Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic

4.5 Days, 3.2 CEUs

The Protective Relay Maintenance Distribution course is Learning Objectives

an intensive, hands-on, lab oriented presentation covering To receive 3.2 CEUs, participants must attend 4.5 days of
overcurrent, bus differential, and transformer differential protective class (32 contact hours) and attain a minimum average grade
relays. The participant will learn the basics of distribution of 80% (overall grade will consist of 50% lab practice and
protection combined with hands-on, realistic training on actual 50% final exam). Upon completion of this course the partici-
relay. Laboratory exercises will cover proper relay maintenance, pant will demonstrate that he/she is able to:
specific test procedures, and detailed adjustment and calibration • Explain the application of these relays.
procedures utilizing state-of-the-art relay test sets. Class
• Identify critical relay components.
participants will understand applicable NETA testing standards,
• Interpret AC and DC relay schemes.
what test result information should be recorded, and what hand
tools are necessary for proper relay adjustment and calibration. • Practice standard tests to be performed on the relays.
• Perform as found/as left tests and calibrate relays with
This course is intended for electricians, technicians and engineers the following functions (ANSI device numbers):
responsible for the testing, maintenance and calibration of relays
– Instantaneous and Time Overcurrent (50/51)
that protect distribution feeders, transformers, buses, and loads.
– Undervoltage (27)
The participant should have basic knowledge of AC/DC electricity.
– Overvoltage (59)
Lab and Classroom Attire – Bus Differential (87B)
– Transformer Percentage Differential with Harmonic
AVO Training Institute is committed to the personal safety of each
Restraint (87T)
participant and require long pants and ANSI rated “safety-toe” work
– Targets and Indicators
shoes for lab activities. Lecture courses may involve a tour of a work
or shop area and for this reason open-toe shoes and shorts are not • Use the provided relay test set to perform direct injection
considered appropriate attire for the classroom. testing and evaluate results

SCOPE

Day 1* (7 contact hours) AM Break C. Fundamentals of Electro­

G. Operation of Current Trans­formers mechanical Design
I. Introduction (0.5 hr) at Excessive Burden or Open Circuit D. Relay Construction
II. Introduction To Basic Relays (1 hr) Voltage E. Time Characteristics
A. Purpose of Protective Relays H. Effect on Accuracy of Open-Circuit F. Protective Relay Maintenance and
B. The Art and Science of Protective Saturation of Iron Testing
Relaying I. Understanding CTs in a Schematic G. Mechanical and Visual Inspections
J. Voltage Transformers H. Preventive Maintenance Testing
III. Current and Voltage Transformers (1 hr) K. Coupling Capacitors Voltage I. Acceptance Testing
A. Elementary Connections of Transformer Design Fundamentals J. Testing Techniques
Instrument Transformers L. Application: High-Voltage K. General Tests
B. Types of Current Transformers Transmission (115 kV – 500 kV) Lunch
C. Understanding CT Ratios M. Understanding Voltage Trans­formers
D. Determining CT Polarity in a Schematic V. Relay Test Equipment (3 hrs)
E. Measuring Current A. SMRT Quick Start
F. Shorting CT Secondary IV. Introduction To Relaying (1.5 hrs) PM Break
Current Circuits A. Classification of Relays B. Power DB Demo (Instructor Led)
B. Protective Zones

*Class scheduling times may vary based on discussions and size of class

AVO Training Institute is accredited by the International Association for Continuing

Education and Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU
PRMB-137, Rev.6 - 4.5 days, May 2019
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Protective Relay Maintenance, Basic
4.5 Days, 3.2 CEUs

SCOPE (cont'd)
Day 2 (7 contact hours) Day 3 (7 contact hours) D. Protection Scheme
E. Types of Tests
VI. Westinghouse Type Overcurrent Relay IX. General Electric Voltage Relays (IAV). F. Adjustments
(CO) (2.5 hrs) (4 hrs) G. Lab
A. Applications A. Applications 1. Minimum Pickup Test
B. Types of CO Relays B. Types of IAV Relays 2. Slope Test
C. Components C. Components 3. Harmonic Restraint Test
D. Operating Principles D. Operating Principles 4. Instantaneous Test
E. Protection Scheme E. Protection Scheme 5. Seal-In Test
F. Types of Tests F. Types of Tests AM Break
G. Adjustments G. Adjustments for IAV 51A Overvoltage
H. Timing Relays XIII. General Electric Type Transformer
I. Lab H. Adjustments for IAV 51E Undervoltage Differential Relay with Percentage and
1. Pickup Test Relays Harmonic Restraint (BDD) (2 hrs)
2. Timing Test AM Break A. Applications
3. Instantaneous Test I. Lab (2 Hours) B. Components
4. Seal-In Test 1. Pickup Test C. Operating Principles
AM Break 2. Timing Test D. Protection Scheme
3. Seal-In Test E. Types of Tests
VII. General Electric Overcurrent Relays (IAC) Lunch F. Adjustments
(2.5 hrs) G. Lab (4 Hours)
A. Applications X.
Introduction To Transformer Differential
1. Minimum Pickup Test
B. Types of IAC Relays Relays (0.5 hr) 2. Slope Test
C. Components A. Applications 3. Harmonic Restraint Test
D. Operating Principles B. Operating Principles 4. Instantaneous Test
E. Protection Scheme 1. Basic 5. Seal-In Test
F. Types of Tests 2. Transformer Differentials Lunch
G. Adjustments 3. Transformer Differentials with Harmonic
Lunch Restraint XIV. General Electric Type Transformer
H. Lab Differential Relay with Percentage and
1. Pickup Test XI. General Electric Bus Differential Relay (PVD)
Harmonic Restraint (STD) (3 hrs)
2. Timing Test (2.5 hrs)
A. Applications
3. Instantaneous Test A. Applications
B. Components
4. Seal-In Test B. Components
C. Operating Principles
C. Operating Principles
D. Protection Scheme
VIII. Westinghouse Voltage Relays (CV) (2 hrs) D. Protection Scheme
E. Types of Tests
A. Applications E. Types of Tests
F. Adjustments
B. Types of CV Relays F. Adjustments
PM Break
C. Components PM Break
G. Lab
D. Operating Principles G. Lab
1. Minimum Pickup Test
E. Protection Scheme 1. Minimum Pickup 87L
2. Slope Test
F. Types of Tests 2. Minimum Pickup 87H
3. Harmonic Restraint Test
G. Adjustments 3. Thyrite Leakage Test
4. Instantaneous Test
PM Break 4. Seal-In Test 5. Seal-In Test
H. Lab
1. Pickup Test
2. Timing Test Day 4 (7 contact hours)
3. Seal-In Test XII. Westinghouse Differential Relays (HU) Day 5 (Half day) (4 contact hours)
(2 hrs)
XV. Conclusion (4 hrs)
A. Applications
B. Components A. Review and Exam
C. Operating Principles

AVO Training Institute is accredited by the International Association for Continuing Education and
Training (IACET) and is accredited to issue the IACET CEU
PRMB-137, Rev.6 - 4.5 days, May 2019
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