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Power System Control & Protection Lab

Texas A&M University College of Engineering

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 Syllabus: Link


Syllabus:

Week

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10

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16

Topics

Introduction

Fault Analysis Using Symmetrical Components

Fault Analysis Using Symmetrical Components

Computer Solution Methods

Computer Solution Methods

Sequence Impedances of Transmission Lines

Sequence Impedances of Machines

Sequence Impedances of Transformers; Exam #1

Spring Break

Protection Fundamentals

Line Protection

Pilot Protection

Transformer Protection

Generator Protection

Bus Protection; Motor Protection

Exam #2

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