12. Glossary
Protection chain
Assembly comprising measurement sensors, relays, command processing circuits, and performing a given protection function.
Trigger
Open a switchgear or de-energize an alternator and disconnect it from the associated network.
Internal/external fault
A fault of internal origin in an alternator or motor is a fault whose source is damage to a machine component. An external fault is a fault whose source is outside the machine, but whose consequences can lead to damage within it.
Digital system
System made up of programmed digital equipment, enabling various protection functions to be carried out, as well as complementary functions such as communication with other control equipment and with the operator....
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Bibliography
Standards and norms
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards
- Rotating electrical machines – Part 1: Rated characteristics and operating characteristics. - IEC 60034-1 - 2022
- Isolation coordination – Part 1: definitions, principles and rules. - NF EN IEC 60071-1 - 2019
- Relais de mesure et dispositifs de protection (plusieurs dates d'édition selon les parties). - IEC 60255 -
- Analyse des modes...
Regulations
European Commission Regulation 2016/631 of April 14, 2016 establishing a network code on requirements for the connection of electricity generating installations to the grid.
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Manufacturers – Suppliers – Distributors (non-exhaustive list)
You can refer to the websites of the manufacturers of protection systems, for example :
ABB – GENERAL ELECTRIC – ICE Protection & Control – MICROENER – MITSUBISHI – SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC – SIEMENS – TOSHIBA
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