Assignment 1 Last Date of Submission 06-02-2017

1.What is a protective relay? Explain the functional characteristics of a protective relay.

2.Explain what is meant by primary protection and back up protection.
3.Define the terms:
(i) Pick up value
(ii) Reset value
(iii) Operating time
(iv) Reset time
(v) Drop out
(vi) Blind spot
(vii)Interlock
(viii) Normal and abnormal conditions
4.Draw single line diagram of a power system illustrating selectivity and protective zones
5. Explain the working principle of Electromagnetic induction type relays. What is use of
shading ring?
6. Explain the functions of Buchholz relay
7. what are various kind of backup protections?
8. Discuss the working principle and types and application of thermal relays.
9.Discuss about wattmetric type induction disc relay in detail.
10. Relay is the brain of protection. Justify this statement using trip circuit.
11. Discuss about any four major qualities a relay should passes.
12. Draw a neat diagram of gas actuated relay what is its location and use in the device
13. What are the different type of faults occurring in power system?
14. Explain the importance of protective schemes employed in power system
15. How induction type construction is superior to induction disc type
16. What are the design consideration in electromagnetic relay
17. Describe any vibration less attraction armature relay
18. Determine the time of operation of an IDMT relay of rating 5 Amp and having
setting of 125% and TMS = 0.5. The relay is connected through a CT of 400/5. The fault
current is 4000 Amp. The operating time Tor PSM = 8 is 3.2 sec.
19. Discuss duality between phase and amplitude comparator and describe various types
of Amplitude and Phase comparator used in static relay.
20. Derive characteristic equation for amplitude and phase comparator under threshold
condition.