Difference Between Stub and Teed Protection

The following table summarize the differences between Stub Protection & Teed Protection

Parameters Stub Protection Teed Protection
System Configuration Applied in a 3-terminal system in which one terminal is momentarily unavailable or disconnected. Applied in a 3-terminal system with all terminals constantly active and coupled.
Protection Scope When one of the active terminals fails, the focus is on protecting the remaining two. Concurrently protects all three interconnected terminals.
Application Typically used for maintenance, testing, or terminal isolation. Used in systems with three terminals that are continually connected to form a T or Y arrangement.
Complexity Generally simple due to the transitory nature & fewer active terminals. More complicated due to the requirement to protect all active terminals & their interconnections.
Use Case Temporary protection under certain conditions (such as maintenance). Permanent protection for a system with 3 active & interconnected terminals.
Fault Detection Detects faults between two active terminals. Detects problems in all three terminals & their interconnections.
Relay Settings When the system resumes normal operation, tweaks or changes are required. Settings are intended to support the ongoing operation of all terminals.
Relay Coordination Fewer terminals are active, which simplifies coordination. It takes more complex coordination to enable reliable fault detection among 3 terminals.
Example A two-ended connection that is temporarily protected as a stub if the third termination is disconnected. A three-terminal line with all terminals operational and protection required throughout the system.

This table clearly compares Stub with Teed Protection in a wide range of aspects.

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