DMCR Protection Relay For Oil Transformer
DMCR Protection Relay For Oil Transformer
DMCR Protection Relay For Oil Transformer
DMCR - Detection, Measurement and Control Relay f or Hermetically Sealed Oil T ransf ormer
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Introduction to D.M.C.R.
Faults detected on live transformer unit: 1. Dielectric fluid level is detected as low 2. Overheating is detected 3. Excess pressure is detected Standards Possibilities of D.M.C.R.: 1. Oil level control and gas detection 2. Pressure control 3. Temperature control
Introduction to D.M.C.R.
The DMCR is a protection relay designed for the hermetically sealed oil immersed transformers without gas cushion. This device enables complete control of the tanks internal parameters, i.e. pressure, temperature, oil level and gas detection. Fitted directly to the transformer cover, this relay ensures protection against internal faults, prolonged overvoltages and fire risks associated with the use of inflammable dielectric fluids. The accessory continuously monitors: 1. Dielectric fluid level, 2. Tank internal pressure, 3. Dielectric fluid temperature at two different thresholds. To operate properly, the protection relay mustbe fully filled with fluid (level higher than the float visible in the transparent section of the unit). If this is not the case, check the instructions which appear inside each casing. To ensure optimum protection, the following action and adjustments are recommended:
Finding Gas emitted or drop in level Pressure switch Thermostat threshold 1 Thermostat threshold 2
Recommended adjust ment Large float at the top 0.20 bar 90C 100C
Act ion t o be t aken De-energize unit De-energize unit Activate alarm De-energize unit
There are two types of transformers: 1. The air-cooled transformer, also called dry transformer 2. The oil immersed transformer. The transformer is immersed in an oil-filled tank. The DMCR is a protection relay designed for the hermetically sealed oil immersed transformers without gas cushion. This device enables complete control of the tanks internal parameters, i.e. pressure, temperature, oil level and gas detection. Go to Content
2. Overheating is detected
This may be due to: 1. Improper cooling of the transformer (insufficient air flow around unit or plan-troom ventilation), 2. Continuous overvoltage. Go to Content
Standards
This protection relay has been designed according to the European standard EN 50216-3, specification which came into action on the 5th of June 2002. This standard applies to protection relays for hermetically sealed oil immersed transformers, (in accordance with the EN 60076 standard) and induction coils (in accordance with the EN 60289 standard) without gas cushion for an indoor or outdoor use. The DMCR relay is an IDEF Systemes design, made in France. It has two French and one European patents. Go to Content
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Possibilities of D.M.C.R.
1. Oil level control and gas detection
The DMCR enables to control both the oil level and the presence of gas inside the transformers tank. The DMCR body is a small see-through tank fitted ontothe transformers tank. Should gas form inside the transformer, it will then accumulate inside the DMCR and cause the oil level to drop.
The DMCR below is filled in with oil: the main float and the secondary float are both in high position.
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2. Pressure control
Pressure inside a transformers tank can increase significantly when: 1. There is a temperature rise due to the transformer charge: oil expands and pressure increases 2. An internal shortcircuit occurs and provokes an oil temperature rise. An adjustable pressure captor detects overpressure in the transformers tank. It features a changeover contact actuated by a soft membrane which deforms under pressure.
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Electrical check
Two identical adjustable thermostats detect potential over-heating inside the transformer.
T he DMCRs pressure captor is accessible f rom above, once the top removed
The thermostats feature a changeover contact actuated bya diaphragm linked by a capillary tube to a temperature probe sitting deep inside the central brass tube, which is immersed in the transformers tank. The capillary tube and probe are filled in with a liquid which expands proportionally to the temperature surrounding the probe. The ALARM thermostat detects a primary temperature threshold. The TRIPPING thermostat detects a secondary temperature threshold, superior to the first.
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R e so urce s:
MINERA Transformer Installation guide Schneider Electric DMCR relay IDEF Systems