Directional Over Current Relay : Numerical Relays
The characteristic angle is the phase angle by which reference or polarising voltage is adjusted such that the directional relay operates with maximum sensitivity.
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Using this tilt angle for a given right resistance blinder setting ensures security of Zone 1 quadrilateral distance elements, assuming the correct operation of directional and fault-type identification logics.
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The pilot scheme described in this paper uses a combination of phase distance elements for phase faults, ground distance elements for high-speed ground fault protection, and ground overcurrent