Nepsi Spreadsheet

Northeast Power Systems, Inc.
66 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY Phone: (518)
Split-Wye Neutral Current Relay Settings Sheet for Use Current Sen
Project Information
Customer Name: Enter Name Project Name:

Stage Number(s) Enter Stage #
Stage kvar Enter stage kvar
Background Information
This spreadsheet provides calculation assistance for determing blown fuse trip and alarm setpoints for overcurrent relay
split-wye connected capacitor banks and harmonic filter banks. The relay works with a signal derived from a current tra
the neutral between two wye-connected capacitor banks as shown in the figure to the right. Relay calibration should be d
injection at the neutral CT or secondary current injection at the CT.
Capacitor Banks are normally equipped with blown fuse detection for the following reasons:
To prevent capacitor damage on the remaining capacitors on a capacitor bank with one or more fuse operatons. This is tr
due to a capacitor neutral shift that occurs from a missmatch in capactive reactance between each phase. The neutral sh
stages or banks that have less than 4 capacitors per phase. Grounded banks and Delta connected banks are not subjected
event should the blown fuse detection system allow the capacitor voltage to exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage c
the equations below.
To alert plant personnel of a blown fuse condition.
To prevent unbalance var support that can lead to system voltage unbalance. Typically, power systems should not be oper
voltage unbalance.
To prevent harmonic filter bank de-tuning. Generally, NEPSI's filter banks are designed to trip on the operation of a single
this concern.
Equations from IEEE C37.99-1980 – IEEE Guide for Protection of Shunt Capacitor Banks provide a simple means for the ca
voltage shift, and current flow between wye connected capacitor banks for for one or more failed capacitors. Formulas ar
(VOLTS)
�_(𝑅𝐸𝑀𝐴𝐼𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺 𝐶𝐴𝑃𝐴𝐶𝐼𝑇𝑂𝑅 �𝑂𝐿𝑇𝐴𝐺𝐸 )=(�_(Ø ×) 𝑁×3)/
(AMPS)
𝐼_(𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝑅𝑂𝑈𝐺𝐻 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅
(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS) 3×𝐹)/(6𝑁−𝐹) (AMPS)
(VOLTS)
�_( 𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐿−𝑇𝑂−𝐺𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑁𝐷 )=(�_(Ø (AMPS)
𝐼_𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿=𝐼_(𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅
×) 𝐹)/(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS) 𝑅𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺)/(1.73× 〖𝐾�〗 _𝐿𝐿 ) (AMPS
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Where
ICURRENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT = Current in amps through CT for one or more capacitor fuse operations
INOMINAL = Phase Current of Entire Capacitor Bank (Both Wye-Connected Banks Combined in amps)
VØ = Nominal Phase-to-Neutral System Voltage (volts)
F = Number of Failed Capacitors per Phase
N = Number of Capacitors per Phase (this includes both sides of wye for split wye banks)
VREMAINING CAPACITOR VOLTAGE = Voltage remaining on capacitor after fuse operation (volts)
VCAP BANK NEUTRAL-TO-GROUND = Voltage from Capacitor BAnk neutral to ground after fuse(s) operation.
The relay should be set to trip at 60% of CT secondary current for the condition that results in more than 10% over-voltag
recommended. For relays with two setpoints, NEPSI recommends that one setpoint be used to alarm on the first fuse ope
off line that results in excessive over-voltage (10% over-voltage based on capacitor voltage rating). Filter banks should be
capacitor) as filter detuning can occur.
Contact NEPSI at 518-792-4776 or paul.steciuk@nepsi.com for additional assistance in setting neutral current/voltage rel
banks.
Capacitor Bank/Stage Data

This value is the line to
Enter Capacitor Bank Line-to-Line Voltage (kV) 12.47
bank is applied at.
This is the 3-phase outp
Enter effective kvar output of filter/capacitor bank stage (kvar) 600
voltage.
Normal Phase Current (INOMINAL) 27.8 (amps)
(This includes caps on b
Number of Capacitors per Stage (N) per Phase 2 Assumes all capacitors
Neutral CT Ratio 20 (primary divided by seco
Enter Capacitor Voltage Rating (kV) 7.20 This is the nameplate vo
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Split-Wye Neutral Current Relay Settings - Enter Name, Enter Project Name Project - Page 2 Settings for
Results for 1 Failed Capacitor

(Normally 1 or more can
Number of failed capacitors per phase (F) 1
phase)
Voltage on remaining capacitors (VREMAINING CAPACITOR VOLTAGE) (Volts) This is the voltag
8649.7
the voltage rating of the
Neutral-to-Ground Voltage (VNEUTRAL TO GROUND) 1441.6 (Volts)
Neutral Current Between Wye Banks (ICURRENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT) 7.59 (Amps) This is the prima
Percent Over-voltage on Failed Capacitor 20.13% (Should not be greater t
CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 0.38 (amps)
Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 4.55 (amps) Based on 60% o

Suggested Relay Setting (Secondary amps) 0.23 (amps) Based on 60% o
Results for 2 Failed Capacitors

phase)
10812.1


phase)
14416.2

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phase)
21624.3


phase)
43248.6

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Phone: (518) 792-4776 Fax: (518) 792-5767 www.nepsi.com
heet for Use Current Sensing Relay
Project Name: Enter Project Name
trip and alarm setpoints for overcurrent relays used in conjunction with
works with a signal derived from a current transformer (CT) mounted in
ure to the right. Relay calibration should be done using primary current
lowing reasons:
nk with one or more fuse operatons. This is true for ungrounded banks
actance between each phase. The neutral shift is more prevalent with
and Delta connected banks are not subjected to this concern. In no
o exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage can be determined from
. Typically, power systems should not be operated with more than 2%

designed to trip on the operation of a single fuse to elleviate or lesson
tor Banks provide a simple means for the calculation of expected capacitor voltage, neutral-to-ground
or one or more failed capacitors. Formulas are as follows:
(AMPS)
𝐼_(𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝑅𝑂𝑈𝐺𝐻 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐿 𝐶𝑇)=(𝐼_(𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿 ×)
3×𝐹)/(6𝑁−𝐹) (AMPS)
AMPS)
_𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿=𝐼_(𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇)=(𝐶𝐴𝑃𝐴𝐶𝐼𝑇𝑂𝑅 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 3∅ 𝐾�𝐴𝑅
𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺)/(1.73× 〖𝐾�〗 _𝐿𝐿 ) (AMPS)
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r fuse operations
s Combined in amps)
t wye banks)
volts)
fuse(s) operation.
tion that results in more than 10% over-voltage on the remaining capacitors. A time delay of 10 seconds is
etpoint be used to alarm on the first fuse operation. The second set-point should be used to trip the bank
pacitor voltage rating). Filter banks should be set to trip and alarm for the first fuse operation (one failed
sistance in setting neutral current/voltage relays for the purpose of blown fuse protection on capacitor
This value is the line to line voltage in kV that the capacitor bank or harmonic filter
bank is applied at.
This is the 3-phase output kvar of the stage (enter as kvar not Mvar) at nominal system
voltage.
(amps)
(This includes caps on both sides of wye - on a per phase basis - i.e. caps in parallel).
Assumes all capacitors are equal in size.
(primary divided by secondary)
This is the nameplate voltage rating of capacitor in kV
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me Project - Page 2 Settings for Stage -Enter Stage #
(Normally 1 or more cans are allowed to fail for banks consisting of 4 or more total per
phase)
(Volts) This is the voltage across the healthy capacitors. It should not exceed 110% of
the voltage rating of the capacitor.
(Volts)
(Amps) This is the primary current through the neutral current transformer.
(Should not be greater than 10% under nominal system conditions)
(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

(amps) Based on 60% of expected CT secondary current
phase)
(Volts)

phase)
(Volts)

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phase)
(Volts)

phase)
(Volts)

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Neutral Current Relay Settings
Relays Should Be Set to Trip Before Remaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage
N-G Remaining Neutral CT Recommended

Voltage Cap Voltage Current Secondary Current Relay Setting
Caps out (Volts) (Volts) (amps) (amps) Primary Amps *
1 1441.62 8650 7.6 0.38 4.55
2 3604.05 10812 16.7 0.83 10.01
3 7208.09 14416 27.8 1.39 16.69
4 14416.18 21624 41.7 2.09 25.03
5 36040.46 43249 59.6 2.98 35.76
Nominal Cap Voltage 7200 Volts * Harmonic Filter Banks should be set to trip and alarm on firs
Maximum Voltage 7920 Volts operation.
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emaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage Rating
Recommended
Relay Setting Factory
Secondary amps Setting
0.23 ALARM
0.50 TRIP
0.83 N/A
1.25 N/A
1.79 N/A
* Harmonic Filter Banks should be set to trip and alarm on first capacitor fuse
operation.
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66 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY Phone: (518) 7
Split-Wye Neutral Current Relay Settings Sheet for Use with Voltag
Project Information
Customer Name: Enter Customer Name Project Name:

Stage Number(s) Enter Stage Number
Stage kvar Enter stage kvar
This spreadsheet provides calculation assistance for determing blown fuse trip and alarm setpoints for relays used in co
connected capacitor banks and harmonic filter banks. The relay works with a signal derived from a current transformer
neutral between two wye-connected capacitor banks as shown in the figure to the right. The relay may be an over-curren
based on current or may be an over-voltage relay with trip settings based on voltage. When a voltage relay is used (such a
59NC, a burden resistor is connected accross the CT secondary to convert the CT secondary current signal to a voltage sig
should be done using primary current injection at the neutral CT or secondary current injection at the CT.
event should the blown fuse detection system allow the capacitor voltage to exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage
To prevent unbalance var support that can lead to system voltage unbalance. Typically, power systems should not be ope
voltage unbalance.
lesson this concern.
(VOLTS)
(AMPS)
𝐼_(𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝑅𝑂𝑈𝐺𝐻 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅
(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS) 3×𝐹)/(6𝑁−𝐹) (AMPS)
(VOLTS)
�_( (AMPS)
𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐿−𝑇𝑂−𝐺𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑁𝐷 )=(�_(Ø ×) 𝐼_𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿=𝐼_(𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸
𝐹)/(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS) 𝑅𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺)/(1.73× 〖𝐾�〗 _𝐿𝐿 ) (AMPS
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Where
ICURRENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT = Current in amps through CT for one or more capacitor fuse operations
INOMINAL = Phase Current of Entire Capacitor Bank (Both Wye-Connected Banks Combined in amps)
N = Number of Capacitors per Phase (this includes both sides of wye for split wye banks)
The relay should be set to trip at 60% of CT secondary current or burden voltage for the condition that results in more th
delay of 10 seconds is recommended. For relays with two setpoints, NEPSI recommends that one setpoint be used to ala
be used to trip the bank off line that results in excessive over-voltage (10% over-voltage based on capacitor voltage ratin
fuse operation (one failed capacitor) as filter detuning can occure.
banks.

bank is applied at.
system voltage.
(This includes caps on
Number of Capacitors per Stage (N) per Phase 6 parallel). Assumes all ca
Neutral CT Ratio 20 (primary divided by sec
Enter resistance of burden resistor (ohms) 10.00 (ohms)
Enter Capacitor Voltage Rating (kV) 19.92 This is the nameplate v
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Split-Wye Neutral Current Relay Settings - Enter Customer Name, Enter Project Name Project - Page 2 S

per phase)
21115.3
of the voltage rating of t
Neutral Current Between Wye Banks (ICURRENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT) 17.23 (Amps) This is the prim
Percent Over-voltage on Failed Capacitor 6.00% (Should not be greater


per phase)
22435.0


per phase)
23930.6

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per phase)
25640.0


per phase)
27612.3

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Sheet for Use with Voltage Sensing Relay
e trip and alarm setpoints for relays used in conjunction with split-wye
h a signal derived from a current transformer (CT) mounted in the
e to the right. The relay may be an over-current relay with trip settings
n voltage. When a voltage relay is used (such as the Basler Basler BE1-
he CT secondary current signal to a voltage signal. Relay calibration
ary current injection at the CT.
ollowing reasons:
ank with one or more fuse operatons. This is true for ungrounded banks
eactance between each phase. The neutral shift is more prevalent with
s and Delta connected banks are not subjected to this concern. In no
to exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage can be determined from
e. Typically, power systems should not be operated with more than 2%
e designed to trip on the operation of a single fuse to elleviate or
citor Banks provide a simple means for the calculation of expected capacitor voltage, neutral-to-ground
for one or more failed capacitors. Formulas are as follows:
(AMPS)
𝐼_(𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇 𝑇𝐻𝑅𝑂𝑈𝐺𝐻 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐿 𝐶𝑇)=(𝐼_(𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿 ×)
3×𝐹)/(6𝑁−𝐹) (AMPS)
(AMPS)
_𝑁𝑂𝑀𝐼𝑁𝐴𝐿=𝐼_(𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝐶𝑈𝑅𝑅𝐸𝑁𝑇)=(𝐶𝐴𝑃𝐴𝐶𝐼𝑇𝑂𝑅 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 3∅ 𝐾�𝐴𝑅
𝑅𝐴𝑇𝐼𝑁𝐺)/(1.73× 〖𝐾�〗 _𝐿𝐿 ) (AMPS)
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tor fuse operations
ks Combined in amps)
lit wye banks)

(volts)
r fuse(s) operation.
oltage for the condition that results in more than 10% over-voltage on the remaining capacitors. A time
recommends that one setpoint be used to alarm on the first fuse operation. The second set-point should
over-voltage based on capacitor voltage rating). Filter banks should be set to trip and alarm for the first
ssistance in setting neutral current/voltage relays for the purpose of blown fuse protection on capacitor
bank is applied at.
This is the 3-phase output kvar of the stage (enter as kvar not Mvar) at nominal
system voltage.
(amps)
(This includes caps on both sides of wye - on a per phase basis - i.e. caps in
parallel). Assumes all capacitors are equal in size.
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Project Name Project - Page 2 Settings for Stage -Enter Stage Number
(Normally 1 or more cans are allowed to fail for banks consisting of 4 or more total
per phase)
(Volts) This is the voltage across the healthy capacitors. It should not exceed 110%
of the voltage rating of the capacitor.
(Volts)
Burden Volts 8.6 (volts)

Burden Watts 7.42 (watts)

per phase)
(Volts)


per phase)
(Volts)


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per phase)
(Volts)


per phase)
(Volts)


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Relays Should Be Set to Trip Before Remaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage R
N-G Remaining Neutral CT Recommended

Voltage Cap Voltage Current Secondary Current Relay Setting
Caps out (Volts) (Volts) (amps) (amps) Primary Amps *
1 1173.07 21115 17.2 0.86 10.34
2 2492.77 22435 35.5 1.77 21.29
3 3988.44 23931 54.8 2.74 32.90
4 5697.77 25640 75.4 3.77 45.24
5 7670.08 27612 97.3 4.86 58.37
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Remaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage Rating
Recommended
Secondary amps Setting
0.52 ALARM
1.06 TRIP
1.64 N/A
2.26 N/A
2.92 N/A
operation.
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66 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY Phone: (518)
Neutral Voltage Unbalance Protection Relay Settings Sheet
Project Information

Stage Number(s) Enter Stage Number
Stage kvar Enter Stage kvar
This spreadsheet provides calculation assistance for determing blown fuse trip and alarm setpoints for relays used in co
ungrounded wye-connected capacitor banks and harmonic filter banks. The relay works with a signal derived from a po
mounted in the neutral of the capacitor bank as shown in the figure to the right. The relay is typically a over-voltage relay
voltage. Relay calibration is typically done by connecting voltage test set leads to the secondary leads of the PT or by con
voltage inputs of the relay.
CAUTION - THE PT SECONDARY LEADS SHOULD BE DISCONNECTED FROM THE PT DURING RELAY CALIBRA
CAN BE TRANSFORMERED ONTO THE NEUTRAL OF THE CAPACITOR BANK DURING TESTING.
event should the blown fuse detection system allow the capacitor voltage to exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage c
To prevent unbalance var support that can lead to system voltage unbalance. Typically, power systems should not be oper
voltage unbalance.
this concern.
(VOLTS)
�_( 𝐶𝐴𝑃 𝐵𝐴𝑁𝐾 𝑁𝐸𝑈𝑇𝑅𝐴𝐿−𝑇𝑂−𝐺𝑅𝑂𝑈𝑁𝐷 )=(�_(Ø (VOLTS)
�_(𝑅𝐸𝑀𝐴𝐼𝑁𝐼𝑁𝐺 𝐶𝐴𝑃𝐴𝐶𝐼𝑇𝑂𝑅 �𝑂
×) 𝐹)/(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS) (3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS)
Where

N = Number of Capacitors per Phase (included on both sides of wye connected capacitor bank)
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N = Number of Capacitors per Phase (included on both sides of wye connected capacitor bank)
The relay should be set to trip at 60% of PT voltage for the condition that results in more than 10% over-voltage on the re
recommended. For relays with two setpoints, NEPSI recommends that one setpoint be used to alarm on the first fuse ope
bank off line that results in excessive over-voltage (10% over-voltage based on capacitor voltage rating). Filter banks shou
failed capacitor) as filter detuning can occur.
banks.
Note: Ground faults on the source feeding medium voltage capcitor banks using neutral voltage sensing f
the source side ground fault results in a neutral-to-ground voltage that is seen by the neutral voltage rela
these types of events.

bank is applied at.
voltage.
Number of Capacitors per Stage per Phase (N) 6 Assumes all capacitors
Neutral PT Ratio 287.5 (primary divided by seco
Enter Capacitor Voltage Rating (kV) 19.92 This is the nameplate vo
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Split-Wye Neutral Current Relay Settings - Enter Customer Name, Enter Project Name Project - Page 2 S

phase)
21115.3
Neutral PT Secondary Voltage 4.08
Suggested Relay Setting (Primary volts) 703.84 (Volts) Based on 60% o

Suggested Relay Setting (Secondary volts) 2.45 (Volts) Based on 60% o

phase)
22435.0


phase)
23930.6


phase)
25640.0
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phase)
27612.3

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ay Settings Sheet
trip and alarm setpoints for relays used in conjunction with

e relay works with a signal derived from a potential transformer (PT)
ght. The relay is typically a over-voltage relay with trip settings based on
ds to the secondary leads of the PT or by connecting directly to the
ECTED FROM THE PT DURING RELAY CALIBRATION AS LETHAL VOLTAGES

ACITOR BANK DURING TESTING.
ection for the following reasons:
nk with one or more fuse operatons. This is true for ungrounded banks
actance between each phase. The neutral shift is more prevalent with
and Delta connected banks are not subjected to this concern. In no
o exceed its rating by 10%. Capacitor voltage can be determined from
. Typically, power systems should not be operated with more than 2%
designed to trip on the operation of a single fuse to elleviate or lesson
tor Banks provide a simple means for the calculation of expected capacitor voltage, neutral-to-ground
or one or more failed capacitors. Formulas are as follows:
(VOLTS)
(3𝑁−𝐹) (VOLTS)
ed capacitor bank)
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volts)
ed capacitor bank)
volts)
fuse(s) operation.
sults in more than 10% over-voltage on the remaining capacitors. A time delay of 10 seconds is
etpoint be used to alarm on the first fuse operation. The second set-point should be used to trip the
on capacitor voltage rating). Filter banks should be set to trip and alarm for the first fuse operation (one
sistance in setting neutral current/voltage relays for the purpose of blown fuse protection on capacitor
capcitor banks using neutral voltage sensing for blown fuse detection are subject to nuisance tripping as
oltage that is seen by the neutral voltage relay. The relay time delay may be increased to ride through
bank is applied at.
This is the 3-phase output kvar of the stage (enter as kvar not Mvar) at nominal system
voltage.
(amps)
Assumes all capacitors are of equal size.
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Project Name Project - Page 2 Settings for Stage -Enter Stage Number
phase)
(Volts)
(Volts) Based on 60% of the VNEUTRAL TO GROUND Voltage

(Volts) Based on 60% of expected PT Voltage
phase)
(Volts)

phase)
(Volts)

phase)
(Volts)
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phase)
(Volts)

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Neutral Voltage Relay Settings
Relays Should Be Set to Trip Before Remaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage
N-G Remaining Neutral PT Neutral PT Recommended

Voltage Cap Voltage Primary Volts Seconary Volts Relay Setting
Caps out (Volts) (Volts) (Volts) (Volts) Primary Volts *
1 1173.07 21115 1173.1 4.08 703.84
2 2492.77 22435 2492.8 8.67 1495.66
3 3988.44 23931 3988.4 13.87 2393.06
4 5697.77 25640 5697.8 19.82 3418.66
5 7670.08 27612 7670.1 26.68 4602.05
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Neutral Voltage Relay Settings
emaining Capacitor Voltage Exceeds Capacitor Maxium Volage Rating
Recommended
Secondary Volts Setting
2.45 ALARM
5.20 TRIP
8.32 N/A
11.89 N/A
16.01 N/A
operation.
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66 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY Phone: (518
Split-Wye Neutral Current CT Burden Calculation
Project Information

Stage Number(s) Enter Stage Number CT Part #:
Stage kvar Inter Stage kvar CT Ratio:
CT Manufacturer:
CT Relay Accuracy:
CT Meter Accuracy:
This spreadsheet provides calculation assistance for determining the CT burden voltage on neutral current transformers a
capacitor banks for blown fuse detection. This spreadsheet calculation assumes the use of a neutral voltage relay and neu
connected accross the CT secondary. The neutral resistor developes a neutral voltage from the CT secondary current to p
voltage signal to the Neutral Voltage Relay. CT secondary lead length (distance between the CT and the relay), CT seconda
neutral relay burden resistance, and CT secondary winding resistance are required for the calculation.
The secondary burden resistance is calculated by adding the series combination of the CT winding resistance to the CT Se
to the parallel combination of the relay burden resistance and neutral CT burden resistor.
The burden voltage voltage is calculated at the CT secondary trip current rating and is calculated by multipling the total se
resistance by the secondary relay trip current.
The burden voltage should be near or less than the CT relay accuracy rating or "C" rating or within the CT Meter Accurac
example, a meter accuracy rating of 2.4B0.5 would mean that a CT connected to a total burden impedance of 0.5 ohms w
at full rated primary amps. If the burden ohms exceeds the meter burden ratings of the CT, the use of the "C" rating is nec
excitation curves at the trip current rating are necessary to calculate the ratio error of the CT.
For positive pickup, NEPSI sets its relay at 60% of the expected blown fuse value. Therefore, accuracies within 10% are con
positive relay pickup for a blown fuse condition.
Capacitor Bank - Neutral Current CT Burden Calculation
Enter CT Secondary Winding Resistance (Ohms) 0.027 (ohms) - provided by CT
Enter CT Secondary Conductor AWG10/Copper Provided by Customer
Enter CT Secondary Conductor Impedance (ohms/1000 feet) 1.1 (ohms/1000') - Data from
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Enter Secondary Distance Between Relay and CT 330 (feet) This should includ
0.726 (ohms) - Value equals th

Calculated CT Secondary Lead Resistance
impedance divided by 1
Enter Neutral Burden Resistor Rating (ohms) 10.00 (ohms) - Use 0 ohms if
Enter Burden Resistance of Neutral Relay 200.00 (ohms) - if in VA, conver
Parallel combination of Neutral Burden Resistor and Neutral Relay Burden
9.52 (ohms)
Resistance
(ohms) - Includes the se

Total CT Burden Resistance 10.28 Length, and the Parallel
Burden Resistance.
Enter Relay CT Secondary Trip Current from relay settings sheet 1.06 (amps) - The value at w
CT Secondary Voltage 10.9 (volts) - product of total
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on

Enter Current Transformer Part Number
Enter Current Transformer Turns Ratio
CT Manufacturer: Enter Current Transformer manufacturer
CT Relay Accuracy: Enter Current Transformer Relay Accuracy
CT Meter Accuracy: 0.6B0.1, 1.2B0.2, 2.4B0.5 (for example)
den voltage on neutral current transformers applied in the neutral of

mes the use of a neutral voltage relay and neutral burden resistor
l voltage from the CT secondary current to provide the necessary
ce between the CT and the relay), CT secondary lead impedance,
uired for the calculation.
on of the CT winding resistance to the CT Secondary Lead Resistance,

den resistor.
ng and is calculated by multipling the total secondary burden
r "C" rating or within the CT Meter Accuracy Rationg of the CT. For
d to a total burden impedance of 0.5 ohms would have 2.4% accuracy
ngs of the CT, the use of the "C" rating is necessary or the use of
o error of the CT.
lue. Therefore, accuracies within 10% are considered sufficient for
(ohms) - provided by CT manufacturer
Provided by Customer
(ohms/1000') - Data from National Bureau of Standards Handbook 100, ROP 6-218
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(feet) This should include up, down, and over distance (total length in feet).
(ohms) - Value equals the product of 2 times the secondary distance and conductor
impedance divided by 1000
(ohms) - Use 0 ohms if using a current sensing relay.
(ohms) - if in VA, convert to impedance in ohms at rated sensing voltage
(ohms)
(ohms) - Includes the series combination of CT secondary resistance, Secondary Lead

Length, and the Parallel Combination of Neutral Burden Reistor and Neutral Relay
Burden Resistance.
(amps) - The value at which the relay is expected to trip the bank offline
(volts) - product of total CT burden Resistance and relay trip current in amps
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Northeast Power Systems, Inc.

66 Carey Road, Queensbury, NY Phone: (518)

Customer Name: Enter Name Project Name:

Capacitor Bank/Stage Data

Enter Capacitor Voltage Rating (kV) 7.20 This is the nameplate vo

Results for 1 Failed Capacitor

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 0.38 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 4.55 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 2 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 0.83 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 10.01 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 3 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 1.39 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 16.69 (amps) Based on 60% o

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 2.09 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 25.03 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 5 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 2.98 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 35.76 (amps) Based on 60% o

heet for Use Current Sensing Relay

Project Name: Enter Project Name

. Typically, power systems should not be operated with more than 2%

This is the nameplate voltage rating of capacitor in kV

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

N-G Remaining Neutral CT Recommended

Customer Name: Enter Customer Name Project Name:

Capacitor Bank/Stage Data

Results for 1 Failed Capacitor

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 0.86 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 10.34 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 2 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 1.77 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 21.29 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 3 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 2.74 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 32.90 (amps) Based on 60% o

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 3.77 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 45.24 (amps) Based on 60% o

Results for 5 Failed Capacitors

CT Secondary amps (amps to relay) 4.86 (amps)

Suggested Relay Setting (primary amps) 58.37 (amps) Based on 60% o

Sheet for Use with Voltage Sensing Relay

Project Name: Enter Project Name

e. Typically, power systems should not be operated with more than 2%

e designed to trip on the operation of a single fuse to elleviate or

lit wye banks)

This is the nameplate voltage rating of capacitor in kV

Burden Volts 8.6 (volts)

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

Burden Volts 17.7 (volts)

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

Burden Volts 27.4 (volts)

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

Burden Volts 37.7 (volts)

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

Burden Volts 48.6 (volts)

(amps) Based on 60% of the ICURENT THROUGH NEUTRAL CT

N-G Remaining Neutral CT Recommended

Neutral Voltage Unbalance Protection Relay Settings Sheet