26 January 2013

Protection Realys Interview Questions Answers

What are the main functions of Differential Relays?
Answer: Differential Relays must have the following features:
  • High speed operation
  • High sensitivity
  • Adequate short circuit thermal rating
  • Ability to operate operate with low values of voltage
  • Burden must not be excessive
  • There should be no voltage and current creep

What is meant by "Relay Settings"?
Answer: Relay settings means actual value of the energizing or characteristic quantity at which the relay is designed to operate under given conditions

Define Plug Setting Multiplier?
Answer: Plug Setting Multiplier and is defined as the ratio of fault current in the relay coil to the pick up value

Where is directional relay used?
Answer: Directional relay are used when graded time overload protection is applied to ring mains and interconnected networks

For what type of fault does Buchholz relay is employed?
Answer: Buchholz relay provides protection only against transformer internal fault

How definite time lag is achieved in attraction armature relays?
Answer: The instantaneous type attraction armature can be made a definite time lag or inverse time lag by using a oil dash pot, an air escapement chamber a clock work mechanism or by placing a fuse in parallel wit it. 

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