350-01 - Elements of System Protection
Learning objectives
- Identify the philosophy and objectives of system protection
- Recall zones of protection
- Identify the importance of protection coordination
- Identify the three different levels of backup protection
- Recall different types of breaker construction
- Recall the function of a basic relay protection schematic
- Identify the basic functions of commonly used relays
Course overview
System protection revolves around monitoring system parameters to identify abnormal and unacceptable system conditions, then taking appropriate action. These actions require specialized equipment as does isolating portions of the system under fault conditions. Depending on the type of fault, different identification and isolation methods are used. The Elements of System Protection training course explains the basic principles of system protection. It also describes basic equipment and methods used to meet protection principles. It is applicable to NERC standard PRC-001-1(ii). Elements of System Protection is part of the System Protection training series.
The individuals involved in the development and promotion of this course do not receive any compensation or financial benefits outside of their regular employment for their work on this course.
