ELEN 666

Faults and Protective Relaying

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: ELEN 460 or approval of instructor.

Brief introduction:

• Calculation of power system currents and voltages during faults;
• Protective relaying principles and application;
• Protective relay’s response to system faults, etc.

Course website for students, Link>

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Syllabus:

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Week,Topics

1,Introduction

2,Fault Analysis Using Symmetrical Components

3,Fault Analysis Using Symmetrical Components

4,Computer Solution Methods

5,Computer Solution Methods

6,Sequence Impedances of Transmission Lines

7,Sequence Impedances of Machines

8,Sequence Impedances of Transformers;  Exam #1

9,Spring Break

10,Protection Fundamentals

11,Line Protection

12,Pilot Protection

13,Transformer Protection

14,Generator Protection

15,Bus Protection; Motor Protection

16,Exam #2

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