Introduction Autorecloser relays are widely implemented in the electric utilities Over Head Lines networks to improve power availability and to maintain system stability. Site testing need to be performed before operation to ensure proper function of Autoreclosers. There is not much manufacturer guidance in functional site testing of Autoreclosers. Therefore, testing engineers have to carry out the functional site tests according to specific requirements of the installations. Application of multifunction and numerical relays has reduced the number of elements and wirings to be tested on site, but it would not eliminate the requirement to perform site testing. Riam A. Wibowo 2 Protective Relay technology development = - EsAn Over head line with Auto recloser relays A temporary fault occur Protective relays operate = breaker tripped Utility Substation 3 Fa Power off [Customers] . Fault extinguished 4. Autorecloser relays order the breaker to reclose — Breaker reclose = Power is restored automatically Riam A. Wibowo 3 An Over head line without Auto recloser relays 1. A temporary fault occur 2. Protective relays operate Utility Substation = braskar tripped — Power off 3. Fault extinguished 4, Breaker need to be closed manually to restore power Riam A. Wibowo 4TYPICAL CONFIGURATION & SETTING of AUTORECLOSER RELAY in INDONESIA 500kV 275kV 150kV 20kV Dead Time Setting | 0.7 00.9 second [I 1 second 60 second — /§ Setting 40 second ie 40 second 180 second 3 Number of shots single shot é) single shot single shat 5 single ard three ‘Singe or Multi Pole single pole Bz polos throe poles /§ ore 3 two (for“One = Hal Boake” Number of Breakers two &/ Se) ore s 5 Proteciversty | Distance Relay | —~/ Distance Relay | Over Curent Riam A. Wibowo Basic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay Performance lH The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) whenever it is initiated by Protective Relay lB The Autorecloser Relay should not reclose the Breaker(s) if the initiation occurs during the Reclaim Time © For single pole mode, the Autorecloser Relay should only reclose the Breaker(s) for single phase to earth fault. lB The Autorecloser Relay should never reclose the Breaker(s) if: Hino initiation from Protective Relay (e.g. when the Breaker(s) are intentionally opened by people) Ml Any of the Breaker(s) is not ready Wi itis not switched to active Riam A. WibowoBasic Requirement of Autorecloser Relay Performance (2) "For single and three poles mode : lM The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for line- line fault under control of synchrocheck relay lM The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) for single phase to earth fault lM Three poles reclosing should be under Synchro Check control (except for 20kV radial networks) Failure of reclosing after single pole tripping should be followed by tripping of all poles Riam A. WibowoSpecific requirement for 500 kV Autorecloser Relay v The Autorecloser Relay should reclose the Breaker(s) when initiated by any Distance Relay (due to duplex configuration of 500 kV protection scheme) v Since 500kV Substations are one & half breaker type, the Autorecloser Relay should be able to recognize and control each of the Breaker as “leader Breaker ” and “follower Breaker” RiamA. Wibowo 8Current Generation of Autorecloser + Autorecloser function is integrated in a multifunction relay | Autorecloser | Synch | check Protective .relay Riam A. Wibowo CIRCUIT BREAKER(S)