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Alstom MBCH User Manual

Alstom MBCH
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Service Manual
Type MBCH
Biased Differential Relay
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Alstom MBCH Specifications

General IconGeneral
Gas Accumulation DetectionYes
Oil Level Drop DetectionYes
Frequency50/60 Hz
Test FacilityYes
Protection FunctionsBuchholz protection

Summary

HANDLING OF ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT

Electrostatic Discharge Precautions

Steps to prevent damage from static discharge when handling modules.

Safe Handling and Storage

Procedures for handling modules and storing them in conductive bags.

SAFETY SECTION

Health and Safety Guidelines

General safety, symbols, installation, and servicing precautions.

Equipment Operational Safety

Safety for CT circuits, resistors, batteries, testing, and modules.

Older Products and Disposal

Safety for older products, decommissioning, and disposal procedures.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Protective Fuse Rating

Recommended maximum rating for the external protective fuse.

Insulation Class

Insulation class requirements for user safety.

Installation Category (Overvoltage)

Qualification testing at 5kV peak for installation category.

Environment

Compliance with generic safety standards for pollution degree.

Product Safety

Compliance with Low Voltage Directive and generic safety standards.

DESCRIPTION

MBCH Relay Overview

High-speed biased differential relays for transformer protection.

Available Relay Models

Details on MBCH12, MBCH13, and MBCH16 models.

INSTALLATION

General Practices

Careful treatment, site selection, and initial checks for protective relays.

Unpacking and Storage

Procedures for unpacking, handling, and storing relays to prevent damage.

Site Selection and Preparation

Requirements for clean, dry, and well-illuminated installation sites.

COMMISSIONING

Preliminary Checks

Inspection, wiring, earthing, insulation, and safety precautions before testing.

COMMISSIONING TESTS

Test Equipment

List of equipment required for relay testing.

DC Auxiliary Supply Check

Verifying the DC auxiliary supply voltage and polarity.

Relay Settings Verification

Testing and verifying relay settings against expected values.

Operating Time Measurement

Testing the relay's operating time under different current injections.

Bias Check Procedure

Testing and verifying the bias characteristics of the relay.

Bias Interconnection and Tripping

Checking bias connections and circuit breaker tripping functionality.

On Load and Inrush Tests

Testing relay operation under load and magnetizing inrush conditions.

APPLICATION NOTES

General Application Overview

High-speed biased differential relays for transformer protection.

Matched Line Current Transformers

Arranging schemes for optimum performance with matched CTs.

Interposing Transformers for Matching

Using transformers for ratio and phase matching of CTs.

Transformer Matching Examples

Applications for single, three-phase, and three-winding transformers.

SETTINGS

Differential Setting Guidelines

Recommended differential settings for stability and spill current management.

FLOWCHART 1

Suspected Faulty Module Diagnosis

Troubleshooting steps for a suspected faulty module.

FLOWCHART 2

Relay Operation and Tripping Contact Check

Troubleshooting steps for relay operation and tripping contacts.

FLOWCHART 3

TP4 Voltage and Transformer T3 Check

Troubleshooting steps involving TP4 voltage and transformer T3.

FLOWCHART 4

Complex PCB and Transformer Fault Diagnosis

Troubleshooting steps for multiple PCB or transformer faults.

FLOWCHART 5

Further PCB and Transformer Fault Checks

Advanced troubleshooting for PCB and transformer issues.

FLOWCHART 6

Magnetizing Inrush Test Troubleshooting

Diagnosing issues with magnetizing inrush current testing.

COMMISSIONING TEST RECORD

Relay Identification and Settings

Fields for relay model, serial numbers, and settings.

Test Results: Settings, Operating Time, Bias

Recording results for relay settings, operating time, and bias checks.

On Load and Inrush Test Recording

Recording results for on-load and inrush current tests.

Signatures and Dates

Fields for commissioning engineer and customer witness signatures and dates.

REPAIR FORM

Fault Occurrence Details

Information about parameters and tests during fault occurrence.

Expected vs. Actual Outcome

Recording expected and actual fault behavior and visual damage.

Fault Timing and Indications

Details on fault timing, indications, and additional remarks.

Signatures and Company Information

Fields for signature, name, title, and company name.

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