Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications (4th Edition)

By J. Lewis Blackburn & Thomas J. Domin

Protective Relaying: Principles and Applications, Fourth Edition is a comprehensive guide to the theory, design, and practical application of protective relays in modern power systems. Published by CRC Press, this widely respected textbook explains how protective relays detect and isolate faults, maintain system reliability, and prevent equipment damage across generation, transmission, and distribution networks.

Updated to reflect advances in digital and microprocessor-based relaying, the 4th Edition balances foundational principles with modern engineering practice. It serves as both a reference for practicing professionals and a core text for students of electrical power engineering.

What This Book Does

This book provides a complete framework for understanding protective relaying principles and their real-world application. It integrates theory, mathematical analysis, and practical design examples to support effective fault detection, coordination, testing, and system reliability planning.

Key Features of the 4th Edition

• Comprehensive coverage of protective relaying for generators, transformers, lines, and distribution systems
• Integration of digital and microprocessor-based relays with traditional analog methods
• Balanced presentation of theory, formulas, and practical design examples
• Updated topics including relay coordination, SCADA integration, and fault analysis
• Widely adopted by utilities, industry engineers, and universities worldwide

Who Should Use This Book?

• Electrical and power systems engineers working in utilities and industry
• Students studying power system protection and electrical design
• Technicians involved in relay testing, commissioning, and maintenance
• Professionals preparing for PE or IEEE Power & Energy certifications

Why It’s Essential (Strengths)

• Considered a standard reference in power system protection
• Bridges classical relaying concepts with modern digital technologies
• Highly practical and applicable to real-world engineering problems
• Supports both academic study and professional practice
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The essential reference for modern power system protection.
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