Experimenting with IEC 61850 and GOOSE messaging

This paper presents a detailed look into the IEC 61850 protocol, its structure and substation communication model. The GOOSE messaging service which is an important part and also one of the major benefits of the IEC 61850 protocol has also been discussed. The various steps for implementation of IEC 61850 protocol and transmission of GOOSE messages in SEL relays have been studied. A laboratory experimental setup to study the performance of GOOSE messaging has been developed with the help of SEL relays, associated softwares and a PC, which serves as the HMI. lt has been observed that the time for transmission and the number of wires are considerably reduced.