Basics of Medium Voltage Motor Control

Starter Power Components & Starter Types

Larry Dalton Lead Operation Specialist

Jude Hernandez - Application Engineer
GE Industrial Solutions

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 Purpose and Learning Objectives

Purpose of activity:
This webinar will educate the participant in the various power
components of a MV Class E2 motor controller and the different
types of medium voltage motor starters.
Learning objectives:
At the end of this presentation you will be able to;
1. Understand and explain the differences between MV Class E2
Controllers (MCC) and MV MC Switchgear
2. Describe the basic power components of a MV Class E2 motor
starter and their purposes.
3. Describe a few of the various types of MV Class E2 motor
starters available.
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 MV MCC vs. MV MC Switchgear
Standards: MV MCC vs. MV MC Swgr
MV MCC; NEMA ICS-3 Part I and UL347
MV Swgr; IEEE/ANSI C37.20.2 (metal-clad), 37.04, 37.06, 37.09, 37.010, 37.11, 37.100, and NEMA SG-
4 (optional UL)
When Arc Resistant enclosures are required, the specifications for both equipment types should also
reference compliance to IEEE C37.20.7 and class of enclosure (with the most common enclosure Class
being Type 2B)

Construction: MV MCC vs. MV MC Swgr

MV MCCs have a grounded metal overall enclosure vs. MV MC Switchgear has the same grounded
metal overall enclosure, in addition to having the breaker, bus, and cable areas being compartmentalized
and isolated from each other by grounded metal barriers, with no intentional openings
MV MCCs have Bare Bus as standard (optional insulated bus available) vs. MV MC Switchgear which
requires ALL bus and connections to be insulated
MV MCCs can have a Stationary or Draw out switching device vs. MV MC Swgr where the breakers
MUST be drawout
MV MCC D.O. contactors normally do not require shutters over primary stabs when isolated by an
isolation switch vs. MV MC Swgr which requires automatic shutters over the primary breaker stabs.
MV MCCs are front access only, they do not require rear access (some possible exceptions) vs. MV MC
Swgr which requires rear access
MV MCC sections are typically smaller (approx. 2-Hi dims. 36W x 30DP x 90H) vs. MV MC Swgr
sections which are larger (approx. 2-HI dims. 36W x 94DP x 95H)
MV MCCs more cost effective vs. MV MC Swgr by a factor of approx. 2X
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MV Contactor vs. MV Breaker
UL Class E2
Vacuum Circuit
Vacuum Contactor
Breaker
with Fuses
Electrically held
Mechanically
Mechanically latched -
Functional latched - remains
remains closed on
Characteristics closed on loss of
loss of control
1 system voltage
voltage

Continuous 2 1200, 2000, 3000,

Current Rating 200, 400, 800A 3500, 4000A

From very low to From very low

Switching approximately to full rated short-
Capability 10-15X continuous circuit current
rating (e.g. 63KA)
Contactor up to
Electrical Up to 100 full short-
1,000,000
Endurance circuit interruptions
operations
Mechanical
2,000,000 +/- 5,000 to 10,000
Endurance
Higher
Peak let- Lower
(Clears fault
through (current-limiting
in 3 or 5
3 fuse clears fault in
Current cycles after trip
< 1/2 cycle)
signal recieved)
Coordinated with
Overcurrent MV power fuses Requires protective
Protection and an overload relay(s)
device
Maintenance
Very Low Medium - High
Requirements
1 *Note: when using a Latched contactor, there is no anti-pump feature like a MV
breaker, therefore a potential failure could occur if close/trip signals are given together.
2 Deratings may apply depending on enclosure, configuration, ambient temp, altitude,
etc.
3 Peak let-through current is the highest current flowing in the circuit following
inception of a fault (instantaneous value, not RMS) Slide # 6, Rev 3, 11/8/16
 MV Motor Controller Components
-1 Line Diagram-

Isolation Switch

R (or E) Type Power Fuse

PT

CPT

or M
Vacuum Contactor
Cntl Pwr

CT
Volt Input

3
Thermal
or 11M O/L Relay
Overload

GSCT
1 RTDs
Instrument Transformers
500HP (PTs, CPTs, CTs)
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 MV Motor Controller Components
-Isolation Switch-

Quick-Make, Quick-Break, Non-Load Break, Isolation Switch

Safety device to isolate fuses/contactor from main bus

R (or E) Type

Manually-operated
PT

Interlocks Prevent
CPT
Operation when contactor closed (motor energized)
Opening door when switch is closed (must be fully off)
or M Accidental operation when HV door is open
Cntl Pwr

CT
Volt Input

3
Thermal 11M
or
Overload

GSCT
1 RTDs

500HP

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MV Motor Controller Components
-Isolation Switch-

Open

Closed Slide # 9, Rev 3, 11/8/16

 MV Motor Controller Components
-Fuses-

Type R fuses are used for motor applications and General

Purpose type E fuses are used for transformer/feeder
applications
R (or E) Type
MV E2 motor controllers use current-limiting back-up fuses
PT which provide the short-circuit protection for the motor and
motor controller
CPT

Fuses must be coordinated with the contactor and O/L relay

or M for proper MV E2 motor controller applications
Cntl Pwr
The MV fuses must permit repetitive switching of the load while
CT taking into consideration the magnitude of inrush current and
Volt Input

3
Thermal 11M associated time without damage to the fuse
or
Overload
Standard interrupting rating (S/C rating of equip) 50KAIC
GSCT
RTDs
1 Bolt-on or Clip type fuses available

500HP

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MV Motor Controller Components
-Fuses -

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 MV Motor Controller Components
-Contactor-
Vacuum contactor switching device

Stationary or Draw-out construction available

R (or E) Type
Standard Electrically (magnetic) held, or Optional mechanically
(latched) held available
PT

Max Voltage: 2400V-7200V (higher voltage ratings may be

CPT
available and/or MV breakers may be used for applications
higher than 7200V)
or M

Cntl Pwr 200A, 400A, and 800A nominal ratings (deratings may apply
CT
for enclosure type, configuration, altitude, ambient
Volt Input

3 temperature, etc.)
Thermal 11M
or
Overload
BIL: 60KV
GSCT
1 RTDs

500HP

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MV Motor Controller Components
-Contactor-

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 MV Motor Controller Components
-Instrument Transformers-
CTs: Standard Window type or optional Bar type phase CTs are
available. Optional window type GSCT available.

Standard CTs used in MV MCCs are normally single ratio and

R (or E) Type have a relatively low Accuracy Class, e.g. C10 (window) or
T50 (bar). Multi-ratio and higher CT accuracy classes are
PTs available, but may require additional sections or space, due to
size to accommodate mounting.
CPT
CPTs: Standard stationary mounted in starter compartments
or M are available from 500VA standard, up to 3KVA optional

Cntl Pwr
PTs: Optional stationary mounted in starter compartments are
CT
3
available in open-delta, or wye connected configurations, but
Volt Input

may require additional space to accommodate mounting.

Thermal
or
11M
Overload

GSCT
RTDs
1

500HP
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 MV Motor Controller Components
-O/L Relay-
Many types/styles of O/L relays are available in MV E2
controllers for motor protection; from a basic 3 phase bi-
metallic block O/L Relay (Standard) to Digital Multifunction
Motor Protection Relays (Optional) and all required CT inputs
for operation.
R (or E) Type
Primarily for O/L protection for the load and up to the
PT switching/overload capability of the vacuum contactor

CPT
Must be coordinated with the contactor and fuse for proper MV
E2 controller protection/applications
or M

Cntl Pwr Recommended/Suggested O/L relay protection functions for

MV motors:
CT 49 thermal overload
Volt Input

3 50/51 P/G Inst. and Time O/C

Thermal 11M 49RTD (S)/38 stator and/or bearing RTDs
or 51R mechanical jam
Overload
46 current unbalance
GSCT 27/59 under/over voltage
RTDs 37 undercurrent
1 87M motor differential (large MV induction/synch motors > 1500HP)
86 lockout
Communication and I/O
500HP Others depending on type (ind/synch) and size of motor
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 NEMA Type Enclosures

NEMA Type 1 (vented)

NEMA Type 1 Gasketed (non-vented)
NEMA Type 12 (non-vented)
NEMA Type 3R Outdoor (non-vented)
Non-walk-in
Walk-in Protected Aisle

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 Basic Starter Types

AC Induction Motors
FVNR
FVR
2S2W
2S1W
RVNR (RVAT, RVPR, & MVSSSS)
Transformer Feeders (Latched)
Capacitor Banks
Synchronous (Brush & Brushless)
Other Types Available

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Starter Type
-FVNR Sq. Cage Induction-

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Starter Type
-FVNR Latched Contactor-

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 Basic Starter Types
-Reduced Voltage-

*Motor current is proportional to starting voltage, and torque

is proportional to the square of the starting voltage

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Starter Type
-RVAT (Reduced Voltage Auto Transformer) Sq. Cage Induction-

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-RVAT (contd)-

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-RVAT (contd)-

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Starter Type
-MVSSSS (Medium Voltage Solid State Soft Start) Sq. Cage Induction-

Class E-2 Controller

Fused isolation
disconnect
Isolation vac.
contactor
SCR stack
w/ I2t overload
Bypass vac.
contactor Controls
Isolated cntl. MTR
compartment
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 Benefits of Soft Starts?

Eliminate torque shock damage

Increases motor AND drive train reliability
Keep starting kVA to a minimum
Maintain future flexibility
Soft Start and Soft Stop pumps
Reduce hyd. / mech. problems
4x Cost ratio vs. MV VFDs

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What Sets Soft Starts Apart

High performance protection

Motor Protection Relay quality
Extreme flexibility
Any kind of ramp profile
Heavy duty ratings
Rugged gate firing circuit
Reliable, noise immune

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 MVSS Ratings

500% for 30-60 seconds

600% for 30+ seconds
Capable of Class 30 Mill Duty motors
200% for up to 2 minutes
Allows for long accel times
Tested at 40C and 50C

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 Programmable I/O

120V inputs
2 wire or 3 wire control , external trip
1 Analog Tachometer Input
2ea 4-20ma analog outputs
Programmable for RMS Current, % Motor
Load, Bearing Temp, Stator Temp, or RPM
8 digital outputs
Each can be assigned to alarms and/or trips

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 Metering

10 current based metering functions

6 status screens
Recorder for 60 events with time / date stamp
29 RTD option screens
Voltage monitoring functions
Including Line Voltage. Frequency, PF, kW,
kW Demand, kVAR, kVAR Demand, kWH,
kVA, kVA Demand.

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 Communications

RS485 Modbus RTU built-in

Future options for DeviceNet, others
RS232 Windows based programming / monitor
program

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Starter Type
-MVSSSS (Medium Voltage Solid State Soft Start) Sq. Cage Induction-

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-MVSSSS contd-

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Arc Resistant Motor Controller

Functionality
Arc Resistant MV motor control has the
same basic functionality as regular MV
motor control. This optional construction
feature offers additional protection
against internal arc faults as defined in
the ANSI Std. C37.20-7-2007 for Type
2B accessibility.

The Arc Resistant motor control center

is a more reliable and safer option to
typical applications in oil and gas, pulp
and paper, petrochemical, and in
general where it is used as an additional
solution for arc flash mitigation.

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 Product Visual Identity

Pressure Arc Arc Duct

Relief Vent redirects
flash energy
away from
Welded LV the operator
compartment
protects
operator with
door open Totally
enclosed non-
ventilated
Doors - welded
reinforced enclosure for
latches & harsh
hinges to environments
prevent gases
from escaping

Same proven Heavy Duty

internal reinforced side
components panels

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 Summary
MV Class E2 controllers/starters provide benefits such as high duty cycles, low
maintenance requirements, front accessibility, and more compact designs vs. MV
Metal-clad switchgear.

Utilize the proper symbols on 1-Line diagrams to represent MV Class E2

starters/controllers, and if possible, separate specifications, or separate/distinct
sections in combined specifications, to differentiate/describe the different MV
equipment platforms (MCC or Switchgear) with respect to Standards, construction
features, etc.

To help manufacturers quotation groups properly size a MV Motor

Starter/Controller, complete information (nameplate or data sheets) of the motor/load
should be provided in the RFQ documents (FLA, LRA, RPM, SF).

If non-standard and/or additional components are required, e.g. bus diff CTs, High-
Accuracy or Multi-ratio CTs, draw out PTs/CPTs, etc., additional space, mounting
configurations, and/or sections may be required. Consultant manufacturer
representative(s) prior to doing equipment/building layouts.

When speed control is not required, Reduce Voltage starters can be a solution to
limit the impact to the electrical and mechanical systems when starting and/or
stopping large motors. However, care must be taken to ensure proper design
coordination between the starter type and load requirements.
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