Transformer Relay Ratio Verification Algorithm

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional transformer protecting relays malfunction when the transformation ratio is incorrectly set by the user, leading to system instability and potential accidents.

Innovation Solution

A transformer protecting relay and method that determines whether the transformation ratio is correctly set using an inner algorithm, comparing the product of the voltage and current ratios to a predetermined range, and outputs a result to inform the user and prevent malfunctions.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If the user sets the voltage ratio and current ratio manually, then the transformation ratio can be configured flexibly, but the relay may malfunction due to incorrect settings

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveflexibility in transformation ratio configurationVSAvoidrelay operation reliability
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The control module performs preliminary verification of the transformation ratio by calculating the product of voltage ratio and current ratio and comparing it with a predetermined range before the relay operates. This preliminary check prevents incorrect settings from causing malfunctions, thus resolving the contradiction between flexible configuration and operational reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Reliability

If the relay uses an inner algorithm to verify the transformation ratio, then the reliability is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvetransformation ratio setting accuracyVSAvoidrelay control logic complexity
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The control module verifies the transformation ratio by checking whether the product of voltage ratio and current ratio falls within a predetermined range. This parameter-based verification method achieves reliable setting validation through simple mathematical operations, avoiding complex verification logic while maintaining high reliability.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Data Source

PatentUS8854776B2Relay and method for protecting transformer, and transformer protecting system having the same
Publication Date: 2014.10.07 LSIS CO LTD
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AI summary

Disclosed are a relay and method for protecting a transformer, and a transformer protecting system having the same. In the present disclosure, whether a transformation ratio of a transformer has been correctly set or not may be determined based on an inner algorithm. If it is determined that the transformation ratio of the transformer has been incorrectly set, a user may be informed to reset the transformation ratio. This may prevent a malfunction of the relay when the system is operated, and may enhance a system stability.