LV Coordination (Updated)

RELAY CO- ORDINATION
IPSA-20
- FEB-02 - 22
LV – Release Coordination
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AGENDA - 1
 INTRODUCTION TO PROTECTION IN LOW VOLTAGE (LV) SYSTEM
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM.
 MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker.
 ELCB/RCCB
 MCCB
 Current Limiting Breakers.
 ACB
 LV breaker Current Terminologies ( RATINGS) - Icu, Ics, Icw (Ithr), Icm(Ip)
 Releases – CHARATERISTICS CURVES ( MCCB / ACB)

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INTRODUCTION TO PROTECTION IN LOW VOLTAGE (LV) SYSTEMS
3 According to IEC-60038 (International Electrotechnical Commission), the voltage in the range
of 50 to 1000 Volts AC or 120 to 1500 Volts DC is considered to be Low Voltage.
 Extra-Low Voltage: < 50 V AC and < 120 V DC (Battery operated tools, lab devices, etc)

Fault Current and Voltage Level
The factor which influences the short circuit current varies in LV,MV and HV
• LV System:- Fault current heavily depends on the Impedance of fault.
• MV System:- Fault current depends on the Impedance of network and

Impedance of fault.
• HV System:- Fault current heavily depends on the Impedance on the

network.
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FAULT ISOLATION:
 In LV system impact is Thermal only.
 Possibility to select the Switchgear & Equipment with higher short time rating
a c c ordingly 1 or 3 sec.
 In MV system considerable time delay is possible. More thermal impact and less stability
concern. Sophisticated protection in case industrial MV network.
 In HV/EHV System fault clearing is more critical.(Unit Protections)
 Fault not cleared within critical clearing time may impact angular stability of
5 Generator.

INTRODUCTION TO PROTECTION IN
LOW VOLTAGE (LV) SYSTEMS
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM
 Mostly the following PDs are employed in LV system .
 Switch
 Fuse
 Disconnector
6  MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker
 MCCB – Molded Case Circuit Breaker.
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INTRODUCTION TO PROTECTION IN
LOW VOLTAGE (LV) SYSTEMS
 Mostly the following PDs are employed in LV system .

Overload
 ELCB ( GFCI) / ELR – Earth Leak Circuit Breaker / Earth Leak Relay.
 RCCB/RCD - Residual Current Circuit Breaker / Current Device.
 RCBO –(MCB+RCCB) Residual Circuit C urrent Breaker with

protection.

PROTECTIVE DEVIC ES – FUSE
 FUSE:
 Fuses work on the principle of heating effect of current. It consists of a piece of wire
called fuse wire made of a metal or an alloy of low melting point.
 As the current increases beyond a limit, the wire in the electric fuse melts and breaks
off. The fuse is then said to have blown off.
 OR
 Rated Current: It means the current that can be carried safely for an indefinite
period without undue heating and melting the fuse wire.
8  Fusing Current: It means the value of current at which the fusing wire melts when
current passes through it even for a fraction of second

PROTECTIVE DEVIC ES – FUSE
PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM
FUSE & MCB
FUSE MCB
Inexpensive, cheaper than MCB Costlier than FUSE
must be checked by opening fuse grip triggered to “OFF” position during tripping, can
easily be identified.
Separate Switching Mechanism FUSE + SWITCH = MCB
No Repeatability
Needs Replacement after the fault Just to be Put – ON after the fault clearing
Big size ( Kit-kat ) Compact, Small

Works on Melting due to high temperature Works on bi-metal and Induced Magnetic
Thermal Characteristics Thermal and Magnetic Characteristics
Not Suitable for Over load Protection ( Lower current takes more time)
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PROTECTIVE DEVIC ES – M CB
 MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker:
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MCB or Miniature Circuit Breaker is an electromechanical device that protects an electric

circuit from an overcurrent. the overcurrent in an electrical circuit may result from short
circuit, overload or faulty design.
 They are used to protect lower current circuits and have the following
specifications.
• Voltage – Volts ( Max 440 V)
• Current rating – Amperes ( Max 63A)
• Short Circuit Rating – Kilo Amperes (kA)

• Operating Chara c teristics – B, C, D, Z or K C urves
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 A Miniature Circuit Breaker is usually available in the range of 0.5A to 160A.

A domestic MCB would normally have a 6kA fault level, whereas one used in an industrial
application may need a unit with a 10kA fault capability.
Protection Principle:
• For Overload protection, they have a Bi-metallic strip which causes the circuit to open.
• For Short circuit protection, it has an electromagnetic kind of thing.( Solenoid)
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Notes:
 MCB does not have Mitigation characteristics which is essential for
protection device.
 MCB may not be suitable for Over load Protection for Motor loads and it will have its own
dedicative Bi-metallic Overload Protector.
 Upon some special cases it may be available up to 20 kA or 50 kA rating MCB. otherwise 6
kA, 9 kA and 10 kA widely available range in the market.

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 MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker: INSTANTANEOUS
 Types of MCB based on Tripping Characteristics Curves:


Type Tripping Current Operating Time
Type B 3 To 5 times the full load 0.04 To 13 Sec

current
Type C 5 To 10 times the full load 0.04 To 5 Sec
current
Type D 10 To 20 times the full load 0.04 To 3 Sec
current
Type K 8 To 12 times the full load <0.1 Sec
current
Type Z 2 To 3 times the full load <0.1 Sec
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 Types of MCB based on Tripping Characteristics Curves:
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 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - MCB -
Miniature Circuit Breaker:
 Types of MCB based on Tripping Characteristics
Curves:
Type B MCB:
Type B devices are mainly used in residential applications or light commercial applications
where connected loads are primarily lighting fixtures, domestic appliances with mainly resistive
elements.
The surge current levels (very low inrush loads ) in such cases are relatively low.
 Applications: residential, commercial and industrial.
protection and control of the circuits against overloads and short-circuits.
Type B, C, and D are used for overcurrent protection of c a bles in a c cordance with IEC/EN
17 60898-1

Curves:
Type C MCB:
This is used in a commercial or industrial type of applications where there could be chances of
higher values of short circuit currents in the circuit.
The connected loads are mainly inductive in nature (e.g. induction motors) or fluorescent
lighting (Conventional -Choke).
Applications include small transformers, lighting, pilot devices, control circuits, and coils. -
residential, commercial and industrial.
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Curves:
Type D MCB:
These MCBs are used in specialty industrial/commercial uses where current inrush can be very
high. Examples include transformers or X-ray machines, large winding motors etc.
D-curve devices are suitable for applications where high levels of inrush current are
expected. The high magnetic trip point prevents nuisance tripping in high inductive
applications such as motors, transformers, and power supplies.
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Curves:
Type K MCB: ( Same as Type D)
 These are Suitable for inductive and motor loads

with high inrush currents.
The K and D curve breakers are both designed for motor applications where
ampacity rises quickly and momentarily during “start-up.”
No nuisance tripping in the case of functional peak currents up to 8xIn.
Type K for the protecting motors and transformers and simultaneous overcurrent protection
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of cables with overload tripping based on IEC/EN 60947-2

Curves:
Type Z MCB:
These type of MCBs are highly sensitive (Very Low Value) to short circuit and are used for the
protection of highly sensitive devices such as semiconductor devices.
Protection and control of the electronic circuits against weak and long duration overloads and
short-circuits.
Type Z for control circuits with high impedances, voltage converter circuits, and semi cable
protection and simultaneous overcurrent protection of cables with overload tripping based on
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IEC/EN 60947-2.
Type S MCB:

 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - MCB - Miniature C ircuit Breaker:
 Types of MCB based on Number of Poles
 Single Pole (SP) MCB
 Double Pole (DP) MCB
 Triple Pole (TP) MCB
 Three Pole with Neutral [TPN (3P+N) MCB]
 A TPN MCB has switching and protection to all three phases of the circuit and
additionally Neutral is also part of the MCB as a separate pole.
 Four Pole (4P) MCB
 A 4 pole MCB is similar to TPN but additionally, it also has a protective release for the neutral
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pole , This MCB should be used in cases where there is a possibility of high neutral current flow
through the circuit as in cases of an unbalanced circuit.

 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - M C B - Miniature C ircuit Breaker:
 Types of MCB based on Number of Poles
 Notes on Four Pole (4P) MCB
 where multiple sources are connected in a BUS , it is mandatory requirement to cut-off all
phases along with neutral . So 4P breaker is advisable to use and to avoid such unbalance
current flow in the circuit.
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PROTECTIVE DEVICES – ELCB / RCCB
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - ELCB /RCCB:
 ELCB / RCCB
ELCB RCCB
Earth Leak Circuit Breaker Residual Current Circuit Breaker
Basic version Advance version of ELCB
Earthing Connection Required Earthing Connection Not Required
Neutral Voltage Detection CBCT –Unbalance Current Detection
Voltage detection principle Current Detection principle
Leakage Current Should flow through It does not require any earthing for
Earthing current flow.
no longer available and it is advised you Widely used in present system
replace them if you find one
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PROTECTIVE DEVICES – ELCB / RCCB
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - ELCB / RCCB :
 ELCB / RCCB
ELCB RCCB
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PROTECTIVE DEVICES – MCCB
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - M C C B - Moulded C ase C ircuit Breaker:
Moulded Case Circuit Breaker is an electromechanical device which protects a circuit

from overcurrent and short circuit.
It provides overcurrent and short circuit protection for circuits ranging from 6 Amps up to
1600A & 3200 Amps (ABB)
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The major components of MCCB include
 A mechanism which makes and breaks a contact through a toggle link mechanism having a
spring which can store tripping force,
 An overcurrent trip device which reacts with overcurrent and short circuit current and trips
MCCB,
 An Arc extinguishing device which extinguishes the arc generated upon current
interruption,
 Terminals for connecting wires and conductors,
 Contacts which open and close the circuit and
27  A moulded case in which these components are integrated and compactly contained.

 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - M C C B - Moulded C ase C ircuit Breaker: The
major components of MCCB include
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 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - MCCB - Moulded C ase C ircuit Breaker:
 MCCBs have the following Specifications:-
 Voltage – Volts (690V Max – But Based on requirement – 1500V Max)

– DC ( 110VDC to 1900VDC )
 Current Rating – Amperes ( 6A to 1600A & 3200 A )
 Current Setting Range – Amperes
 Short Circuit Rating – kilo Amperes (kA)- ( 16 kA to 200 kA)( 65 kA widely
available)
– Normal / Current Limiting Type
 operating
Characteristics
 MCCBs are now available with a variety of Releases or Operating Mechanisms these are
given below
1.Thermal Magnetic Release
2.Electronic Release (or) Microprocessor Release
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 Thermal Magnetic Release :
 Thermal-magnetic circuit breakers use bi-metals and electromagnetic assemblies to provide

overcurrent protection.
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 Thermal Magnetic Release :
 Their characteristic inverse time-tripping under overload conditions is ideally suited for many
applications varying from residential to heavy industrial loads.
 For higher level (short circuit) over-currents, instantaneous trip characteristics allow moulded
case circuit breaker to interrupt with no intentional delay.
 The adjustable overload protection is from 70% to 100% of the nominal current and short
circuit setting from 5 to 10 times the rated current is possible.
 The minor disadvantage of the release is that operating characteristics of the breaker
may vary depending on the ambient temperature.
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 Electronic Release :
 Electronic or Static (Solid State) Release Moulded Case circuit breakers use power electronic
circuitry to provide overcurrent protection.
 The Continuous adjustable overload protection from 60% to 100% of the nominal current
and short circuit setting from 2 to 10 times the rated current is possible.
 The advantage of the release is that operating characteristics of the breaker is

independent of the ambient temperature
 This wide flexibility takes care of future increases in load capacity of installation and ensures
better planning at an optimum cost.
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 Microprocessor release :
 Microproc essor release Moulded Case circuit breaker use mic roproc essors to
provide overcurrent protection.

 The Microprocessor release works on monitoring of current True R.M.S value. It is calculated from
peak values, which installed microprocessor, can detect.
 There is high Flexibility through multiple adjustments of protection settings, High repeat a c curacy,
and High reliability.
 Time delays can be provided for Short Circuit Release better discrimination and coordination
using LCD display. System Diagnosis is possible as it stores the Trip history within the internal
memory.
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 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - C urrent Limiting Breakers: M C B /MCCB
 A current limiting breaker exhibits a current limiting characteristic. That is it can reduce the peak
apparent fault current to a lesser value and isolate the fault in less than a half cycle time.
 They cannot interrupt currents higher than their nameplate short circuit rating. Breaker frame
ratings of 150A and 250A tend to have the best current limiting characteristics.
 Some 600A frame breakers can be current limiting, but not as current limiting as the smaller
frames.
 Most breakers rated 800A and higher are not current limiting.
 Some current limiting breakers were developed to obtain higher interrupting ratings than
previously available in older non-current limiting designs. The current limiting threshold is typically
35 greater than 10kA.

 Current limiting circuit breakers are used to protect loads close to supply source (substation).
Other application is cascading in order to get economic benefit of current limiting capability of
breaker in installation.
 Fuses are also current limiter and cheaper. Current limiting circuit breakers ensure less thermal
stress on cables during short circuits.
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Notes:
 In a 50Hz system , to complete one cycle will take 20msec, when the fault occurred and fault
current is exponentially increasing ,the CL breaker (MCB /MCCB) will isolate the fault in 2msec. -
The maximum fault current is limited.
 The fault is isolated before it reaches its perspective fault current which is widely called as
current limiting capability of the breakers.
 Advantage of this Current Limiting breaker is the reduction of short circuit ratings of the down
stream outgoing feeders ( breakers , Cables ).
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Notes:
 M anufa c turer will give a chart that will contains the data
of Breaker Ratings, Actual Fault Current limiting (RMS), Peak Current limiting, Let through
Energy.
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Notes:
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PROTECTIVE DEVIC ES – ACB
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - Air C ircuit Breaker :
 A circuit breaker in which the contacts open and close in the air at atmospheric pressure is
defined as an Air Circuit Breaker. The working of air circuit breakers is similar to miniature circuit
breakers.
 Air Circuit Breaker is a switchgear device used to provide Overcurrent and Short Circuit
Protection for circuits ranging from 400 Amps to 3600A /10000 Amps.
 Air Circuit breakers (ACBs) are available which can be Electrically Operated or Manually
Operated. This means electrically operated Air Circuit Breaker Can be Opened (switched OFF)
and Closed (Switched ON) using the external power supply.
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PROTECTIVE DEVIC ES – ACB
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - Air C ircuit Breaker :
 The Electrically operated motor is used to operate the spring charging mechanism for closing and
opening the Circuit Breaker.
 Air Circuit breakers (ACBs) are also available as Fixed Type and Withdrawable (Draw out) Type
formats.
 A circuit breaker is a conventional type circuit breaker, and not a current limiting type breaker.
 It takes 2 cycles (40ms ) to open.
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LOW VOLTAGE (LV) BREAKER –CURRENT TERMINOLOGIES
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - LV Breaker - CURRENT TERMINOLOGIES (RATING)
 Icu - Ultimate Breaking Current. (RMS)
 Ics - Service Breaking Current. (RMS)
 Ip (or) Icm - Peak Asymmetrical Current. (Peak) or M aking Current.

- Short time withstand current with Tkr – withstand Time(1Sec - LV / 3 sec -MV ).
 Ic w (or )Ithr
 Size (or) Ampere Frame (AF) .
 Rated Amps (or) Ampere Trip ( AT).
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 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - LV Breaker - CURRENT TERMINOLOGIES
 Icu - Ultimate Breaking Current. (RMS)
 Icu is really the maximum perspective fault which a circuit breaker can clear (with the fault
current being expressed as rms for ac). but it may not be usable (in service) afterwards.
 This is verified by testing in accordance with the standard and is applicable at a specific set of
electrical and environmental conditions. If these conditions change then it may be necessary
to de-rate the circuit breaker.
 After clearing a fault the circuit breaker does not have to remain serviceable and could be
dangerous to operate.
 This point is particularly important in circuit breakers when the Ics is lower than the Icu.
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 Test sequence III : O - t - C O ( open - 3mins- close open) as per IEC 60947

 Ics - Service Breaking Current. (RMS)
 Ics is the maximum perspective fault current which the circuit breaker can clear and still remain
serviceable. The standard does allow some minor welding of the contacts to take place, so after
a large fault it would still be necessary to inspect the breaker.
 When specified as a percentage of Ics, the standard IEC 60947 proposes ranges of 25%, 50%, 75%
and 100%.
 It may be expressed as a % of Icu (for example Ics = 50 % Icu)
 Test sequence II : O - t - C O - t - C O (open - 3mins- close open-3mins- close open)

as per IEC 60947
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Notes on Breaker Current Terminologies:

 Icu= Ics = Icw for 1 Sec in only with few Air Circuit Breaker .
For MV breakers Icu= Ics = Icw for 1 Sec or 3 Sec , That’s the reason behind MV breakers doesn't have
any such current ratings.
 Icu - Ultimate Breaking C urrent. (RMS)
 Icu is really the maximum perspective fault which a circuit breaker can clear (with the fault current
being expressed as rms for ac). This is verified by testing in accordance with the standard and is
applicable at a specific set of electrical and environmental conditions. If these conditions change
then it may be necessary to derate the circuit breaker. After clearing a fault the circuit breaker
does not have to remain serviceable and could be dangerous to operate. This point is particularly
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important in circuit breakers when the Ics is lower than the Icu .

Notes on Breaker Current Terminologies:
 Icu = Ics = Ic w for 1 Sec in most of the Air C ircuit Breaker .
When we are using ETAP for LV circuit breaker which is current limiting type and operated in
2-3 msec will not given a correct co-ordination result.
When we modelled current limiting LV breakers in ETAP, we need model and validate it up to 3
msec but minimum available time in ETAP is 10-15 msec.
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Notes on Breaker Current Terminologies: MCCB

( Current Limiting Breaker) (Current Limiting Breaker)
Type1 Type2 Type3 Type4
Ics< Icu & Icw very Low Icu= Ics & Icw very Low , Ics< Icu & Icw =0 Icu= Ics & Icw =0
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Notes on Breaker Current Terminologies: ACB

Type5
= Icw
Icu= Ics
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LOW VOLTAGE (LV) BREAKER –SELECTIVE CO-ORDINATION
 SELECTIVE COORDINATION:
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LOW VOLTAGE (LV) BREAKER –SELECTIVE CO-ORDINATION
 SELECTIVE COORDINATION:
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FUSES CO-ORDINATION
 FUSE COORDINATION
 Selective coordination of fuses is a important criteria that is often

overlooked or improperly analyzed.
 It is not necessary to plot the time current curves. Just maintain at

least the minimum amp rating ratios provided by the Fuse
manufacturer’s selection guide.
 Note: Fuses of same manufacturer are best suited for co-

ordination
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C O -ORDINATION TIME INTERVAL
 CTI: IEEE 242:
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LOW VOLTAGE (LV) BREAKER –
RELEASES  PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - RELEASES (TRIP DEVICES) CHARACTERISTICS
RELEASES
ELECTRONIC ( SOLID STATE) OR

THERMAL MAGNETIC
MICROPROCESSOR
L – LONG ( OVERLOAD)
TMF – THERMAL MAGNETIC FIXED
S – SHORT (DEFINITE OVER TIME –
TMA – THERMAL MAGNETIC ADJUST BACK UP DOWNSTREAM PD)
MA – MAGNETIC ADJUST MF I - INSTANTANEOUS
– MAGNETIC FIXED G -GROUND

LSIG –
53 THERMAL– OVERLOAD LS(or)I -
LI
MAGNETIC – SHORT CIRCUIT

RELEASES  PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - RELEASES (TRIP DEVICES) CHARACTERISTICS
RELEASES
ELECTRONIC ( SOLID STATE) OR

THERMAL MAGNETIC
MICROPROCESSOR
 It has Huge Error less Error that TM
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RELEASES
 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - RELEASES (TRIP DEVICES) CHARACTERISTICS
 MCCB – TCC CURVES:
THERMAL
MAGNETIC

RELEASES PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM - RELEASES (TRIP DEVICES) CHARACTERISTICS
 ACB – TCC CURVES:

LV CO-ORDINATION : STUDY
CASE  STUDY CASE
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CASE  STUDY CASE - TMD
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CASE  STUDY CASE - MCP
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LV CO-ORDINATION :
STUDY CASE
 STUDY CASE -SSD
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CASE  STUDY CASE – FEEDER
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CASE STUDY CASE – 175 kW (ACB)
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LV CO-ORDINATION :
STUDY CASE
 STUDY CASE – 175 kW (ACB) LSIG - SETTING CALCULATION
(1.1/0.8) X FLA
SETTING CALCULATION LONG =
CURRENT SENSOR RATING
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CASE
(1.1/0.8) X FLA
SETTING CALCULATION LONG =
CURRENT SENSOR RATING(NOTE 1)
(1.1/0.8) X 296.5
=
800
= 0.5096
•NOTE 1: Few Releases not have “Multiples”
Pickup settings , Then settings will be 1.2 x FLA
only.
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CASE
(1.3/0.8) X LRC
INSTANTANEOUS =
(1.3/0.8) X 1779
=
800
= 3.61
•NOTE 1: Few Releases not have “Multiples” Pickup settings ,
T6h5en Settings will be (1.3/0.8) x LRC only.
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CASE
(0.1/0.8) X FLA
GROUND
=
(0.1/0.8) X 296.5
=
800
= 0.046 ( 0.2 MIN)
•NOTE 1: Few Releases not have “Multiples”
Pickup settings , T6h6en settings will be (0.1/0.8) x FLA only.
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CASE  STUDY CASE – INCOMER CO-ORDINATION
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CASE STUDY CASE – EARTH FAULT C O -ORDINATION
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 PROTECTIVE DEVICES (PD) IN LV SYSTEM.

 MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker.

 Current Limiting Breakers.

 LV breaker Current Terminologies ( RATINGS) - Icu, Ics, Icw (Ithr), Icm(Ip)

 Releases – CHARATERISTICS CURVES ( MCCB / ACB)

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3 According to IEC-60038 (International Electrotechnical Commission), the voltage in the range

of 50 to 1000 Volts AC or 120 to 1500 Volts DC is considered to be Low Voltage.

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• LV System:- Fault current heavily depends on the Impedance of fault.

• MV System:- Fault current depends on the Impedance of network and

• HV System:- Fault current heavily depends on the Impedance on the

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 In HV/EHV System fault clearing is more critical.(Unit Protections)

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 Mostly the following PDs are employed in LV system .

6  MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker

 MCCB – Molded Case Circuit Breaker.

 Mostly the following PDs are employed in LV system .

 RCBO –(MCB+RCCB) Residual Circuit C urrent Breaker with

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Big size ( Kit-kat ) Compact, Small

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 MCB - Miniature Circuit Breaker:

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MCB or Miniature Circuit Breaker is an electromechanical device that protects an electric

• Current rating – Amperes ( Max 63A)

• Short Circuit Rating – Kilo Amperes (kA)

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 MCB does not have Mitigation characteristics which is essential for

dedicative Bi-metallic Overload Protector.

 Upon some special cases it may be available up to 20 kA or 50 kA rating MCB. otherwise 6

kA, 9 kA and 10 kA widely available range in the market.

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 Types of MCB based on Tripping Characteristics Curves:

Type B 3 To 5 times the full load 0.04 To 13 Sec

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 Types of MCB based on Tripping Characteristics Curves:

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 These are Suitable for inductive and motor loads

No nuisance tripping in the case of functional peak currents up to 8xIn.

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 Single Pole (SP) MCB

 Double Pole (DP) MCB

 Triple Pole (TP) MCB

 Three Pole with Neutral [TPN (3P+N) MCB]

 Four Pole (4P) MCB

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