scholarly journals Reducing Fault Current by Using FACTS Devices to Improve Electrical Power Flow

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Ibrahim M. Mehedi ◽  
Jahin Al Hasan Joy ◽  
Md. Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Nayeema Hasan ◽  
Ubaid M. Al-Saggaf ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Unified Power Flow Controller ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Static Synchronous Compensator ◽  
Simulink Model ◽  
Fault Currents ◽  
Ac Transmission

Today, there is a large increase in the demand for electricity. The transmission and distribution networks, however, cannot fulfill unbound demands due to the scarcity of resources. Power lines have losses which make the situation more unfavorable for maximum power transfer. Implementing a flexible AC transmission system (FACTS) is one of the best ways to reduce line losses. This paper proposes a FACTS-based method for minimizing the fault current in the system. Switchgear and protection equipment also perform better when this is done. Moreover, due to the reduced fault current of the switched system, a larger amount of power can be transmitted. Static synchronous series compensator (SSSC), static synchronous compensator (STATCOM), and unified power flow controller (UPFC) are evaluated in this case. With STATCOM and UPFC, fault currents are significantly reduced. Furthermore, STATCOM and UPFC can also reduce the fault currents in the power system in addition to voltage regulation and power flow control. A MATLAB/Simulink model is used to evaluate the model’s feasibility.

Electrical Power Flow Improvement by Reducing Fault Current using FACTS Devices

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jahin Al Hasan Joy ◽  
Md. Rafiqul Islam ◽  
Nayeema Hasan ◽  
Ibrahim Mustafa Mehedi ◽  
Muhyaddin Jamal Rawa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Facts Devices ◽  
Flow Improvement

scholarly journals Voltage regulation and power loss reduction by integration of SVC in distribution networks via PSSE

2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 1579
Author(s):  
Ba-swaimi Saleh ◽  
Lee Jun Yin ◽  
Renuga Verayiah
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Voltage Stability ◽  
Flow Analysis ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Base Case ◽  
Facts Devices ◽  
Load Demand ◽  
Power Loss Reduction ◽  
The Stability

Voltage stability is necessary in order to maintain the health of the grid system. In recent years, the load demand is increasing from time-to-time which compromised the stability of the system. On that purpose, several methods on enhancing the voltage stability of the system was introduced such as the transformer tap and FACTS devices. In a general overview, this study is to propose a several power compensation techniques on the base case of an IEEE-33 bus whereby power flow analysis using Netwon- Raphson in PSS/E software is performed. Afterwards, distributed generation (DG) and Static VAR Compensator (SVC) will be implemented within the distribution network to compensate the voltage instability losses based on the weakest index from the bus system. From both the cases which is proposed earlier, a comparison study is conducted on the performance on both DG and SVC within the proposed network.

scholarly journals Design and Implementation of the Isolated Bidirectional DC-DC Converter

2021 ◽  
Vol 2125 (1) ◽  
pp. 012056
Author(s):  
Yiyang Yuan
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Fault Isolation ◽  
Energy Access ◽  
Power Flow Control ◽  
Electrical Isolation ◽  
New Energy ◽  
Converter Topology ◽  
Increasing Demand

Abstract With the development of intelligent distribution networks and the increasing demand for new energy access, the isolated bidirectional dc-dc converter has become a key link in modern energy transformation systems. In order to realize the functions of electrical transformation and electrical isolation of dc voltage, this paper proposes a structure of isolated bidirectional dc-dc converter, and analyzes it in detail. The proposed isolated bidirectional dc-dc converter can not only realize voltage transformation, but also have voltage regulation and fault isolation functions. Finally, based on the MATLAB/Simulink simulation platform, the proposed isolated bidirectional dc-dc converter topology is built and verified by simulation. The structure of isolated bidirectional dc-dc converter not only has the functions of voltage transformation and electrical isolation, but also has fault isolation, power flow control and other functions.

scholarly journals On Bidirectional DC Nano-Grids: Design Considerations and an Architecture Proposal

Energies ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 12 (19) ◽  
pp. 3715 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aitor Vazquez ◽  
Kevin Martin ◽  
Manuel Arias ◽  
Javier Sebastian
Keyword(s):  
Storage System ◽  
Electrical Power ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Energy Storage System ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Power Converter ◽  
Buck Converters ◽  
Dual Active Bridge ◽  
Dc Distribution ◽  
Power Architecture

The use of DC distribution networks has several advantages, especially for energy saving and integration of energy storage system and renewable energies. In this regard, DC nano-grids are a very interesting solution when distributing electrical power in households. In this paper, an analysis about the possible bidirectional capability of this DC nano-grid is presented. The end-user can freely connect either a passive load (demanding power) or an active one (able to sink current to the grid). The analysis is divided into three different parts. First, a discussion about the most promising power architecture is addressed, taking into consideration the loads in a house. Second, a standard for voltage regulation in a bidirectional DC nano-grid is proposed. Finally, a possible bus provider for this particular bidirectional DC nano-grid is also addressed. This power converter is based on a Dual Active Bridge cascaded with five synchronous buck converters. The key design aspects of the proposed topology are analyzed to emphasize the particular constraints imposed by the standard and the power architecture. A 500 W, 380 V to 24 V bidirectional bus provider has been built in order to experimentally validate the standard proposal and the design aspects.

Fault Current Limitation (FCL) and Voltage Dip Improvement Thanks to Distributed Static Series Compensator (DSSC)

2012 ◽  
Vol 260-261 ◽  
pp. 525-531 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salman Badkubi
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Additional Function ◽  
Power Flow Control ◽  
Current Limitation ◽  
Fault Currents ◽  
Voltage Dip

This paper presents the comprehensive implementation of Distributed Static Series Compensator (DSSC) to limit the fault currents in power systems. This is the first time that the limitation of fault currents with D-FACTS devices is addressed. DSSC is one of the D-FACTS families whichoperate in a similar manner as Static Synchronous Series Compensator (SSSC) but in smaller size, lower price and more capability. The effectiveness of the DSSC in fault current limitation is investigated through the series voltage effect upon the line. The short circuit current limitation strategy presented here exhibited that besides of the power flow control which is carried out by DSSC; it can also perform this additional function. In the following the potency of the DSSC in reduction of instantaneous voltage dip range during fault current limiting mode is clarified. Furthermore, it is disclosed that with performing more DSSC in the power system, the entire system voltage dip will be improved. In order to validate the claims, computer simulations using PSCAD/EMTDC are exploited.

Optimal Allocation of FACTS Devices by Using Multi-Objective Optimal Power Flow and Genetic Algorithms

2006 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lucio Ippolito ◽  
Antonio La Cortiglia ◽  
Michele Petrocelli
Keyword(s):  
Power Systems ◽  
Power System ◽  
Power Flow ◽  
Optimal Power Flow ◽  
Optimal Allocation ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Optimal Number ◽  
Unified Power Flow Controller ◽  
Open Market ◽  
Ac Transmission

The increases in power flows and environmental constraints are forcing electricity utilities to install new equipment to enhance network operation. Some application of Flexible AC Transmission System (FACTS) technologies to existing high-voltage power systems has proved the use of FACTS technology may be a cost-effective option for power delivery system enhancements. Amongst various power electronic devices, the unified power flow controller (UPFC) device has captured the interest of researchers for its capability of regulating the power flow and minimizing the power losses simultaneously. Since for a cost-effective application of FACTS technology a proper selection of the number and placement of these devices is required, the scope of this paper is to propose a methodology, based on a genetic algorithm, able to identify the optimal number and location of UPFC devices in an assigned power system network for maximizing system capabilities, social welfare and to satisfy contractual requirements in an open market power.In order to validate the usefulness of the approach suggested herein, a case study using a IEEE 30-bus power system is presented and discussed.

scholarly journals Modelling of Transformerless Upfc Toimprovepower System Stability using Optimization Technique

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (4) ◽  
pp. 11456-11459
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Reactive Power ◽  
Optimization Technique ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Unified Power Flow Controller ◽  
Flexible Ac Transmission ◽  
Flexible Ac Transmission System ◽  
Facts Devices ◽  
Ac Transmission ◽  
Power Flow Controller

Generally, power system faces the problem to transfer power from one system to another system without any fluctuations, with minimal of system losses. To overcome this problems, a flexible ac transmission system is implemented in this paper. In present scenario, facts devices are used to reduce the transmission losses for improvising transmission capacity and also to improve the system capability. Unified Power Flow Controller plays a most prominent role in FACTS controller to improve the system stability. The structure of UPFC is combination of back-back converters with boosting and zigzag transformer. This type of UPFC system consists of high losses due to presence of magnetic properties in this transformer. With this, a transformer-less multilevel inverter based UPFC topology is proposed in this paper. This paper focuses on the modulation of transformerless UPFC with PSO, which controlsfundamental frequency for better controlling of active and reactive power, harmonic minimization, and improvement in efficiency of system by controlling DC link voltage

scholarly journals Short-Circuit Fault Analysis of the Sen Transformer Using Phase Coordinate Model

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (18) ◽  
pp. 5638
Author(s):  
Liang Bu ◽  
Song Han ◽  
Jinling Feng
Keyword(s):  
Power Flow ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Voltage Regulation ◽  
Fault Analysis ◽  
Power Flow Control ◽  
Fault Currents ◽  
Proposed Model ◽  
Three Phase ◽  
Coordinate Model ◽  
The Time Domain

The Sen Transformer (ST) provides an economical solution for power flow control and voltage regulation. However, fault analysis and evaluation of the performance of the transmission protection system in the presence of a ST have not been investigated. Hence, a short-circuit model of the ST using the phase coordinate method is proposed in this paper. Firstly, according to the coupled-circuit ST model, the nodal admittance matrix between the sending end and receiving end of the ST was deduced. Subsequently, a fully decoupled mathematical model was established that can reflect three characteristics, including its winding connection structure, electrical parameters, and ground impedance. Thus, with the help of the phase-coordinate-based solving methodology, a short-circuit ST model may be built for various short-circuit faults. The MATLAB and PSCAD/EMTDC software were employed to carry out simulated analyses for an equivalent two-bus system. The short-circuit currents obtained from the time-domain simulation and the analytic calculation utilizing the proposed model reached an acceptable agreement, confirming the simulation’s effectiveness. Moreover, the variation of the fault currents with the variation of the compensating voltage after single-phase-to-ground and three-phase short-circuit faults was demonstrated and used to analyze the effect of the ST on the fault currents.

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