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  • IEEE C37.230-2007

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    IEEE Guide for Protective Relay Applications to Distribution Lines

    Available format(s):  PDF

    Superseded date:  27-04-2021

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  08-02-2008

    Publisher:  Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers

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    1 Overview
      1.1 Scope
      1.2 Purpose
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    4 Fundamentals
      4.1 Fault characteristics
      4.2 Load characteristics
      4.3 Harmonics and transients
      4.4 Interrupting ratings
    5 System configuration and components
      5.1 System
      5.2 Lines
      5.3 Transformer-Distribution substation
      5.4 Protective devices
      5.5 Switching
      5.6 Instrument transformers (sensing)
    6 Protective schemes
      6.1 Overcurrent scheme
      6.2 Fuse saving/blowing schemes
      6.3 Voltage scheme
      6.4 Impedance and communications assisted schemes
    7 Criteria and examples
      7.1 Reach/sensitivity
      7.2 Coordination
      7.3 Clearing time
      7.4 Reclosing (79 function)
      7.5 Cold load pickup
      7.6 Adaptive relaying cold load
      7.7 Fuse saving
    8 Special applications
      8.1 Parallel lines
      8.2 Automation
      8.3 Load shedding
      8.4 Adaptive relaying schemes
      8.5 Multiple faults
      8.6 Sympathetic tripping
      8.7 Distributed resources
      8.8 Communications
      8.9 Multiple source configurations
      8.10 Directional overcurrent relay
      8.11 Motors (effects of unbalance)
      8.12 Breaker failure
      8.13 Single-phase tripping
      8.14 Resonant grounding in distribution systems
      8.15 Selective ground fault protection of an
           ungrounded system
    Annex A (informative) - Bibliography
    Annex B (informative) - Glossary

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    The scope of this guide is to discuss the application and coordination of protection for radial power-system distribution lines.

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    Committee Power System Relaying and Control
    Development Note Supersedes IEEE DRAFT C37.230. (02/2008)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    IEEE C37.113-1999 IEEE Guide for Protective Relay Applications to Transmission Lines
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    IEEE C37.91-2008 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Protecting Power Transformers
    IEEE 519-2014 REDLINE IEEE Recommended Practice and Requirements for Harmonic Control in Electric Power Systems
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    IEEE C37.90-2005 IEEE Standard for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus
    IEEE 241 : 1990 ELECTRIC POWER SYSTEMS IN COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS
    IEEE 1547-2003 IEEE Standard for Interconnecting Distributed Resources with Electric Power Systems
    IEEE C37.104-2012 REDLINE IEEE Guide for Automatic Reclosing of Circuit Breakers for AC Distribution and Transmission Lines
    IEEE C62.92.4-2014 REDLINE IEEE Guide for the Application of Neutral Grounding in Electrical Utility Systems--Part IV: Distribution
    IEEE 242-2001 IEEE Recommended Practice for Protection and Coordination of Industrial and Commercial Power Systems (IEEE Buff Book)
    IEEE C62.92.4-1991 IEEE Guide for the Application of Neutral Grounding in Electrical Utility Systems, Part IV-Distribution
    IEEE C57.109-1993 IEEE Guide for Liquid-Immersed Transformers Through-Fault-Current Duration
    IEEE 1100 : 2005 POWERING AND GROUNDING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
    IEEE C57.13-1993 IEEE Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers
    IEEE C37.113-1999 IEEE Guide for Protective Relay Applications to Transmission Lines
    IEEE 141 : 1993 IEEE Recommended Practice for Electric Power Distribution for Industrial Plants
    IEEE C37.96-2012 IEEE Guide for AC Motor Protection
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