The proper operation of the protective relays is critical in the reliability and safety of power systems, protecting other devices from damage and helping to the system security.
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Protection relays ensure the safety of an
electrical system, protect equipment and provide
operators with vital diagnostic information. They
work by detecting faults and then tripping circuit
breakers to prevent electrical energy from
causing damage.
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Due to the critical nature of protection relays,
testing during the commissioning stage is
crucial for confidence in the operational safety
of an electrical system. Additionally, testing on
a regular basis is necessary to ensure correct
operation is maintained.
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This will allow the system to be adequately
protected in the event of a fault. When protection
relay testing is not carried out on a regular basis,
the risk of dangerous electrical faults increases,
potentially resulting in damage to equipment and
harm to personnel.
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This involves investigating the relay on its own
and that it matches the design. This prevents
more expensive and more time-consuming
problems from occurring at later stages in a
project.
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Once the electrical system has been constructed,
commissioning the relay involves making sure the larger
system functions as expected. For example, when the
protection relay is attached to the switchgear, it should
function as expected, react to interlocks and other
simulated conditions. After this, the relay's function will
have been demonstrated.
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When maintenance testing is carried out, complete design
intention is assumed, but relay behaviour must be checked
under operation. Apart from relay-specific failures, the
relay cannot detect changes in system characteristics, such
as downstream network loads being changed over time.
Such long-term changes may require the relay to be
reprogrammed to ensure expected operation is
maintained.