuits.

4 (2) Reclosing circuits after protective device operation. After a circuit is de-energized by a circuit protective device, the circuit protective device, the circuit may not be manually reenergized until it has been determined that the equipment and circuit can be safely energized. The repetitive manual reclosing of circuit breakers or reenergizing circuits through replaced fuses is prohibited. Note: When it can be determined from the design of the circuit and the overcurrent devices involved that the automatic operation of a device was caused by an overload rather than a fault condition, no examination of the circuit or connected equipment is needed before the circuit is reenergized.

5 8 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting (b) Electric power and lighting circuits. (3) Overcurrent protection modification. Overcurrent protection of circuits and conductors may not be modified, even on a temporary basis, beyond that allowed by (e), the installation safety requirements for overcurrent protection. OSHA Use of Equipment 9 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting Time-Current Curves transformers 10 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting Time-Current Curves Cables The Time-Current Curves for cables are also known as Damage Curves . 11 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting Cargill Electrical Team Meeting 12 Time current Curves Motor The Time-Current Curves for motors are also known as Damage Curves .

6 13 Time-Current Curves Protective Relays 50 Instantaneous Overcurrent Relay 51 AC Time Overcurrent Relay 67 AC Directional Overcurrent Relay Time-Current Curves Fuses 14 Time-Current Curves Fuses 800 A Fuse Rating What would cause a fuse to blow? Sizing Type for application 15 Time-Current Curves Fuses 16 Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 17 Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers No action to left of curve Trip or clear on and to right of curve All devices should be considered at same voltage 18 Short Time ( , motor starts/stops) Long Time ( , TOL) Instantaneous ( , Faults) Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 19 Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 20 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting Manufacturer Model No.

7 Trip Unit Rating Fault Duty Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 21 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting Available Settings LTPU Long Time Pickup LTD - Long Time Delay STPU Short Time Pickup STD Short Time Delay INST Instantaneous GF Ground Fault GFD Ground Fault Delay L S I G Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 22 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting LTPU Setting Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 23 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting STPU Setting Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 24 Cargill Electrical Team Meeting STD Setting Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 25 INST Setting Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 26 Time-Current Curves Circuit Breakers 27 Time-Current Curves Thermal-Mag Breakers Thermal portion (usually fixed) Mag portion (usually adjustable) Mag Setting Equates to INST 28 Transformer Protection Point < 2500 kVA > 2500 kVA ANSI x Ifl x 58% x Ifl x 58% inrush (for sec) 8 x Ifl 12 x Ifl NEC Rule (6 x Ifl)

8 6 x Ifl 6 x Ifl Time-Current Curves transformers 29 30 Time-Current Curves transformers Transformer inrush must be left of curve 31 Time current Curves Motor Protection Refer to NEC Article , Rating or Setting for Individual Motor Circuit and manufacturer recommendations for determining appropriate motor protection. 32 Time current Curves Motor Protection 33 Time current Curves Motor Protection 34 Time current Curves Motor Protection Motor protection relays are typically programmed to operate approximately halfway between Load current Curve and the Motor Damage Curve.

9 35 Time current Curves Motor Protection 36 Time-Current Curves Questions or Comments? Troubleshooting 37 38 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tools: Design Information: One-Line Diagrams Time-Current Curves Manufacturer Literature Operating History Maintenance Information: Visual Inspection IR Surveys Oil Sample Reports UE/PD Surveys Testing Data Sheets Protective Relays Power Monitors Scheduled PM Overdue (Needed Cleaning) High Humidity compounded problem Expulsion Type Fuse failed to operate correctly Troubleshooting 39 49 Time-Current Curves transformers Transformer inrush must be left of curve Control Power Transformer (CPT) Breaker Trip: Cause - Rodent Troubleshooting 50 Note: First indication provided through IR Survey.

10 High Resistance Fuse Extenuating Circumstances: Inadequate spare parts Production pressure Troubleshooting 51 Note: First indication provided through IR Survey. HV Bushing Repair Required Jumpers undersized Heating resulted in gasket failure Oil contamination resulted in flashover at bushing. Troubleshooting 52 Troubleshooting 53 HV Insulated Bus Insulation Tracking (Carbon Treeing) Troubleshooting 54 HV Jumper Cable Insulation Tracking (Corona Damage Due to Improper Installation) Troubleshooting 55 Tap Changer Eminent Connection Failure Note: First indication provided through Oil Sampling.