System

Definition of System Protection

Schemes (SPS)
A System Protection Scheme (SPS) or Remedial
Action Scheme (RAS) is designed to detect
abnormal
system
conditions
and
take
predetermined, corrective action (other than the
isolation of faulted elements) to preserve system
integrity
and
provide
acceptable
system
performance.CIGRE TB 187, June 2001
Earlier known as Special Protection Schemes
What is special today may be common tomorrow.
Other than equipment protection

Now formally known as

Protection Schemes (SIPS).

System

Integrity