Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
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Hello everyone!
I am trying to figure out why a burnt fuse cut-out on our transmission lines tripped the feeder. There are other fuses along the line and an over current relay at the feeder. A transient fault caused the fuse to burn out which caused a short that tripped the whole feeder. What could it be? What should we do to rectify this problem?
I am trying to figure out why a burnt fuse cut-out on our transmission lines tripped the feeder. There are other fuses along the line and an over current relay at the feeder. A transient fault caused the fuse to burn out which caused a short that tripped the whole feeder. What could it be? What should we do to rectify this problem?






RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
Bill
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Jimmy Carter
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
Do you have any suggestions on how to rectify the problem?
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
If there was no other fuse between the feeder breaker and the fault, it is expected that the breaker will clear the fault. If there was one, then as suggested by dpc, you should review your protection coordination to get better selectivity.
I am also curious at which voltage you are working. I very seldom associate fuses with transmission but my background is with networks in North America.
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
Thanks for your replies. Anyhow here is a little more info:
We use a nominal voltage of 13.2 kV. When the feeder tripped, our linemen traced the line to see what caused it to tripped and they found a burnt fuse and a dead bird on the ground. So, they assumed the bird caused fault. Anyhow, there are other fuses downstream from the line before the feeder breaker and none of those fuses stopped the feeder from tripping. I agree we need to check the protection coordination. There is a lot of information that I need to compile from the utility. I am an Electrical Engineering student and I am interning at our local Utility Company, so any help is greatly appreciated.
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
We are currently working on that as well as collecting data from the feeder relays and fuse ratings on the lines. We use fuse link type T fuses on our overhead lines as well as some expulsion type and current limiting fuses for some of our LVS switches. Thanks!
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
RE: Fuse cut-outs on transmission lines tripping the feeder
Normally it is desirable to use a fuse saving scheme in that the reclosing protective device has a fast curve or 2, where the instantaneous "magnetic" trip is low along with the long time delay "thermal curve". The next closing attempts have a delayed curve intended to blow the fuse if the fault is right after it. Fuse saving schemes are the best for bare wire construction or where many trees/rodents/lightning is present.
Fuse saving isn't always used, either always or only enabled during weather related conditions through DSCADA.
How is the feeder grounded? Wye or Delta system?