Online Seminar 2: How to Test Protective IEDs/Relays (16 NETA CTDs)

Introduction to Relay Testing
16 Topics
Review the Documentation
Create a Checklist
Isolate and Connect to the Relay
Upload the Relay Settings
Decide What Kind of Test to Perform
Perform an Acceptance Test
Introduction to Common Test Procedures
Understand the Element
Choose the Fault Type for Your Test
How to Perform a Pickup Test
How to Perform a Timing Test
How to Evaluate Your Test Results
How To Perform Simple Logic Tests
How To Perform Complex Logic Tests
How To Test The Non-Tripping Logic
Final Tasks and Conclusion
Obtain and Review the Relay Settings, Drawings, and Application
8 Topics
Obtain and Review the Relay AC Single-Line Drawings
Obtain and Review the Relay AC Three-Line Drawings
Obtain and Review the Relay DC Drawings
Obtain and Review the Relay Main Settings
Obtain and Review the Relay Logic Settings
Obtain and Review the Relay Global and Port Settings
How to Understand and Determine Phase Rotation in a Power System – TechTalk Post
How to Measure Phase Angles with a Phase Angle Meter – TechTalk Post
Create a Checklist of all Elements, Outputs, and Signals to be Tested
2 Topics
Create a Checklist of All Elements to be Tested
Create a Checklist of all Logic, Outputs, and Signals to be Tested
Isolate the Relay from the System
2 Topics
Understanding FT Style Test Switches
Isolate the Relay From the System
Connect the Test-Set to the Relay
3 Topics
Connect the Test-Set to the Relay
Connect the Test-Set to the Relay – Alternate DC Connections
Connect the Test-Set to the Relay – Alternate AC Connections
Upload the Relay Settings
2 Topics
How to Communicate with Relays and Test-Sets
Upload Relay Settings
Perform an Acceptance Test
5 Topics
Record the Relay Self-Test Results
Check All Digital Inputs and Outputs
Understanding Phase Angles
Perform a Meter Test
Why Does My Open-Delta Connected Phasor Diagram Look Weird?
How to Test Protective Elements
17 Topics
Percent Error and Metering Specifications
Relay and Element Specifications
Understand the Basic Operation of the Element
Understanding The Power System
Choose the Appropriate Fault Type for the Test
Perform a Ramping Pickup Test via Relay Setting Changes
Perform a Ramping Pickup Test via the Human Machine Interface (HMI)
Perform Manual Ramping Pickup Tests with Different Test Sets
Perform a Ramping Pickup Test via Automatic Ramp
Perform Ramping Pickup Tests via Hybrid Ramp
Perform Manual Pulsing Pickup Tests
Perform Automatic Pulsing Pickup Tests
Troubleshooting Pulsing Pick Up Tests
How to Perform Inverse Timing Tests
Perform Instantaneous / Definite Timing Tests
Perform Dynamic Pickup/Timing Tests
How to Perform Dynamic Relay Testing on Digital Relays
Perform a Commissioning Test
9 Topics
Putting It All Together with Standard Tests
Putting It All Together With Universal Tests
Testing Multiple Physical Outputs
Understanding Digital Logic
Testing Digital Logic
Testing Non-Contact Outputs
Putting It All Together with Dynamic Tests
Putting it All Together with Dynamic Tests and Other Elements
Reviewing Sequence of Event Reports
Perform Maintenance Tests
5 Topics
Download All Settings, Events, and Meter Logs
Perform the Relay’s Self-Test and Record Results
Perform a Meter Test and Record Results
Verify All External Inputs and Watch them Change State in the Relay
Verify All Outputs
Post Testing Tasks
4 Topics
Clear Metering, Sequence of Events, and Oscillography Records
Return The Relay to Service
How to Perform an In-Service Protective Relay Meter Test
Submit Your Report
Final Thoughts on Relay Testing
2 Topics
Using a Description of Operation to Test Relays
Conclusion
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David Perdue August 1, 2022 at 7:34 am

I like the idea of submitting the test settings from the relay. It’s a good C.Y.A. for a contractor and it’s authoritative. Plus, as a tester, it’s a good document to go over one last time to do your last-minute sanity checks.

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