EMTP transient modeling of a distance relay and a comparison with EMTP laboratory testing. [ElectroMagnetics Transient Program]

Journal Article · Thu Jul 01 00:00:00 EDT 1993 · IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/61.252626· OSTI ID:6093970

Wilson, R E ^[1]; Nordstrom, J M ^[2]

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1. Univ. of Idaho, Moscow, ID (United States)
2. Bonneville Power Administration, Vancouver, WA (United States)

This paper reports on a method to test the transient performance of a sampled-data relay. A model of one measuring unit of a digital relay was created on a personal computer. The simulations are compared with laboratory results obtained by applying digitally generated waveforms to the actual relay. Computer modelling of the digital relay is done within the Models version of the Transient Analysis of Control System (TACS) subsection of the ElectroMagnetics Transient Program (EMTP). The input filter, analog to digital converter, Fourier fundamental frequency detector, and the relay measuring principle of one digital microprocessor based relay are modeled. The modeling of these components within an EMTP environment represents new work. An actual 115 Kv 150 mile long transmission line was simulated using the EMTP. The faults simulated on the transmission line were applied both to the digital model of the relay and the actual relay. The physical testing used the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) Relay Evaluation System (RES). Results from the digital relay simulation are compared with results from an actual relay. The educational value of observing relay waveforms at various stages within the simulation is discussed.

• OSTI ID: 6093970
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States), Journal Name: IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers); (United States) Vol. 8:3; ISSN 0885-8977; ISSN ITPDE5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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240100* -- Power Systems-- (1990-)
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ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT
EQUIPMENT PROTECTION DEVICES
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