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Interlocking Scheme Transmission Dept PDF
Interlocking Scheme Transmission Dept PDF
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2. For manual operations also, all the interlocks shall be checked, however to take care of
emergency cases such as loss of control supply or if the gear doesn't complete its full
operation then the "Interlock Bypass" feature shall be used to carry out the manual
operations.
4. The electrical operation to any equipment shall be blocked when the hand crank is
inserted for manual operation.
5. All feeders that feed to a remote substation shall have a VT irrespective of whether the
remote end is a transformer substation / Busbar.
6. The close/open status of all equipment shall be derived from minimum two aux. contacts.
For Eg : the status of CB shall be derived as follows : "Normally the CB is equipped with
two types of Contacts (52a-Normally open and 52b-Normally closed i.e the status of
contact is defined in CB open condition). Hence two 52a contacts shall be connected in
series for ‘close’ status and two 52b contacts in series for ‘open’ status. This philosophy
shall be used only for Interlocking purpose, and not for any status indications at SCS or
NCC".
8. For any non-standard configuration which are not a part of this document Prior approval
of interlocking scheme must be taken ( then review will be done at site.)
9. For Isolators, the end position status (for close as well as open) shall be taken for all
interlocks.
10. For withdrawable type CBs, operation in test position shall be allowed only in Local
mode from the switchgear. When CB is in Withdrawn condition CB will be free to
operate and will not be looking for any interlocks.
11. For Transformers operating in parallel, the Master/Follower logic shall be independent of
the status of associated CBs.
Changing of Master/Follower/Independent and Tap operations should be available at
SCS. Master/Follower modes shall be selectable for both Transformers. If ‘Master’ is off,
follower shall be automatically selected to ‘Independent auto’ mode.
As per our existing practice, raising tap means raising voltage and lowering tap means
lowering voltage (this philosophy is easy to understand). Hence, the tap numbering of
Transformer shall be arranged to suit for this practice (unlike phase-V).
12. The following points shall be checked in the case of SF6 pressure conditions:
SF6 pressure in the case of CB compartment shall have three stages:
a. Stage-1- Alarm
b. Stage-2- Trip (This stage shall be set well above the safe level. If the CB is failed
to trip and the pressure goes on decreasing, at Stage-3, the CB will be blocked for
any operation. SF6 trip will not initiate any CB fail protection).
c. Stage-3- Block operation (both Close and Open)
All other Compartments- Alarm at SCS and NCC and blocking of operation.
13. Wherever the interlocks demand to check the "No-Voltage" or "Voltage exists" condition
then all the 3 phases shall be monitored. In addition, for "No-Voltage" condition, it shall
be ensured that it represents a true "No-Voltage" condition by monitoring all associated
devices (such as VT isolator close, VT primary fuses health, VT secondary fuses healthy,
VT secondary MCB ON,……) .
16. For systems having facility of selecting Local/Remote at SCS, it shall be possible to
select the Local/Remote for each bay separately.
17. For any Bay, all Earth switch operation shall be possible only from SCS, BCU or LCC
(Entire document shall be cross-checked for this point). Status of Earthswitches to be
extended to NCC. Though earthswitches shall not be operated from NCC, the facility
shall be extended to NCC and the links shall be kept open or software block at NCC to
prevent operation.
18. In ‘Maintenance’ mode, all protection trips should be blocked including SF6 second
stage. In this mode, only local operation from LCC shall be possible for all Bays and for
all switches. In case the SF6 pressure is less than the safe operating pressure (i.e < stage 3
or as per manufacturer's recommendation) then the CB should be blocked from operation.
a. Maintenance mode :
L/R/M switch in Maintenance mode at LCC panel
The Interlock philosophy shall be explained in logic block diagram, in the following method:
Note :
Apart from all conditions mentioned in this brochure, if the site requirements demands a
review/change in some of the points then O&M staff shall accordingly inform the concerned to
incorporate the changes.
2241 2261
BB R1 BB R2
130 230
13M1 23M1
134 234
1241 1261
BB M1 BB M2
16M1 26M1
Example logic for #120 (Similar logic to be adopted for #220, #130 and #230)
Note 1 :
i. Bus Coupler (130) restrained from trip during
1. ON LOAD transfer of BB M1 – BB R1 or
2. Any ON LOAD transfer if Bus Section (1 & 2) are closed and Bus
Coupler 2 is open.
ii. Bus Coupler (230) restrained from trip during
1. ON LOAD transfer of BB M2 – BB R2 or
2. Any ON LOAD transfer if Bus Section (1 & 2) are closed and Bus
Coupler 1 is open.
iii. Bus Section (120 & 220) restrained from trip if
1. Bus Section 1 is closed and
2. Bus Section 2 is closed and
3. - Transfer from BB M1 – BB R1 with Bus Coupler 2 close and Bus
Coupler 1 open
OR
- Transfer from BB M2 – BB R2 with Bus Coupler 2 open and Bus
Coupler 1 close
o Bus Coupler OR Bus Section will be treated as Close only if both busbar
isolators and CB are closed.
o Bus Coupler OR Bus Section will be treated as Open if any one of the busbar
isolator or CB is Open.
Example logic for #120 (Similar logic to be adopted for #220, #130 and #230)
Example logic for #124 (Similar logic to be adopted for isolators of Bay #12, #22, #13, #23)
Example logic for #1241 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Bus E/Sw)
5. Maintenance Earthswitch Close / Open interlock (12M1, 12M2, 22M1, 22M2, 13M1,
13M2, 23M1, 23M2….,)
All conditions below shall be satisfied in SCS / BCU / LCC Local / LCC Maintenance:
a. MBB isolator Open
b. RBB isolator Open
c. No relay anamoly (No other equipment operating)
d. No SF6 lockout (SF6 at safe operating pressure)
Example logic for #12M1M2 (Similar logic to be adopted for other M E/Sw)
Example logic for #164 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Bus VT Isolators)
7. VT Maint Earthswitch Close / Open interlock (16M1, 26M1, 36M1, 46M1, ….,)
All conditions below shall be satisfied in SCS / BCU / LCC Local / LCC Maintenance:
a. Busbar VT isolator Open
b. No Voltage condition on the Bus
c. No relay anamoly (No other equipment operating)
d. No SF6 lockout (SF6 at safe operating pressure)
Example logic for #16M1 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Bus VT M.Earthswitch)
2241 2261
BB R1 BB R2
220
130 230
1241 1261
BB M1 BB M2
120
104 102
10M1
100
10M2
103
101
1064 106M1
Example logic for #100 (Similar logic to be adopted for other line bays)
Example logic for #100 (Similar logic to be adopted for other line bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB and Line Isolator should be closed is
removed to ensure that the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips
when both busbar isolators are closed.
Example logic for #104 (Similar logic to be adopted for MBB isolators of other line bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB and Line Isolator should be closed is
removed to ensure that the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips
when both busbar isolators are closed.
Example logic for #102 (Similar logic to be adopted for RBB isolators of other line bays)
#104 Open
#10M1 Open
#10M2 Open &
#100 Open
#2241 Open
&
#104 Close
#BC 1 Close & #102 Close / Open
#104 Close
#BS 1 Close
#BS 2 Close &
Note : During Bus transfer, the condition that CB #BC 2 Close
and Line Isolator should be closed is removed to
ensure that the Bus transfer is still possible if for
any reason the CB trips when both busbar No relay anamoly
isolators are closed
SF6 level healthy
Example logic for #103 (Similar logic to be adopted for Line isolators of other bays)
Note :
For feeders which do not have a Line VT then the status of the remote end isolator
shall be checked. All new feeders shall have Line VT
Example logic for #101 (Similar logic to be adopted for Line E/Sw of other bays)
Example logic for #10M1
M2 (Similar logic to be adopted for M E/Sw of other bays)
Example logic for #1064 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT isolators of other line bays)
Example logic for #106M1 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT M.ESw of other line bays)
220
130 230
1241 1261
BB M1 BB M2
120
114 112
11M1
110
111
181
180
18M1
184 182
2241 2261
BB R1 BB R2
220
130 230
1241 1261
BB M1 BB M2
120
Example logic for #110 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Transformer HV bays)
#114 Closed
#112 Closed
&
Note : This condition shall be fulfilled #180 Open
only if LV side switchgear is in the
same substation. #184 Open
#182 Open
#114 Open & &
#110 Close
#112 Open
Note : For additional safety and To #11M1 Open
differentiate between “Operation
mode” and “Maintenance mode” #111 Open
CB Drive healthy
Aux Supply healthy
Trip Circuit supervision healthy
Lockout relay not operated
SF6 level > Stage 2
No relay anamoly
Example logic for #110 (Similar logic to be adopted for Transformer HV bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB should be closed is removed to ensure that
the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips when both busbar
isolators are closed.
Example logic for #114 (Similar logic to be adopted for MBB isolators of Tx HV bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB should be closed is removed to ensure that
the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips when both busbar
isolators are closed.
Example logic for #112 (Similar logic to be adopted for RBB isolators of Tx HV bays)
Example logic for #111 (Similar logic to be adopted for Line E/Sw of Tx HV bays)
#114 Open
#112 Open
Line VT Isolator #1164 Close
Note : This condition shall be fulfilled
only if VT is exists on the HV side of Line VT sec MCB ON
Transformer.
“No-Voltage” condition
#11M1 / #111
Note : This condition shall be
#184 Open & Close / Open
fulfilled only if LV side switchgear
is in the same substation #182 Open &
Note : This condition shall be
fulfilled if LV side switchgear
# 180 in Test position
is of withdrawable CB #180 in Rackout position
No relay anamoly
SF6 level healthy
Example logic for #1164 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT isolators of Tx HV bays)
Example logic for #116M1 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT M.ESw of Tx HV bays)
Example logic for #180 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Transformer LV bays)
Example logic for #180 (Similar logic to be adopted for Transformer LV bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB should be closed is removed to ensure that
the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips when both busbar
isolators are closed.
Example logic for #114 (Similar logic to be adopted for MBB isolators of Tx LV bays)
Note :
During Bus transfer, the condition that CB should be closed is removed to ensure that
the Bus transfer is still possible if for any reason the CB trips when both busbar
isolators are closed.
Example logic for #182 (Similar logic to be adopted for RBB isolators of Tx LV bays)
Note : (For station having Transformer directly fed from other station)
- If the Tx HV side is equipped with an Earth switch (111, 211, …) then it shall have
the same logic as E/Sw (181, 281, ……..)
Example logic for #181 (Similar logic to be adopted for Line E/Sw of Tx LV bays)
Example logic for #1864 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT Isolator of Tx LV bays)
Example logic for #186M1 (Similar logic to be adopted for VT M.ESw of Tx LV bays)
Interlocks between different components of the equipment are provided for reasons of protection
and for convenience of operation. The following provisions are mandatory for main circuits.
Basic conditions :
The withdrawal or engagement of a CB shall be prevented unless it is in the open position
The operation of a CB shall be prevented unless it is only in the service, disconnected,
removed, test or earthing position.
The interlock shall prevent the closing of the CB in the service position unless any
auxiliary circuits associated with the automatic opening of these devices are connected.
The interlock shall prevent the disconnection of the auxiliary circuits with the circuit-
breaker closed in the service position.
Rack-in of CB to service position from test/rackout position shall not be possible unless
the associated Line earthswitch and Busbar earthswitch are open.
Closing of Line Earthswitch shall be possible only if the CB is in test position or rackout
position.
Closing of Busbar Earthswitch shall be possible only if all the associated CBs are in test
position or rackout position.
CB cubicle door shall not open if the CB is in service and closed.
Manual ON/OFF switches shall be provided in service as well as test position.
It should be possible to lock the Busbar shutter and Feeder Shutter in Close as well as
Open position. It should be possible to keep the feeder shutter opened and locked when
the bus bar shutters are closed and locked.
Busbar shutters shall be coloured, "Signal Red' Colour 537 of BS 381C and shall be
clearly labeled 'BUSBARS' in large white letters. Feeder circuit shutters shall be
coloured 'Lemon' Colour 355 of BS 381C and shall not be labeled.
On Bus-Section equipment both sets of shutters shall be coloured, "Signal Red' Colour
537 of BS 381C and shall be clearly labeled 'BUSBARS' in large white letters. In
addition each shutter shall carry a white arrow pointing to the section of busbar with
which the shutter is associated.
To facilitate pressure test of the cable, it should be possible to isolate VT irrespective of
the line earthswitch status when the circuit is dead.
Viewing window for physical verification of earthswitch required.
LV Cubicles should be hinged and shall be easily opened by lockable latching handles.
LV Cubicles should not be closed with nut and bolts. Access to LV VT MCB shall be
available without opening the LV compartment.
Example logic for A180 (Similar logic to be adopted for other incomers)
Example logic for A120 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Bus Section CB)
Example logic for A100 (Similar logic to be adopted for other outgoing feeders)
4. Incomer / Bus Section / Outgoing CB Open interlock (A180, A280, A120, A100……..)
All conditions below shall be satisfied:
a. - Protection Trip OR
- Emergency Trip (if equipped) OR
- Open command from Bay (Local / BCU / SCS / NCC as per appropriate
selection)
Example logic for A181 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Inc E.Sw)
Example logic for A1241 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Bus E.Sw)
Example logic for A101 (Similar logic to be adopted for other Line E.Sw)
Interlocks between different components of the equipment are provided for reasons of protection
and for convenience of operation. The following provisions are mandatory for main circuits.
b. Auto change over scheme shall be incorporated to close the respective Bus-Section
CB if voltage on any section fails and vice versa.
c. Auto changeover scheme shall work only if the Incomer CBs and Bus Section CB are
in service position
d. In addition to Auto changeover scheme there shall be a Manual mode for supply
change over
f. In Test/Rackout position the Incomer CBs and Bus Section CB shall be free of all
interlocks.