Transformer Energization From Low-Voltage Side With Limited Generation?Power System Constraints and Protection Considerations?A Case Study.

A large existing delta-wye step-down transformer was proposed to be temporarily used as a step-up transformer and energized from the low-voltage wye winding by multiple small diesel generators (DGs) to accelerate commissioning activities by utilizing existing temporary generation. This paper is a case study that discusses the associated power system constraints created by this proposed modified power system configuration. The modified power system configuration resulted in an ungrounded high-voltage (HV) system created by the transformer's delta winding, which required HV system modifications to create a grounded system. Additionally, the existing power system had generation and load flow constraints and had protection and coordination constraints that needed to be maintained to supply the existing loads. Also, the inrush current resulting from the transformer energization needed to be evaluated and compared with the generator's short time current rating. Finally, modifications to the protection and coordination settings resulting from the modified power system configuration and confirmation that the arc flash incident energy levels were acceptable after implementation of modified settings were required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]