Digital model of overcurrent relay characteristics

In this paper a novel model of the overcurrent relay standard curves is presented. This model facilitates the implementation of these curves using microprocessors and a personal computer. The proposed model uniquely combines both direct data storage and curve fitting techniques. Tabulating one time-current curve corresponding to any time dial setting in addition to a number of coefficients are quite sufficient to get the tripping time values at any other time dial setting. The selection of the most suitable time-current curve and the minimum length of its corresponding table are determined. An alternative form of the model is developed for computer applications, in particular by replacing the table by its equivalent fitted equation. Both forms of the model are adapted to occupy the lowest possible storage memory. The validity of the analytical models is provided by the test results