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Transformer differential relay
Assignee: Basler Electric Co
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Filing: 1989-02-01
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Granted: 1991-05-07
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Expires: 2009-02-01
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for monitoring phased currents in a first winding and a second winding of a transformer and for disconnecting the transformer from a power source supplying the transformer when a difference between the magnitude of the current in the first winding and the magnitude of the current in the second winding exceeds a predetermined amount to indicate a fault condition is disclosed. The apparatus is used in combination with circuitry for generating first and second current signals each having a phase and magnitude which is a function of the phase and magnitude of the phased currents in the first and second windings, respectively. The apparatus includes a circuit for shifting the phase of the second current signal to match the phase of the first current signal, a circuit for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the first current signal and the magnitude of the phase shifted second current signal, and a circuit for disconnecting the transformer from the power source when the detected difference exceeds the predetermiend amount.
Inventors
- 👤 Timothy M. Wilkerson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:20
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02H; H02H7/00; H02H7/04; H02H7/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 60
Claim 1
Independent Claim
259 words
An apparatus for monitoring currents in a transformer in each of three phases of a first winding thereof and currents in each of three corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding and for actuating a disconnect means to disconnect the transformer from a three-phase power source supplying it when a difference between the magnitude of the current in any of the phases of the first winding and the magnitude of the current in the corresponding phase of the second winding exceeds a predetermined amount indicative of a fault condition, said apparatus for use in combination with means for generating at least one first current signal and at least one second current signal, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first and second windings, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, the apparatus comprising: means for shifting the phase angle of the first current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the magnitude of the second current signal of the corresponding phase; and means for actuating the disconnect means to disconnect the transformer from the power source when any of the detected differences exceeds the predetermined amount.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
259 words
An apparatus for monitoring currents in a transformer in each of three phases of a first winding thereof and currents in each of three corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding and for actuating a disconnect means to disconnect the transformer from a three-phase power source supplying it when a difference between the magnitude of the current in any of the phases of the first winding and the magnitude of the current in the corresponding phase of the second winding exceeds a predetermined amount indicative of a fault condition, said apparatus for use in combination with means for generating at least one first current signal and at least one second current signal, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first and second windings, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, the apparatus comprising: means for shifting the phase angle of the first current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the magnitude of the second current signal of the corresponding phase; and means for actuating the disconnect means to disconnect the transformer from the power source when any of the detected differences exceeds the predetermined amount.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
147 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus monitors currents in each of three phases of a third winding coupled to the first winding, the three phases of the third winding corresponding to the three phases of the first winding, and further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the third winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the second current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 2 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the first current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
147 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the apparatus monitors currents in each of three phases of a third winding coupled to the second winding, the three phases of the third winding corresponding to the three phases of the second winding, and further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the third winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the phase-shifted first current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The apparatus of claim 5 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the first current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
108 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the second winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the second current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
108 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the phase-shifted first current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for scaling the magnitude of the first current signal of said one phase in accordance with a scaling factor, the scaling means comprising means having a variable resistance for modifying the scaling factor; and wherein said detecting means detects a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal of said one phase and the magnitude of the second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
83 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of fixed resistances, each in series with the first current signal of at least one phase and a plurality of first binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the fixed resistances, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel fixed resistance.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
78 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of second binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the fixed resistances and its parallel first BCD switch, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel fixed resistance and first BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel fixed resistance and first BCD switch.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
64 words
The apparatus of claim 12 wherein the fixed resistances and the first BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal of at least one phase by a first factor and the second BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal of at least one phase by a second factor different from the first factor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 13 wherein the first factor is a positive integer and the second factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 10 wherein the scaling factor is in the range of 2.0 to 8.9.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising means for scaling the magnitude of the second current signal of said one phase in accordance with a scaling factor, the scaling means comprising means having a variable resistance for modifying the scaling factor; and wherein said detecting means detects a difference between the magnitude of the phase-shifted first current signal of said one phase and the magnitude of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
87 words
The apparatus of claim 16 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of second fixed resistances, each in series with the second current signal of at least one phase and a plurality of third binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the second fixed resistances, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel second fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel second fixed resistance.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
81 words
The apparatus of claim 17 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of fourth binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in Parallel with one of the second fixed resistances and its parallel third BCD switch, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel second fixed resistance and third BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel second fixed resistance and third BCD switch.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
65 words
The apparatus of claim 18 wherein the second fixed resistances and the third BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase by a third factor and the fourth BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase by a fourth factor different from the third factor.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 19 wherein the third factor is a positive integer and the fourth factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the first winding is delta-connected and the second winding is Y-connected.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
205 words
A protective relay for monitoring currents in a transformer in each of three phases of a first winding thereof and currents in each of three corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding, the relay comprising: means for generating a plurality of first current signals and a plurality of second current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first and second windings, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current; means for scaling the magnitude of the first and second current signals; means for shifting the phase angle of the scaled first current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal and the magnitude of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; and means for disconnecting the transformer from a three-phase power source supplying the transformer when any of the detected differences exceeds a predetermined amount.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
205 words
A protective relay for monitoring currents in a transformer in each of three phases of a first winding thereof and currents in each of three corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding, the relay comprising: means for generating a plurality of first current signals and a plurality of second current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first and second windings, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current; means for scaling the magnitude of the first and second current signals; means for shifting the phase angle of the scaled first current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal and the magnitude of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; and means for disconnecting the transformer from a three-phase power source supplying the transformer when any of the detected differences exceeds a predetermined amount.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
149 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the relay monitors currents in each of three phases of a third winding coupled to the first winding, the three phases of the third winding corresponding to the three phases of the first winding, and further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the third winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the scaled second current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
37 words
The relay of claim 23 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
37 words
The relay of claim 23 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the first current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
147 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the relay monitors currents in each of three phases of a third winding coupled to the second winding, the three phases of the third winding corresponding to the three phases of the second winding, and further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the third winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the phase-shifted first current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
37 words
The relay of claim 26 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the second current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
37 words
The relay of claim 26 further comprising means for shifting the phase angle of the third current signal of at least one phase to match the phase angle of the first current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
107 words
The relay of claim 22 further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the second winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude the phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the second current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
107 words
The relay of claim 22 further comprising means for generating a plurality of third current signals each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of the first winding, each said third current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of its corresponding current, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of each second current signal of at least one phase and the sum of the magnitudes of the first current signal and the third current signal of the corresponding phase.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
82 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the scaling means comprises a plurality of fixed resistances, each in series with the first current signal of at least one phase and a plurality of first binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the fixed resistances, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel fixed resistance.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
78 words
The relay of claim 31 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of second binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the fixed resistances and its parallel first BCD switch, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel fixed resistance and first BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel fixed resistance and first BCD switch.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
64 words
The relay of claim 32 wherein the fixed resistances and the first BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal of at least one phase by a first factor and the second BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal of at least one phase by a second factor different from the first factor.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
23 words
The relay of claim 33 wherein the first factor is a positive integer and the second factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
87 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of second fixed resistances, each in series with the second current signal of at least one phase and a plurality of third binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the second fixed resistances, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel second fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel second fixed resistance.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
81 words
The relay of claim 35 wherein the scaling means further comprises a plurality of fourth binary coded decimal (BCD) switches, each connected in parallel with one of the second fixed resistances and its parallel third BCD switch, each said switch having a plurality of positions wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to its parallel second fixed resistance and third BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of its parallel second fixed resistance and third BCD switch.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
65 words
The relay of claim 36 wherein the second fixed resistances and the third BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase by a third factor and the fourth BCD switches are adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal of at least one phase by a fourth factor different from the third factor.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
23 words
The relay of claim 37 wherein the third factor is a positive integer and the fourth factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
17 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the first winding is delta-connected and the second winding is Y-connected.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
54 words
The relay of claim 22 wherein the shifting means comprises a plurality of operational amplifiers, each having an input connected to the scaled first current signal of at least one phase and adapted to generate an output signal which represents the phase angle of the scaled first current signal shifted by a predetermined amount.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
11 words
The relay of claim 40 wherein the predetermined amount is 30°.
Claim 44
Independent Claim
226 words
A system for operating a circuit breaker to disconnect a transformer from a three-phase power source supplying the transformer in response to the detection of an internal fault in the transformer, the system comprising: means for generating a plurality of first current signals and a plurality of second current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of a first winding of the transformer and the currents in the corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current; means for scaling the magnitude of the first and second current signals; means for shifting the phase angle of the scaled first current signal of at least one phase to match the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the magnitude of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase and for producing an output signal when any of the detected differences exceeds a predetermined amount; and means for disconnecting the transformer from the power source in response to the output signal.
Claim 45
Independent Claim
226 words
A system for operating a circuit breaker to disconnect a transformer from a three-phase power source supplying the transformer in response to the detection of an internal fault in the transformer, the system comprising: means for generating a plurality of first current signals and a plurality of second current signals, each corresponding to one of the currents in one of the phases of a first winding of the transformer and the currents in the corresponding phases of a second winding coupled to the first winding, respectively, each said current signal having a phase angle which is a function of the phase angle of its corresponding current and having a magnitude which is a function of the magnitude of its corresponding current; means for scaling the magnitude of the first and second current signals; means for shifting the phase angle of the scaled first current signal of at least one phase to match the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled phase-shifted first current signal of at least one phase and the magnitude of the scaled second current signal of the corresponding phase and for producing an output signal when any of the detected differences exceeds a predetermined amount; and means for disconnecting the transformer from the power source in response to the output signal.
Claim 46
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for monitoring phased currents in a first winding magnetically coupled to a second winding of a transformer and for disconnecting the transformer from a power source supplying the transformer when a difference between the magnitude of the current in the first winding and the magnitude of the current in the second winding indicates a fault, the apparatus comprising: means for generating first and second current signals each having a phase and magnitude which is a function of the phase and magnitude of the phased currents in the first and second windings, respectively; means having a variable resistance for scaling the magnitude of the first current signal in accordance with a scaling factor; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled first current signal and the magnitude of the second current signal; and means for disconnecting the transformer from the power source when the detected difference indicates the fault.
Claim 47
Independent Claim
153 words
An apparatus for monitoring phased currents in a first winding magnetically coupled to a second winding of a transformer and for disconnecting the transformer from a power source supplying the transformer when a difference between the magnitude of the current in the first winding and the magnitude of the current in the second winding indicates a fault, the apparatus comprising: means for generating first and second current signals each having a phase and magnitude which is a function of the phase and magnitude of the phased currents in the first and second windings, respectively; means having a variable resistance for scaling the magnitude of the first current signal in accordance with a scaling factor; means for detecting a difference between the magnitude of the scaled first current signal and the magnitude of the second current signal; and means for disconnecting the transformer from the power source when the detected difference indicates the fault.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
86 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein the apparatus monitors phased currents in a third winding magnetically coupled to the first winding and further comprising means for generating a third signal having a phase and magnitude which is a function of the phase and magnitude of the phased currents in the third winding, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the scaled first current signal and the sum of the magnitudes of the second current signal and the third current signal.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
86 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein the apparatus monitors phased currents in a third winding magnetically coupled to the second winding and further comprising means for generating a third signal having a phase and magnitude which is a function of the phase and magnitude of the phased currents in the third winding, and wherein said means for detecting detects a difference between the magnitude of the second current signal and the sum of the magnitudes of the scaled first current signal and the third current signal.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
67 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein the scaling means further comprises a fixed resistance in series with the first current signal and a first binary coded decimal (BCD) switch connected in parallel with the fixed resistance, the switch having a plurality of positions, wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to the fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of the fixed resistance.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
72 words
The apparatus of claim 46 wherein the scaling means further comprises a second binary coded decimal (BCD) switch connected in parallel with the fixed resistance and its parallel first BCD switch, the switch having a plurality of positions, wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to the fixed resistance and its first BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of the fixed resistance and its first BCD switch.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 47 wherein the fixed resistance and the first BCD switch are adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal by a first factor and the second BCD switch is adapted to scale the magnitude of the first current signal by a second factor different from the first factor.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 47 wherein the first factor is a positive integer and the second factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
29 words
The apparatus of claim 43 further comprising means having a second variable resistance for scaling the magnitude of the second current signal in accordance with a second scaling factor.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
71 words
The apparatus of claim 50 wherein the scaling means further comprises a second fixed resistance in series with the second current signal and a third binary coded decimal (BCD) switch connected in parallel with the second fixed resistance, the switch having a plurality of positions, wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to the second fixed resistance having a value which is an integer multiple of the second fixed resistance.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
75 words
The apparatus of claim 51 wherein the scaling means further comprises a fourth binary coded decimal (BCD) switch connected in parallel with the second fixed resistance and its parallel third BCD switch, the switch having a plurality of positions, wherein each position connects a resistance in parallel to the second fixed resistance and its third BCD switch having a value which is an integer multiple of the second fixed resistance and its third BCD switch.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
54 words
The apparatus of claim 52 wherein the second fixed resistance and the third BCD switch are adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal by a third factor the fourth BCD switch is adapted to scale the magnitude of the second current signal by a fourth factor different from the third factor.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 53 wherein the third factor is a positive integer and the fourth factor is tenths of a positive integer.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
17 words
The apparatus of claim 43 wherein the scaling factor is in the range of 2.0 to 8.9.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 50 wherein the second scaling factor is in the range of 2.0 to 8.9.
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