

Traditionally, for 300MW generator unit, only differential protection of main transformer, generator and generator-transformer unit are doubled. The rest is of single arrangement. But some fault type can only be protected by one dedicated protection element, when the dedicated protection is out of operation because of failure of wiring or device itself, the generator has to be stopped or run with defects, thus the loss and risks are high.
RCS-985 series protection integrates all electric quantities protection for one generator-transformer unit together, i.e. main protection, backup protection and abnormal operation protection. The protected range includes main transformer, generator, high-voltage house-service transformer and exciting transformer or field exciter. For large generator-transformer unit, double protection devices are needed, each has its’ own TAs and independent trip outputs.
This arrangement results in convenience of operation, setting, testing and maintenance, high security and reliability, simple design and clear wiring. Main protection and backup protection share the same TAs, so the total number of TAs needed is the same as or less a little than before.
7. Prospect
The first group of generators in Three-Gorge hydraulic power plant has passed acceptance test and put into service. The structure of linked networks spanning large area is coming into being in China. More higher voltage level 750kV network will soon appear in northwest China. Fast developing electric power industry in China offers wide scope of activities for research and application on protection. NARI-RELAYS will continue to explore and innovate in electric power protection and automation area, and contribute her efforts to the development of protection technology.
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