Research Article

Implementation of Optimal Protection Coordination for Microgrids with Distributed Generations Using Quaternary Protection Scheme

Table 12

Comparison of the total relay operating times of different protection schemes in grid-connected microgrid.

DG operating statusTotal relay operating times (s)Percentage of reduction
Conventional schemeQuaternary scheme

Status 18.3996.00028.56
Status 28.1846.21124.11
Status 38.7236.14029.61