TRANSFORMER TERTIARY WINDING FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS VG PATEL

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TRANSFORMER TERTIARY WINDING (FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS) VG PATEL

TRANSFORMER TERTIARY WINDING (FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS) VG PATEL

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING TRANSFORMER TERTIARY WINDING (FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS) Saturday, December 25, 2021

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING TRANSFORMER TERTIARY WINDING (FINDINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS) Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 2

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING What is the function of tertiary and stabilizing tertiary windings

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING What is the function of tertiary and stabilizing tertiary windings in a Transformer? Tertiary Winding: An additional winding (third winding after primary and secondary) in a transformer that can be connected to a synchronous condenser, a reactor, an auxiliary circuit for feeding power at a voltage different from secondary, etc. For transformers with wye-connected primary and secondary windings, it may also help a) To stabilize voltages to the neutral, when delta connected. b) To reduce the magnitude of third harmonics when delta connected. c) To control the value of the zero-sequence impedance. d) To serve the load. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 3

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Stabilizing Tertiary Winding: A delta-connected auxiliary winding used particularly in

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Stabilizing Tertiary Winding: A delta-connected auxiliary winding used particularly in wye-wye connected three phase transformers for the following purposes: a) To stabilize the neutral point of the fundamental frequency voltages (line to line voltages remaining same, phase voltages in individual phases varying drastically. This can happen if star neutral is not earthed). b) To minimize third-harmonic voltage and the resultant effects on the system (over voltages can develop with resonance between zero sequence capacitance of primary/secondary system and transformer third harmonic inductance). Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 4

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING c) To mitigate telephone influence due to third-harmonic currents and

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING c) To mitigate telephone influence due to third-harmonic currents and voltages ( ie neutral current from the winding flowing to source neutral through ground inducing disturbing signals in communication cables) d) To minimize the residual direct-current magneto motive force (residual magnetism) in the core e) To decrease the zero-sequence impedance of transformers with Y-connected windings (i. e. to get sufficient fault current to actuate relays during a line to ground fault and also to limit X 0/X 1 <3, so that during a LG fault healthy phase voltages will not exceed the continuous power frequency voltage rating of lightning arresters) f) To reduce losses from zero sequence fluxes impinging on tank and other metal parts. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 5

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING As per the term, it is the third winding, delta

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING As per the term, it is the third winding, delta connected, unloaded, normally innermost, near to core with or without the line terminals brought out through oil to air bushings. When terminals are not brought out, it is called a buried stabilizing winding. All the three terminals may be brought out or sometimes only one terminal will be brought out. Another alternative is to bring one corner of delta outside through two bushings and delta formed outside through a link between the two bushings. In some cases a series reactor may be connected in series inside delta connection to get higher impedance to other windings. If only 3 L fault is critical, the reactor can be outside delta in series to line terminals. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 6

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING In case a zig-zag (zn) connected secondary winding is used

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING In case a zig-zag (zn) connected secondary winding is used instead of star winding (yn) stabilizing tertiary is not required as the zig-zag connection serves that purpose. Similarly if the primary or secondary is delta connected, there is no need for stabilizing delta tertiary. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 7

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Is it a good practice to use tertiary winding for

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Is it a good practice to use tertiary winding for feeding local loads? It depends on the criticality of the particular transformer in the overall reliability or availability of the grid. It was a common practice to use transformer tertiary to feed reactive or capacitive load for grid control before the development of EHV line reactors. But it will not be wise to use the tertiary of a 1000 or 1500 MVA transformer bank to feed a station load or nearby distribution load as any fault in tertiary lines will affect the large power flow in the grid. Whenever such loading is done it is better to piggy ride the tertiary side transformer on main transformer to avoid LL faults on the tertiary side of main transformer. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 8

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING When stabilizing tertiary was introduced? How it is arranged in

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING When stabilizing tertiary was introduced? How it is arranged in a transformer? During the first 25 years of transformer engineering, nobody thought of the need of stabilizing tertiary. During initial periods of three phase connection, it was always delta -delta connection and benefits of star connection was clear only later. But star /earthed star (Yyn) connection for HV/LV of 3 phase transformers used during those days (instead of both primary and secondary side star winding neutrals are earthed, as of today) created some problems in service. They were third harmonic voltages in output creating over voltages, neutral shifting creating unequal phase Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 9

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING voltages (during single phase loading or unbalanced loading, neutral current

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING voltages (during single phase loading or unbalanced loading, neutral current from third harmonic current in the exciting current (that was substantial in those days) creating telephone interferences, inaction of earth fault relays due to inadequate fault current etc. To overcome these problems, a stabilizing delta tertiary was the solution found out in the first decade of last century. Stabilizing tertiary winding is normally arranged as innermost winding near to core. Sometimes it is also provided as outermost winding for economy reasons. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 10

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING How the rating of Tertiary is decided? In case the

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING How the rating of Tertiary is decided? In case the tertiary is to be used for feeding any auxiliary load (such as station loads, capacitive or reactive loads) then the rating, voltage and impedance with other windings shall be decided accordingly. It should be remembered that in case of auto-transformers, if tertiary is to be used purely for reactive or capacitive load, it is possible to have a rating such as 100/ 40 MVA ie when primary and secondary handles line MVA of 100 MVA, it is possible to load 40 MVA on tertiary. Of course, in such a case, series or common winding will get overloaded (depending on flow of power from primary to secondary or vice versa) and the design should take care of it. In 1960’s some of the utilities used to order such auto-transformers. (In few State Electricity Boards 31. 5 MVA and 50 MVA 110/66 k. V autotransformers). Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 11

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Another point to be considered in three winding transformers with

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Another point to be considered in three winding transformers with different MVA ratings for secondary and tertiary is the selection of impedances. For proper load sharing the impedances shall be selected such that Z 2/Z 3 =P 3/P 2 where P 2 &P 3 are secondary and tertiary MVA , primary MVA= P 2+P 3. Z 2 &Z 3 are per unit impedances of secondary and tertiary branches of T - equivalent impedance star circuit. Primary to tertiary impedance = Z 1+Z 3, Primary to secondary =Z 1+ Z 2, secondary to primary =Z 2+Z 3. It is also important to select impedance for tertiary such that for all types of fault, the fault current in tertiary or secondary should not be excessive (normally less than 6 -10 times the rated current of winding in large transformers and 812. 5 times in small transformers) 150 MVA bank 220/66/11 k. V three winding transformers (both imported and Indian) that repeatedly failed at Bhakra switchyard during 1970’s - 80’s was due to this anomaly in selecting inter winding impedances. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 12

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Short circuit requirements (ie current in tertiary winding) during a

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Short circuit requirements (ie current in tertiary winding) during a LG fault either in HV or LV decide the conductor size and arrangement of stabilizing winding. Continuous rating of stabilizing tertiary (for which cooling is to be provided) depends on the extent of unbalanced loading seen by the transformer. The first part generally require 1/3 of line MVA. In autotransformers, generally 35 % or 1/3 of the electromagnetic k. VA (ie{HV-LV/HV} voltages x Line k. VA) is usually introduced with the intention to achieve adequate short circuit current withstand strength during ground faults in the HV or LV sides. But In India, stabilizing tertiary winding capacity of autotransformers is generally 1/3 of line k. VA and not of self Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 13

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING (electromagnetic) k. VA. This is done to get extra short

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING (electromagnetic) k. VA. This is done to get extra short circuit withstand capability for tertiary winding. Voltage rating of stabilizing tertiary can be left to manufacturer to decide. Usually it is 11 KV up to 100 MVA Transformer rating and above this 33 k. V to make robust winding and limit the current. But the BIL of the tertiary and line bushings shall be sufficient to meet the transferred surges from nearby high voltage windings. In cases, where 132 k. V winding is near to tertiary winding (220/132/11 k. V Transformers) 170 k. V BIL (33 k. V) is provided for tertiary and in case of 400/220/33 k. V transformers 250 k. V BIL (52 k. V) is provided. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 14

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Problems with Stabilizing Winding: In India, we were providing stabilizing

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Problems with Stabilizing Winding: In India, we were providing stabilizing tertiary winding in all star/star connected power transformers. In 1960 s, size of transformers was quite low (eg 20 MVA 132/66 k. V auto, 4 MVA 66/11 k. V, 8 MVA 132/11 KV etc) and the size of the tertiary winding in such units was small, 1/3 of line MVA with width less than 20 mm and this slender winding was prone to mechanical failure (buckling to core or toppling telescopically, leading to a turn to turn fault) during current flow in it, during a line to ground (LG) fault on primary or secondary lines. This type of winding failures increased with the increase in grid system fault level. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 15

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING With consequent system impedance reduction, fault currents increased, affecting the

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING With consequent system impedance reduction, fault currents increased, affecting the tertiary winding. In some places, where the problem became acute, manufacturers opened the tertiary at one corner, bringing two terminals through separate bushings, earthing one terminal and keeping the other floating. This, in effect, was removing the stabilizing winding as no current could flow in tertiary winding and thus transformer failures could be prevented. In new transformers, CBIP recommended to eliminate stabilizing tertiary winding in Ynyn connected transformers up to 20 MVA in 1973 and later extended the limit to 50 MVA (1975) and 100 MVA (1987) Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 16

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING First Indian made 100 MVA 220/132/11 k. V auto transformers

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING First Indian made 100 MVA 220/132/11 k. V auto transformers were manufactured in early 1970’s and some of the units soon failed in service. The 11 k. V stabilizing tertiary was provided with 95 k. V BIL and 12 k. V bushings. One corner of the delta was kept earthed and other terminals were provided with 12 KV LAs. Even though the tertiary windings with stood the transferred surges during factory impulse tests, the bushings were not seeing voltages as they were earthed during testing. So during service, due to transferred surges, the tertiary bushing flashed over to earth creating a LL fault as one of the terminals was in earthed condition. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 17

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Transformers where manufacturer provided a higher voltage bushing (33 k.

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Transformers where manufacturer provided a higher voltage bushing (33 k. V) worked without any problem proving the need to provide a higher voltage bushing for the tertiary. Surge arresters and Surge absorbers were provided at tertiary terminals to reduce the transferred surges within the withstand value of 11 k. V bushings. 15 k. V class LA and capacitors were provided that too failed and finally 18 k. V class protective devices were selected. The thumb rule for selecting protective devices for such unearthed system is as below. Continuous power frequency withstand voltage of LA = 1. 1 x nominal rated line to line voltage. So rated voltage of LA will be still higher (18 k. V and 54 k. V for 11 &33 k. V tertiaries) Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 18

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Why stabilizing tertiary is not required now? Stabilizing tertiary is

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Why stabilizing tertiary is not required now? Stabilizing tertiary is no longer required in 3 phase 3 limbed transformers due to following reasons. Surprising point is that even in the first edition of J&P Transformer book (1925) it was clearly mentioned that stabilizing tertiary is not required in 3 phase 3 limbed core type transformers. But it seems we were not heeding this recommendation. Today situation is much better than those days due to technological improvements and there is no reason to provide stabilizing tertiary winding in any 3 phase 3 limbed transformers, irrespective of voltage, MVA ratings and connections (auto or two winding). Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 19

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Our grid supply systems are solidly grounded ones and increase

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Our grid supply systems are solidly grounded ones and increase in zero sequence impedance in Ynyn transformers due to elimination of tertiary is negligible as can be seen from below table. It should be remembered that effective zero sequence impedance depends not only on transformer construction, but also on system conditions. In Ynyn connection with solidly grounded systems on both sides, the reduction in fault current due to tertiary elimination is not appreciable to affect the protection scheme. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 20

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Type of construction Core With Stabilizing Delta Without stabilizing delta

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Type of construction Core With Stabilizing Delta Without stabilizing delta 3 Phase 3 limbed & 80 % of ( Z 1+ Z 2/Z 3) 80% of Z 12 from HV 1 Phase 2 limbed from HV or 90% of Z 12 from LV (Z 2+Z 1/Z 3) from LV 3 phase 5 limbed & ( Z 1+ Z 2/Z 3) from HV or Z 12 1 Phase 3 Limbed (Z 2+Z 1/Z 3) from LV Table: Zero Sequence Impedance of Transformers-with and without tertiary (Ref. Table 1 of IEC 60076 -8: 1997 Application Guide- 1, 2, 3 refers to positive sequence impedance of HV, LV, TV circuits 12 refers to positive sequence impedance between HV-LV windings) Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 21

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING The exciting current of power transformers has come down from

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING The exciting current of power transformers has come down from 5% in early days to less than 0. 5 % of full load current due to better grades of CRGO and superior joints in core laying. Hence third harmonic current has also come down in neutral current. Hence this is no longer a problem with telecommunication circuits where technology has taken care of interference by eliminating ground return paths and using fiber optics. Benefits of eliminating stabilizing Tertiary winding: - Reduction in cost by 5 -10 %. In case both tertiary and OLTC are removed in 315 MVA or 500 MVA 3 phase autotransformers, the cost saving will be nearly 20 - 25 %. - Reduction in overall losses by 2 - 5 % - Higher reliability as tertiary is always a weak link from short circuit current withstand capability as it is difficult to provide sufficient axial and radial strength due to smaller width of the winding, especially for transformer ratings below 50 MVA. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 22

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Do we need a tertiary winding in EHV autotransformers? As

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Do we need a tertiary winding in EHV autotransformers? As in case of two winding star/star connected transformers, a tertiary winding is required in 3 phase auto –transformers only when it is formed out of single phase units or when three phase, five limbed core construction is used. Five limbed core construction is used in large transformers to limit transport height. With three phase transformers, having three limbed core ( standard up to 200 MVA), the zero sequence flux from each phase will impinge the tank walls (as there is no magnetic path for the flux to pass in the core) and create circulating currents, forming virtual tertiary winding. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 23

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Hence the increase in zero sequence impedance due to elimination

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Hence the increase in zero sequence impedance due to elimination of tertiary winding is negligible in such transformers. Some of the Indian utilities have already with them 160 MVA 220/132 k. V auto transformers without tertiary winding. There are utilities abroad, having 300 -400 MVA 3 phase 400/220 k. V and 900 -1600 MVA bank autotransformers without tertiary winding. No serious operational problems are reported. However it should be checked with manufacturer whether he has facilities for testing no-load losses as a low voltage winding is absent in EHV auto-transformers when tertiary is eliminated. Those who are manufacturing EHV shunt reactors will not have problems as the reactor testing transformer can be used for transformer testing. As the HV winding will be coming near to core, electrostatic core shield need to be provided as in case of reactors. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 24

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING What is the operational experience of transformers without stabilizing winding?

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING What is the operational experience of transformers without stabilizing winding? (a) IN INDIA: In 1960 s, Madras State Electricity Board (TNEB) ordered a few 220/110 k. V 3 phase Auto-Transformers on GE Canada. Specifications did not clearly call for stabilizing winding considering that it is an absolute part of the transformer. But the supplier executed strictly as per specifications and did not provide tertiary winding. This was found out during investigation of frequent cable fault noticed by P &T in their telephone cables near to Salem substation. The transformer was replaced by a unit with tertiary stabilizing winding and then problem disappeared. (Source: MSEB engineer 1970’s) Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 25

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING First time star/star connected 3 phase transformers without tertiary were

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING First time star/star connected 3 phase transformers without tertiary were ordered by UPSEB in early 1970’s. There were 12. 5 or 20 MVA, 132 k. V units and by 1973 there were at least 20 units in service. Initially some apprehensions were raised when operators noted heating on tank outside surface, probably during unbalanced loading in three phases. CBIP working group on Transformers decided in their meeting dated 1973 -05 -11, that in star/star connected transformers with earthed neutrals, delta connected stabilizing winding need not be provided for transformers up to and including 20 MVA. It was also noted that savings for non –provision of tertiary winding could be as much as 10 percent that of the transformer. In the working group meeting of 1975 -07 -07&08, it was decided to extend the range for elimination of delta tertiary up to and including 50 MVA. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 26

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING By 1982, PSEB had 130 transformers, MPEB 158 units, BBMB

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING By 1982, PSEB had 130 transformers, MPEB 158 units, BBMB 147 units of capacity up to 50 MVA without tertiary winding, working without any reported problem. (1984 CBIP Technical Report 38, Study on the causes of failure of tertiary windings of power transformers and its protection, Pages 61). CBIP in the revised edition of Transformer Manual in 1987 eliminated tertiary winding in Ynyn connected 3 phase 3 limbed transformers up to 100 MVA. But many utilities procured 3 phase 3 limbed transformers up to 160 MVA without tertiary winding (eg PGCIL 220/132 k. V Auto. Transformers). Reliance Jamnagar refinery has few 174 MVA 220/33 k. V Transformers without tertiary but with 3 phase 5 limbed core construction, commissioned in 2015. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 27

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING (b) OUTSIDE INDIA: Several two winding and auto-transformers, star /star

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING (b) OUTSIDE INDIA: Several two winding and auto-transformers, star /star connected without tertiary (10 -160 MVA 11 -138 k. V 3 phase) were working in US without problem during 1950’s. (1959, B. A. Cogbill Page 970) In 1973, April, US Department of Interior informed CWPC, New Delhi that they have 13 numbers of Auto – Transformer banks without tertiary, working without trouble since 1965. These were 250 MVA 230/115 k. V 3 phase Core type, 600 MVA Bank 345/230 k. V Shell Type, 1200 MVA Bank 525/241. 5 k. V Core Type. (1984, CBIP). Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 28

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING In April 1973, US Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING In April 1973, US Department of Interior, Bureau of Reclamation informed CWPC that they have a 1200 MVA 525/241. 5 k. V Auto Transformer bank without tertiary operating since December, 1971 at Grant Coulee. They omitted tertiary in this bank because their requirements were adequately met by other grounded transformers already installed. (1984, CBIP) In 1980 AEP, USA had 22 numbers 525/241 k. V three phase auto-transformer banks of rating 900 to 1600 MVA (first bank commissioned in 1967) out of which 7 banks were without tertiary. (1981, P. L. Bellaschi) In Germany tertiary winding is invariably provided as their system is not solidly earthed one. Tertiary is called Ausgleichswickung meaning “compensation” or “equalizer” winding. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 29

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Probable issues when tertiary stabilizing winding is eliminated. (a) 3

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Probable issues when tertiary stabilizing winding is eliminated. (a) 3 phase 3 limbed core or single phase 2 limbed core Normally no problem is seen with the elimination of tertiary, with effectively earthed system where X 0/X 1 <- 3 and R 1/R 3 <- 1. During single phase loading or unbalanced secondary loading, a zero sequence current flows through neutral, with a zero sequence magnetic flux flowing from core and coils to tank walls. Sometimes this can produce intense to moderate local heating of tank. eg. Transformer supplied by two lines under fault conditions. (2012, 2013 - P. Penabad –Duran) (b) 3 phase 5 limbed core, single phase 3 limbed bank The zero sequence impedance of transformer may go up increasing the X 0/X 1 of the system. The impact of this is as below: Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 30

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING • During an LG fault on secondary, the voltages at

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING • During an LG fault on secondary, the voltages at healthy phases will go up. It should not go above the maximum power frequency continuous with stand voltage of the lightning arresters. • The increased Zero sequence reactance of transformer become equal to the zero sequence capacitance of the lines, thereby initiating series resonance and over voltages. Such a situation was reported from BPA, USA in 1969. A 1000 MVA 525/241 k. V auto-bank was working without tertiary. Tertiary was kept open and earthed. While deenergizing the unit (by opening 525 k. V first and after 30 minutes 230 k. V CB opened. In between combustible gases collected in one of the single phase transformers due to over voltages from resonance (1971 – P. L. Bellaschi). Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 31

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Recommendations: • Eliminate tertiary stabilizing winding in all 3 phase

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING Recommendations: • Eliminate tertiary stabilizing winding in all 3 phase 3 limbed core type transformers irrespective of voltage, MVA rating or connections(auto or two winding). Even though other countries have eliminated tertiary even in single phase auto transformer banks and 3 phase 5 limbed transformers, we may wait for some more time, considering chances of abnormalities in rare cases. As per current technology, three phase 3 limbed construction is possible up to 200 MVA two winding and 500 MVA in auto connection with out tap changer. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 32

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING • Provide one step higher voltage bushings for tertiary and

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING • Provide one step higher voltage bushings for tertiary and stabilizing tertiary. Then no special surge protection is required at tertiary terminals. In case of 3 phase transformers, one corner of stabilizing tertiary winding may be kept earthed in service, avoiding chances of earth fault from other two terminals. In case of banks where extensive delta forming bus connections are present, provide neutral earthing by means of single phase PTs with 1. 9 voltage factor. One of the PT secondary with 110/3 V rating may be used for broken delta connection for grounding detection. • Select inter winding tertiary impedances in consultation with manufacturer so as to limit fault current in tertiary within the withstand capacity. This will be required when tertiary is to be loaded along with secondary sharing the common primary input. There is scope for reducing the stabilizing tertiary MVA Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 33

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING REFERENCES: v 1921 - J. F. Peters; M. E. Skinner,

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING REFERENCES: v 1921 - J. F. Peters; M. E. Skinner, Transformers for interconnecting high voltage transmission systems for feeding synchronous condensers from a tertiary winding, AIEE June, 1921, Pages 1181 -1199. v 1923 - J. Mini; L. J. Moore; R. Wilkins, Performance of Auto. Transformers with tertiaries under short circuit conditions, Pacific Coast Convention of AIEE, Delmonte, CA, October, 1923 , Pages 1060 -1068. v 1957 - Eric T. B. Gross, Rating of Auto-Transformers having three windings, AIEE Transactions, Power apparatus and systems, December, 1957, Pages 1220 -1224. v 1959 – B. A. Cogbill –Are stabilizing windings necessary in all Y-connected Transformers, AIEE Transactions, Power Apparatus and Systems, Part III, October, 1959 Pages 963 - 970. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 34

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING v 1961 - O. T. Farry- Tertiary windings in Auto-Transformers,

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING v 1961 - O. T. Farry- Tertiary windings in Auto-Transformers, AIEE, Transactions, April. v 1961 - T. Smith; W. Smith – Star/Star Transformers without delta tertiary, Electrical Review. v 1962 - E. T. Norton, Specifying Tertiary windings, Allis Chalmers Electrical Review, Q 4, 1962. v 1980 - E. Lekatsas, P. Margaritidis; J. Petrakis- Reconsideration of the insulation co-ordination for the tertiary system connected to the 400/150/30 k. V Auto-Transformers of the Greek system after the experience of some insulation failures, CIGRE, 1980, Paper 33 -02. v 1984 - CBIP Technical Report No. 38, Study on the causes of failure of tertiary windings of Power Transformers and its protection, Pages 61. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 35

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING v 2012 - P. Penabad-Duran etc, Transformer Tertiary Stabilizing Windings

TRANSFORMER ENCYCLOPAEDIA TERTIARY WINDING v 2012 - P. Penabad-Duran etc, Transformer Tertiary Stabilizing Windings Part 1: Apparent Power Rating, Proc. of XX International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) Vol. No. Pp 2360 -2366, Sept, 2012. v 2012 - P. Penabad-Duran etc, Transformer Tertiary Stabilizing Windings Part 2: Overheating Hazard on Tank walls, Proc. of XX International Conference on Electrical Machines (ICEM) Vol. No. Pp 2367 -2372, Sept, 2012. v 2013 - P. Penabad-Duran etc, Performance Evaluation of Tertiary and Stabilizing Windings: Calculation Strategies for Their Apparent Power Rating, Advanced Research Workshop on Transformers, ARWtr 2013, Baiona, Spain. v 2016 - IEEE Standard-PC 57. 158 D 6 A- Draft Guide for the application of tertiary and stabilizing windings in Power Transformers, Pages 66. Saturday, December 25, 2021 PROF. V. G. PATEL 36

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