Fault current contribution and short circuit behaviour of a solar PV integrated distribution network

2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (1/2) ◽  
pp. 208
Author(s):  
Sudhir Y. Kumar ◽  
Pramod Kumar Bhatt
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Solar Pv ◽  
Current Contribution

scholarly journals Robust Fault Protection Technique for Low-Voltage Active Distribution Networks Containing High Penetration of Converter-Interfaced Renewable Energy Resources

Processes ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shijie Cui ◽  
Peng Zeng ◽  
Chunhe Song ◽  
Zhongfeng Wang
Keyword(s):  
Renewable Energy ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Renewable Energy Sources ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Protection ◽  
High Penetration ◽  
Small Fault

With the decentralization of the electricity market and the plea for a carbon-neutral ecosystem, more and more distributed generation (DG) has been incorporated in the power distribution grid, which is then known as active distribution network (ADN). The addition of DGs causes numerous control and protection confronts to the traditional distribution network. For instance, two-way power flow, small fault current, persistent fluctuation of generation and demand, and uncertainty of renewable energy sources (RESs). These problems are more challenging when the distribution network hosts many converter-coupled DGs. Hence, the traditional protection schemes and relaying methods are inadequate to protect ADNs against short-circuit faults and disturbances. We propose a robust communication-assisted fault protection technique for safely operating ADNs with high penetration of converter-coupled DGs. The proposed technique is realizable by employing digital relays available in the recent market and it aims to protect low-voltage (LV) ADNs. It also includes secondary protection that can be enabled when the communication facility or protection equipment fails to operate. In addition, this study provides the detail configuration of the digital relay that enables the devised protection technique. Several enhancements are derived, as alternative technique for the traditional overcurrent protection approach, to detect small fault current and high-impedance fault (HIF). A number of simulations are performed with the complete model of a real ADN, in Shenyang, China, employing the PSCAD software platform. Various cases, fault types and locations are considered for verifying the efficacy of the devised technique and the enabling digital relay. The obtained simulation findings verify the proposed protection technique is effective and reliable in protecting ADNs against various fault types that can occur at different locations.

Analysis of the Impact of Distributed Generation on Distribution Network Protection

2012 ◽  
Vol 433-440 ◽  
pp. 5924-5929 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jie Dong ◽  
Ya Jun Rong ◽  
Chun Jiang Zhang
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Theoretical Basis ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Relay Protection ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Network Protection ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Short Circuit Condition

With the connection of distributed generation (DG), structure of traditional distribution network changes and original relay protection scheme should be adjusted. On the basis of introducing the concept and advantages of distributed generation, this paper discusses the influence of distributed generation with different position or different capacity on current protection. The paper analyzes magnitude and distribution of fault current under short-circuit condition and change curves of fault current are given, which provides some theoretical basis for new relay protection scheme.

scholarly journals Simulation Test of a DC Fault Current Limiter for Fault Ride-Through Problem of Low-Voltage DC Distribution

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 1753 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bing Han ◽  
Yonggang Li
Keyword(s):  
Fault Detection ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Dc Fault ◽  
Fault Ride Through ◽  
Current Limiter ◽  
Short Circuit Fault

The low voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution networks are connected with too many kinds of loads and sources, which makes them prone to failure. Due to the small damping value in the DC lines, the fault signal propagates so fast that the impact current with the wave front of millisecond and the transient voltage pose great challenges for fault detection. Even worse, some faults with small currents are difficult to detect and the communication is out of sync, resulting in protection misoperation. These problems have severely affected the new energy utilization. In view of this, a DC fault current limiter (FCL) composed of inductance, resistance, and power electronic switch was designed in this paper. The rising speed of fault current can be decreased by the series inductance and the peak value of the fault current can be limited by series impedance, thus in this way the running time can be gained for fault detection and protection. For distributed energy access, by deducing the short circuit fault characteristic expression of LVDC distribution network, the feasibility of FCL was verified. Based on the structure of the bridge-type alternating current (AC) current limiter, the structure and parameters of the DC FCL were determined according to the fault ride-through target. Then, a low voltage ride-through strategy based on DC FCL was proposed for the bipolar short-circuit fault of LVDC distribution network. Finally, MATLAB/Simulink simulation was used to verify the rationality of the proposed FCL and its ride-through strategy.

scholarly journals Short-Circuit Analysis of DER-Based Microgrids in Connected and Islanded Modes of Operation

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (19) ◽  
pp. 6372
Author(s):  
Nikola Simic ◽  
Luka Strezoski ◽  
Boris Dumnic
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Relay Protection ◽  
Valuable Insight ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Test Bed ◽  
Fault Calculation ◽  
Fault Currents ◽  
Current Contribution ◽  
Islanded Mode ◽  
Utility Grid

Since microgrids should be able to smoothly operate in two distinct modes—grid-connected and islanded, their fault currents can widely fluctuate depending on the operational mode. When the microgrid is connected to the grid, the highest fault current, by far, is supplied by the utility grid. In this mode, the fault current contribution from distributed energy resources (DERs) is less than 20%. However, when the microgrid switches to the islanded mode, the fault current contribution from the utility grid is lost and DERs are the sole fault current sources. Thus, the overall fault current in the islanded mode is multiple times lower when compared to the grid connected mode. Moreover, most of the DERs are inverter-based, with limited fault currents, which further reduces the overall fault current in the islanded mode. With the rapid rise of the microgrid penetration around the globe, this phenomenon can adversely influence the relay protection, and thus the microgrid fault current needs to be precisely analyzed. Therefore, the main purpose of this paper is to thoroughly analyze the fault current differences in two distinct operation modes of a microgrid, and to consequently derive conclusions regarding the required improvements in fault calculations and relay protection analysis in emerging microgrids. A representative microgrid test bed is developed and modelled using the in-house developed software as well as in a state-of-the-art hardware-in-the-loop environment. Several different short-circuit faults were simulated and analyzed in both grid-connected and islanded modes. The results show that the fault currents significantly differ depending on the operating mode, and thus highly influence the protection system. Moreover, test results show that the fault calculation algorithms aimed at radial distribution grids, mostly used for microgrid fault calculations in the available literature, need to be further improved to provide precise and time-efficient results when the emerging microgrids are considered. These results provide a valuable insight into the current state of the microgrids’ fault calculation and protection and reveal several important directions for future research.

scholarly journals Series FACTS controllers in industrial low voltage electrical distribution networks for reducing fault current levels

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (4) ◽  
pp. 1953
Author(s):  
Vishnu Charan Thippana ◽  
Alivelu Manga Parimi ◽  
Chandram Karri
Keyword(s):  
Low Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Thermal Power ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Control Logic ◽  
Control Series ◽  
Facts Devices ◽  
Electrical Distribution

In this paper, series FACTS devices like Thyristor control series capacitor(TCSC)and Static synchronous series compensator (SSSC) with designed control logic used to reduce the fault current located in LV distribution network at the LV busbar. The electrical distribution network in small and medium scale industries such as steel plants, process and power plants is through low voltage switchgear (LVS) fed from motor control centre (MCC) switchgear through step down transformer of 11kV or 33kV /415V. The designed switchgear in the LV side for these utilities usually is at 50kA. However, the process loads are continuously increasing and sustained with additional feeders with the existing switchgear. Consequently, the fault current at the busbar of the switchgear increases which may require the replacement of entire switchgear to the new design fault current. However, upgrading the existing switchgear is not an economical solution to the industries. Alternatively reducing the fault current at the busbar is feasible. Controller design implemented for reducing the short circuit current with series FACTS devices. A study carried on 800 MW Thermal power plant Ash handling LVS in ETAP and Matlab. It is observed that the results are encouraging to use series FACTS devices effectively in the LVS.

scholarly journals Fault Location in Radial Distribution Network Based on Fault Current Profile and the Artificial Neural Network

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 14-21
Author(s):  
Majid Dashtdar ◽  
Masoud Dashtdar
Keyword(s):  
Neural Network ◽  
Artificial Neural Network ◽  
Distribution Systems ◽  
Fault Location ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Accurate Determination ◽  
Distribution Network ◽  
Variation Method ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Artificial Neural

AbstractElectricity distribution systems are subject to a variety of faults such as permanent and transient short circuits due to the extent and multiplicity of equipment. In principle, short circuit fault causes the existing protective equipment to operate and to no electricity the various parts of the distribution network. Rapid and accurate determination of fault location, repair and recovery, it has not prevented the distribution of energy. This will satisfy consumers and prevent the losses of electricity companies. In this paper, the artificial neural network and fault current profiles are used to determine the distance of the fault, determine the type of fault and detect the short circuit. This method provides the information needed to locate the fault by sampling the current before and after the fault occurs from the SCADA system. The effect of connectivity local resistance changes and the effect of load changes on fault location were evaluated. The results show that this method is more accurate than the voltage droop profile variation method in determining the fault distance and short circuit breakdown. If only the net fault current changes profile is used, the effect of the load changes in determining the short-circuit breakdown is much less.

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