Differential Protection for transformer

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Differential protection for transformers primarily detects phase-to-phase faults by monitoring differential current to ensure that the current entering and exiting the transformer is equal. However, it does not protect against turn-to-turn faults within a single winding, as these faults do not alter the two-terminal topology. In cases of shorted turns, the protection system cannot identify the fault since the current remains balanced at the terminals. Therefore, while differential protection is effective for certain fault types, it has limitations regarding internal winding faults. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for effective transformer protection strategies.
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Hi just wondering does differential protection protect against turn to turn faults?

Does it protect against all phase to phase faults or is there special circumstances where it won't protect the transformer?
 
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Working on the assumption that you are referring to detection of differential current to identify fault conditions.

Differential current, applied to single transformer windings verifies that the current in equals the current out.
That must be true of two terminal networks.

It cannot detect shorted turns in one winding, since that remains a two terminal topology.

It will detect phase to phase faults since that makes a three or more terminal network topology.
 
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