ELEN 679

Computer Relays

Credit: 3
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Brief introduction:

  • Real-time digital computer application to protective relaying;
  • Extensive overview of digital protection algorithms;
  • Latest technological advancements as microprocessor-based relays;
  • Fiber-optic communication systems;
  • Unconventional instrument transformers;
  • Dynamic testing tools and methodologies, etc.

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Syllabus:

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Week,Topics

1,Introduction; Course Outline; Definitions; Introduction to the project assignments and lab facilities

2,Protection Function Requirements

3,Computer Relay Hardware and Software

4,Digital Algorithms Based on Fundamental Frequency

5,Digital Algorithms Based on Traveling Waves

6,Relay Design Characteristics

7,Summary of Algorithms; Exam #1

8,Project #1 Presentations

9,Spring Break

10,Integrated/Coordinated System Concept for Substations

11,Substation System Hardware; Software; Communications

12,Adaptive and System-Wide Relaying; Intelligent Systems

13,Testing Tools and Methodologies

14,Fiber-Optic Applications; Standardizations

15,Course Summary; Exam #2

16,Project #2 Demonstrations

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