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Transformer - Protections
The various protections generally required /
provided for transformers are listed below:
• Overload (CT Operated Relay / WTI / OTI )
• Over Current – (Instantaneous , DT , IDMT)
• Earth Fault – (Instantaneous , IDMT)
• Over Fluxing
• Restricted Earth Fault
• Standby Earth Fault
• Differential Protection
• Protection against surges
• Pressure relief device
• Buchholtz Relay
• Oil surge relay for OLTC
• Protection against failure of external cooling system if any.
REF Protection
REF Protection Scheme:
Compares current from same side of transformer
Applicable for star winding of transformer
Recommend for High / Low resistance grounded
systems
Recommended for HV/MV & rating > 5 MVA