Tutorial series: Line Protection - Distance Protection

Line Protection - Distance Protection - What is it? - How does it work? - Why do we use it? - Where do we use it?

This webinar is for protection beginners and experts, including engineers, relay technicians, and system integrators interested in design, device selection, configuration, and testing of line protection systems.

What it's all about

What You'll learn in this webinar series:
- Fundamentals of distance protection and its role in line protection
- Practical applications and related functions such as tele-protection and auto re-closure
- Insights into SIPROTEC 5 line protection devices
- Real-world examples and expert guidance

Why Attend?
- Deepen your understanding of distance protection theory and practice
- Learn from technical experts Nina Hühn and Gustav Steynberg
- Get answers to your questions in live Q&A sessions

Join the webinar live or watch it later on demand

Language: English
Cost: Free of charge

Benefits

• Understand the principle of distance protection
• Know how selective tripping is achieved with distance protection
• Recognize application opportunities for distance protection
• Obtain confidence in application of distance protection
• Interact with Siemens technical experts

We are looking forward to meeting you in the event!

Agenda

Session 1: Distance protection - Method and implementation (March 16, 2023 at 9:00 - 12:00 CET)
- What is distance protection?
- Selectivity in meshed systems with distance protection
- Distance protection characteristic
- Quad, Mho, circle
- Direction measurement
- Definition of underreach and overreach zone

Session 2: Distance protection - Applications (April 20, 2023 at 9:00 - 11:00 CEST)
- Primary and secondary conversion
- Example: Overhead line
- Zone grading and residual compensation factors
- Mixed Feeder - introduction - zone specific factors
- Impedance protection for transformers
- Tele protection - introduction