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Commissioning test for generator relays

01/07/2010 3:51 PM

The relay has following funtions: distance, v/hz, synch check, auto synchronism, undervotlage, reverse/forward power, loss of field, negative sequence, overcurrent, time over current, over voltage, stator ground fault, out of step, frequency relay, current/ground differntial.

Should we write in literature/ manual of the relay how to perform commistioning test for all the functions. Does any body test these funtions in the field? what are the critical commistion test for the relay?

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Re: Commissioning test for generator relays

01/08/2010 1:42 AM

i think you don't have to write it down. most of relays now are set and controlled digitally so by using the software provided, we can self learning how it works. i guess the most important thing is that every relays has its work curve. it must be drawn so that we know the characteristics of the relay.

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Re: Commissioning test for generator relays

01/09/2010 10:24 PM

You miss the point, commissioning tests are performed on the whole generator unit.

The relay should be comprehensively routine tested & certified after manufacture, not "on site commissing" tests.

The relay proposed appears to attempt to monitor some of the generator electrical protection functions, why not all?

If it is a black box which "flags" malfunctions, then "same as, same as".

It would be far more innovative if the relay "connected all the dots" by displaying all incoming signals, balance VALUES (IE: neutral displacements, residual, restricted etc) and relay diagnostics on regular & selective basis.

That display would greatly assist in commissioning & operation.

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