Protective relays that monitor parts of the power grid detect problems by measuring fault current, and nearly all rely on fault current being much higher than normal electrical loads to distinguish between normal operation and short circuits.
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Grady HillhouseEvidence Quote
“Nearly all the protective devices, called relays, that monitor parts of the power grid for problems rely on fault current to tell the difference between normal electrical loads and short circuits.”
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:16:07 PM
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