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(9.7)Protection of Transformers :
Transformers are protected by different methods :
(a) Over-current and Earth-fault Protection :
It protects the transformers from overload and short circuits.
Generally, indication type over-current relays are used . The
setting of these relays is in excess of the normal load currents .
There is also an earth fault protection , when there is no earth
fault the three phases will balance and no current will pass in
the earth fault relay .
(b) Differential Protection for Transformers :