Protection systems serving generation assets, transmission equipment, and applicable distribution circuits must be periodically tested and maintained. This practice ensures the protected assets continually receive the most effective protection. When assets are protected, the Bulk Electric System maintains peak stability. Maintaining protection systems requires technicians to understand terminology, standard compliance, and affected protective equipment.

The Protection Systems Maintenance Program training course identifies system terminology and assets. It discusses how to comply with applicable NERC standards. This online training course explores protection system maintenance:

• Terminology
• Technology
• Fundamentals
• Program types

It also introduces maintenance program practices. Protection System Maintenance Programs is part of the System Protection training series.