TRANSFORMER EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEM

CTR
INCREDIBLE SOLUTIONS

C T R M A N U FA C T U R I N G I N D U S T R I E S LT D

FOR TRANSFORMER TANK PROTECTION

FOR TRANSFORMER TANK, OLTC / CABLE BOX PROTECTION

FOR HIGHER RATING TRANSFORMER TANK PROTECTION WITH PLC, MIMIC AND SCADA COMPATIBILITY

TYPICAL INSTALLATION

l Reliable l Dedicated system l Saved over 5000 MVA of transformers from explosion l System can be installed on existing transformers at site with minimal outage period. l System can be tested on energised transformers, unlike the other systems. l Multi signal activation, eliminates possibility of mal-operation. l Patented in over 80 countries. l Low investment compared to other systems. l Minimal post-fire and no secondary damage. l Low maintenance and running cost compared to other systems. l Fool proof design to avoid ingress of nitrogen due to climatic changes into energised transformer. l Suitable for indoor, outdoor and unmanned substations. l Models available to protect OLTC and cable box. l Extinguishes external fire in bushing and/or radiator also. l Back up provision ensures nitrogen injection for fail safe operation. l Suitable for oil filled generator / furnace / rectifier / power transformers and reactors. l Approved by leading transformer manufacturers and utilities worldwide. On receipt of required activating signals, depressurizing commences by draining of a predetermined quantity of oil. Simultaneously Nitrogen is injected under pressure at a predetemined flow rate to create a stirring action thereby bringing the temperature of top oil surface below ignition point. Additionally in case of external fire, it is extinguished within 30 seconds maximum. Nitrogen gas occupies the space created by oil drain and acts as an insulating layer between the top layer of oil in the transformer tank and oxygen in the atmosphere. Transformer Conservator Isolation Valve blocks the passage of oil and isolates conservator oil thereby preventing escalation of fire.

AUTO EXPLOSION PREVENTION MODE

DIFFERENTIAL RELAY

BUCHHOLZ / OIL SURGE RELAY

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY

MASTER TRIP / HV+LV CB TRIP CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN INJECTION

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR)

TRANSFORMER

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE

QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK
COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 1A
Internal heavy faults result in short circuit and consequent imbalance of input and output current leads to operation of differential relay. Faults lead to consequent oil surge / turbulance in the transformer tank leading to operation of buchholz relay and/or Rapid pressure rise relay. Immediate reduction of pressure is achieved by partially draining oil from the top of the transformer tank. Conservator oil is isolated simultaneously due to operation of TCIV. drained oil is collected in the covered oil pit / tank. Refer to exhibit 1A. The

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN
OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR)

TRANSFORMER

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK
COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 1B
Simultaneous with oil drain, nitrogen gas is injected at a predetermined flow rate and pressure from the bottom side valves of the transformer tank. Stirring action by the nitrogen gas of the transformer oil reduces the temperature of the top layer of the oil eliminating the possibility of fire on the top surface of the oil. Continuous nitrogen injection for upto 45 minutes cools the oil to ambient temperature. Refer to exhibit 1B.

AUTO EXTINCTION MODE

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

FIRE DETECTOR

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY

BUCHHOLZ / OIL SURGE RELAY

MASTER TRIP / HV+LV CB TRIP

OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN INJECTION

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR) TRANSFORMER OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK
COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2A
System will also operate in case of bushing failure or transformer tank rupture. Since oil from conservator will flow at an abnormal rate resulting in operation of TCIV, which isolates the conservator oil preventing aggravation and spread of fire. Consequently buchholz relay operates due to non availability of oil in the relay. Refer to exhibit 2A.

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY

TYPICAL LOGIC 1
FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN

OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR) TRANSFORMER

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK
COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2B
Upon receipt of system activation signals, immediate draining of top layer of oil in the transformer tank commences, reducing any pressure in the transformer tank. The t op layer of oil gets drained and collected in a covered oil pit / tank . Refer to exhibit 2B.

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR) TRANSFORMER OIL DRAIN OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK

COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2C
Simultaneous with oil drain, nitrogen gas is injected at a predetermined flow rate and pressure from the bottom side valves of the transformer tank. Stirring action by the nitrogen gas of the transformer oil reduces the temperature of the top layer of the oil extinguishing any fire on the top surface of the oil. Continuous nitrogen injection for upto 45 minutes cools the oil to ambient temperature. Refer to exhibit 2C.

REMOTE MANUAL MODE

In case of an emergency, the system can also be operated in remote manual mode by breaking the glass window provided on the control box and by turning on extinguishing release switch to 'ON' position.
CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

MASTER TRIP / HV+LV CB TRIP

EXTINGUISHING RELEASE SWITCH ON

OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN INJECTION

LOCAL MANUAL MODE

In case of an unlikely event of failure of power source, the system can be still be operated manually from the cubicle.

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

OPERATE FIRST LEVER FOR OIL DRAIN

OPERATE ANOTHER LEVER FOR NITROGEN INJECTION

TYPICAL LAYOUT OPTIONAL FOR OLTC PROTECTION

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV) BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN
OLTC

OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR)

TRANSFORMER

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK

COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR OPTIONAL CABLE BOX

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV) BUCHHOLZ RELAY FIRE DETECTOR CONTROL BOX OIL DRAIN

OPERATING SIGNALS FROM CONTROL ROOM / RELAY PANEL

RAPID PRESSURE RISE RELAY (RPRR)

TRANSFORMER

N2 RELEASE DEVICE
N2

CUBICLE
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION VALVE ASSEMBLY

NITROGEN INJECTION

CIVIL WORK

COVERED OIL PIT/TANK

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Service engineers are available for supervision of system installation, commissioning and training. CTR warranty is valid, if system is commissioned by CTR representative authorised in writing. Worldwide representatives are available for spares and service. Marketing enquiry questionnaire form PTFS 1005 should be entered completely for prompt response and offering of most appropriate model. Operation and maintenance manual is supplied in English language, unless specifically requested for otherwise. Please also specify number of copies required both in digital and hard format and to whom these should be delivered.

TESTIMONIALS

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SOME INTERNATIONAL PATENTS

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TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Depressurisation

Commences before static pressure build up and consequent explosion

Fire Extinguishing period

Maximum 30 seconds from commencement of N2 injection

Fire detector heat sensing temperature Transformer conservator isolation valve Control Box Cubicle

1410C

Settable for flow rate depending upon transformer and conservator pipe size.

: : :

110 V DC / 125V DC/220 V DC and 110 V AC/230 V AC 110 V AC / 230 V AC

Cubicle Transformer rating 250 MVA and above 10 MVA to 249 MVA 2 MVA to 10 MVA Below 2 MVA Dimensions in mm L 1600 1200 1200 1200 B 600 500 500 500 H 1900 1900 1700 1200 600 500 450 350 Weight in Kgs

Height includes 100 mm for Base Control Box Types Electro-mechanical PLC PLC with mimic PLC with SCADA : Dimensions in mm L 500 500 500 500 B 320 320 320 320 H 700 700 700 700 45 40 40 40 Weight in Kgs

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CTR FIRE SYSTEMS DIVISION POONA SR.NR. MK ENQUIRY QUESTIONAIRE FORM Customer : Work Order Nr/Tender Nr : End User : Manufacturer : Rating : MVA/MVAR Trs. Sr. Nr. Voltage Ratio : : Enquiry Ref : Quantity :

TRANSFORMER/REACTOR DETAILS

CUSTOMER

G.A. Drg Nr. : (Enclosed) Oil Qty in tank : Lts Oil Qty in Cable box : 220 V

Top cover Drg Nr.: (Enclosed) Lts Oil Qty in Conservator : 110 V 110 V 110 V 48 V 50 Hz 50 Hz 24 V 60 Hz 60 Hz Lts

D.C. Supply available in Control Room : A.C. Supply available near Transformer : A.C. Supply available in Control Room :

125 V 230 V 230 V

Confirm availability of spare contacts in relay panel : Tank Tank Differential Buchholz Signal relay signal 1 Nr. NO Cable box 1 Nr. NO potential free Cable box potential free PROTECTION Winding temp. indicator trip 1 Nr. NO potential free OLTC oil surge relay trip 1 Nr. NO potential free Master relay (86) Trip 1 Nr. NO potential free
Tank Cable box

Restricted Earth fault relay signal 1 Nr. No potential free HV circuit breakers & LV circuit breaker signal, 1 Nr Each, NC potential free

Oil temp. indicator trip 1 Nr. NO potential free

Rapid Pressure rise relay signal Cable box 1 Nr. NO potential free
Tank Cable box Tank Cable box

Tank

If numeric relay for Differential relay : Remarks : Main Dimensions of tank : L = mm Type A

Self reset

Manual reset

B = TRANSFORMER/REACTOR DETAILS

mm

H =

mm c a

a =

mm

Type B

c =

mm

Builtin onload Tapchanger : If yes : Arrangement d = Dimension : g = mm mm

Yes Type C

No Type D g d d=0 g=0

" Cut here

Conservator pipe dia :

mm

Conservator pipe angle :

Degree

PTFS.1005.D.0412.R2 DMJ:fp

TURNOVER

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Arrangement of Bushing : a) HV LV p TV
TRANSFORMER/REACTOR DETAILS

b)

HV LV

c)

HV LV p TV

TV p = mm others p = mm

others

others

d)

HV LV p TV others

e) p

HV LV TV others

p =

mm

p =

mm

f)

HV LV p TV

g)

HV LV TV others

h)

HV LV TV others

p =

mm

others

Cooling details : if OF type, NR. OF PUMPS : KW/HP : Installation : New Post

HEAD : FLOW :

Dist. from Trs. to Control Room through Cable Trench : Dist. from Relay panel to Control Room through Cable Trench : Valve Schedule Drawing to be attached : Availability of valves : Between Conservator and Buchholz Relay :
INSTALLATION

mtrs mtrs Drg. Nr :

Tank Cable box

Available
Tank Cable box

Not Available Not Available

Tank Cable box

** **

** **

Between Buchhloz Relay and Transformer :

Available

Tank Cable box

** If valve not available enclose detailed pipe drawing for Tank and conservator along with buchholz valve flange details. Oil pit/tank : Available Dimensions ( L X B X D ) mm : Size of pipe connecting Trs. to Oil pit : Site Details : Sub-station layout drawing to be attached Sub-station foundation drawing to be attached Sub-station cable trench drawing to be attached Manuals : Qty Export Nrs. Drg. Nr. Drg. Nr. Drg. Nr. Language : English Domestic Other ............ Not Available Dist from Trs : Capacity : mm mtrs Lts

GENERAL

Packing :

Instructions required for packing : STAMP OR

NAME : DESIGNATION : FOR CTR USE Quotation Nr. : PTFS.1005.D.0412.R2 DMJ:fp

SIGNATURE : DATE :

SEAL

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SCOPE OF SUPPLY / WORK

CTR :

System

: : : : :

Cubicle Control box Transformer conservator isolation valve (TCIV) Required number of fire detectors Signal box Fire survival cable Fire resistant low smoke (FRLS) cables Pipe connections between Transformer and Cubicle Pipe connections between cubicle and oil pit

Other

: : : :

TRANSFORMER MANUFACTURER / BUYER :

On transformer

: : : : :

Oil drain opening. Nitrogen injection openings Brackets for Fire detector fixing TCIV fixing arrangement. Signal box fixing arrangement.

USER :

Other

: : : : : : :

Civil work for cubicle. Civil work for piping. Civil work for Oil pit / Oil gas separation Tank. Oil gas separation tank (optional) Potential free contacts in relay panel. Power supply. Oil for topping up transformer.

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INSTALLATIONS

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CTR MANUFACTURING INDUSTRIES LTD NAGAR ROAD, PUNE 411014, INDIA. PHONE : 91 20 26633402/3/4/5. FAX : 91 20 26633425
PM FS.1005 APRIL 2013

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