Loss-Of-Excitation (LOE) condition of a generator may cause severe damages on both generator and the interconnected systems. This paper analyses the behaviours of different LOE protection schemes, such as R-X, G-B, P-Q and U-I schemes, for a hydro generator, which is connected to an infinite bus. Based on the simulation results, the reliability and stability of existing LOE protection schemes are compared and a preferred scheme is selected. An improvement to the scheme is also proposed to prevent the LOE relay incorrect operation during external faults, such as short-circuit faults on busbar or transmission lines.
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