CHAPTER 5: SETTINGS CONTROL ELEMENTS
T35 TRANSFORMER PROTECTION SYSTEM – INSTRUCTION MANUAL 5-237
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There are six identical underfrequency elements, numbered 1 through 6.
The steady-state frequency of a power system is a certain indicator of the existing balance between the generated power
and the load. Whenever this balance is disrupted through the loss of an important generating unit or the isolation of part
of the system from the rest of the system, the effect is a reduction in frequency. If the control systems of the system
generators do not respond fast enough, the system can collapse. A reliable method to quickly restore the balance between
load and generation is to automatically disconnect selected loads, based on the actual system frequency. This technique,
called “load-shedding,” maintains system integrity and minimize widespread outages. After the frequency returns to
normal, the load can be restored automatically or manually.
UNDERFREQ 1 SOURCE — This setting is used to select the source for the signal to be measured. The element first checks for
a live phase voltage available from the selected source. If voltage is not available, the element attempts to use a phase
current. If neither voltage nor current is available, the element does not operate, as it does not measure a parameter
below the minimum voltage/current setting.
UNDERFREQ 1 MIN VOLT/AMP — Selects the minimum per unit voltage or current level required to allow the underfrequency
element to operate. This threshold is used to prevent an incorrect operation because there is no signal to measure.
UNDERFREQ 1 PICKUP — Selects the level at which the underfrequency element is to pickup. For example, if the system
frequency is 60 Hz and the load shedding is required at 59.5 Hz, the setting is 59.50 Hz.
Figure 5-125: Underfrequency logic
5.8.7 Digital counters
SETTINGS CONTROL ELEMENTS DIGITAL COUNTERS COUNTER 1(8)
UNDERFREQ 1 MIN
VOLT/AMP: 0.10 pu
Range: 0.10 to 1.25 pu in steps of 0.01
UNDERFREQ 1 PICKUP:
59.50 Hz
Range: 20.00 to 65.00 Hz in steps of 0.01
UNDERFREQ 1 PICKUP
DELAY: 2.000 s
Range: 0.000 to 65.535 s in steps of 0.001
UNDERFREQ 1 RESET
DELAY : 2.000 s
Range: 0.000 to 65.535 s in steps of 0.001
UNDERFREQ 1 TARGET:
Self-reset
Range: Self-reset, Latched, Disabled
UNDERFREQ 1 EVENTS:
Disabled
Range: Disabled, Enabled
COUNTER 1
COUNTER 1
FUNCTION: Disabled
Range: Disabled, Enabled
COUNTER 1 NAME:
Counter 1
Range: up to 12 alphanumeric characters
COUNTER 1 UNITS: Range: up to six alphanumeric characters
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