Research on fault clearing scheme for half-bridge modular multilevel converters high voltage DC based on overhead transmission lines

2020 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. 61-72
Author(s):  
Jingru Zhang ◽  
Baina He ◽  
Xingmin He ◽  
Yanchen Dong ◽  
Renzhuo Jiang
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Transmission Lines ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Circuit Breakers ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Clearing Time ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Short Circuit Fault

Abstract When a short-circuit fault occurs on the transmission lines of high voltage DC transmission system based on modular multilevel converters, the fault cannot be cleared by adjusting the converter control system, which results in longer recovery time. Aiming at the problem above, a fault self-clearing scheme based on the fault clearing module for the half-bridge converter station is proposed. Combined with the actual operating status of the flexible DC transmission project, centralized parameter models are utilized to analyze the fault self-clearing mechanism. Besides, the impact of the discharge branch on the fault clearing effect is studied in depth to provide a design consideration for the fault clearing module and improve the comprehensive benefits of the proposed scheme. PSCAD/EMTDC simulation results show that the introduction of the fault clearing module in the half-bridge converter station can effectively suppress the fault short-circuit current and shorten the fault clearing time. In addition, circuit breakers on both sides of the line do not need to be tripped, providing a reliable guarantee for the subsequent adaptive restart process.

Short-Circuit Current Criterion under Condition of Protection Action in Low Voltage Power Supply System

2013 ◽  
Vol 860-863 ◽  
pp. 1914-1918
Author(s):  
Yi Rong Su ◽  
Jie Yu ◽  
Jun Liu ◽  
Gan Zhou ◽  
Li Ping Zhan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power Supply ◽  
Power Supply System ◽  
Low Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Supply System ◽  
Circuit Breakers ◽  
Level Of Automation ◽  
Current Criterion ◽  
The Impact

In order to improve the level of automation and security of the low voltage power supply system, this paper proposed the calculation method of short-circuit current criterion under condition of protection action. Firstly, the impact of circuit breakers on the short-circuit current is analyzed. Then, the current criterion under condition of short-circuit protection are given. Finally, using a special case, the calculation process of aforementioned current criterion is given in detail.

scholarly journals Generate Various Parameters Of Trv Envelope Synthetic Test Circuit

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 1348-1356
Author(s):  
Jagadeesh Peddapudi, Et. al.
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Circuit Breaker ◽  
Circuit Breakers ◽  
Force System ◽  
Transient Recovery Voltage ◽  
Test Circuit ◽  
Synthetic Test ◽  
Recovery Voltage ◽  
The Impact

The most basic transient a circuit breaker needs to suffer during its activity is the transient recovery voltage (TRV), started by the electric force system as a characteristic response on flow interference. To test high voltage CBs, direct testing utilizing the force system or short out alternators are not practical. The testing of high voltage Circuit Breakers (CBs) of bigger limit requires huge limit of testing station. An equal infusion of short out current and transient voltage to medium and high voltage circuit breaker (CB) by a synthetic model is examined. Transient recovery voltage is made by a capacitor bank and is applied to CB. An optical set off spark gap has been utilized to interrupt short circuit and to introduce of transient recovery voltage that is applied across the contacts of circuit breaker. Transient recovery voltage examination can never be done totally, as the advancement of circuit breaker development and organization configuration goes on. The most widely recognized way to deal with TRV examination is concerning the supposed planned TRV, in which a suspicion of dismissing association between circuit breaker itself and the innate system recovery voltage is being made. Notwithstanding, it actually is by all accounts qualified to examine what circuit breaker means for transient recovery voltage. An ideal grouping to open/close of reinforcement test article and helper circuit breakers inside suitable chance to infuse of recovery voltage. The impact of reactance of inductive flaw current limiter just as distance to blame in short line issue condition on pace of ascent of recovery voltage. A 4-boundaries TRV synthetic test circuit dependent on equal current infusion technique is planned and mimicked for testing 145kV rating circuit-breakers according to new TRV prerequisites given in IEC 62271-100.

scholarly journals Fault Simulations in a Multiterminal High Voltage DC Network with Modular Multilevel Converters Using Full-Bridge Submodules

Energies ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 14 (6) ◽  
pp. 1653
Author(s):  
Ioan-Cătălin Damian ◽  
Mircea Eremia ◽  
Lucian Toma
Keyword(s):  
High Voltage ◽  
Energy Resource ◽  
Fault Analysis ◽  
Renewable Energy Resource ◽  
Dynamic Simulations ◽  
Multilevel Converters ◽  
Strong Focus ◽  
Modular Multilevel Converters ◽  
Overhead Power Lines ◽  
And Control

The concept of high-voltage DC transmission using a multiterminal configuration is presently a central topic of research and investment due to rekindled interest in renewable energy resource integration. Moreover, great attention is given to fault analysis, which leads to the necessity of developing proper tools that enable proficient dynamic simulations. This paper leverages models and control system design techniques and demonstrates their appropriateness for scenarios in which faults are applied. Furthermore, this paper relies on full-bridge submodule topologies in order to underline the increase in resilience that such a configuration brings to the multiterminal DC network, after an unexpected disturbance. Therefore, strong focus is given to fault response, considering that converters use a full-bridge topology and that overhead power lines connect the terminals.

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