Elective Course 1 Introduction to
Protection System
Relays
Relays are the logic elements, which initiate the
tripping and closing operations. There are many types
of relays according to its function, input, Operating
principle or structure, and Performance Characteristic.
Relays
Function Input Operating principle Performance
or structure Characteristic
Current Power Frequency Flow Information
Voltage Pressure Temperature Vibration
Relay - Inputs
Relay - Inputs
The above classifications are based on the ANSI
standard C 37.90.
Current balance Product Sold state Static Thermal
Percentage Multi-restraint Microprocessor Electromechanical
Relay - Operating principle or
structure
Relay - Operating principle or
structure
The above classifications are based on the ANSI
standard C 37.90.
Distance Inverse time Under-voltage Ground or phase Phase comparison Segregated phase
Directional-overcurrent Definite time Overvoltage High or low speed Directional-comparison