Solenoid Type

Solenoids are a type of relay engineered to remotely

switch a heavier current (typically ranging from 85-
200 amphs)
In engineering, a solenoid is a device that converts
electrical energy to mechanical energy, using an
electromagnet formed from a coil of wire. The device
creates a magnetic field from electric current, and
uses the magnetic field to create linear motion.
Attracted Armature Relay
Attracted armature relays are the simplest type of
relays that works in both alternating current and
direct current. The operation of this type of relay is
that an armature is attracted to an electromagnet or
through a solenoid-covered plunger.
Balanced Beam Relay
It consists of a beam carrying two electromagnets at
its ends. One electromagnet produces operating
torque while the other produces restraining torque.
 Induction Type Relay
Induction Disc Type
The induction disc relays work on the principle of electromagnetic
induction same as the induction motor. In this relay, aluminium
discs are rotating between two electromagnets.
Induction Cup Relay
induction cup directional or power relay, coils of one pair of poles
are connected across voltage source, and coils of another pair of
poles are connected with current source of the system.
 Direction Type Relay
Riverse Current Type
When voltage at output of the system is greater than
input, current flows from output to input through the
circuit. This current is known as reverse current. It
increases power dissipation in circuit.
Riverse PowerPower Type
Reverse power relays are used to detect the motoring
power into the electrical machine and open the
generator main breaker to prevent damage from this
abnormal operating condition.
 Relay Base On Timing
Instantaneous Type
used close to the source where the fault current level is very high
and a small delay in sending trip signal can cause big damage to
the protected equipment
Definite Time Lag
relay that operates after a definite period of time once the current
exceeds the pickup value. Hence, this relay has current setting
range as well as time setting range.
Inverse Time Lag
In this type of relays, operating time is inversely changed with
current. So, high current will operate overcurrent relay faster than
lower ones.
 Distance Type Relay
Impedance Type.
This relay is a voltage restrained overcurrent relay. This relay
operates when the impedance seen from the fault point is less
than the relay setting
ReactantanceType
Reactance relay is normally preferred for protection against
earth faults. Because ground resistance can be so variable, a
ground distance relay must be practically unaffected by large
variations in fault resistance.
Admittance Type
The purpose of the Mho relay, which is also called an admittance
relay is to protect the long transmission lines with heavy loads.
 Differential Relay
Current Differential
A relay which senses and operates the phase difference
between the current entering into the electrical system
and the current leaving the electrical system
Voltage Differential
The main function of differential relay was to send trip
signal to circuit breaker when there is a certain
difference current value between primary side and
secondary side of the transformer
 Other Types
Thermal Relay
This type of protection simulates the temperature of the
transformer's windings. The simulation is based on the measure of
the current and on the thermal time constant of the transformer
Rectifier Relay
rectifier-relays are designed to behave like an ideal diode, allowing
current to flow in a uni-directional fashion from Source to Load
when a trigger signal is applied via the provided control harness.
Permanent Magnet Relay
The main advantage of a permanent magnet over an
electromagnet is that a permanent magnet does not require a
continuous supply of electrical energy to maintain its magnetic
field
Gas Operated Relay
Gas actuated relays operate based upon the amount of gas
generated by small and/or large electrical faults
Static Relay
a type of relay, an electrically operated switch, that has no
moving parts. Static relays are contrasted with electromechanical
relays, which use moving parts to create a switching action.
Under V.C.P Relay
Under voltage relay is a relay that has contacts that operate when
the voltage drops below a set voltage. These are used for
protection against voltage drops, to detect short-circuit faults
Over V.C.P Relay
Overvoltage relays in substations are used to protect power
transformers from damage due to high voltage.