Differential Protection With Critical Motors and Motor Applications: What You Didn't Know

The application of differential protection has been shown to be effective in many applications within the forest product-based industries. However, there are some aspects of differential protection that need special consideration. Some differential configurations may be harmful to the systems they were installed to protect. This article will cover a few of the basics surrounding typical differential applications. Also highlighted are some of the risk areas that are typically overlooked when applying differential protection for certain applications.