I need some clarification on earthing arrangement of YN aOd11 transformer.In one of my substation project all the voltage level 220kV to 33kV are effectively earthed. Voltage transformation is done by a 220/33kV step down single phase (3 Nos) transformer. This transformer is YN aOd11 connected. Tertiary winding is 11kV and delta connected.Now the specification from customer says that:
- Owner has envisaged delta formation of tertiary winging using pipe bus. Pipe bus shall be connected to grounding transformer. The tertiary winding shall be suitable for connecting the load.
- The neutral terminals of winding of the three (3) single phase transformers shall be connected to an overhead common Aluminium pipe grounding bus, supported on structure using porcelain insulators. The neutral formation shall be such that neutral winding of any single phase spare transformer can be disconnected or connected to either of the three phase banks unless approved otherwise.
- Now the tender drawings shows that both the HV (220kV) neutral and LV (33kV) neutral are connected to same common Aluminium pipe.
- Is this correct or should we have separate grounding bus for HV and LV neutral. Will there be any circulating current between neutral of one voltage level, common grounding bus and neutral of other transformer. The unbalance current may not go into the ground. Also befoe any other connection earth connection should be made.
Please clarify.
|