Title :
Automating testing of protective relays using Advanced Visual Test Software
Author_Institution :
AVO Int., Dallas, TX, USA
Abstract :
The article describes the concept of automatic testing of protective relays in the power industry. First, the increased need for automatic test modules is explained. Next, a detailed example is provided-load encroachment characteristic. Relay settings and testing approach are explained step by step. Finally, the capability of the software is emphasized and conclusions are drawn.
Keywords :
automatic test software; power engineering computing; power system protection; power system relaying; relay protection; Advanced Visual Test Software; load encroachment characteristic; power industry; protective relays testing automation; relay settings; testing approach; Automatic testing; Impedance; Manufacturing; Microprocessors; Power industry; Protection; Protective relaying; Relays; Software testing; System testing;
Conference_Titel :
Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exhibition 2002: Asia Pacific. IEEE/PES
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-7525-4
DOI :
10.1109/TDC.2002.1177717
