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Title: The effects of GIC on protective relaying

Journal Article · · IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery
OSTI ID:244806

This paper summarizes recent research and operating experience related to the effects of geomagnetically induced currents (GIC) on protective relaying. It shows that if the GIC causes high levels of harmonic distortion, there is a risk that the conventional protection system may not provide adequate protection for the capacitors, transformers, and generators. It recommends methods to reduce the risk of false tripping and the risk of failure to protect the power apparatus.

OSTI ID:
244806
Report Number(s):
CONF-950727-; ISSN 0885-8977; TRN: IM9627%%128
Journal Information:
IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, Vol. 11, Issue 2; Conference: 1995 IEEE Power Engineering Society summer meeting, Portland, OR (United States), 23-27 Jul 1995; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1996
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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