DGPT Relay

D.M.C.R.
Protection Relay for Oil Transformer
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Introduction to D.M.C.R.
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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 tank’s 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 Recommended adjustment Fault detected Action to be taken
Gas emitted or drop in level Large float at the top Serious fault De-energize unit
Pressure switch 0.20 bar Serious fault De-energize unit
Thermostat threshold 1 90°C Overvoltages Activate alarm
Thermostat threshold 2 100°C Overvoltages 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 tank’s internal parameters, i.e. pressure, temperature, oil level and gas
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Faults detected on live transformer unit
1. Dielectric fluid level is detected as low
The protection relay is empty and the large float is at the bottom.
May be due to:
1.1 Air entering
There must be a dielectric fluid leak and thus oily stains should be visible on the ground. Accurately localise the fault,
carry out repair, then recheck the level with the body of fluid at a temperature of 20°C, before switching the unit live
again.
1.2 Internal gas emission
Gas should be sampled using a syringe and then analysed.
Whilst awaiting results, under no circumstances should the transformer be switched live again because a risk of total
destruction exists.
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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.
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3. Excess pressure is detected
This may be due to:
1. Overheating
2. Internal gas emission
3. Topping up of dielectric fluid with the body of fluid below 20°C; drain the over-flow with the transformer de-
energised and the dielectric fluid at 20°C.
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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.
DMCR relay dimensions
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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 transformer’s tank. The DMCR
body is a small see-through tank fitted ontothe transformer’s tank.
Should gas form inside the transformer, it will then accumulate inside the DMCR and cause the oil level to
drop.
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Visual information
The level drop is first visible through the lowering of the small red float inside the upper part of the DMCR, followed by
the lowering of the main red float.
The 360 degree visibility is a specifically designed and patented system.
Electrical information
A circular magnet is fitted in the main float and it acts upon a magnetic changeover contact (REED switch) sitting
inside the brass tube that runs through the float. The lowering of the float triggers the activation of an electrical
contact, through the magnet’s motion.
A bleeding system facilitates gas collection inside the relay so that one can analyze it and understand the reason for
its presence. The bleeding system has a male G1/8’’ thread, accordingto the standard.
For the oil level and gas detection control, the contacts have been chosen in order to use the REED switch’s working
contact when the float is in a high position. This means that, in such a position, i.e. with a normal oil level and
therefore normal conditions of use, the contact has already switched.
This is a positive safety system. With this method, any potential damage to the switch is immediately spotted.
The DMCR below is filled in with oil: the main float and the secondary float are both in high position.
The DMCR – Oil level control and gas detection
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2. Pressure control
Pressure inside a transformer’s tank can increase significantly when:
1. There is a temperature rise due to the transformer charge: oil expands and pressure increases
2. An internal short-circuit occurs and provokes an oil temperature rise.
An adjustable pressure captor detects overpressure in the transformer’s tank. It features a changeover contact
actuated by a soft membrane which deforms under pressure.
The DMCRs pressure captor is accessible from above, once the top removed
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3. Temperature control
Visual check:
A needle thermometer indicates the temperature inside the transformer.
Electrical check
Two identical adjustable thermostats detect potential over-heating inside the transformer.
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 transformer’s 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.
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The TRIPPING thermostat detects a secondary temperature threshold, superior to the first.
DMCR – Tripping and alarm treshold settings
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Resources:
MINERA Transformer Installation guide – Schneider Electric

DMCR relay – IDEF Systems
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D.M.C.R.

Protection Relay for Oil Transformer

1. Dielectric fluid level is detected as low

1. Oil level control and gas detection

The accessory continuously monitors:

1. Dielectric fluid level,

Finding Recommended adjustment Fault detected Action to be taken

Pressure switch 0.20 bar Serious fault De-energize unit

Thermostat threshold 1 90°C Overvoltages Activate alarm

Thermostat threshold 2 100°C Overvoltages De-energize unit

There are two types of transformers:

1. The air-cooled transformer, also called dry transformer

Faults detected on live transformer unit

1. Dielectric fluid level is detected as low

May be due to:

1.1 Air entering

1.2 Internal gas emission

Gas should be sampled using a syringe and then analysed.

This may be due to:

3. Excess pressure is detected

This may be due to:

DMCR relay dimensions

1. Oil level control and gas detection

The 360 degree visibility is a specifically designed and patented system.

The DMCR – Oil level control and gas detection

Pressure inside a transformer’s tank can increase significantly when:

A needle thermometer indicates the temperature inside the transformer.

The ALARM thermostat detects a primary temperature threshold.

DMCR – Tripping and alarm treshold settings

MINERA Transformer Installation guide – Schneider Electric

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