Classification protective relays



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

 

 

Based on Technology

Based on Function

 

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1

Electromagnetic relays

 

Over-current relays

1

Over-current protection

2

Static relays

 

Under-voltage relays

2

Distance protection

3

Microprocessor based relays

 

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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