The power systems protection laboratory is designed to directly apply theory learned in lectures to devices that will be studied in the laboratory. Power system protection is concerned with protecting electrical power systems from faults within the network by isolating the faulted components so as to leave as much of the remaining the electrical network operational as possible. Moreover, by properly protecting the system components from overloading, the probability of fires and other catastrophic and expensive system failures can be minimized.

In understanding power protection, it is necessary to understand what is actually being protected. Providing superior protection is essential in mitigating the effects of disruptions on system stability. As such, it is essential for power engineers to understand the concepts and practices underlying power protection.

The creation of a Power System Protection Lab at Palestine Technical University gives students the opportunity to gain some real world experience in protection. Moreover, a laboratory of this type facilitates educational opportunities. It also provides numerous additional benefits such as research. The overall objective of this project is to test devices in the laboratory, conduct experiments on them, and prepare a laboratory manual.