How to evaluate the quality of relay protection
Appropriate relay testing should help validate the design of the relay logic, compare the performance of different relays, verify selection of relay settings, identify vulnerable conditions apt to causing unintended operations, and carry out post-event analysis for the. The new generation of intelligent substations has achieved online monitoring functions for secondary equipment, making some state variables of relay protection equipment become observable indicators. The testing and verification of relay protection devices can be divided into four groups: Type tests are needed to prove that a protection relay meets the claimed specification and follows all relevant standards. Long term cost reduction (TCO) for trainings and maintenance by reduce variety of relays A fast and selective arc fault mitigation for air-insulated LV & MV switchgear and Relion protection and control relays and sensor. A comprehensive testing program should simulate fault and normal operating conditions of the relay. Acceptance testing, commissioning, and startup will include control power tests, current transformer and potential transformer tests, and any other device testing associated with the protective.
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