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We can perform stability test on restricted earth fault by following these steps :-
1 - choose one phase of primary windings like phase R and make short circuit connection between phase R before CT ,and N after CT .
2 - Prepare primary injection current equipment and connect it's first cable on phase R after CT , and its second cable at any earthed conductor near Neutral .
3 - start injection current up to 100 AMP , if the relay isn't trip , this mean the system is stable ,Also if the relay operate which mean there is a fault in connections which must be modified .
with best wishes ... Eng Ahmed Abdel men3m .
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There is such a thing as a three phase to earth fault, so maybe this is what you mean by a "balanced earth fault". I don't believe any earth or ground currents would flow in this case. A restricted earth fault is a typical phase to earth fault, where the zone of protection is restricted to a specific area, such as around a transformer. "Restricted" is referring to the protection method, not what is actually going on with the currents and voltages.
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appropriate resistance is to be inserted between the neutral point of the transformer and the earthing mat to restricted earth fault current. for this purpose a sensitive earth leakage relay is used. in the event of a fault, fault current returning to the system neutral trips an earth leakage relay and disconnects the supply. anand r. ambekar
What is an Unrestricted Earth Fault?
I'm guessing this is in reference to a restricted earth fault, and you want to know what the opposite is? Restricted earth fault protection is designed to operate for earth faults within a specific zone. Unrestricted protection will operate for faults "anywhere", as long as the pickup can be satisfied. For example, REF (restricted earth fault) transformer protection looks for a small amount of neutral current, and if this exists, and the relay identifies this current as being within the zone of protection, the relay will trip. If it were unrestricted, the small amount of neutral current alone would be enough to cause a trip.
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