Table 1.3 (a) and (b) shows the classification of protective relays based on the technology they use for their construction and operation and the duty they are required to perform i.e. based on their function and classification of protective schemes used for protection of a modern power system.
Table 1.3 (a) Classification protective relays (b) Classification protective schemes
Sr. No. |
Protective relays |
Sr. No. |
Protective schemes |
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Based on Technology |
Based on Function |
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1 |
Electromagnetic relays |
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Over-current relays |
1 |
Over-current protection |
2 |
Static relays |
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Under-voltage relays |
2 |
Distance protection |
3 |
Microprocessor based relays |
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Impedance relays |
3 |
Carrier-current protection |
4 |
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Under-frequency relays |
4 |
Differential protection |
5 |
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Directional relays |
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