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EE6702 - PROTECTION & SWITCHGEAR By,
VINITHA JCASSO. PROF.
RMD-EEE
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UNIT -5CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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UNIT 5 SyllabusCIRCUIT BREAKERS
• Physics of arcing phenomenon and arc interruption – DC and AC circuit breaking – re-striking voltage and recovery voltage – rate of rise of recovery voltage – resistance switching – current chopping – interruption of capacitive current – Types of circuit breakers – air blast, air break, oil, SF6 and vacuum circuit breakers – comparison of different circuit breakers – Rating and selection of Circuit breakers.
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Theory of circuit interruption
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The ARC• The electric arc constitute a basic, indispensable and
active element in the process of current interruption.1. Basic theory of electric discharge• The conduction of electricity is through the gases or
vapors which contain positive and negative charge carriers and all types of discharge involve the very fundamental process of production, movement & absorption of these carriers which is the mode of carrying the current between the electrodes. The gas discharge phenomena can broadly classified as:a. The non-self sustained dischargeb. The self sustaining discharges
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Initiation of an Arc
• By high voltage gradient at the cathode resulting into field emission.
• By increase of temperature resulting into thermo ionic emission
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Maintenance of Arc• High temperature of the medium around the
contacts caused by high current densities, with high temp the kinetic energy gained by moving electrons increased.
• The field strength or volt. gradient which increases the kinetic energy of the moving electrons and increases the chances of detaching electrons from neutral molecule.
• An increase in mean free path-the distance through which the electron moves freely.
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Methods of Arc ExtinctionHigh resistance method
a. cooling of arcb. increasing the arc lengthc. reducing the cross section of arcd. splitting of arc
Low resistance or current zero interruptiona. Lengthening of the gapb. increasing the pressure in the vicinity of the arc c. Coolingd. Blast Effect
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Phenomenon of arc extinctionEnergy Balance or Cassie Theory• This theory states that if the rate of heat
dissipation between the contacts is greater then the rate at which heat is generated, the arc will be extinguished, otherwise it will restrike.
Recovery rate or Slepian’s Theory• This theory states that if the rate at which the ions
and electrons combine to form or replaced by neutral molecules.
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Restriking Voltage & Recovery Voltage• The transient voltage which appears across the
breaker contacts at the instant of arc being extinguished is known as restriking voltage.
• The power frequency rms voltage ,which appears across the breaker contacts after the arc is finally extinguished and transient oscillation die out is called recovery voltage.
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Arc Extinction
Arc Voltage:The Voltage drop across the arc is called Arc Voltage.
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Arc Quenching: ( C.B )• The Arc Produced not only delays the
current interruption process but it also generates enormous heat which may cause damage to the system or to the circuit breaker itself.
• Therefore main problem in a C.B is to extinguish the arc with in the shortest possible time so the heat generated by it may not reach a dangerous value.
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ARC PHENOMENONDuring arcing period, the current flowing between the contacts depends upon the resistance. The greater Resistance smaller the current that flows between the contacts.The arc resistance depends upon
i) Degree of ionization ( Arc resistance increases with the decrease in number of ionized particles b/w the contact )ii) Length of Arc ( Arc resistance increases with the length of arc )iii) Cross section of Arc ( Arc resistance increases with the decrease in X-section of the arc )
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ARC PHENOMENONThe factors that are responsible for maintenance of arc between the contacts are:
i) Potential Difference between the contacts.ii) ionized particles between the contacts.
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Methods of Arc InterruptionThere are two methods of Arc Interruption or Extinction are
i) High resistance interruptionii) Current zero interruption
High resistance interruptionThe arc resistance can be increased by
cooling, lengthening, reducing x-section and splitting the arc.
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Methods of Arc InterruptionIt is employed for low power AC and DC circuit breakers.Current zero interruption
There are two theories to explain the zero current interruption of the arc.
i) Recovery rate theory (Slepain’sTheory)ii) Energy balance theory (Cassie’s Theory)
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Recovery rate theory
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Energy balance theory
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Arc Extinction in oil Circuit BreakerIncase of oil circuit breaker the opening of contact which heats the oil surrounds the contact due to arc which causes hydrogen gas bubble to evolve and its removes the heat from the surface. If the rate of heat removal is faster than its generation then the arc is extinguished.
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Arc interruption (or) Extinction methods
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a) Lengthening the arc : by arc runners
Function of the arc runners
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b) Splitting the Arc:In this method the arc is elongated and splitted by arc splitters. These are made with plates of resin bonded fiber gas. These are placed perpendicular to arc and arc is pulled into them by electromagnetic forces.
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c) Cooling of Arc : It causes recombination of ionized particles.
Cooling remove the heat from the Arc. Efficient cooling may be obtained by gas blast directed along Arc.2) Low resistance (or) current zero interruption:
This method is used for Arc Extinction in A.C circuit breakers. In this method the resistance kept low until current is zero.
In a.c Circuit-breakers the arc is interrupted at a current zero. At current zero, the space between contacts is deionized quickly by introducing fresh unionized medium such as oil or fresh air, or SF6 gas, between the contacts.
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• The dielectric strength of the contact space increases to such an extent that the arc does not continue after current zero. A high voltage may appear across the contacts. The voltage may re-established the arc if the dielectric strength of gap is less than the restriking voltage. In that case the arc continues for another half cycle and may get extinguished at next current zero.
The rapid increase of dielectric strength of the medium near current zero can be achieved by
1)Lengthening of Arc2)Cooling3)Blast effect
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DC CIRCUIT BREAKING
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The contacts of the DC breaker separate and the arc is transferred from contacts to the runners where it rises upwards and extinguishes on its own.
How is dc breaking done?
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Drawbacks of HVDC circuit breaking• The amount of energy to be dissipated during
the short interval of breaking is very high as compared to the conventional a.c circuit breakers.
• The natural zero current does not occur as in the case of a.c cb, resistance switching and the efficient cooling by forcing the liquid or air blast are used to dissipate the high amount of energy.
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SIMPLE D.C CIRCUIT
B circuit breaker.Assuming CB “B” breaks the current I(=E/R)
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ARC CHARACTERISTICS
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The diff equation of the circuit is,
L(di/dt) + Ri + eb = EL(di/dt) = (E –Ri) - eb(i) = Δe
Δe negative:Current will decrease.
Δe positive:Increase the current.
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Basic requirement
Progressive lengthening of arc is a basic requirement of dc circuit breakers.
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In designing an HVDC circuit breaker there are there main problems to be solved– How to produce a current zero?– How to prevent restriking?– How to dissipate the stored energy?
Producing current zero– This approach involves changing the form of arc
current by commutation principle– Quenching gear of well proven HVAC circtuit breaker– Principle of oscillatory circuit
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Prevention of restrikes• To produce a good ionizing arc the space between two
walls of arc chute can be narrowed to restrict the arc.• At the same time it can be broken into number of arcs
by inserting a grating of vertical metal plane.
Dissipation of stored energy• A protective spark gap can be used across the CB to
reduce the size of the commuting capacitor.• It will keep the abnormal voltage produced at the
switching time below the undesired level.• By means of high frequency currents the spark gap
acts as an energy dissipating device.
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Interruption of capacitive current
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Interruption of capacitive currentEffect:
The interruption of capacitive current produces high voltage transients across the gap of the circuit breaker.
When?This occurs when an unloaded long
transmission line or a capacitor bank is switched off.
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Interruption of capacitive current
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Interruption of capacitive currentConsidering a electrical circuit of a simple power system
C stray capacitance of the circuit breakerCL line capacitance
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TRANSIENT VOLTAGE ACROSS THE GAP OF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER WHEN THE
CAPACITIVE CURRENT IS INTERRUPTED
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At the instant M– The capacitive current is 0.– System voltage is maximum.
If interruption occurs– Capacitor CL remains charged at the maximum
value of system voltage.
After the instant M– Voltage across the breaker gap is – the difference of Vc and VcL.
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At the instant N– The voltage across the gap is twice the maximum– Value of Vc.
If the breaker restrikes– The voltage across the gap become partially zero.– Voltage falls from 2Vcmaxto zero.– A severe high frequency oscillation occurs (about
the point S)– Interrupted again.( if restriking current=0)– The capacitor CL at the voltage -3emax.
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At the instant P– The system voltage reaches its positive
maximum.(point T)– Voltage across the gap becomes 4emax.– The capacitive current reaches zero again and
there may be an interruption.– The transient voltage oscillates between
-3emaxand +5emax. (point P—Q)
• Thus voltage across the gap goes on increasing.
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CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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Types of circuit breakers1. Air Blast circuit breaker2. Vacuum circuit breaker3. Oil circuit breaker4. SF6 circuit breaker• Comparison of Airblast, Vacuum, Oil, SF6.• Testing of circuit breakers.
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Types Of Circuit Breakers
1. Oil Circuit Breakers
2. Vacuum Circuit Breakers
3. AirBlast Circuit Breakers
4. SF6 Circuit Breakers
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1. OIL CIRCUIT BREAKER• It is designed for 11kv-765kv.• These are of two types❑ BOCB (Bulk oil Circuit Breaker)❑ MOCB (Minimum oil Circuit
Breaker)
• The contacts are immersed in oil bath.
• Oil provides cooling by hydrogen created by arc.
• It acts as a good dielectric medium and quenches the arc.
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1. OIL CIRCUIT BREAKERAdvantages:• Oil has good dielectric strength.• Low cost.• Oil is easily available.• It has wide range of breaking capability.
Disadvantages:• Slower operation , takes about 20 cycles for arc
quenching.• It is highly inflammable , so high risk of fire.• High maintenance cost.
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2. VACCUM CIRCUIT BREAKER• It is designed for medium voltage range (3.3-33kv).• This consists of vacuum of pressure (1*10-6) inside arc
extinction chamber.• The arc burns in metal vapour when the contacts are
disconnected.• At high voltage , it’s rate of dielectric strength recovery is very
high.• Due to vacuum arc extinction is very fast.• The contacts loose metals gradually due to formation of metal
vapours.
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3. AIR BLAST CIRCUIT BREAKERS• This operates using high velocity blast of air
which quenches the arc.• It consists of blast valve , blast tube &
contacts.• Blast valve contains air at high pressure.• Blast tube carries the air at high pressure &
opens the moving contact attached to spring.• There is no carbonization of surface as in VCB.• Air should be kept clean & dry to operate it
properly.
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3. AIR BLAST CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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3. AIR BLAST CIRCUIT BREAKERSAdvantages:• High speed operation as compared to OCB.• Ability to withstand frequent switching.• Facility for high speed reclosure.• Less maintenance as compared to OCB.
Disadvantages:• Little moisture content prolongs arcing time.• Pressure should be checked frequently for frequent
operation.• Risk of fire hazards due to over voltages.• It can’t be used for high voltage operation due to
prolonged arc quenching.
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AIRBREAK CIRCUIT BREAKER
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4. SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS• It contains an arc interruption chamber containing SF6
gas.• In closed position the contacts remain surrounded by
SF6 gas at a pressure of 2.8 kg/cm2.• During opening high pressure SF6 gas at 14 kg/cm2
from its reservoir flows towards the chamber by valve mechanism.
• SF6 rapidly absorbs the free electrons in the arc path to form immobile negative ions to build up high dielectric strength.
• It also cools the arc and extinguishes it.• After operation the valve is closed by the action of a
set of springs.• Absorbent materials are used to absorb the byproducts
and moisture.
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4. SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERS
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4. SF6 CIRCUIT BREAKERSAdvantages:
– Very short arcing period due to superior arc quenching property of SF6.
– Can interrupt much larger currents as compared to other breakers.
– No risk of fire.– Low maintenance, light foundation.– No over voltage problem.– There are no carbon deposits.
Disadvantages: – SF6 breakers are costly due to high cost of SF6.– SF6 gas has to be reconditioned after every operation of the
breaker, additional equipment is required for this purpose.
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Comparison of Circuit Breakers
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Testing of circuit breaker
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Why "Testing of Circuit Breaker" is Necessary?
• A Circuit Breaker should be capable of carrying, making, and breaking under normal and abnormal conditions. In any power system circuit breaker has to withstand power frequency over voltages and transient over voltages due to switching and lightning.
• The performance of a circuit breaker under normal and abnormal conditions can be verified by performing different type of tests on circuit breakers. The main purpose of testing of circuit breakers is to confirm if circuit breaker is able to work on particular voltage and current ratings or not.
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TYPE OF TEST ON CIRCUIT BREAKERSThere are mainly two tests classified:• 1)Type test• 2) Routine Test
1) Type Tests:The purpose of type tests is to prove design
features and the quality of circuit breaker. Type tests are not conducted on each circuit breaker. This is done to prove the capabilities and to confirm the rated characteristics of the circuit breakers.
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TYPE OF TEST ON CIRCUIT BREAKERS2)Routine Tests:Routine test is performed before circuit breaker dispatch to ensure the product. This gives result about defects in materials and construction of circuit breaker. We can check quality of material of circuit breaker by performing Routine Test.
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TYPE TESTS LISTED BELOW• Mechanical endurance tests• Thermal tests• Dielectric tests• Measurement of resistance of the main
circuits• Short Circuit tests
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1. Mechanical endurance tests• In this test, the C.B.. is open and closed 500 times
or other value as agreed to between the purchaser and the supplier. The test are carried out without current through the main circuit of the C.B. Out of the total number of tests, 10% should be closed-open operation, that is with the tripping, mechanism energized by the closing of main contacts. During the tests, occasional lubrication, but no mechanical adjustments are permissible. After the tests, all parts including contacts should be in good condition and there should be no permanent distortion and undue wear of the parts.
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5. SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS1) Breaking capacity Test:-• Sequence of performing this tests is as follows:-
– First of all, the master circuit breaker (MB)and the breaker under test (TB)are closed.
– The s.c. current is passed by closing the make switch.– The circuit breaker under test(TB) is opened to interrupt the s.c.
current at desired moment.• The following measurements related to the breaking
capacity performance are taken from the oscillogram during the test:-– Symmetrical breaking current– Asymmetrical breaking current– Amplitude factor– Natural frequency of oscillations and RRRV(RATE OF RISE OF
RISTRIKING VOLTAGE)
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2. Thermal test (Temperature Rise Test)• This test determines the maximum normal current
that the circuit breaker can carry without exceeding the maximum allowable temperature rise. In this test the rated normal current of normal frequency is passed through the current carrying parts of circuit breaker.
• Method are recognized by Indian standards for measuring temperature rise of parts:-1) Thermometer method2) Thermocouple method3) Self resistance method
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5. SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS2. Making Capacity Test:-Sequence of Performing this test :-
– First of all, the master circuit breaker (MB)and the make switch(MS) are closed.
– Then, the short circuit current is initiated by closing the test breaker (TB).
– The rated short circuit making current i.e. the peak value of the first major loop of the short circuit current envelope is measured from the oscillorgram.
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5. SHORT CIRCUIT TESTS3) Short Time Withstand Current Capacity:-
• In this test, the rated short-time withstand current is applied to the circuit breaker under test for the specified duration of the time.
• The rated short time withstand current is equal to be rated short circuit breaking current and standard value of rated duration of short circuit current is 1 second or 3 seconds.
• The current is measured by taking an oscillograph of the short circuit current wave.After the test, there should be no mechanical or insulation damage and any contact welding.
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