THE RELAY TESTING HANDBOOK #2: Relay Testing Fundamentals

The second in The Relay Testing Handbook series, this book describes relay testing fundamentals that should be understood by all relay testers. This information will provide a foundation that future publications will use when describing the most common protective elements, how they function, and the most comprehensive and efficient test procedures used for testing. Topics covered in this package include:* A Brief History of Protective Relays* Description of Test Philosophies (Commissioning vs. Acceptance Testing)* Minimum Requirements for Relay Test Equipment* Suggested Test Leads for Relay Testing* Suggested Accessories for Relay Testers* Describe Different Testing Methods:* Manual vs. Computer Aided/Automated Testing* Use Different Methods to Test Pickup Settings* How to Perform Accurate Timing Tests* Evaluate Test Results* Minimum Requirements for Test Sheets