How to Convert IEC 60044-1 Standard Protection Classification to IEEE Standard Voltage Rating?

 

MiCom P63x Protection Relay

There are a series of protection relays such as MiCom protection relays that are compatible with ANSI/IEEE CTs as specified in the IEEE C57.13 standard. The applicable class for protection is class "C", which specifies a non air-gapped core. The CT design is identical to IEC class P but the rating is specified differently. 

The IEEE C class standard voltage rating required will be lower than an IEC knee-point voltage. This is because the IEEE voltage rating is defined in terms of useful output voltage at the terminals of the CT, whereas the IEC knee-point voltage includes the voltage drop across the internal resistance of the CT secondary winding added to the useful output. The IEC knee-point is also typically 5% higher than the IEEE knee-point. 

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Where IEEE standards are used to specify CTs, the C class voltage rating can be checked to determine the equivalent knee-point voltage (Vk) according to IEC. 

The equivalence formula is: 

Vk = (C x 1.05) + (Ksc x In x Rct)

Vk = (C x 1.05) + (100 x Rct)

Note: IEEE CTs are always 5A secondary rated, i.e. In =5A, and are defined with an accuracy limit factor of 20, i.e. Kssc =20.

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The following table allows C57.13 ratings to be converted to a typical IEC knee-point voltage:

• * Assuming 0.002/turn typical secondary winding resistance for 5A CTs

Reference: 

• MiCom

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