Revision of IEEE Std C37.91-2000. This guide is intended to provide protection engineers and other readers with guidelines for protecting three-phase power transformers of more than 5 MVA rated capacity and operating at voltages exceeding 10 kV. In some cases, a user may apply the techniques described in this guide for protecting transformers of less than 5 MVA ratings or operating at voltages less than 10 kV. The guide provides information to assist protection engineers in applying properly relays and other devices to protect transformers used in transmission and distribution systems. General philosophy, practical applications, and economic considerations involved in power transformer protection are discussed. Emphasis is placed on practical applications. Types of faults in transformers are described. Technical problems with the protection systems, including the behavior of current transformers (CTs) during system faults, are discussed. Associated problems, such as fault clearing and re-energization, are discussed as well.
- Sponsor Committee
- PE/PSRCC - Power System Relaying and Control
Learn More - Status
- Superseded Standard
- PAR Approval
- 2007-12-05
- Superseded by
- C37.91-2021
- Superseding
- C37.91-2000
- Board Approval
- 2008-01-31
- History
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- ANSI Approved:
- 2008-06-12
- Published:
- 2008-05-30
Working Group Details
- Society
- IEEE Power and Energy Society
Learn More - Sponsor Committee
- PE/PSRCC - Power System Relaying and Control
Learn More - Working Group
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C37.91_WG-K16 - Protecting Power Transformers Working Group
Learn More - IEEE Program Manager
- Malia Zaman
Contact - Working Group Chair
- William English
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C37.91-2021
IEEE Guide for Protecting Power Transformers
Guidelines for protecting three-phase power transformers of more than 5 MVA rated capacity and operating at voltages exceeding 10 kV is provided to protection engineers and other readers in this guide. In some cases, a user may apply the techniques described in this guide for protecting transformers of less than 5 MVA ratings or operating at voltages less than 10 kV. Information to assist protection engineers in properly applying relays and other devices to protect transformers used in transmission and distribution systems is also provided. General philosophy, practical applications, and economic considerations involved in power transformer protection are discussed, with an emphasis on practical applications. Types of faults in transformers are described. Technical problems with the protection systems, including the behavior of current transformers during system faults, are discussed, as well as associated problems, such as fault clearing and post trip reenergization.
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No Inactive-Withdrawn Standards
No Inactive-Reserved Standards