EXPLOSION PREVENTION AND FIRE EXTINGUISHING

SYSTEM FOR TRANSFORMERS AND REACTORS

CTR
INCREDIBLE SOLUTIONS

C T R M A N U FA C T U R I N G I N D U S T R I E S LT D
FOR TRANSFORMER / REACTOR
TANK PROTECTION

FOR TRANSFORMER TANK,

OLTC / CABLE BOX PROTECTION

1282
FOR HIGHER RATING TRANSFORMER /
REACTOR TANK PROTECTION WITH PLC,
MIMIC AND SCADA COMPATIBILITY

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 TYPICAL INSTALLATION

l Reliable l Dedicated system

l Saved over 8000 MVA of transformers from explosion worldwide
l System can be installed on existing transformers, reactors at site with minimal outage period.
l System can be tested on energised transformers, unlike the other systems.
l Multi signal activation, eliminates possibility of mal-operation.
l Patented in over 80 countries.
l Low investment compared to other systems. l Minimal post-fire and no secondary damage.
l Low maintenance and running cost compared to other systems.
l Fool proof design to avoid ingress of nitrogen due to climatic changes into energised
transformer.
l Suitable for indoor, outdoor and unmanned substations.
l Models available to protect OLTC and oil filled cable box.
l Extinguishes external fire in bushing and/or radiator also.
l Back up provision ensures nitrogen injection for fail safe operation.
l Suitable for oil filled generator / furnace / rectifier / power transformers and reactors.
l Approved by leading transformer manufacturers and utilities worldwide.

On receipt of required activating signals, depressurizing commences within 13 ms by draining of a

predetermined quantity of oil. Simultaneously Nitrogen is injected under pressure at a pre-
detemined flow rate to create a stirring action thereby bringing the temperature of top oil surface
below ignition point. Additionally in case of external fire, it is extinguished within 30 seconds
maximum. Nitrogen gas occupies the space created by oil drain and acts as an insulating layer
between the top layer of oil in the transformer tank and oxygen in the atmosphere. Transformer
Conservator Isolation Valve blocks the passage of oil and isolates conservator oil thereby
preventing conservator oil drain during operation and preventing escalation in the event of fire.

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 AUTO EXPLOSION PREVENTION MODE

DIFFERENTIAL
RELAY

RAPID PRESSURE BUCHHOLZ /

RISE RELAY OIL SURGE RELAY

MASTER TRIP /
HV+LV CB TRIP

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR OIL DRAIN
ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

NITROGEN
INJECTION

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY OPERATING

SIGNALS
FIRE DETECTOR FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
BOX ROOM /
RELAY
OIL DRAIN PANEL

RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY N2 RELEASE
(RPRR) TRANSFORMER, CUBICLE
DEVICE
REACTOR

N2 QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
VALVE ASSEMBLY
NITROGEN
INJECTION CIVIL
WORK
COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 1A

Internal heavy faults result in short circuit and consequent imbalance of input and output current
leads to operation of differential relay. Faults lead to consequent oil surge / turbulance in the
transformer tank leading to operation of buchholz relay and/or Rapid pressure rise relay.
Immediate reduction of pressure is achieved by partially draining oil from the top of the
transformer tank. Conservator oil is isolated simultaneously due to operation of TCIV. The
drained oil is collected in the covered oil pit / tank. Refer to exhibit 1A.

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 TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY OPERATING

SIGNALS
FIRE DETECTOR FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
BOX ROOM /
RELAY
OIL DRAIN PANEL

RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY
N2 RELEASE
(RPRR) TRANSFORMER,
DEVICE
REACTOR CUBICLE

N2 QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
VALVE ASSEMBLY
NITROGEN
INJECTION CIVIL
WORK
COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 1B

Simultaneous with oil drain, nitrogen gas is injected at a predetermined flow rate and pressure
from the bottom side valves of the transformer tank. Stirring action by the nitrogen gas of the
transformer oil reduces the temperature of the top layer of the oil eliminating the possibility of fire
on the top surface of the oil. Continuous nitrogen injection for upto 45 minutes cools the oil to
ambient temperature. Refer to exhibit 1B.

AUTO EXTINCTION MODE

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR
ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

FIRE DETECTOR

BUCHHOLZ / RAPID PRESSURE

OIL SURGE RELAY RISE RELAY

MASTER TRIP /
HV+LV CB TRIP

OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN
INJECTION

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 TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY OPERATING

SIGNALS
FIRE DETECTOR FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
BOX ROOM /
RELAY
OIL DRAIN PANEL

RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY
(RPRR)
TRANSFORMER, N2 RELEASE
REACTOR DEVICE CUBICLE

N2
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
VALVE ASSEMBLY
NITROGEN
INJECTION CIVIL
WORK
COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2A

System will also operate in case of bushing failure or transformer tank rupture. Since oil from
conservator will flow at an abnormal rate resulting in operation of TCIV, which isolates the
conservator oil preventing aggravation and spread of fire. Consequently buchholz relay operates
due to non availability of oil in the relay. Refer to exhibit 2A.

TYPICAL LOGIC 1
TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY OPERATING

SIGNALS
FIRE DETECTOR FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
BOX ROOM /
RELAY
OIL DRAIN PANEL
RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY
(RPRR)

TRANSFORMER, N2 RELEASE
REACTOR DEVICE
CUBICLE

N2
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
VALVE ASSEMBLY
NITROGEN
INJECTION CIVIL
WORK
COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2B

Upon receipt of system activation signals, immediate draining of top layer of oil in the transformer
tank commences, reducing any pressure in the transformer tank. The t op layer of oil gets
drained and collected in a covered oil pit / tank . Refer to exhibit 2B.

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 TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

BUCHHOLZ RELAY OPERATING

SIGNALS
FIRE DETECTOR FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
BOX ROOM /
RELAY
OIL DRAIN PANEL
RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY
(RPRR)

N2 RELEASE
TRANSFORMER, DEVICE
REACTOR CUBICLE

N2
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
VALVE ASSEMBLY
NITROGEN
INJECTION CIVIL
WORK

COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

EXHIBIT 2C
Simultaneous with oil drain, nitrogen gas is injected at a predetermined flow rate and pressure
from the bottom side valves of the transformer tank. Stirring action by the nitrogen gas of the
transformer oil reduces the temperature of the top layer of the oil extinguishing any fire on the top
surface of the oil. Continuous nitrogen injection for upto 45 minutes cools the oil to ambient
temperature. Refer to exhibit 2C.

REMOTE MANUAL MODE

In case of an emergency, the system can also be operated in remote manual mode by breaking
the glass window provided on the control box and by turning on extinguishing release switch to
'ON' position.

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR
ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

MASTER TRIP /
HV+LV CB TRIP

EXTINGUISHING
RELEASE SWITCH ‘ON’

OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN
INJECTION

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 LOCAL MANUAL MODE

In case of an unlikely event of failure of power source, the system can be still be operated
manually from the cubicle.

CONSERVATOR OIL ISOLATION BY

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR
ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

OPERATE FIRST LEVER FOR

OIL DRAIN

OPERATE ANOTHER LEVER

FOR NITROGEN INJECTION

TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR OPTIONAL OLTC PROTECTION

OPERATING
TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV) SIGNALS
FROM
CONTROL CONTROL
FIRE DETECTOR BOX
BUCHHOLZ RELAY ROOM /
RELAY
PANEL
NITROGEN INJECTION (OLTC)

OIL DRAIN (OLTC)

OIL DRAIN (TANK)

OLTC
RAPID
PRESSURE
RISE RELAY
(RPRR) N2 RELEASE CUBICLE
TRANSFORMER
DEVICE

N2
QUICK DEPRESSURISATION
NITROGEN
VALVE ASSEMBLY
INJECTION
(TANK) CIVIL
WORK

COVERED
OIL PIT / TANK

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 TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR OPTIONAL
CABLE BOX PROTECTION

TRANSFORMER CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (TCIV)

CABLE BOX CONSERVATOR ISOLATION VALVE (BCIV) CONTROL OPERATING SIGNALS

BOX FROM CONTROL ROOM /
BUCHHOLZ RELAY RELAY PANEL

FIRE DETECTOR
RPRR OIL DRAIN

NITROGEN INJECTION
BUCHHOLZ RELAY
OIL DRAIN

RAPID CUBICLE
CUBICLE FOR CABLE
PRESSURE FOR TANK
RISE RELAY BOX /
(RPRR) TRANSFORMER N2 RELEASE BUSHING
DEVICE N2 RELEASE
DEVICE
Q QUICK
N2 N2 DEPRESSURISATION
NITROGEN VALVE ASSEMBLY (Q)
INJECTION CIVIL CIVIL
WORK WORK
COVERED
OIL PIT/TANK

INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING

Service engineers are available for supervision of system installation, commissioning

and training. CTR warranty is valid, if system is commissioned by CTR representative

authorised in writing. Worldwide representatives are available for spares and service.

Marketing enquiry questionnaire form PTFS 1005 should be entered completely for

prompt response and offering of most appropriate model. Operation and maintenance

manual is supplied in English or specifically requested language. Please also specify

number of copies required both in digital and hard format and to whom these should be

delivered.

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TESTIMONIALS

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SOME INTERNATIONAL PATENTS

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 TECHNICAL HIGHLIGHTS

Depressurisation : Commences before static pressure build up and

consequent explosion

Fire Extinguishing period : Maximum 30 seconds from commencement of

for Additional N2 injection
Backup system

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Fire detector heat : 141 C
sensing temperature

Transformer conservator : Settable for flow rate depending

isolation valve upon transformer and conservator pipe size.

Control Box : 110 V DC / 125V DC/220 V DC and 110 V AC/230 V AC

Cubicle : 110 V AC / 230 V AC

Cubicle :

Dimensions in mm
Transformer rating Weight in Kgs
L B H
250 MVA and above 1600 600 1900 600
10 MVA to 249 MVA 1200 500 1900 500
2 MVA to 10 MVA 1200 500 1700 450
Below 2 MVA 1200 500 1200 350

Height includes 100 mm for Base

Control Box :

Dimensions in mm
Types Weight in Kgs
L B H

Electro-mechanical 500 320 700 45

PLC 500 320 700 40
PLC with mimic 500 320 700 40
PLC with SCADA 500 320 700 40

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 Protection Main Tank Main Tank+OLTC Main Tank+OLTC
Required Only (with/without filter) +Cable box

Tank Tank

Cable Cable
Box Box

Tank

Cable
Box

If Cable Box RPRR

 Cut here

Tank Cable Box Tank Cable Box

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 for SCADA/SAS

Unmanned
Substation

Manuals : Quantity Quantity in ENGLISH

in Digital Hard format Language:
Other Specify

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 SCOPE OF SUPPLY / WORK

CTR : System : Cubicle

: Control box
: Transformer conservator
isolation valve (TCIV)
: Required number of fire
detectors
: Signal box

Other : Fire survival cable

: Fire resistant low smoke
(FRLS) cables
: Pipe connections between
Transformer and Cubicle
: Pipe connections between
cubicle and oil separation tank

TRANSFORMER / On transformer : Oil drain opening.

REACTOR : Nitrogen injection openings
MANUFACTURER / : Brackets for Fire detector
BUYER : fixing
: TCIV fixing arrangement.
: Signal box fixing
arrangement.

USER : Other : Civil work for cubicle.

: Civil work for piping.
: Civil work for Oil pit / Oil
separation Tank.
: Oil separation tank (optional)
: Potential free contacts in relay
panel.
: Power supply.
: Oil for topping up transformer.

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