When a relay is subjected to currents exceeding its rated capacity, the contacts can overheat, weld together, or become pitted. This not only impairs the relay's performance but can also lead to permanent damage. Relays can break due to several factors: Inductive Loads: Inductive loads like solenoids generate high voltage spikes when de-energized, damaging relay contacts over time. Overheating: Poor ventilation or high temperatures. A protection relay is a crucial component of electrical systems that safeguard infrastructure, employees, and equipment from electric problems and malfunctions. It functions as a watchdog by constantly surveying multiple system components including voltage, current, frequency, and phase angle.
