scholarly journals Fault Assessment and Mitigation of the 132kV Transmission Line in Nigeria using Improved Resonant Fault Current Limiting (RFCL) Protection Scheme

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (10) ◽  
pp. 38-44
Author(s):  
D. C. Idoniboyeobu ◽  
S. L. Braide ◽  
Wigwe Elsie Chioma
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Transmission Line ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Resonant Circuit ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Current Limiting ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
The Impact

This research work proposed an improved Resonant Fault Current Limiting (RFCL) protection scheme to reduce the impact of three-phase short-circuit faults in a power system sub-transmission network. The model used an interpolator-extrapolator technique based on a Resonant Fault Current Limiter (RFCL) for automating the procedure of predicting the required reactor value that must be in resonant circuit to limit the short-circuit current values to permissible values. Using the developed model, short-circuit fault simulations on the three phases of the transmission line (Phase A-C) were performed in the MATLAB-SIMULINK environment. Simulation results were obtained by varying the resonant inductance (reactor) parameter of the RFCL circuit for each of the phases to obtain permissible short-circuit current levels and the values used to program a functional interpolator-extrapolator in MATLAB; the resonant values were typically set to values of inductance equal to 0.001H, 0.01H and from 0.1H to 0.5H in steps of 0.1H. Simulation results revealed the presence of very high short-circuit current levels at low values of the resonant inductor. From the results of simulations, there are indications that the RFCL approach is indeed very vital in the reduction of the short circuit current values during the fault and can safeguard the circuit breaker mechanism in the examined power system sub-transmission system. In addition, lower fault clearing times can be obtained at higher values of inductances; however, the clearance times start to converge at inductance values of 0.1H and above.

scholarly journals Modeling of transformer type fault current limiter in 22kv distribution power system at Ho Chi Minh City

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Đoàn Tự Do ◽  
Lê Bửu Toàn ◽  
Lê Thị Tịnh Minh
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Technical Problems ◽  
High Impedance ◽  
Transformer Type ◽  
Current Limiter

Nowadays, with consecutive development of the power system, not only the scale of the grid is expanded but also many technical problems exist. One of the most important problems is the exceeding short circuit current in the power grid, this value exceeds out of the regulation’s range as well as breaking capacity of the protection devices. In this paper, a fault current limiter (FCL) device is introduced as a solution; it works as a high impedance in short circuit cases and low impedance in normally case. This paper simulates the fault current limiter transformer type in MATLAB/SIMULINK, the effect of FCLT’s parameters to short circuit reduction is given in the results. Application of FCLT in reality network also is presented with markable results of short circuit reduction in Ho Chi Minh Power Corporation‘s distribution system.

First Superconducting Fault Current Limiter in Russian Power Grid

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 4-16
Author(s):  
Michael E. MOZAH ◽  
◽  
Sergey V. SAMOYLENKOV ◽  
Andrey P. VAVILOV ◽  
Evgeny P. PROKHOROV ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
High Voltage ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Relay Protection ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Superconducting Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Current Limiter ◽  
Technical Solutions

Superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) is an innovative method for reducing the level of short-circuit currents in high-voltage electrical networks. This reduces the number of points of separation of the electrical network in conditions of short-circuit current limitation and thereby increases the network capacity and reliability of power supply to consumers. At the same time, the development of such devices poses new challenges for power engineers related to the integration of this equipment into the existing power system. The article discusses the process of implementation and pilot operation of the SFCT 220 kV pilot project (produced by CJSC “SuperOx”) at the 220/20 kV “Mnevniki” high-voltage substation in Moscow. The project required an extensive set of scientific studies and tests to confirm the characteristics of new devices and the possibility of their use in Russian power systems, the use of digital modeling technologies to test the operability of relay protection devices, as well as the development of new methodological documents for calculating the short-circuit current and relay protection parameters. As a result of the work, SFCT was switched on at the 220/20 kV “Mnevniki” substation at the end of 2019. The subsequent operation of the SFCT in 2019-2020 fully confirmed the declared characteristics of the device and the correctness of the selected technical solutions. The article is devoted to the features of the process of integrating a new device into the existing power system, the main technical solutions, the results of testing and operation of the device, as well as possible prospects for the development of SFCT technology.

High Capacity High-Speed Switch Application Analysis and Action Process Simulation

2015 ◽  
Vol 1092-1093 ◽  
pp. 276-280
Author(s):  
Tie Ying Zhao ◽  
Jun Ling Liu
Keyword(s):  
High Speed ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
High Capacity ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Current Level ◽  
Parallel Structure ◽  
Application Analysis ◽  
Current Limiting ◽  
Simulation Results ◽  
Action Process

This paper analyzed high capacity high speed switch’s works and structures, proposed a parallel structure of high capacity high speed switch (FSR) with current limiting reactor. Through analysis of its action process, this paper used EMTP/ATP to simulate FSR action process, analyzed line current and voltage changes in normal and short circuit station. Simulation results show that the method can effectively limit short circuit current level.

Experiment of a Resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiter Based on MgB2 under Different Supply Voltages

2013 ◽  
Vol 721 ◽  
pp. 527-530
Author(s):  
Lei Yao ◽  
Jun Mei ◽  
Jian Yong Zheng ◽  
Bin Liu ◽  
You Xu
Keyword(s):  
Short Circuit ◽  
Short Circuit Current ◽  
Test System ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Voltage Level ◽  
Superconducting Fault Current Limiter ◽  
Current Limiting ◽  
Current Limiter ◽  
Test Result

In order to limit the short-circuit current, and to prevent the power grid and its equipment from the shock of the short circuit, the fault current limiter with detection, trigger and limiting was introduced. A small resistive type superconducting fault current limiter prototype based on MgB2, cooled by liquid helium and heliumgas, was developed and tested by a test system. The test result showed that the prototype based on MgB2 produced superior limiting performance, the short-circuit current suppressing ratio was up to more than 45%, and with the rise of the voltage level, the current limiting capability was also gradually increased, up to 56%.

scholarly journals Modelling and Fault Current Characterization of Superconducting Cable with High Temperature Superconducting Windings and Copper Stabilizer Layer

Energies ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (24) ◽  
pp. 6646
Author(s):  
Eleni Tsotsopoulou ◽  
Adam Dyśko ◽  
Qiteng Hong ◽  
Abdelrahman Elwakeel ◽  
Mariam Elshiekh ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Temperature ◽  
Power Systems ◽  
Power System ◽  
Fault Analysis ◽  
Fault Current ◽  
Transient Fault ◽  
Continuous Increase ◽  
High Temperature Superconducting ◽  
Current Limiting ◽  
The Impact

With the high penetration of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) in power systems, the short-circuit levels have changed, creating the requirement for altering or upgrading the existing switchgear and protection schemes. In addition, the continuous increase in power (accounting both for generation and demand) has imposed, in some cases, the need for the reinforcement of existing power system assets such as feeders, transformers, and other substation equipment. To overcome these challenges, the development of superconducting devices with fault current limiting capabilities in power system applications has been proposed as a promising solution. This paper presents a power system fault analysis exercise in networks integrating Superconducting Cables (SCs). This studies utilized a validated model of SCs with second generation High Temperature Superconducting tapes (2G HTS tapes) and a parallel-connected copper stabilizer layer. The performance of the SCs during fault conditions has been tested in networks integrating both synchronous and converter-connected generation. During fault conditions, the utilization of the stabilizer layer provides an alternative path for transient fault currents, and therefore reduces heat generation and assists with the protection of the cable. The effect of the quenching phenomenon and the fault current limitation is analyzed from the perspective of both steady state and transient fault analysis. This paper also provides meaningful insights into SCs, with respect to fault current limiting features, and presents the challenges associated with the impact of SCs on power systems protection.

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.

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