Why reverse power relay is used?

Answer Posted / rajendra mane

generator intended to operate
in parallel must have reverse
power protection.
A reverse power relay monitors
he direction of power flowing
between the generator & the
load .If prime mover failure
occured the generator will act
as motor.The reverse power
relay detect this fault & act to
trip the generator circuit
breaker.

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