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To
: Members of Protection Sub-Committee
1. Director (P&C)/BBMB, Chandigarh, Fax-0172-2652054
2. SE (Elect.Op), UT of Chandigarh, Chandigarh - 160 009, Fax-0172-2740505
3. General Manager (O&M) DTL, New Delhi, Fax-23221059
4. GM (SLDC), Delhi Transco Limited, New Delhi, Fax-23221059
5. GM (T), Common Services IPGCL, New Delhi,, Fax-23370247
6. Chief Engineer (TS), HVPNL, Panchkula, Fax-0172-2591244
7. SE (M&P), HVPNL, Dhulkote , Haryana, Fax-0172-2540014
8. SE (PPM), Haryana Power Generation Co. Ltd., Panchkula , Fax-0172-2586836
9. Director (Technical-II), UHBVN, Panchkula, Fax-0172-3019112
10. Chief Engineer (Transmission), HPSEB, Hamirpur, Fax-01972-223435
11. Chief Engineer (Comml. & Survey Wing) PDD, Jammu, Fax-0191-2474233
12. Chief Engineer (P&M),PSEB, Ludhiana , Fax-0161-2741280, 2451491
13. SE (Protection), RRVPNL,Jaipur, Fax-0141-2296755
14. SE (Protection), RRVUNL,Suratgarh, (Rajasthan), Fax-0141-2740920
15. Managing Director, Jodhpur Vidyut Vitaran Nigam Ltd., Jodhpur, Fax-0291-2741870
16. Superintending Engineer (T&C), UPPCL, Meerut (U.P.), Fax-0121-2666062
17. Chief Engineer, (L-2), UPRVUNL Lucknow, Fax-0522-2287822, 2287880
18. MD, Dakshinanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Ltd.,Agra, Fax-0562-2605465
19. DGM (T&C), PTCUL, Dehradun, Fax-0135-2760331
20. DGM (In-charge), Yamuna Valley, UJVNL,Dehradun, Fax-0135-2763507
21. Chief Engineer (O&M), NHPC ,Faridabad, Fax-0129-2272413
22. Chief Engineer (O&M), NPCIL, Mumbai, Fax-022-25563350
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25. Chief Manager (TS), N.R.L.D.C, New Delhi, Fax- 011-26852747
26. GM (OS) NTPC Ltd.,Noida, Fax-0120-2410082, 2410068
27. DGM (Maintenance), SJVNL, New Shimla, Fax- 0177-2673283
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29. Director (GM division), CEA,New Delhi, Fax-011-26109750
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Sub:-Minutes of the 13 Protection sub Committee Meeting held on 28th January, 2011
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The 13 Protection sub Committee meeting was held on 28th January 201 at NRPC, New Delhi.
The minutes of this meeting can be downloaded from NRPC website at http://www.nrpc.gov.in.
(Ajay Talegaonkar)
Superintending Engineer (O)

Summary Record of Discussion

Of
13th PSC Meeting
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The 13th meeting of Protection Sub-committee was held on 28 January 201 at NRPC, New

Delhi. The list of participants is enclosed at Annexure-I.

A.1 CONFIRMATION OF MINUTES OF 12th MEETING OF PROTECTIONSUBCOMMITTEE.
The Sub Committee confirmed the minutes of the 12th meeting.

B.1.CO-ORDINATION OF RELAY SETTINGS FOR PROTECTION OF TRANSMISSION

LINES OF DIFFERENT UTILITIES / ORGANISATIONS
B.1.1 SE (O) stated that uniform philosophy for protection of lines to avoid indiscriminate
tripping under fault condition need to be implemented by all the Constituents. To monitor the
implementation, it was decided in the 11th PSC meeting held on 23rd April 201 that a system of
periodic self certification along with deviation, if any, with reason with respect to setting
recommended by NRPC by all the constituents / utilities should be established for the lines
above 400 kV and generation station 210 MW and above. Uniform Protection philosophy
accepted by PSC along with self-certification format is given in Annexure-I. He stated that only
HVPNL and SJVNL has submitted the certificate.
Representative of DTL, RVPNL and NHPC stated that they would submit the certificate within
15 days.
SE(O) further stated that in order to verify and monitor the co- ordination of relay settings for
protection of transmission lines in the Northern Region, all utilities are requested to submit
details of relays provided in their system and protection setting adopted by them(Annexure-II).
Annexure-II is available at NRPC website (www.nrpc.gov.in). He informed that information from
BBMB, PGCIL, NJHPS, THDC, NHPC, DTL, RVPNL, have already been received. He
requested other utilities to submit the details through e-mail (nrpcprotection@gmail.com).

B.1.2 df/dt relay setting

SE (O) stated that it was decided in 12th PSC that the measurement time of df/dt relay
shall be 08 to 10 cycles. The members informed that the spurious tripping due to df/dt
relay had not occurred after change of setting. All the state constituents agreed to
furnish data to substantiate the same.

B.1.3 Provision of directional earth fault (DEF) on all the 400 kV lines
SE (O) stated that as per the protection philosophy agreed for implementation in the Northern
Region, backup protection on all the 400 kV and 220 kV lines with two main protections should
also have backup earth fault protection. But it has been observed during the grid incident on 2nd
January 2010 provision is DEF is not available for certain utilities.
RVPNL and DTL confirmed that they have already implemented the scheme.
MS, NRPC requested the utilities to submit their action plan for the implementation of the same.

B.2 Protection Audit for up gradation of Protection System

SE (O) stated that CPRI has submitted the 2nd interim report to DTL on protection audit and
requested DTL to give a brief presentation to PSC.
Representative of DTL told about the process of audit and recommendations. He stated that
they are implementing the recommendations in a phased manner. He further stated that some
work is still pending with CPRI and it would be completed within a month.
Representative of HPGCL stated that Bus Bar protection should also be a part of audit and it
can be tested for one or two sub-station.

SE (O) stated that it was decided in the 17th NRPC Meeting held on 17th July, 2010 that the
CPRI may be entrusted with the task of protection audit. Accordingly a proposal of from CPRI
has been received which has been forwarded to CERC with copy to Secretary, PSDF. He
further stated that in 18th NRPC meeting held on 27th November, 2010, it was decided that
expert group on protection formed by Protection sub- committee would consolidate the proposal
and submit it for funding from PSDF. However, as per draft procedure for disbursement from
PSDF, individual utility would have to submit their proposal to PSDF Managing Committee in the
prescribed format. NRPC Secretariat/ Expert group might facilitate the same.
MS, NRPC requested utilities to submit their proposal directly to PSDF managing Committee.

B.3Status of Availability/Commissioning of Bus Bar Protection at each 400 kV & 220 kV

Substation
SE (O) stated that as decided in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th PSC that all the constituents are to
implement Bus Bar protection at 400 kV and 220 kV substations to improve the reliability of the
system. The detailed status of Bus bar protection schemes provided at 400kV and 220kV

substations have been received from all constituents except J&K, RRVUNL and UPPTCL.
SE (O) enquired from the representative of BBMB about the stated non requirement of Bus Bar
protection for Barnala, Sangrur, Kurukshetra and Delhi. Representative of BBMB stated

that they would revert back.

Representative of DTL stated that scheme would be implemented at Kanjhawala substation within 2 months and at Gopalpur sub-station it will take more time due to cable
problem.
SE (O) stated that Bus Bar protection is mandatory as per Grid Connectivity Standard of CEA
and if the protection is not in service it is violation of regulations.
MS, NRPC stressed the need to expedite the implementation of Bus Bar Protection by utilities.
SE(O), NRPC requested utilities to submit the information in prescribed format, which is given
below:

Name of State
Bus bar protection
S.No

Name
of
generating
station/
Sub-Station

Bus bar
protection
provided and
in service

Bus bar
protection
provided but not
in service (with
reason)

Installation in
progress/ under
construction(with
target date of
completion)

Bus bar
protection
not provided

(Signature of SLDC Head)

The summarised status of bus bar protection in the State utilities as updated by the members is
given as Annexure-III

B.4 Single Pole Auto-Reclosing on 220 kV and above line

SE (O) stated that it was decided in 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th and 9th PSC that all the constituents are
to implement Single Pole Auto reclosure schemes on all lines of 220 kV and above. During the
13th NRPC meeting also it was decided that all lines of the region will have Single Pole Auto
reclosing schemes and the same is to be implemented by March 2010 to improve the stability
and reliability of the system.

But the response of utilities is not satisfactory about the

implementation.
SE (O) requested the representative of HPSEB Ltd, PDD, J&K, PTCUL and RRVUNL to submit
the information of Single Pole Auto reclosure schemes on all lines of 220 kV and above.

These utilities are requested to provide the information in following format through email
(nrpcprotection@gmail.com):
Name of State/Organization
Single Phase Auto Re closure Scheme
Name
of Name
of
Transmission
generating
Line
station/
sub-station
from where
line
is
emanating

From

Auto Re
closure
protection
provided
and in
service

Auto Re
closure
protection
provided but
not in
service (with
reason)

Installation in
progress/
under
construction(
with target
date of
completion)

Auto Re
closure
protection
not
provided /
not
required(wit
h reasons
thereof)

To

400
kV
220
kV

(Signature of SLDC Head)

SE (O), NRPC stated that in the 17 t h TCC/18 t h NRPC meeting held on 26 t h /27 t h
November 2010, representative of POWERGRID had stated that they are facing
problem as scheme has not been installed at other end of the line emanating from
POWERGRID Stations and lines terminating in Constituents Stations (List
enclosed at Annexure-IV). Representative of RVPNL had submitted the reply along
with a list(enclosed at Annexure-IVA). There are certain discrepancies in the
information submitted by RVPNL and POWERGRID. SE (O) asked both the

utilities to sort out the discrepancies and inform the NRPC secretariat

Utilities were requested to submit the action plan to PSC for implementing Single Phase Auto
Reclosure scheme.

B.5 PLCC problem at NAPS

SE(O) stated that non-availability of PLCC links between Narora and UPPTCL system affects
direct communication with remote end sub-stations and carrier aided line protection. PLCC links
(voice and carrier inter trip features) between NAPS & UPPTCL sub-stations are defective and
needs to be normalized soon.
MS, NRPC expresses concern about the non-functionality of PLCC links and requested the
utilities to form a committee to sort out the issue. It was decided that Shri Sandeep Servate,
ACE (Trans.), NPCIL, Mumbai and Shri T.R. Gupta, S.E.(ESDC-II), UPPTCL, Lucknow will
discuss the issue separately so that the problem can be resolved.
B.6 Provision of time synchronisation through GPS in all the generating stations /

sub-stations of regional importance.

SE (O) stated that it was decided that in order to carry out the post analysis of an incidednt, it is
extremely important that all the recording equipment at generating stations / sub-stations, which
are important from regional consideration, must be time-synchronized using GPS.
Apart from time synchronization, the triggering of DRs or ELs or Numerical Relays for different
analog and digital inputs must be tested periodically so as to facilitate proper analysis at the
time of any major tripping.
SE (O) further stated that there is need to test time-synchronization of GPS periodically. Format
for testing is to be filled and certified by constituents and submitted to NRPC/NRLDC. The same
is enclosed in Annexure-V.
C . N E W

I T E M S

F O R

D I S C U S S I O N

C.1 Over-Voltage Stage -I relay setting.

SEO) requested representative of NRLDC to brief the sub committee about the issue.
Representative of NRLDC stated that CBIP manual on Protection, Publication No. 274
Revised recommends
1. The low set stage of O/V protection may be set at 110 % with a typical time
delay of 5 seconds.

2. A time grading of 1 second may be provided between the relays of different

lines at a station. Longest time delay should be checked with expected
operating time of overfluxing relay of the transformer to ensure disconnection
of line before tripping of transformer.
3. Have a high Drop-off to pickup ratio.
Representative of NRLDC stated that both the lines of 400 kV Kishenpur-Baghlihar D/C
had tripped simultaneously on over voltage during the blackout of Kashmir valley on 06th
and 18th Dec 2010. From the Disturbance recorder output it was noted that the tripping
was due to non-provision of grading in 400kV Kishenpur-Baghlihar D/C line at Baglihar
end. Member from PDD J & K assured to check the over voltage setting at Baghlihar end
and introduce either time or voltage grading in the over voltage protection setting of
400kV Kishenpur-Baglihar D/C lines.
PSC recommended that overvoltage protection on all parallel 400 & 220 kV lines
transmission should have either time or voltage grading. The members also agreed to
keep a high setting of drop off to pick up ratio so that the relay is reset as soon as the
voltage goes below the threshold value. It was agreed that all the members would
implement the setting in the field and confirm the same to NRLDC/NRPC in the next
meeting.
C.2 Over-voltage setting of 400kV Uri-Wagoora line at NHPC Uri end
SE (O) stated that POWERGRID has intimated that there were many trippings of 400 kV
Uri-Wagoora line at NHPC Uri end. POWERGRID had intimated that the trippings were
due to different over voltage settings at both ends of the line.
Representative of NHPC confirmed that the over voltage setting of 400 kV Uri-Wagoora
D/C lines at Uri end have been reviewed and made consistent with the setting at 400 kV
Wagoora end.
C.3Tripping of 400KV Chamera I - Jalandhar & Chamera I - Chamera II line
Representative of NRLDC said that despite having voltage grading, 400kV ChameraJallundhar and 400kV Chamera-1- Chamera-2 often trip simultaneously on over voltage
during night off peak hours.
PSC recommended that both voltage as well as time grading could be tried for over
voltage setting in 400 kV Chamer-1-Chamera-2 lines. POWERGRID and NHPC agreed
to intimate NRPC about the final setting adopted and also apprise the members in the
next PSC meeting.

C.4.Best Practices for interrupting charging current when breaker controlling the
transmission line is under lockout.
SE(O) requested representative of NRLDC to brief the sub committee about the issue.
Representative of NRLDC stated that several incidents of multiple lines outages while
de-energising the line through isolator have been witnessed in the northern region.
Such requirement arises usually when the circuit breaker controlling the line is under
lockout. PSC members agreed that when breaker controlling the transmission line is
under lock out, it is not advisable to interrupt the changing current through an isolator.
PSC recommended the following practice to be adopted in such cases.
1.

De-energise the bus connecting the line with lockout CB and then open
the isolator.

2.

If due to some reason it is not possible to open the isolator in above

mentioned way, then open the isolator so that no charging current is
interrupted through the isolator and the charging current is diverted to
other parallel path. Such switching sequence could be possible in case of
breaker and half scheme or Double breaker Scheme, which is as follows:

Open the line from remote end first with direct trip (DT) disabled. With this
now line remains charged from the end where CB has problem.

In case of breaker and half scheme open the isolator so that charging
current is diverted to the parallel path and after that open the CB of
parallel path.

In case of double breaker scheme open the isolator of the lockout breaker
diverting the charging current to other CB and then open the CB.

In case of double main and transfer scheme open the isolator of lockout
breaker so that divert the charging current through transfer bus coupler
and then open the line through TBC circuit breaker.

PSC also recommended that while vacating a bus in such cases, the operators need to
check the switching arrangement for individual feeders so as to avoid unintended loss of
any feeder.
The Members agreed to implement the protocol as recommended in PSC meeting.

C.5.Distance protection Zone-1 setting in case of short transmission lines.

Representative of NRLDC stated that in case of short lines, distance relays usually overreach resulting into unwanted tripping of lines. Many a times such tripping may result

into a major disturbance. Problem of over-reach may be overcome by reducing the zone1 reach.
PSC was of the view that such setting cannot be reviewed on the basis of one or two
cases. If such over reaching incidents are too frequent then setting can be reviewed.

C.5 TRIPPINGS IN THE REGION

Some of the important incidents need to be discussed are as under:C.5.1.Tripping of Rihand Dadri Bipole at 1427 hrs of 12th Jan 2011.
NRLDC informed that tripping of HVDC Rihand-Dadri Pole-II followed by tripping of PoleI at 1427 hours on 12th January 2011 had resulted in operation of the System Protection
Scheme intended to take care of the contingency. Members noted that the SPS
operation is designed to send signal to back down of generation at Rihand/Singrauli
STPS and trip load in Western part of the Northern Grid. NRLDC stated that the
sequence of event has been received only from 400 kV Rihand end.
Representative of NTPC agreed to furnish details of automatic generation backdown at
Rihand & Singrauli STPS during operation of SPS. POWERGRID (NR1) also agreed to
submit the event logger details at Dadri end. Members from State constituents agreed
to provide details of automatic load shedding after operation of SPS.
It was agreed that the SPS operation needs to be examined closely particularly in
respect of following points

Whether the quantum of generation backing down at Singrauli/Rihand STPS

was adequate as per the design?

Whether the generation backing down at Sigrauli/Rihand STPS was within

the designed time or there was a delay?

Whether the signal for load shedding generated from HVDC Dadri end was
sent to the intended locations?

Whether the signal for load shedding generated from HVDC Dadri end was
received at the intended locations?

Whether the feeders destined to be tripped as a result of SPS action were in

service? If yes how much load were they carrying and did the feeders trip
upon receipt of the load shed signal?

What was the reason for non-tripping of those feeders where signal was
received but still they did not trip.

All the members agree to submit data/analysis report to NRLDC/NRPC Secretariat on

the above issues and plug the identified gaps if any in coordination with POWERGRID.

POWERGRID was also requested to examine the reason for tripping of the second pole
after tripping of the first pole and apprise the PSC regarding remedial measure taken.

C.5.2 Tripping of Kota TPS, RAP-C and RAP-A units

PSC members expressed concern at the frequent multiple outage at KTPS.
Representative of RUPNL agreed to furnish the D.R / E. L., tripping and analysis report
for tripping of units at KOTA TPS on 13th January 2011 to NRPC Secretariat & NRLDC.
Representative of NRLDC requested to check the protection coordination of distance
relays for 220kV lines from KTPS, 220 Kota (S), RAPP-C, RAPP-A.
Representative of NRLDC also requested RAPS-C to check the reason for poisoning out
of RAPS-C nuclear reactor. RAPS-C representative informed that RAPS-C reactor had
poisoned out due to tripping of auxiliaries on under-voltage. They confirmed that the
under voltage setting for tripping of auxiliaries was earlier set at 70 % instead of the
desirable setting of 40 % and the same has been rectified.
C.5.3 Multiple tripping of lines at 400kV Agra (U.P) substation on 8th January 2011
at 19:39 Hrs:
While discussing the tripping at 400 kV Agra (UP) on 12thJan 2011, UPPTCL informed
that bus- bar protection was out of service at Agra (U.P). In this context members agreed
that when ever any protection system such as Bus Bar protection, LBB protection, Auto
reclose etc. is taken out of service for any maintenance work, an operational code
would be taken from SLDC/RLDC before switching in/out such critical protection at
generating station or grid substation.
C.5.4, Multiple tripping at 400kV Azamgarh substation at 06:34 hrs on 7th January
2011 and C.5.5 Multiple tripping of Lines at 400kV Bareilly (U.P) substation at 00:
56 Hrs on 2nd January 2011
SE (O) expressed concern of the delay/non-submission of analysis report/DR-EL prints
subsequent to tripping events in the grid. He stated that the constituents must comply
with the IEGC regulations that bind all the constituents, utilities to submit information
report to NRLDC/NRPC after grid events.
UPPTCL agreed to submit D.R,/E.L records and a detailed analysis report on the
incident at Bareilly (U.P), Agra (U.P) and Azamgarh to NRPC Secretariat & NRLDC for
tripping at substations in the month of January 2011. UPPTCL also agreed to apprise
the PSC on the remedial measure taken in each case.
C.5.6 Mechanical failure of 400 kV CB in Theri HPP unit-4

Representative of THDC stated that the generator of Unit #4 (250 MW) of the Tehri HPP
suffered damage at about 01:30 hours on November 4, 2010 following mechanical
failure of the 400kV circuit breaker during shut down of the unit.
During the shutdown on November 4, the load on the unit ramped down and when the
load was less than about 15 MW, a signal to open the 400kV circuit breaker was issued
by the system. However, one pole of the breaker failed to open. It damaged the Damper
Bus bars & Insulation of Rotor poles due to Reverse Power.
C.5.7 Grid Incident on 17.01.2010 in Delhi System at 6:22 Hrs.
SE(O) requested representative of DTL to brief the sub committee about the incident
Representative of DTL. stated that at the time of incident, Pragati Unit I and S.T.G. were
connected to Mandola side through 220kV Wazirabad-Geeta Colony-Patparganj-220kV
IP-IP Ext.(Pragati) Ckt. and Unit 2 was connected to Maharani Bagh side through 220kV
Pragati-Sarita-Vihar, 220kV Sarita-Vihar-Maharani Bagh Ckt and 220kV Maharani BaghPragati Ckts.

The tripping of 220kV Pragati-Sarita Vihar Ckt. and 220kV Pragati-

Maharani Bagh Ckt. caused the Islanding of the Pragati Unit 2 and GT Units from the
Grid and Islanding survived with load of Parkstreet and radial load of GT. However
Pragati Unit-2 and GT STG 1, 2, 3 tripped and GT & 3&5 become on FSNL.

At

07:06hrs. when 160MVA running transformer tripped on Under Frequency at IP Extn.,

the Parkstreet grid got affected due to loss of supply of power of GT, GTs No. 1&2
survived with radial load fed from GT, 220kV bus coupler closed at IP Extn at 07:07 Hrs
and system normalized through Mandola supply.

At 07:20 Hrs. GT system got

synchronized with 160MVa Tx.No.1

It was observed that loss of generation at Pragati had occurred due to tripping of
evacuating feeders.
NRLDC suggested that as a long term measure LILO of 220 kV Maharani bagh-Lodhi
Road line could be carried out. DTL representative stated that the same could not be
carried out on account of space constraint at 220 kV Pragati switchyard. Therefore PSC
members recommended that as an immediate measure an SPS scheme which will back
down generation at Pragati station and shed load upon tripping of evacuating feeders
could be implemented. Representative from DTL and PPCL agreed to look into the
matter.
C.5.8 Collapse of Kashmir valley and large scale tripping in and around J&K
system
Cascade tripping and blackout had occurred in Kashmir Valley on 6th, 18th & 20th
December 2010 due to tripping of ICT banks at 220kV Pampore. Representative from

PDD informed that capacity augmentation is being planned at 220/132 kV Pampore and
J&K system. However, as an immediate measure PSC members recommended
implementation of SPS for automatic load shedding in case of overloading of 220/132
kV ICT bank at Pampore. PSC members requested POWERGRID to assist PDD, J &K
by providing suitable technical inputs.
C.5.9 Multiple tripping at 400kV Bareilly (PG) substation at 19.11 hrs on 12th
January 2011
SEO) requested representative of NRLDC to brief the sub Committee about the incident.
Representative of NRLDC stated that at Bareilly (PG) main circuit breaker of 400kV
Bareilley(P.G)-Moradabad-2 was under lockout condition. It is reported that a bus fault
occurred during opening of Bus isolator of 400kV Bareilley (P.G)-Moradabad-2 under no
load condition for maintainance of CB (i.e. while interrupting only the charging current of
line). This led to operation of Bus bar protection and tripping of following 400kV Lines
during this incident.
Bareilley(P.G) Lucknow(U.P)
Bareilley(P.G) Breilley (U.P) Ckt I
Bareilley(P.G) Breilley (U.P) Ckt II
Bareilley-Mandola ckt- I

Although there was no loss of load or loss of generation during the incident, this event
requires detail analysis as the fault occurred during maintenance of a lockout CB.
PSC emphasized the need to keep the tie and bus coupler breaker in all substation in
400kV and 220kV closed to avoid loss of adjacent circuit when one line trips. The
members agreed that the above practice is to be strictly followed even Bus reactor or
EHV line is taken out of service as a part of voltage regulation measure.
C.5.10 Loss of generation at Panipat Stage-II on 28th December 2010 at 07:26 Hrs
Units 5, 6, 7 & 8 at Panipat TPS tripped reportedly due to failure of breaker of Unit 7 & 8.
The Disturbance Recorder (DR), event logger prints & analysis report are awaited from
HPGCL and HVPNL. Several incidents of complete outage of Panipat units have
occurred in the past.
SE (O) asked the representative of HPGCL and HVPNL to submit the detailed report to
NRPC Secretariat /NRLDC so that incident can be taken up in next PSC.

D.1 Back up Earth Fault Setting for AREVA make Numerical Distance
Protection Relay(MICOM p442/444

Representative of POWERGRID stated that setting of Back up Earth Fault protection

relay can be done depending upon the severity and level of fault. So definite time is best
setting for both low & high set of earth faults as it will also not create any confusion in
respect to trip time in case of tripping of lines.
PSC agreed to take up the matter in next PSC based on the experience of other utilities
also.

D.2 Loading of 400kV Tehri-Meerut Line-I & II(Agenda by THDC)

Tehri HEP reported that power swing of 20 MW-100 MW had been observed in units
whenever generation at Tehri exceeds 650 MW and only one circuit of Tehri -Meerut line
is in service. NRLDC requested THDC to intimate the date/time when the power swing
phenomena were observed at Tehri station. THDC was also requested to share the
recording of voltage, MW, MVAr during the incident as observed at their station. It was
suggested that investigations at THDC end may also be carried out particularly in
respect of settings adopted in excitation system, Power System Stabilizer (PSS) etc.
Representative of THDC stated that they had got a study carried out by consultants and
agreed to share the report with NRPC Secretariat / NRLDC in order to discuss the issue
in greater detail.

MS, NRPC expressed concern over the non submission of report to NRPC secretariat
and NRLDC. Because of it, matter could not be discussed in detail. He emphasized that
protection issues should be taken seriously for safe and secure grid.
Meeting ended with vote of thanks to chair.

Annexure-I
Name of the utilities_________________
Name of
Substation/tr
ansmissi
on lines

Protection
Setting

Long lines
Zone-1
Zone-2

Zone-3

Zone- 3R
Lines with
Series and other
compensations
in the vicinity of
Substation
Power Swing
Blocking
Protection for
broken
conductor
Carrier
Protection
Back up
Protection

Auto Re-closing
with dead time.
LBB Protection
and bus bar
protection

Date_____________________

Reach & Time

Setting by Utility as
per the
Philosophy(Yes/No)

80% of the Protected line, Instantaneous

100% of the Protected line + 50% of the shortest line
emanating from the far end bus bar or 120% of the
Protected line whichever is higher. Time Setting:
350ms for short lines ( 100km ) and 500ms for long
lines > 100km.
120% of the protected line + 100% of the longest line
emanating from the far end bus bar or 100% of the
Protected line + 100% of the longest line emanating
from the far end bus bar + 25% of the longest line
emanating from the far end of the second line
considered, whichever is lower. The zone setting to be
limited such that it will not reach into the next voltage
level. Time Setting: 1000m sec.
25% of the Zone-1 reach. Time Setting: 1000m sec
80% of the Protected line. 100ms-time delay for
allowing correct distance measurement after the
series capacitor is bypassed.
Block tripping in all zones, all lines. Out of Step
tripping to be applied on all inter regional tie lines
Deblock time delay = 2s
Negative Sequence current to Positive Sequence
current ratio more than 0.2(I2/I1 0.2)
Only for alarm: Time delay = 3-5 sec
To be applied on all 400kV and 220kV lines with the
only exception of radial feeders.
1) On 400 & 220kV lines with 2 Main
Protections, back up Earth Fault protections
alone to be provided. No Over current
protection to be applied.
2) On 220kV and lower voltage lines with only
one Main protection Back up protection by
IDMT O/C and E/F to be applied.
Single pole trip and re-closing
Dead time = 1.0s. Reclaim time = 25.0s
To be applied on all 400kV and 220kV sub stations
with the only exception of 220kV radial fed bus bars.
LBB Current sensor I > 20% In
LBB time delay = 200ms

(Signature of Sub-Station In-charge)

(Signature of SLDC Head)

If No state the
reason with
target date of
implementation

Annexure-II

S.
No

Description of
line (example)

400KV DadriMandola-I
Mandola end:

Name of
protection
relay(Mod
el/Ma ke)

Parameter of line and

Type of conductor
Paramet
Type &
er(R, Xl,
Configur
Xc,
ation of
Conduct
conducto
ance,
r
Length)

Features Enable in the Relay & their Details

Zone Settings

Zone 1
e.g.
Main-I:
REL670
(ABB
make)

FFR

Power Swing
Blocking

Operation

Operation

ON/OFF
Reach(%)

ON/OFF

Carrier
Scheme

PUR/POR/
PBR

Op. Mode
Time sett.
Zone 2

In case of
Blocking
Scheme;
Relay
coordination
time.... ms

Zero seq
3U0>%Ubas e

Zone 3
Reach (%)

3I0< %Ibase

B/U Earth
Fault Function

SOTF

Broken
Conductor

A/R

Stub
Protection

Over- Votage
Protection

Operatio
n

Operation

Operation

Operation

Operation

Operation

Operation

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

ON/OFF
Mode:

ON/OFF

ON/OFF

First
Stage

Reach (%)
Time sett.

B/U Over
Current
Function

Blocking zones:Z1,
Z2, Z3

VTS time delay.... Sec

Un-blocking time
delay...sec

First Stage

Dir. Mode:
OFF/ NonDirect./FW
D/REV

Dir. Mode: OFF/

NonDirect./FWD/REV

IDMT

IDMT

I1 (PMS)...%In
t1 (TMS)...

In1 (PMS)....%In

Second
Stage

Second
Stage

Reach (%)

Dir. Mode:
OFF/ NonDirect./FW
D/REV

Dir. Mode: OFF/

NonDirect./FWD/REV

400KV DadriMandola-I
Mandola end:

Time sett.

Definite
time

Definite time

e.g.

Main-II:
MICOM
(AREVA
make)

U< % Ubase

I>%Ibase

t1 (TMS)-

Time sett.
Zone 3

time delay for

alarm / trip:
....sec

I2- ....Amps

In2-.... Amps

t2(definite
time delay)....sec

t2(definite time
delay)....sec

I> %Ibase

1PH/3-PH/
Dead time:....
sec
Reclaim Time:
.... sec

Stage-1 U1>%
volts
Stage-1 time
delay: ....sec
Stage-2
U2>%volts
Stage-2 time
delay: ...sec

Status of Bus bar Protection for Northern Region Constituents

State/Constituent

Delhi

TRANSCO/GENC
O

DTL

GENCO/IPGCL

Total No. of
Sub
Stations/Switch
yards
(220 kV and
above)
26

No. of
substations/
switchyards
where Bus bar
protection is
functioning
22

Haryana

HVPNL

38

10

Rajasthan

HPGCL
RVPNL
RVUNL

03
74
05

01
17
-

Himachal Pradesh

HPSEB

07

03

Punjab

PSTCL

53

06

PSPCL
PDD
PTCUL
UJVNL
BBMB

03
06
08
19

03
08
17

UPPTCL
UVUNL
POWERGRID
NTPC
NHPC
NPCIL
THDC

77
05
38
11
09
02
01

15
38
11
09
02
01

J&K
Uttarakhand
BBMB

Uttar Pradesh
POWERGRID
Central generating
Stations

Annexure-III

Remarks

At 220 kV s/stns namely Lodhi Road and Subzi Mandi 220 kV Bus Bar protection is
not required. Bus Bar protection at Gopalpur S/stn shall be provided by end of
December 2010. At Kanjhawala the scheme is not in service due to wiring problem
which is being attend by M/s ABB and shall be completed by January 2011.

PO No. 2132 dated 21.07.09 has been placed on M/s ABB Ltd for the installation
of bus bar protection schemes at the following five sub stations:
1.220 KV S/Stn Malerkotla
2.220 KV Rajpura
3.220 KV S/Stn Ablowal
4. 220 KV S/Stn Moga

1. 220 kV Ch. Dadri and Hisar S/stn Target is March 2011.

2. Not required for Dhulkote and Jagadhari 220 kC S/stn as it is meshed.
3. Not required for Barnala, Sangrur, Kurukshetra and Delhi as no. of feeders is less
than five
21 nos for 220 kV are under procurement stage.

SJVNL
Total

01
382

01
162

Annexure-IV
Status of PLCC Link and A/R scheme in 220 KV lines
S.no

Name of Line

PLCC Status

220KV ALLD-PHOOLPUR

PLCC panels are not

available

220KV ALLD-REWA RD-I

PLCC link is through

220KV ALLD-REWA RD-II

PLCC link is through

220KV ANTA-BHIL-I

PLCC link is through

220KV ANTA-BHIL-II

PLCC link is through

220KV ANTA-RAPPC

PLCC link is through

220KV ANTA-S.MDHPR

PLCC link is not

through

220KV KNP-MAINPURI

PLCC panels are not

available

220KV KNP-NAUBASTA

PLCC panels are not

available

10

220KV KNP-PANKI-I

PLCC panels are not

available

11

220KV KNP-PANKI-II

PLCC panels are not

available

12

220KV MEERUT-MPURAM-I

PLCC link is through

13

220KV MEERUT-MPURAMII

PLCC link is through

14

220KV MEERUT-NARA

PLCC link is through

15

220KV MEERUTSHTBDNGR

PLCC link is through

16

220KV MEERUT-SIMBHOLI

PLCC panels are not

available

17

220KV RAPPB-CHITT-I

PLCC link is not

through

18

220KV RAPPB-CHITT-II

PLCC link is not

through

19

220KV RAPPB-RAPPC

PLCC link is not

through

20

220KV RAPPB-UDAIPUR

21 RRVPNL

220KV BHIWADI(PG)BHIWADI

PLCC link is not

through

22 RRVPNL

220KV BHILKANKROLI(PG)

PLCC link is not

through

23 RRVPNL

220KV KANKROLIKANKROLI(PG)-I

PLCC link is not

through

PLCC link is through

A/R scheme
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
Bhilwara end
A/R Scheme not
available at
Bhilwara end
A/R Scheme not
available at both
end
A/R scheme is in
service
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at both
end
A/R Scheme not
available at both
end
A/R Scheme not
available at both
end
A/R Scheme not
available at both
end
A/R scheme is in
service
A/R scheme is
not in service at
RRVPNL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
RRVPNL end

Remarks
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end

A/R scheme available at our

end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end

A/R scheme available at our

end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end

24 RRVPNL

220KV KANKROLIKANKROLI(PG)-II

PLCC link is not

through

25 RRVPNL

220KV KANKROLI- DEBARI

PLCC link is not

through

26 DTL

220KV MND-S.WZRBD-I

PLCC panels are not

available

27 DTL

220KV MND-S.WZRBD-II

PLCC panels are not

available

28 DTL

220KV MND-S.WZRBD-III

PLCC panels are not

available

29 DTL

220KV MND-S.WZRBD-IV

PLCC panels are not

available

30 DTL

220KV MND-NARELA-I

PLCC panels are not

available

31 DTL

220KV MND-NARELA-II

PLCC panels are not

available

32 DTL

220KV MND-GOPALPUR-I

PLCC panels are not

available

33 DTL

220KV MND-GOPALPUR-II

PLCC panels are not

available

34 DTL

220KV MBAGSARITAVIHAR

PLCC panels are not

available

35 DTL

220KV MBAG-LODHIROADI

PLCC panels are not

available

36 DTL

220KV MBAG-LODHIROADII

PLCC panels are not

available

37 DTL

220KV MBAG-I P EXTN

PLCC panels are not

available

38 UPPCL

220KV M'PURIHARDUAGNJ

PLCC link is not

through

39 UPPCL

220KV M'PURI-M'PURI(UP)I

PLCC link is not

through

40 UPPCL

220KV M'PURI-M'PURI(UP)II

PLCC link is not

through

41 UPPCL

220KV M'PURI-FEROZBD

PLCC link is not

through

42 UPPCL

220KV LKO(PG)-SITAPUR

PLCC link is through

43 UPPCL

220KV LKO(PG)-CHINHAT

PLCC link is through

44 UPPCL

220KV GORAKH-BARHUA

PLCC panels are not

available

45 UPPCL

220KV GORAKH-BASTI

PLCC panels are not

available

46 UPPCL

220KV MEERUTGAJRAULA

PLCC link is through

A/R scheme is
not in service at
RRVPNL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
RRVPNL end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R Scheme not
available at DTL
end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R Scheme not
available at
UPPCL end
A/R scheme is
not in service at
UPPCL end

A/R scheme available at our

end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end
A/R scheme available at our
end

Annexure -IVA
Sl. No.
1.

NAME OF LINE
220 KV ANTABHILWARA-I

PLCC STATUS
PLCC link is
through.

2.

220 KV ANTABHILWARA-II

PLCC link is
through.

3.

220 KV ANTASAWAIMADHOPUR
220 KV RAPP(B)CHITTORGARH-I

PLCC link is
through.
PLCC link is not
through.

5.

220 KV RAPP(B)CHITTORGARH-II

PLCC link is not

through.

6.

220 KV RAPP (B)UDAIPUR

PLCC link is
through.

7.

220 KV BHIWADI(PG)BHIWADI

PLCC link is not

through.

8.

220 KV BHILWARAKANKROLI(PG)

PLCC link is
through.

9.

220 KV KANKROLIKANKROLI(PG)-I

PLCC link is
through.

10.

220 KV KANKROLIKANKROLI(PG)-II

PLCC link is
through. A/R
Scheme to be
commissioned at
RVPN end shortly.

11.

220 KV KANKROLIDEBARI

4.

A/R SCHEME
A/R Scheme
commissioned on
17.04.2004.
A/R Scheme
commissioned on
17.04.2004.
A/R Scheme is in service.

REMARKS

New PLCC Panels

A/R Scheme available at
are to be
both ends & to be
commissioned by PGCIL commissioned at
both ends.
and RRVPNL.
A/R Scheme available at
New PLCC Panels
both ends & to be
are to be
commissioned by PGCIL commissioned at
and RRVPNL.
both ends.
A/R Scheme not available New A/R scheme or
at both ends.
new distance
protection scheme is
to be provided at
RVPN end.
A/R Scheme is in service. PLCC panels to be
installed at Bhiwadi
(PG) end and
commissioned at
both ends.
A/R Scheme to be
commissioned at RVPN
end shortly.
A/R Scheme has been
commissioned at RVPN
end.
A/R Scheme to be
commissioned at RVPN
end shortly.
A/R Scheme
commissioned and tested
but kept out of circuit

Work of laying of
cable for pressure
switch of breaker is
pending.

Annexure-V
Self Certification by utilities w.r.t. time synchronized through GPS(Frequency six monthly)
Name of Organization

Name of
Substation

Whether GPS clock

available at Substation(Yes/No)

Date:_________

If No give reason
and target date
for installation of
GPS clock

(Signature of Sub-Station In-charge)

DRs/ELs wired
with GPS
clock(Yes/No)

If No give reason
thereof and target
date for wiring up
with GPC clock

Last Testing
date of GPS
clock

(Signature of SLDC Head)

Actual output of
DRs/ELs during an
event and whether
event time was
same as other
station/RLDC
DRs/SOE.