Dynamic Testing of Numerical Protection Relays

Steve Turner, Arizona Public Service CompanyColumns, Relay Column, Spring 2019 Columns

A numerical protection relay provides multiple functions and typically uses algorithms that do not work on the same principles as older electromechanical relays. Numerical relays are often still tested using old techniques developed long ago for electromechanical relays. One such common technique is referred to as a “static test.” Fault voltage and/or fault current are injected to see whether the …