Jump to latest postI haven't had much if any experience with protective relays. Can someone explain what directional relays are typically used for?
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Posted June 25, 2015
I haven't had much if any experience with protective relays. Can someone explain what directional relays are typically used for?
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Posted June 25, 2015
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This type of relay operates in on direction of current flow and blocks in the opposite direction. Three conditions must be satisfied for its operation: current magnitude, time delay and directionality. The directionality of current flow can be identified using voltage as a reference of direction.
Directional relays are commonly used to protect against generator motoring, such as preventing excess power flow from a small generating station into a larger system. They can also be used to protect systems with networks and/or closed bus ties.
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Posted June 25, 2015
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Check out this cutsheet for a GE ICW power directional relay, it gives a good overview of it's theory and various applications. https://www.gedigitalenergy.com/prod...chures/icw.pdf
Last edited by SecondGen; June 25, 2015 at 07:15 PM.
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Posted June 28, 2015
GE's Art & Science of Protective Relay
downloadable PDF
http://www.gedigitalenergy.com/multi...sci/artsci.pdf
