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After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/25/2007 12:31 AM

We are using 33kv/11kv transformer for distribution of power supply to various contractors,also we are having 11kv/440volt 3 phase distribution transformers.one day before ,there is lightening and rain due to that our main transformer is not withstands.we checked megger values on secondary side it shows 80Mohm at this time all rain condition.

If anyone can tell me systematic procedure for finding fault in breaker as well as transformer?

our power factor is also not in controll.It is upto 0.66 lagging how we can improve it?

with regards

C.B.Deshmukh

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/25/2007 3:00 AM

Your power factor to be .9+ and with this improvement vcb will hold.

(sorry i'm not a Electrical guy, this I discussed with my Manager Power)

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/25/2007 3:29 AM

<our power factor is also not in controll.It is upto 0.66 lagging how we can improve it?>

Add capacitance at the user end of the cable.

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/25/2007 3:39 AM

80Mohm apply on secondary side winding or to ground resistance?

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/25/2007 10:35 PM

To improve ur pf is not a problem .Use and automatic pf correction using capacitors.As regds breaker not holding there could be many causes. Is it the breaker odes not hold after switching on 33kv transformer after a lightening strike?

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/26/2007 3:00 AM

You can also improve your power factor by replacing some of your induction motors with synchronous motors.

Is this breaker on the 440V side? 11KV? 33KV? This may not be a ground fault; it may be a phase-to-phase fault. I would take the affected transformer completely out of service and check everything. You could have a cracked insulator, punctured insulation somewhere inside the transformer, a fault in the wiring between the transformer and the breaker, etc. Check everything, and keep the results of all your tests in a notebook.

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Re: After charging 33kv/11kv transformer vcb not withstandind.

10/28/2007 1:02 AM

The details given by you are not sufficient to trouble shoot.

1) Is it running Plant or new one.

2) Which vcb trips on 33 kV side or 11 KV side.

3) What protections are provided in each of the breakers?

4) When the breaker trips, is it instantaneous or after some time lag.

5) Is there any indication in the protective device about the fault?

I can study your electrical system and suggest suitable measures for improving trouble free operation, provided you send the details if you are interested.

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