Spot Network Equipment 18.0-1 May 2017 Sheet 18001
Contents i Spot Network Equipment Discussion ii Spot Network Decision Tree...... 18.0-2 General Description ...... 18.0-3 1 Commercial Spot Network Design Considerations ...... 18.0-5 Network Protector Equipment 2 Liquid-Type Network Transformers ...... 18.0-16 Dry-Type Network Transformers ...... 18.0-18 CM52 Network Protectors ...... 18.0-20 3 Protector NPL Fuses ...... 18.0-24 MPCV Network Relay ...... 18.0-25 4 Communications Capabilities ...... 18.0-27 MPCV Network Relay Communications ...... 18.0-28 5 Communications Configurations...... 18.0-30 CM52 Protector Schematic ...... 18.0-31 Network Disconnect Cabinet ...... 18.0-32 6 Network Transition Box to Busway ...... 18.0-33 Rating Selection 7 Spot Network Equipment Selector Guide...... 18.0-34 Protector Application Information ...... 18.0-36 8 Layout Dimensions Liquid-Type Network Unit Dimensions ...... 18.0-37 9 Dry-Type Network Unit Dimensions ...... 18.0-38 Dry-Type Network Unit— Switchgear Mounted Protector Dimensions ...... 18.0-39 10 Specifications Equipment See Eaton’s Product Specification Guide, available on CD or on the Web. 11 CSI Format: ...... 1995 2010 Section 16422 Section 26 23 16 12
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i Continuity of Considering Spot Networks for Continuity of ii Service Critical Electrical Distribution in a Facility? Service NOT Critical
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2 Does the local utility offer multiple circuits for Use Radial design at one the metered utility service? or more service voltages. 3 YES NO
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5 Are the multiple incoming Use separate Radial circuits from the utility or Double-ended in synchronization? Substations with Open 6 YES NO Transition Switching.
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8 Are the multiple circuits from the utility Spot Networks may be the same voltage and frequency under possible, but without the most operating conditions? redundancy of multiple 9 YES NO primary circuits. 10
11 How many circuits are available or routed to each major load areas of the facility? One (1) Two (2) Three (3) Four (4) 12
13 Spot Networks may be Three Transformer Spot possible, but without the Networks are practical. 14 redundancy of multiple See Pages 18.0-34 through primary circuits. 18.0-36 for Application information. If anticipated 15 load = Y kVA, use three network transformers 16 each rated Y/2 kVA.
17 Two Transformer Spot Four Transformer Spot 18 Networks are practical. Networks are practical. See Pages 18.0-34 through See Pages 18.0-34 through 18.0-36 for Application 18.0-36 for Application 19 information. If anticipated information. If anticipated load = X kVA, use two load = Z kVA, use four network transformers network transformers 20 each rated X kVA. each rated Z/3 kVA.
21 Figure 18.0-1. Spot Network Decision Tree
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Description i Eaton’s Spot Network Systems are Typical Feeder designed to ensure service continuity Primary Circuit in 208/120 V and 480/277 V wye con- To Other ii Networks nected secondary network systems. Network Transformer These systems, in either grid or spot network form, are commonly used in Protector 1 areas of high load density such as Fuses metropolitan and suburban business Optional Main, 50/51 districts or facilities. Relaying and/or 2 Network Disconnect Tie Tie Low Voltage Suburban loads were formerly almost Switchgear Drawout entirely residential and power outages LV Feeder NC NC 3 caused little more than personal inconvenience. Now, the suburban load includes not only shopping Customer Customer Customer Loads Loads Loads 4 plazas, industries and residences, but such vital facilities as hospitals and airports. For these and other critical Figure 18.0-2. Typical Configuration for Three-Transformer Spot Network 5 loads, power interruptions can have to a radial system supplying the same serious consequences to public and Better Continuity of Service loads, because of the diversity in the personal safety. Spot networks The largest user of network systems demand among the larger number of 6 provide superior reliability at these in the United States is Consolidated circuits. Therefore, less transformer important loads. Edison of New York. Historical data capacity may be required in a network developed by this utility illustrates that 7 The need to supply increasing amounts system than in a radial system in the outages are very rare (approximately same area, particularly if three or of power efficiently, without increasing zero) on grid systems and that spot equipment size, has resulted in a shift more primary feeders supply the network systems are five times more network system. 8 from 208 V to 480 V wye systems. The reliable than secondary selective change to a higher utilization voltage double-ended substation services. requires a commensurate change in System Operation 9 operating procedures because of the Improved Regulation— A short circuit on any one primary difference in arcing characteristics at Less Voltage Sagging feeder will cause all the network protec- 480 V compared to 208 V. For example, tors on that feeder to open on reverse 10 while an arc in a 208 volt system is Each load is supplied from at least two energy, provided the total power on normally self-extinguishing, an arc directions. Services supplied from a the three-phase feeder is in the reverse in a 480 V system will usually burn transformer location have a minimum direction. When the feeder cable is 11 until it is interrupted by an overcurrent of two paths of supply on utility repaired properly, the network protec- device or until it totally consumes the grids and spot networks, and can tors on that feeder will automatically arcing material. be designed to have more. Abrupt reclose when the feeder circuit breaker 12 Secondary network systems using changes in loads, such as motor at the upstream switchgear is closed, if Eaton Network Protectors are among starting, cause much less voltage correct voltage conditions exist at the the most dependable in use today. disturbance due to the multiple paths network transformer. 13 for load current compared to simple In the event of a fault on a primary If the phases are reversed during the system cable or transformer, the radial services. The voltage dip resulting from a given starting cable repairs, the protectors will not 14 protector opens due to reverse power reclose automatically as long as the flow, thus isolating the fault from the current may be 70% less in a network system than in a radial system. network remains energized. Likewise, network bus and avoiding load power if a voltage less than network voltage 15 disturbances. Loss of the primary Less Transformer is restored to the feeder, the network feeder will not result in service protector on that feeder will not outage at the load on the secondary Capacity Required reclose automatically. The unit could 16 network. The other primary feeders In normal operation, the loads along be closed manually if the network will continue carrying the load until the the network service are divided among relay trip contact is not closed. faulted cable is repaired and returned the various network transformers in If a feeder from a networkable source 17 to service. such a way that the best possible is to be connected to an energized voltage conditions and lowest losses The network protector basically network, the incoming voltage must be are realized. Because all the services consists of a special air power breaker, slightly higher than the network voltage 18 are tied together, many more loads are a breaker operating mechanism, net- and in proper phase relation with it. If supplied from the same secondary work relay(s) and control equipment. a feeder is being connected to a dead network source than in a simple Units are available in both weather- network, it is sufficient to have the 19 radial system. The peak loads on proof and submersible enclosures for incoming voltage high enough to the transformers are correspondingly either separate or transformer throat operate the closing mechanism. mounting. Switchgear mounting is lower in the network system compared 20 also possible. 21
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Maintenance of primary feeder circuits i can be accomplished by opening upstream switchgear primary devices Primary Feeder one at a time, thereby opening every Breaker ii protector connected to a given primary due to reverse magnetizing currents flowing through each protector served. 1 By opening the primary circuits one Typical at a time, the network loads are not Protector Typical Network Transformer disturbed. Also, at times of light load, 2 the system can be economically LOADS loaded by disconnecting some of the LOADS LOADS primary circuits and operating the 3 transformers at more efficient levels. Although the protectors are capable of opening under reverse magnetizing Grid 4 Grid currents, the opening may be delayed LOADS LOADS LOADS depending upon the time delay setting 5 of the network relay. When the load increases on the net- work, other primaries can be brought 6 into service by closing the feeder LOADS LOADS LOADS breakers. The associated protectors on the reactivated feeders will reclose Figure 18.0-3. Typical Configuration for Utility Grid Network 7 serving the network if the transformer voltage is higher than the network CM52 Protector Advantages Spring Close Operating Mechanism: voltage by a certain minimum amount Avoids partial closures. The CM52 8 and in the proper phase relation. spring close mechanisms will not The network protector fuses provide permit closing motion of the contacts 9 backup protection for clearing faults until the closing springs are fully on the primary feeder in the unlikely charged. Also provides close and event the protector fails to operate. latch ratings on protectors. 10 These melting alloy or partial range Externally Mounted Silver-Sand Fuses: current limiting fuses are located on Operate with no contamination of the the load-side of the protector, and protector, and will positively interrupt 11 when removed, serve to isolate the fault current to disconnect the protec- protector from the network. tor from the network bus in abnormal Numerous protector models are avail- fault situations. 12 able from Eaton and the best product Low Energy, Trip Actuator: Provides for the application is a function of the reliable tripping effort, even when type of system being designed: utility system voltage is not available, up to 13 CM52 Protector grid (see Figure 18.0-3) or spot four operations via remote tripping network. Spot network systems Exclusive Drawout Design: With before recharging is needed. (see Figure 18.0-2) usually use the positive safety interlocks, provides 14 Close and Latch Ratings: Ratings CM52 type of protector, which has maximum protection against contact comparable to air power breakers important safety features not found on with energized components while are readily available because the earlier Eaton or competitor models. disconnecting the unit for test or main- 15 mechanism is spring charged, unlike tenance; ensures maximum safety for motor operated protectors which have operating personnel. All main current no close and latch ratings. 16 carrying and mechanical operating components are located behind a Increased Dielectric Strength: CM52 deadfront panel which minimizes the units have passed a more stringent 17 possibility of tools or hands being dielectric test voltage of 5000 Vac inserted into an energized protector. compared to the lower value of 2200 V The drawout unit is operated by a required by ANSI standards. 18 hand-cranked levering system, which cannot be engaged unless the circuit Stored Energy Option: The CM52 can breaker is open and cannot be disen- be provided wired for stored energy. 19 gaged unless the drawout unit is either This option charges the closing springs fully disconnected or fully connected. after a closure, resulting in a 5-cycle close after a trip event. This is the 20 Modular Construction: Simplifies field preferred configuration for 2-unit maintenance and/or replacement of spot networks. components. Protectors can be quickly put back into service reducing 21 maintenance time.
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Commercial Spot Network Design Considerations Coil #1 Interlock i This section deals with the various Interlock logic can vary components that make up the thus both an A and B ii commercial spot network, either as a auxiliary contact is Primary Mag- Network supplied. double-ended substation or multiple Break Switch Transformer transformer substation. The intent of Open ab 1 the discussion is to give some basic guidelines for the selection of Eaton Closed transformers and network protectors. To Network 2 The major issues and components that Protector Fuses will be discussed are: Ground Position 3 1. Primary switches 2. Network transformer types 4 3. Network protectors 4. Spot network disconnects Coil #2 Interlock 5 5. Low-voltage drawout switchgear Figure 18.0-4. Three-Position Primary Switch Interlock for Liquid Network Transformers configurations These liquid switch designs use transformer protection. See 6 6. Typical spot network layouts electrical interlocks that prevent the Figure 18.0-13 later in this section unintentional movement of the switch, for a specific example of this type of 7. Use of current limiting fuses with either the network protector in situation. When dry-type units are 7 8. Network device coordination the “Closed” position or the medium- used, one solution is to add power voltage feeder being energized. fuses to the load-break switches. 1. Medium-Voltage Primary Switches Figure 18.0-4 shows the typical However, this option is not easy when 8 electrical connections for the interlock- liquid types are used unless air The incoming medium-voltage feeder ing between the primary switch, switches are added ahead of the may range from 4160 V to 34.5 kV. Any transformer and network protector. integral type liquid switches. Eaton 9 feeder which has a voltage higher than recommends that no more than two 34.5 kV should not be considered for Coil #1 and #2 are electrical interlocks transformers be served by a single spot network service because the cable which prevent unsafe operation of upstream breaker and relay, unless 10 charging capacitance begins to affect the primary mag-break switch. Coil #1 separate fused air switches are located the operation of the network relay ensures that the protector must be ahead of the transformers. response. The primary feeder enters used to break load current before 11 into a switch compartment, which can operating the switch from closed to If fuses are used anywhere in the primary be liquid or air type. The liquid type open. Coil #2 ensures that the primary circuit, the network protector relays transformers usually use a special cable must be deenergized before must be capable of tripping under 12 three-position, liquid-filled, non- operating the switch from closed WATT-VAR conditions. New digital load-break primary switch, which has to ground. These interlocks are not type network relays have the ability to a special third position for grounding necessary on a two-position air configure their tripping characteristics 13 the incoming feeder cable during switch if it has load-break ratings. from WATT to WATT-VAR in the field. maintenance work on a primary circuit. Older type protectors having electro- Dry-type transformers may use a two- Due to their common use, liquid type mechanical relays should be updated 14 position air switch, which omits the network transformers are manufactured by retrofitting with the newer relays. third position. Grounding the circuit with the three-position mag-break only If fuses are not present, the standard becomes a manual procedure, if switch integral to the transformer. Dry- WATT trip characteristic, which is 15 needed, on dry-type transformers. type transformers use the commonly standard in the industry, is appropriate. Alternatively, dry transformers may available two-position air switch with use two load-break switches in a special flicker blades which give the air Each type of primary switch uses 16 narrow design configuration to switch a load-break rating. The capabil- unique terminations of the primary Close, Open and Ground positions ity of interrupting load currents can cable. Liquid switches use a terminal for the primary circuit. save time by not having to deenergize chamber which is filled in the field the feeder. The choice of switch type is with a suitable compound to improve 17 The three positions of the liquid thus dictated by the type of transformer the insulation strength of the cables. type non-load-break switch on liquid selected for the spot network system. Air switches use mechanical or 18 network transformers are: compression terminations with Another consideration is the necessity stress cones. 1. Close to provide primary overcurrent protection for each transformer, such Air switches require more floor space 19 2. Open as in the form of power fuses. Upstream than the integral liquid type of switch, 3. Ground breakers usually serve two, three or especially because the depth of the air four transformers on their circuit and switch is made to match the depth of 20 thus have the protective relays set at the transformer. Transition sections higher levels dictated by the entire add to required floor space if hard bus circuit load, which sacrifices individual connections, not cable, are required. 21
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Whereas the three-position liquid Transformer impedances should fall The basic design constraint is that the i switch dimensions are no greater within the standard ranges indicated load not exceed the maximum thermal than 20.00 inches (508.0 mm) deep in Ta b l e 18 . 0 - 1 , or else the usual rating of the remaining unit(s) during off the end of the transformer and protector interrupting ratings may the time of the single contingency. ii 30.00 inches (762.0 mm) in width become inadequate. If impedances Protector ratings recommended by centered at the end of the unit. drop below these values, the maximum vendors, as well as protector circuitry, through-fault may exceed the interrupt- anticipate the loads and are sized to 1 It is possible to use both types of ing rating of the protector. Also, the handle the higher currents, so the switches for liquid installations. Groups impedance values among transform- limiting factor is the transformer. of air switches can be mounted along a ers in a spot network should be as close 2 wall to receive and distribute primary in value to each other that manufactur- One advantage of liquid designs is their circuit power to each transformer. ing tolerances will allow; this helps large thermal mass which enables them Individual power fuses can be reduce circulating currents between to handle higher currents for a longer 3 mounted within the air switches. transformers. If necessary to control period of time without the need for an Dry-well mounting of current limiting the fault currents at the secondary, the FA fan rating when compared to con- fuses in air canisters accessible from impedance values may be increased up ventional dry-type designs. When both 4 the top or side walls of the transformer to 8% or 9%. Contact Eaton for details. transformers are available, the 1000 kVA is not recommended. The available units in our example will only be loaded space will dictate much of the design Table 18.0-1. Transformer Impedance to 75% of their AA base rating. 5 if sufficient space is not allocated for kVA Size Recommended Z electrical system equipment. The transformer winding configuration 300–1000 5% or greater will depend upon the primary service Primary switches accommodate the 1500–3000 7% or greater available and the type of service 6 three-phase conductors and never use a needed by utilization equipment neutral conductor. Most spot networks Notice that 3000 kVA is typically the comprising the loads. For the most use delta wound transformers, so there largest transformer that can be used part, transformers are DELTA-WYE, 7 is no need to deliver the neutral through for network services, although Eaton which permits the lowest ground the primary switch. Any type cable can can go higher. relay pickup value for the primary 8 be used, however the more modern feeder breaker. This type of winding types are easier to handle than paper As an example, let’s assume a two-unit configuration also eliminates any zero lead insulated types which require spot network using dry-type transform- sequence current in the primary feeder 9 potheads for terminations within the ers having 80 °C temperature ratings. for load unbalances in the secondary. primary switch. In this example we calculate that the At higher primary voltages, 27 kV building load will not exceed 1495 kVA. through 34.5 kV, some use has 2. Network Transformer Because we are designing the service been made of GROUNDED WYE- 10 as a double-ended network substation, Characteristics GROUNDED WYE windings. The either transformer must be capable of advantage gained is the reduction of After the primary switch, the power is carrying the full building load of 1800 A. overvoltages which can result if one 11 delivered to the primary windings of a One choice is to select a 1500 kVA leg of the unit is de-energized. The network type transformer. The design transformer size which has a full load disadvantage is that the primary may be liquid- or dry-type, with liquid rating of 1805 amperes. However, in breaker ground relay must be set 12 types being more popular from a specifying transformers for network much higher because load unbalances historical perspective, due to their services, the units can be undersized, and ground faults in the secondary application in utility systems. realizing that under most conditions are reflected into zero sequence 13 However, dry-type designs are now both units are available to supply currents in the primary circuit. See available meeting the ANSI network power to the network. When only one Pages 18.0-16 and 18.0-18 for network standards. Most applications within is handling the entire load, it should be transformer features. 14 commercial buildings desire dry-type considered an abnormal event that designs due to the desire to avoid the should not continue indefinitely. 3. Network Protector fire hazard associated with liquid 15 The network protector can be provided dielectrics. It is important to use For our load of 1495 kVA, a 1000 kVA in an indoor enclosure, submersible proper dry-type ratings which mimic transformer will supply 1888 amperes or suitable for mounting within a low- the overload characteristics of liquid at 157% of nameplate rating, therefore 16 voltage switchgear assembly. Both the units, therefore dry types should be we would select a 80 °C rise 1000 kVA transformer side (line) and network rated for 80 °C rise and use Class H– dry-type unit operated at 115 ºC with (load) connections of the protector 20 ºC total temperature insulation fans (157% overload capability) and 17 are bus bar, which can accommodate materials in VPI designs or 185 °C in a protector with a continuous rating transformer flange connections and cast coil designs. Fans are normally of 1875 A. 18 employed to aid the air cooling during load-side connections to cable, bus- periods of overloading, and which In all spot network designs, the way or switchgear buswork. equipment must be sized to handle occur during a single primary outage. Network protectors are special self- the load even though one primary, contained air power breaker units 19 Secondary voltages are always 480 V and thus one transformer, is out of having a full complement of current, wye or 208 V wye. Also, 216 V wye service (known as a single contingency potential and control transformers, is a common rating. Primaries are condition) for some period of time. 20 always delta, such as 4160 V, 13.2 kV, as well as relay functions to protect 13.8 kV, etc. the integrity of the low-voltage network bus. 21
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Normally, protectors do not have any 4. Spot Network Disconnects Main Breakers overcurrent protection in the forward Main air power breakers are the safest i direction; if necessary, the 50/51 The multiple sources of power to the network bus can create a safety con- option to use as a network disconnect, function can be achieved through the and their interrupting rating guarantees use of remote mounted protective cern on the load-side of each protector. ii Obviously, each protector load-side is proper operation under all conditions devices and properly placed current including fault currents. Switchgear transformers. energized from the network so long as at least one transformer remains mounting of the main breakers means 1 Figure 18.0-5 illustrates a simplified connected. The use of a network that the disconnect device is the same diagram of the various components disconnect can provide a degree of type of device as all other overcurrent of the network protector. operator safety by requiring that the devices mounted in the assembly, 2 disconnect be used to disconnect the thereby requiring common mainte- Note: The symbol for a protector is the air protector load-side from the network nance and operation procedures. The breaker symbol with a dot in the middle. before allowing access to network mains can be key interlocked with their respective protectors to ensure that the 3 Protectors have either rollout or fuses or protector mechanism. Such a disconnect reduces the likelihood of protectors are opened first, then the drawout mechanisms for easy mainte- mains are opened and racked to a dis- nance. Protectors having the drawout contacting live bus and forces opera- 4 tors to follow a safe procedure prior to connect position prior to maintenance mechanisms, such as the CM52 type, of the protector or circuit devices. are comparable to air power breakers any protector maintenance. Accidents in terms of maintenance and stored involving protectors can be traced Main breakers include overcurrent trip 5 energy functions. The older rollout to the absence of such devices in units to provide individual overload units use manually disconnected fuses customer’s facilities and distribution protection for each protector and and links which must be removed from system designs. Eaton encourages conductors. This protection is not a 6 the energized network bus prior to the use of network disconnect devices, normal function of the network relays rolling the unit out of the cubicle for especially in facilities not having and augments protection generally inspection, testing and maintenance. dedicated maintenance staff. Many so long as the trip unit settings are 7 Details on protectors are reviewed later forms of disconnect devices are properly coordinated with the tie and in this section and the recommended available; the specific choice depends feeder devices. The trip unit protection spot network equipment ratings for upon several related factors such as does not protect the incoming cable 8 two, three and four unit configurations protector mounting, use of main against fault currents such as ground are shown in Tables 18.0-9 through breakers, protector type, etc. Three faults or short circuit currents; the 18.0-12 that appear on Pages 18.0-34 key choices for network disconnect sensors are not located at the lineside 9 and 18.0-35 in this product section. devices are outlined below. of the protector circuit, rather they Types of Network Disconnects are at the switchgear (load) side thus The protector load-side contains a giving only overload protection. 10 network fuse, usually a partial range Principally, the two types are main current limiting type. The fuses are air power circuit breakers within The key interlocking between main air present as back-up protection. These switchgear assemblies and non-load- power breakers and network protectors 11 fuses are separately removable, but break hookstick operated switches is optional because the main is a true do not drawout with the protector mounted above the protectors in a interrupting device usually rated at or mechanism. Commonly, the fuses are NEMA 1 cabinet. above 65,000 A interrupting at 480 V. 12 located at the top of each protector. When mains are used as load-break Regardless of the type used, each devices on network services, the open- The fact that the fuses are located on disconnect is interlocked with the ing of a main may result in the opening 13 the network side means that fuse protector to ensure that the load-break of the respective protector, however maintenance requires operators to protector is used to break and make maintenance procedures should always come into contact with live parts and the load currents. The protector verify protector operation. 14 conductors which can deliver high mechanism is rated for at least 10,000 fault currents. A method of easily operations before maintenance and Non-Load-Break Disconnect disconnecting the secondary of the is the best device to interrupt normal The network disconnect device for 15 protector from the network bus, load currents. Protectors include an mounting above the protector is the similar to the configuration of the operations counter to keep track of the non-load-break bolted pressure switch. primary, is needed to isolate the number of operations. The interlocks The device is hookstick operated from 16 fuse and protector, thus the need may be keyed type or electrical control the floor and provides a reliable means for a network disconnect. wiring. Refer to Figure 18.0-6 for a of visibly disconnecting the protector typical one-line. circuit from the load-side of the protec- 17 tor. The switch is NEMA 1 cabinet mounted with double doors and electrical interlocks to assure that the 18 protector is used to break the load current. The door interlocks have a defeatable procedure if qualified 19 personnel need to gain access under load flow conditions. Key interlocking with the protector is not necessary. 20
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Network transformer neutrals are i Protector Fuses brought to the load-side area of the Potential Transformer (PTs) disconnect for transitioning to the protector circuit neutral for delivery into the switchgear. The load-side of ii MPCV Voltage the disconnect can accommodate Load-Side outgoing busway or cables as needed. (Network) 1 MPCV Phasing See Page 18.0-32 for network Voltage disconnect features. Network 2 Protector PTs 50/51 Relaying for Protectors MPCV = Protector Users who specify the non-load-break Network MPCV Trip Relay disconnect can easily add the current 3 transformers for relaying at the load- Ground side of the protector circuits and Line-Side (Transformer) provide superior fault and overload 480 V 125 V MPCV Close protection for the incoming conduc- 4 Motor b MPCV tors between the protector and the 208 V switchgear buswork. The relays are Trip 5 Transformer Control Txs. a usually mounted within the switchgear Trip and use a lockout feature to trip and lockout the protector. Modern 6 Figure 18.0-5. Typical Network Protector Schematic microprocessor relays such as the Eaton Digitrip® 3000 can also be used for the 50/51 protection to save costs 7 and mounting space. Network Transformer The use of forward relaying on the 8 5 kV or 15 kV protector circuit needs to be coordi- Primary nated with the tie breakers to ensure 208 or 480 Wye that the protector auxiliary 50/51 Secondary Network 9 Protector protective settings are not faster than the tie settings. Coordination is achieved when the ties are faster 10 acting than the 50/51 protector forward Fuses overcurrent relays, and they usually trip open first due to the presence of 3 Cts 11 multiple transformer faults passing Disconnect ᕃ Switch (Optional) through the ties. See Figures 18.0-14 and 18.0-15 for more details. Also refer 12 to tables on Pages 18.0-34 and 18.0-35 for details on the recommended tie 86 50/51 Main Breaker device ratings and settings. LV SWGR 13 The use of forward relaying current Cont. NC Tie Cont. transformers is recommended even 14 when the non-load-break disconnect Figure 18.0-6. Partial Spot Network One-Line Diagram—One of Two, Three or Four Circuits is not used, such as occurs when only 1 Recommended when no separate main breaker is used. transition boxes are used at the top of the protectors. 15 This product has become a standard The non-load-break design has been for Eaton and is manufactured in chosen over the load-break for several System Neutral Grounding the same plant as the protector for reasons. First, the load-break mecha- Regardless of the device selected as 16 improved assembly and product nisms need regular maintenance and the network disconnect, the XO trans- coordination. Recent designs move should not be allowed to sit in a closed former neutrals are not grounded at the the NPL fuses on the protector into the position for years, then be called upon transformers. Rather they are brought 17 disconnect cabinet to ensure that fuses to operate without failure. This type of into the switchgear and grounded at have controlled access. Space exists duty is exactly what is required of a one and only one location. This config- 18 within the cabinet to mount separate network disconnect. Additionally, the uration allows the use of the ground current transformers to provide inputs operating mechanism of a load-break return method of ground fault protection for separate instantaneous and time design requires a lot of force, more whose zone of protection extends from 19 delay overcurrent relays which protect than an operator can safely deliver the secondary transformer windings to the protector circuitry from point of from a ladder or step. Hookstick the outgoing air power breakers in the supply to the switchgear buswork. The operation from the floor is a safer switchgear. Other ground fault detection 20 General Services Administration uses procedure. Refer to Figure 18.0-7 for methods are possible, but are consider- this type of product on hundreds of typical section view of network units ably more complicated to wire and network units throughout the National using a network disconnect atop maintain and are without significant 21 Capital Region and in other areas of the the protector. advantage or greater reliability. country where networks are used.
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5. Low-Voltage Drawout i Switchgear Configurations Neutral Bus Load Transition The most reliable and safe network bus Neutral equipment is in the form of low-voltage (XO Bushing ii on Back) Non-load-break drawout switchgear built per ANSI C37 Primary Disconnect standards. Unlike the UL® 891 Switch NEMA 1 Cabinet switchboard assemblies, low-voltage 1 Fuse Location switchgear uses true 200,000 A braced (Inside) buswork, 30 cycle short time ratings, drawout stored energy air power circuit Network Protector 2 breakers rated for 100% application, (CM52 Type) for easier maintenance—all of which Network provides superior performance Transformer 3 compared to fixed mounted molded case breakers in switchboard construction. This is true regardless 4 of where the protector is mounted. Section View A typical switchgear installation of a protector uses a low-voltage switchgear 5 compartment which is 96.00 inches (2438.4 mm) high x 44.00 inches Figure 18.0-7. Typical Non-Load-Break Network Disconnect Mounting Arrangement (1117.6 mm) wide x 66.00–84.00 inches 6 (1676.4–2133.6 mm) deep. because the GFR-T should not attempt ground buses can reduce the usage of to trip the Tie open. Therefore, power four breaker cells in the switchgear to Refer to through Figures 18.0-8 18.0-12 will be maintained on the low-voltage three. Vendor designs vary on this issue. 7 which illustrate typical plan views bus with the Tie breaker remaining All four breaker cells are available on and front elevations for double-ended closed. See Figures 18.0-9 and 18.0-11 two-unit, three-unit, and four-unit network substations and three trans- for layout arrangements for dry-type systems from Eaton, when Magnum 8 former spot network designs. Figure and liquid-type spot networks DS switchgear is used. 18.0-8 shows the bus configuration of respectively. the two-unit spot network substation. The ampacity of the phase and neutral 9 Note that there must be a separate Figure 18.0-10 shows the bus configu- buswork must meet the gross demand ground return neutral bus which has ration for a three-unit commercial spot plus spare capacity for growth as only one point of connection to the network. Again, the ground return neu- stipulated by the National Electrical 10 grounding conductor. This type tral bus is required which has only one CodeT for the loads served. If each arrangement permits selective tripping point of connection to the grounding transformer on a two-unit spot of the Tie, then the protector. For a conductor. Selective tripping is network has been sized with 100% 11 line-to-ground fault on Bus #1, the achieved in the same fashion as the redundancy, then each protector 86T lockout relay controlling the Tie double-ended network substation with and load buswork should be rated to breaker will be operated first when GFR-T sensing ground current and carry the entire load from one primary 12 GFR-T detects 1.0 per unit ground operating the 86T device which then feeder and one transformer. Three- current. After the Tie breaker is open, opens both Tie breakers. The ground unit spot networks can reduce the the line-to-ground fault current is relays GFR-1, GFR-2 and GFR-3 will redundancy to 50% for the same 13 sensed only by GFR-1, which will only sense ground current after the loads because two units remain in actuate the 86-1 lockout to trip the Tie 86 lockout is energized and the service. Four-unit spot networks network protector NP #1. tie breakers are open. Interlocking aux- may reduce the redundancy to 33%, 14 iliary contacts on the 86-T with the unless the loads need to be served For primary faults, the network relay GFR circuits guarantees this selective from two remaining services in which must be set such that it can respond tripping and ensures the user that case 100% redundancy is still required. 15 to both reverse magnetizing levels ground currents are accurately of current as well as to any primary measured. The ampacity of the ground 6. Typical Spot Network Layouts circuit fault current. Because most return neutral bus must meet the 16 systems employ DELTA-WYE wind- The amount of space available for the minimum requirements of the neutral electric service will dictate the size and ings, primary faults will not be bus. It is prudent to size the ground detected by either GFR-T or the GFR quantity of the network units chosen return neutral bus the same size as for a project. Double-ended substations, 17 devices associated with the protectors, the phase bus, because the ground because no zero sequence current will especially dry-type designs, tend to be and neutral carry fault currents during arranged in a single lineup with the flow. However, if GROUNDED WYE- abnormal events. 18 GROUNDED WYE transformers are primary feeders located at opposite used, the relay coordination must be The space required by the ground ends of the room. Refer to Figure 18.0-9 such that the network relay responds sensors and connecting buswork can for an example of this type of arrange- 19 first to primary feeder faults. This be accommodated easily in two-unit ment. The single lineup can be used if permits the correct operation of the spot networks. However, on three- space permits. One alternative is to protector under such conditions, and four-unit systems, the extensive locate the transformers behind, or in 20 structure-to-structure insulated ground front of the switchgear, with intercon- bus plus the normal phase, neutral and necting busway or cables. 21
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(228.6–254.0 mm) required by a rail i mounted top of gear breaker lifter device, or the network disconnect, and must be accommodated. Liquid ii transformer units have very high core and coil untanking heights, which precludes any chance of untanking the 1 core and coils in a normal building. See Figures 18.0-33 through 18.0-35. N.P. #1 N.P. #2 2 Regarding conductors, it is prudent to 1 1 remember that busway can enter or 86-1 86-2 exit a switchgear structure at only 3 one location. Room does not exist to accommodate more than the first run of busway in a single section, unless 4 50/51 50/51 the first connects at the top and the second connects at the bottom. NC PH. A,B,C PH. A,B,C A typical plan view for a three-unit spot Tie 5 network is shown in Figure 18.0-11; N N four-unit spot networks are similarly 86-T designed. If it becomes necessary to 6 split the switchgear assembly, position Feeder GFR-1 GFR-2 Feeder Breakers Breakers the splits at one side or the other of the GRN Tie devices. This approach simplifies 7 (Ground the power connections of the neutral Return GFR-T Neutral) and ground buses. 8 The number of network transformers Loads Loads used in a typical spot network is Ground Bus directly correlated with the number of 9 independent, yet networkable primary feeders available. At least, that is a Figure 18.0-8. One-Line for Two-Unit Spot Network—Protectors as Mains 1 general rule to follow, however the 10 Protectors not fused. secondary equipment can take many configurations.
11 FDR FDR FDR FDR Eaton recommends using at least one normally closed tie breaker in the low- voltage metal-enclosed switchgear for FDR FDR FDR FDR the purpose of isolating ground faults, 12 2-Position Tie 2-Position PRI SW. Transformer Network Network Transformer PRI SW. and for maintenance of the assembly (Fuse) Protector Protector (Fuse) FDR FDR FDR FDR (cleaning, torquing and testing). 13 Usually the number of normally closed FDR FDR FDR FDR Tie breakers equals N-1, where N equals the number of transformers 14 used in the spot network. However, for Figure 18.0-9. Front View of Double-Ended Network Substation Protectors as Mains some projects it may be desirable to Three or more transformer unit spot Equipment weights should also be have a “ring” low-voltage assembly 15 networks cannot be arranged in one investigated to ensure that the structure where the number of Tie breakers lineup, therefore they use the remote can support the network assemblies. equals N. In such a “ring” spot mounting of the transformers. Refer to Means of egress and routes to remove network, a Tie busway or cable 16 Figure 18.0-11 for an example of this material if replacement becomes connects the extreme left side bus type of equipment layout. It is important necessary should be identified. Avoid of the assembly to the extreme right to remember which side or end of placing any network equipment against side bus, thus keeping the N-1 network 17 equipment is used for normal operations any wall; the NEC clearances required configuration even when one primary when designing a network layout. The probably double if two means of egress or network transformer is down, or the primary switches are operated from are not available. Structural columns low-voltage assembly bus is down for 18 the end as are the protectors. Switch- pose challenges, however they rarely maintenance or fault isolation. gear needs both NEC clearances at the defeat network arrangements; avoid Main breakers, when used, may be 19 front and the rear, due to the drawout switchgear door openings bumping positioned in switchgear that is one breakers and the rear accessible cable against columns before they are integral lineup, or mounted in switch- compartments. Designers are encour- fully opened. gear close-coupled to dry-type trans- aged to pay attention to the different former/protector pairs which feed 20 voltage levels present, both medium- The highest piece of equipment may be the low-voltage switchgear, which power circuits to remote assemblies and low-voltage, and the required having all Tie and Feeder breakers. working clearances given in the NEC is usually 96.00 inches (2438.4 mm) 21 or local codes. in height, plus the 9.00–10.00 inches
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Historically, some users and designers have recommended using low-voltage i busway as the spot collector bus, then feeding loads radially from the collector bus. Eaton does not recom- ii mend low-voltage busway as the network collector bus, because it has N.P. #1 N.P. #2 N.P. #3 limited short-time ratings and has 1 higher failure rates than the more 11 1 robust low-voltage metal-enclosed 86-1 86-2 86-3 switchgear. It is certainly acceptable to 2 use multiple segments of busway to 22 2 feed protector circuits into the switch- 50/51 50/51 50/51 gear, where the redundancy of busway NC NC 3 PH. A,B,C PH. A,B,C PH. A,B,C circuits prevents loss of power to loads Tie Tie for a single busway fault or failure. N N N N 86-T 4 Control voltages for network protec- GFR-1 GFR-2 GFR-3 tors are usually 120 Vac and derived internally from the transformer sec- Feeder Feeder Feeder Breakers Breakers Breakers 5 ondary or within the protector itself, Loads Loads Loads thus protectors are self-contained GRN regarding control power. The low- (Ground Return Neutral) 6 voltage switchgear assembly may be GFR-T ac or dc with ac control power being Ground Bus more popular. The ac current control 7 systems use a control power trans- Figure 18.0-10. One-Line for Three-Unit Spot Network Protectors as Mains 1 former on the incoming of each Protectors are fused for three- and four-unit spot networks. 2 protector circuit with a control power Fuse location. 8 transfer system on the secondaries of all control power transformers to pick the first live source. The control power Primary Switch 9 circuits are always energized so long as at least one protector is closed. Network Transformer 10 The addition of main meters for power monitoring, overcurrent relays and communication trip units generally Network Protector 11 take very little space and can be accommodated without adding space Busway or Cable if the switchgear layout rules and 12 standards are followed. It is possible to monitor other non-switchgear equip- ment by adding space for the required 13 number of communicating devices Low-Voltage Drawout that monitor remote contacts wired to Switchgear the switchgear for status and alarming Aux. Aux. Aux. FDRS Sections Tie FDRSSections Tie FDRS Sections 14 at a remote power monitoring and control system, such as transformer temperature and pressure alarms. Figure 18.0-11. Floor Plan for Three-Unit Spot Network System 15 7. Use of Current Limiting Fuses Network systems that use air power In two transformer spot networks, Generally, this issue needs to be breakers and deliver more than one can argue that the protectors 16 addressed in the design stage of a 65,000 A of fault current should do not need to be fused for any project, prior to specification writing. use feeder breakers such as Eaton’s application up to and including Protectors are usually applied with Magnum™ DS breakers rated up 3000 kVA transformers. The principal 17 fuse limiters on the load-side of each to 100,000 A. logic is that the Tie can experience only the fault current from one protector, but there can be exceptions Network protectors are normally to using the limiters on protectors. transformer and that the Tie protective 18 equipped with load-side fuses trip settings provide faster acting The expected fault currents need to be (usually partial range current limiting) backup protection than the protector calculated for several locations, including and serve as backup protection should fuses for reverse power conditions. 19 secondary windings of transformers, the protector fail to open on reverse network switchgear bus (both sides of fault current conditions. Air power When protector fuses are used, the Tie breakers), and at the load-side of breakers are now available with kAIC system needs to be designed with 20 feeder breakers. ratings of 65, 85, 100 and 200 kAIC, interlocking to ensure that the fuses without fuses. are not accessible unless the protector and network disconnect are opened. 21
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In this example, a two-unit network i with 1000/1500 kVA dry transformers Network Network Network Network AA/FA, 80 °C rise are used. The Transformer Protector Protector Transformer transformers are configured delta-wye ii with 13.8 kV primary, a 480 V wye secondary, and the impedance of each is within the range of 5.75–7.00%. Eaton 1 Busway or Type CM52 Network Protectors are Cable Tray rated 1875 A and are mounted within low-voltage switchgear structures. The 2 CM52 is a deadfront, drawout protector Low-Voltage Drawout whose operation is very similar to the Switchgear air power circuit breaker used through- 3 Aux. FDRS Tie FDRS Aux. out the switchgear to distribute power Sections Sections to the outgoing circuits. The network relay used within the CM52 is the MPCV 4 type, a microprocessor-integrated Figure 18.0-12. Floor Plan for Double-Ended Network Substation—Switchgear Mounted solid-state relay that allows for field Network Protectors programming the network characteris- 5 tics. All CM52 protectors are factory Source Source wired for application of remote trip #1 Bus #2 Bus and lockout functions, which will be 6 used in our example via the 86 lockout Primary Medium Voltage Devices relay and separate 50/51 protective relay. #1 #2 7 Note that the two network protectors are To Other not fused. Spot Networks The 50/51 relay will use 2000/5 ratio 8 Two Position current transformer inputs from current Fusible Primary transformers mounted on the load- Switch KK KK side of each protector within a transi- 9 65E tion box. The 50/51 device may be a CLE Fuse solid-state relay, Digitrip 3000, due to its broad range of field programmable 10 settings. Thus, the protectors are used 1000/1500 kVA as main overcurrent protective devices Dry Transformer as well as protectors. When transform- 11 AA/FA ers are remote from the switchgear, the current transformers must be located within a transition box atop the protec- 12 86 86 tors. The current transformers may 1875A CM52 be used for metering also, or if more Non-Fused Protector accurate metering at lower current 13 50/51 2000A 50/51 levels is desired then a second set may be necessary in the switchgear with Tie multi-ratios to match the average load demands. 14 NC The low-voltage assembly uses Eaton 15 Typical Magnum DS Magnum DS breakers for both Tie and Feeder devices. The Tie breaker will be an MDS-620, 2000 A frame, 1600 A 16 trip, electrically operated, drawout design, incorporating the Digitrip 520 Figure 18.0-13. Example of Two-Unit Spot Network Coordination Issues—Protectors as Mains trip unit. The feeder breakers are a mix 17 with Overcurrent Relaying of 800 A frame and 1600 A frame to 8. Network Device Coordination The medium-voltage switches are serve the outgoing feeder circuits. The fused air type. The switches have two switchgear will panel mount the two 18 By way of example, we shall illustrate positions, open and closed, not three 50/51 relays, which provide overcur- the level of coordination possible in positions. We recommend that the rent protection for the protectors. a typical two-unit network system primary switches use key interlocks In this example, the fault currents 19 as shown in Figure 18.0-13. In this with protectors to ensure that the example, two networkable primary are less than 65 kA; however, systems protectors are used to break and make having higher fault currents can be sources are available and several load currents, although this interlock- transformers are presumed to be fed accommodated using higher-rated 20 ing is not absolutely necessary because Magnum DS breakers. from each of the two primary circuits. the switches are load-break rated. The upstream primary device is a 21 13.8 kV vacuum circuit breaker with a complement of relaying.
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General Discussion—Coordination Curves Eaton CME 65E Power Fuses The fuse meets the NEC stipulated The protective device settings for a The selected current limiting fuse, 65E, protection, but lacks the flexibility i two-unit spot network are similar to provides little if any overload protec- of a relay with nearly continuous those used for a standard double- tion for the transformer, however, it adjustments. If superior protection ended substation. The goal is to serve does an acceptable job of supplying is desired, then a vacuum breaker ii both continuity of service and protec- NEC code mandated short circuit with 50/51 relaying should be used tion equally. Settings should not favor protection for the 100% damage curve. in lieu of the fused primary switch. either one or the other, but rather should The fuse cannot provide protection Do not use 50/51 relaying on a load 1 keep loads served if at all possible for the 58% curve and downsizing the interrupter switch. and minimize nuisance outages even selected rating lower than 65E is likely under serve fault conditions, including to result in nuisance fuse operation. 2 ground fault events. Basically, settings Each power fuse vendor has application should be implemented which allow tables and charts to properly select the closest upstream device near a fuses for any application. 3 fault to clear before other upstream devices trip. Faults in a network have 4 more than one source, which is a major 100 1000 10000 100000 difference compared to double-ended 1000 substations with a normally open Tie breaker. 5 R In Figure 18.0-14, we plot the time- current curves of the medium-voltage 6 power fuses, whose main function is to provide short circuit protection to 100 each transformer, the ANSI damage 7 curve typical for the transformers, the 50/51 relaying upstream from each spot network, the Tie and Feeder 8 device trip curves, and the 50/51 relay- ing used by each protector. We have shown the primary 50/51 protective 10 9 relaying curves by postulating their relative position as being to the right of each damage curve and to the left of 10 TIME primary cable damage curves, because T3 several transformers are served by T1 each primary service. In other words, 11 several vault locations exist in the facility. 1.0 Obviously, these primary relays cannot P 12 protect each transformer individually, F nor is it desirable to do so because it is better to isolate a simple faulted T transformer with a power fuse than 13 to open the entire primary circuit. MAG 0.1 The following paragraphs detail the 14 protective device settings, discuss the 3MAG curves, and review the important issues. B 15 ANSI Transformer Damage Curves Two curves are plotted: both the 100% and the 58% damage curves are shown 0.01 16 for the dry types in our example. These CURRENT (Amperes) curves are defined in ANSI Standard Legend: 141. The 58% curve reflects the fact R Primary 50/51 Relaying—Typical for These Transformers 17 that a one per unit secondary fault on T3 100% ANSI Damage/Withstand Curve for Transformer T1 58% ANSI Damage/Withstand Curve a grounded wye transformer creates F Power Fuse 65E Rating a 0.58 per unit fault in the primary P Network Protector Relay 50/51—(Both LTD = 40 Seconds and 6 Seconds Shown) T Tie Breaker 1600AT MAG = 1 TX INRUSH 18 conductors when the primary windings B Feeder Breaker 800AT 3MAG = 3 TX INRUSH have a delta configuration. Figure 18.0-14. Two-Transformer Spot Network Phase Overcurrent 19
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Protector Relaying—Eaton Digitrip 3000 Tie Breaker—Eaton MDS 2000 A with These settings provide for fast action i Plus Ground Fault Relay (GFR) Digitrip LS Plus Ground Fault Relay of feeder devices experiencing the Network relays do not have any form The settings shown in Figure 18.0-14 maximum fault duty of the switchgear of forward 50/51 (instantaneous and were developed using 2000/5 sensors (fault current from two transformers). ii time overcurrent) protection, therefore on the Tie breaker. The settings Ground fault protection is recom- if it is desired it must be added recommended are: mended for the feeder trip units; these separately. An 86 lockout relay is settings can be coordinated with the 1 recommended for positive lockout Long Time Pickup two-stage ground fault detection (LTPU) = 0.8 (1600 A) system (single point ground return indication and reset operations. The 2 curve for the Digitrip 3000 is shown in Long Time Delay I t method) mentioned earlier in 2 Figure 18.0-14 and depicts the settings (LTD) = 2 seconds Figure 18.0-8. Suggested ground for this microprocessor-based solid- Short Time Pickup fault protective device settings are state multi-phase relay. Using the (STPU) = 3 X (4800 A) illustrated in Figure 18.0-15, and the 3 2000/5 ratio current transformers, Short Time Delay settings are listed under the protector, the settings are as follows: (STD) = 0.2 seconds Tie breaker, and feeder device Instantaneous discussion in this section. 4 Long Time Pickup (INST) = Not used (LTPU) = 1.0 (2000 A) Ground Fault Relay Ground fault settings are established Long Time Delay I2t (GFR) = 700 A pickup essentially the same as a double-ended 5 (LTD) = 40 seconds Ground Fault Relay substation using a single tee ground Short Time Pickup (GFR) = 0.58 seconds point and ground return methodol- (STPU) = 3 X (6000 A) (35 cycles) ogy. Eaton’s MDS feeder breakers are 6 Short Time Delay See set to coordinate with downstream (STD) = 0.3 seconds Figure 18.0-15 devices so that downstream breakers Instantaneous experiencing a fault trip first. The GFR 7 (INST) = 11 X (22000 A) These settings allow the Tie to act relays for the Tie and protectors are Ground Fault Relay quickly for abnormal current condi- set slightly higher in pickup and have a (GFR) = 700 A pickup tions, yet also provide enough delay longer delay than the ground fault for 8 Ground Fault Relay to allow protectors to trip on reverse the feeder devices. Protector and Tie (GFR) = 0.58 seconds current when protector operation is ground fault settings are usually set (35 cycles) the prudent first course of action. at the same levels; coordination is 9 Also, larger feeder devices, such achieved by interlocking the two It is very important that the protector as 1200 A breakers (not shown in stages so that the Tie stage operates 50/51 settings be slower than the Tie Figure 18.0-14) will easily fit to the first followed by the protector stage. 10 breaker. The faster acting Tie is left and beneath the Tie curve. It is Ground current originating from faults desired for isolation of switchgear important to set the Tie to operate in the switchgear buswork or incoming faults between one side of the Tie and quicker than the protector 50/51 conductors is directly measured by 11 the load-side of a protector without relaying. The faster Tie settings assure the GFR on the Tie, then by one of taking the whole network down. The that switchgear bus faults do not take the protectors after the Tie opens. Tie clears one transformer’s fault the entire service down (only half). In Subsequently, the GFR on the faulted 12 contribution, while the unfaulted our example, the Tie will only be called zone causes the protector experiencing side remains energized. The protector upon to interrupt the fault current from the fault to trip open thereby isolating experiencing the remaining fault one transformer. the fault completely. Downstream 13 current will subsequently trip open, ground faults are cleared by down- thereby isolating one-half of the Typical Feeder—Eaton MDS 800 A with stream circuit breakers or the DS feeder network bus for repair. Digitrip LSIG breaker serving the faulted circuit. 14 The settings in Figure 18.0-14 were Faults located in the transformer generated using 800/5 sensors applied secondary windings may open both on the feeder breakers. The Digitrip 520 15 the Tie and the protector, depending trip unit settings are: upon the magnitude of the event. The protector should open first upon Long Time Pickup 16 reverse power, because protectors (LTPU) = 1.0 (800 A) respond to reverse power in 7 cycles. Long Time Delay If the Tie also trips open, the Tie can be (LTD) = 2 seconds 17 reclosed to serve the entire load again Short Time Pickup after locking out the protector on the (STPU) = Not used faulted transformer. Short Time Delay 18 (STD) = Not used Note: The transformer is given superior Instantaneous overload protection by the Digitrip 3000 compared to the level of protection given (INST) = 2 X (1600 A) 19 by the power fuse. This is especially true Ground Fault Pickup even in the overload region of the ANSI (GFPU) = F (500 A) damage curve. Ground Fault Delay 20 (GFD) = 0.3 seconds (18 cycles) See 21 Figure 18.0-15
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Zone Selective Interlocking— Application Note i The key reason to use Spot Network Systems is the superior ability to delivery power to loads, even under ii conditions of circuit failures, especially primary circuits or transformer failures. Designers need to keep that 1 fact in mind when considering the use of zone selective interlocking (ZSI). 2 ZSI is a tool to reduce arc fault energy and decrease tripping times of over- current trip units and relays, and is a 3 very reasonable tool to consider in radial systems and double-ended switchgear configurations with an 4 open tie breaker. However, the use of ZSI within the 208 V or 480 V switch- gear is not recommended by Eaton. 5 Here are the key reasons to avoid ZSI with Spot Network Switchgear. 6 The use of ZSI places all devices in a “trip fast without any delay” mode of operation, despite the short-time 7 pickup and delay settings set within the overcurrent device. The only way the overcurrent devices follow their 8 preprogrammed delay settings is if they get a restraint signal from downstream overcurrent devices. 9 The restraint signal is a low-voltage signal sent over hardwiring and forces several layers of overcurrent devices 10 into an orderly tripping sequence such that only the device closest to the fault trips, leaving unfaulted circuits 11 energized serving loads. In Spot Networks, primary faults are 12 expected to be cleared by upstream relaying and arc interrupting devices, such as breakers, and the reverse 13 current functional protection supplied by network relays. However, network relays take approximately 5–7 cycles 14 to clear under reverse current conditions. When ZSI is used within the switchgear, the mains and ties 15 experience fault currents, some mains Figure 18.0-15. Spot Network Ground Fault Protection see forward fault currents and at least one Main will see reverse current until Eaton Engineering Services has been There remain other tools to reduce the 16 the protector clears in 5–7 cycles. Not called into facilities to troubleshoot tripping times of overcurrent devices, one feeder breaker sends any restraint problems of lost networks when such as Arcflash Reduction Mainte- signal to tie breakers that are normally primary faults occurred, and the nance System functions, placed into 17 closed. This arrangement of ZSI causes problem was identified as the improper service in network switchgear when the the ties to trip without any delay, faster use of ZSI. After ZSI was removed from system is maintained in an energized than the time it takes the protector the switchgear, the network system state. Eaton even offers this type of 18 to clear, and the mains never get the functioned as expected, which is to feature on network protectors. restraint signal from the ties and the isolate only the faulted bus or system segment and allow loads to be served Designers are encouraged to properly whole system can be taken offline due design Spot Networks and to edit 19 to a fault on a single primary circuit. from the network switchgear by unfaulted sources. project specifications so that ZSI is not used in Spot Network Switchgear. Because ZSI is a part of standard 20 office and company specifications, it requires careful diligence to remove ZSI from specifications. 21
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FR3 Advantages i Liquid-Type Network Transformers The primary switch is interlocked with FR3 is a natural ester fluid made the associated network protector and from renewable and biodegradable ii secondary transformer windings to vegetable-based oil. Below are some ensure that the switch is only used to of the environmental, fire safety and break or make magnetizing current. operational advantages of using a high temperature natural ester liquid. 1 Liquid network transformers have a special low-voltage flange for field Environmental Advantages 2 mounting a network protector on the ■ Even though secondary containment secondary flange. The protector is best is still required, FR3 spills can be mounted close to the secondary wind- disposed through normal means 3 ings of the associated transformer and not treated as hazardous or to minimize distance between the toxic waste windings and the protector contacts. ■ FR3 minimizes air pollution by 4 There are only two standard ANSI producing only carbon dioxide flange configurations, smaller and and water during combustion larger, and the user generally gets one ■ based upon the transformer kVA size. FR3 also offers the potential for 5 relief from government regulatory Typical Liquid Network Transformer It is possible to chose one over the other, but the specifier must be careful penalties, resulting in less costly Network transformers are available in the selection and make certain spill cleanups 6 with liquid immersed core and coil adequate load growth and redundancy Fire Safety Advantages assemblies, and use the liquid as the are built into the system when ■ FR3 offers greater risk mitigation on principal insulation means for primary choosing a small flange size for a collateral damage from transformer 7 and secondary windings. The fluid transformer that normally is supplied explosion and fire, potentially can be mineral oil, silicon or a biode- with a large flange for a higher lowering insurance premiums gradable form of vegetable oil. Indoor ampacity protector. If the specifier 8 ■ applications benefit from using silicon stays with the Eaton recommendations Active fire suppression and barrier or the biodegradable vegetable oil for sizing protectors, the flange size is walls can essentially be eliminated liquid dielectric. See the discussion properly chosen for every unit. with FR3 when minimal spacing 9 below for Cargill FR3. is maintained Liquid transformers are available with ■ FR3 can alternatively be used safely The transformers are built to ANSI an array of accessories, most of which indoors and in tighter spaces out- C57.12.40 standards and have an 10 are listed on the next page with the doors typically without additional integral primary non-load-break three- outline drawings of a typical liquid fire safety requirements position switch having connected, network transformer. Alarm contacts ■ FR3 is listed as a “less flammable” 11 open and grounded positions. The are usually wired to terminal boxes for dielectric fluid by Factory Mutual grounded position grounds the use on alarm schemes or monitoring. (FM Global) and is classified as incoming medium-voltage feeder Certain accessories allow for the sam- a “less hazardous” dielectric 12 that serves the transformer, and does pling of fluids at regular maintenance medium in respect to fire hazard not ground the primary windings. intervals for testing and analysis. by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) 13 Table 18.0-2. Typical Properties of Insulating Fluids Operational Advantages Description Mineral Oil FR3 Silicone ■ FR3 impregnated paper experiences 14 Electrical a much lower aging rate compared to mineral oil impregnated paper, lead- Dielectric strength, kV (ASTM D877) 30 40 43 ing to an increase in the insulation 15 Physical system lifetime (grid reliability) Viscosity, cST. 100 °C 3 11.5 16 ■ FR3 impregnated paper can (ASTM D445) 40 °C 12 110 38 alternatively operate at a higher 16 0 °C 76 2200 90 hotspot temperature and attain the Flash pt. °C (ASTM D92) 145 285 300 same life expectancy as mineral oil Fire pt. °C (ASTM D92) 160 308 330 impregnated paper, increasing the 17 Specific heat (cal/gr/°C) (ASTM D2766) 0.43 0.45 0.36 transformer peak load or overload Coefficient of expansion, /°C (ASTM D1903) 7.55 x 10–4 7.30 x 10–4 1.04 x 10–3 capacity (energy efficiency) 18 Pour pt. °C (ASTM D97) –40 –24 –55 Sp. gravity (ASTM D1298) 0.91 0.87 0.96 Color (ASTM D1500) 0.5 0.5–2.0 <0.5 19 Environmental Biodegradation Rate (%) 21–day CEC–L–33 25.2 27.1 0.0 20
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