ALSTOM GE Transformer Protection

The T60 is designed for various power applications, including autotransformers, generator step-up transformers, split-phase, angle regulating transformers and reactors. It uses multiple current and voltage inputs to provide primary protection and backup protection of transformers, including differential, ground differential, five distance zones, phase, neutral, and ground overcurrent, under and overvoltage, under and overfrequency, over-fluxing, and breaker failure.

Key Benefits

• Secure high-speed protection for transformers, compliant with IEEE C37.91
• Advanced IEC 61850 Ed. 1 and Ed. 2 certified implementation, complete settings via SCL files and flexible process bus support (IEC 61850-9-2LE or IEC 61850-9-2 Hardfiber) ensures interoperability, device managing optimization and reduced cost of ownership
• Routable GOOSE (R-GOOSE) enables GOOSE messages going beyond the substation, which enables wide area protection and control applications
• Improved security for transformer energization and inrush provided through a superior adaptive 2nd harmonic restraint algorithm
• Three independent fiber or copper Ethernet ports for simultaneous/dedicated network connections with advanced 1 microsecond time synchronization via LAN with IEEE 1588 support
• Sensitive ground fault protection provides low- impedance differential protection down to 5% of the winding to limit transformer damage
• Phasor Measurement Unit (synchrophasor) according to IEEE C37.118 (2011) and IEC 61850-90-5 support
• CyberSentry™ provides high-end cyber security aligned to industry standards and services (NERC CIP, AAA, Radius, RBAC, Syslog)
• Reduced relay-to-relay wiring and associated installation costs through high-speed inter-relay communications
• Application flexibility with multiple I/O options including high density I/O, programmable logic, modularity, and specific customization
• An integrated large, full color display, provides real-time visualization and control of the protected bay, via a bay mimic as well as annunciator functionality and graphical visualization of phasors

The Multilin™ 845 Transformer Protection System is a member of the Multilin 8 Series protective relay platform and has been designed for the protection, control and management of 2- and 3-winding power and distribution transformers in both utility and industrial applications.

The Multilin 845 provides advanced functionality for a wide range of transformer applications delivering high-speed protection, customizable programmable logic, advanced transformer monitoring and diagnostics, and support for the latest communications protocols for easy integration into new or existing power systems.

The Multilin 845 delivers comprehensive transformer health monitoring, diagnostics, and reporting with integrated connectivity to composite and multiple gas transformer DGA solutions such as, GE’s Kelman Transformer Monitoring devices, delivering actionable analytics for asset optimization and transformer life extension.

Key Benefits

Comprehensive transformer protection including fast operating differential protection, unique CT saturation and directional detection
Advanced transformer monitoring, diagnostics and disturbance recording extending asset life
Integrated protection & DGA for continuous transformer monitoring
Integrated arc flash detection using light sensors to reduce incident energy and equipment damage
High-end cyber security tools such as AAA, Radius, RBAC, and Syslog enabling NERC CIP requirements
Draw-out design simplifies testing, commissioning and maintenance
Optional Wi-Fi minimizes system configuration and facilitates safe relay programming and diagnostic retrieval
Monitored environmental conditions helps reduce system downtime
High flexibility for customized protection and control logic

Transformers are high capital assets in electrical power systems. Elimination of all electrical and mechanical stresses, although desirable to preserve transformer life, is impractical. Adaptive techniques to measure, alarm (or trip) and advise on cumulative service can help to schedule preventive maintenance before a costly failure occurs. Internal faults are a risk for all transformers, with short-circuits dissipating the highest localized energy. Unless cleared quickly, the possibility to rewind windings reduces and core damage may become irreparable.

GE's P642, P643 and P645 address all these issues, preserving service life and offering fast protection for transformer faults. A transient bias technique has been included, enhancing relay stability and CT requirements. Hosted on an advanced IED platform, the P64x incorporates differential, REF, thermal, and overfluxing protection, plus backup protection for uncleared external faults. Model variants cover two and three-winding transformers (including auto-transformers), with up to five sets of 3-phase CT inputs.

Key benefits:

• Backup and logging of through faults 
• Simple settings – wizard requires only nameplate data 
• Integrated backup overcurrent per winding or CT input - optional directionalizing when relay fitted with a 3-phase VT  
• Ordering the 3-phase VT permits full monitoring and measurement of power and energy quantities 

Main characteristics:

• Current loop analogue inputs [CLIO] and analogue outputs [RTD] for remote monitoring 
• Optional single or dual redundant Ethernet available for IEC 61850 or DNP3
• Transient biasing reduces CT knee point dimensioning by typically 25% compared to historical applications

Transformers are high capital assets in electrical power systems. Elimination of all electrical and mechanical stresses, although desirable to preserve transformer life, is impractical. Adaptive techniques to measure, alarm (or trip) and advise on cumulative service can help to schedule preventive maintenance before a costly failure occurs. Internal faults are a risk for all transformers, with short-circuits dissipating the highest localized energy. Unless cleared quickly, the possibility to rewind windings reduces and core damage may become irreparable.

GE's P642, P643 and P645 address all these issues, preserving service life and offering fast protection for transformer faults. A transient bias technique has been included, enhancing relay stability and CT requirements. Hosted on an advanced IED platform, the P64x incorporates differential, REF, thermal, and overfluxing protection, plus backup protection for uncleared external faults. Model variants cover two and three-winding transformers (including auto-transformers), with up to five sets of 3-phase CT inputs.

Key benefits:

• Backup and logging of through faults 
• Simple settings – wizard requires only nameplate data 
• Integrated backup overcurrent per winding or CT input - optional directionalizing when relay fitted with a 3-phase VT  
• Ordering the 3-phase VT permits full monitoring and measurement of power and energy quantities 

Main characteristics:

• Current loop analogue inputs [CLIO] and analogue outputs [RTD] for remote monitoring 
• Optional single or dual redundant Ethernet available for IEC 61850 or DNP3
• Transient biasing reduces CT knee point dimensioning by typically 25% compared to historical applications