scholarly journals Smart Protection Scheme For Radial Distribution System

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (6) ◽  
pp. 3621-3624
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Differential Evolution ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Radial Distribution System ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Relay Coordination ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Real Time Simulations

In this paper,the study of optimal coordination of directional overcurrent relays along with relay communication in HV substations is proposed. The relay coordination problem is non linear.It typically consist of two groups of control variables(Time Dial Settings:TDS and Plug Settings:PS). The purpose of relay coordination is to propose the suitable settings for all releases and ensure the coordination. The differential evolution is employed to solve for solutions of optimal relay coordination. The relay coordination is mainly done to improve selectivity of the relay to particular fault. ETAP is so popular for its capability for modelling of power system networks and analyzing various studies and Real Time simulations.

scholarly journals Implementation of Hybrid ABC-PSO Algorithm for Directional Overcurrent Relays Coordination Problem

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (7) ◽  
pp. 721-727
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Optimal Solution ◽  
Pso Algorithm ◽  
Fast Response ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Bee Colony ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Protective Relays

In modern power system, protective relays are playing a vital role for protection of the whole system. The efficiency and reliability of whole protection system depends upon the combined and coordinated operation of protective devices such as relays, circuit breakers etc. Moreover, both types of relays viz., primary and backup relays have been used for smooth and reliable operation of the power system from years. A primary directional over current relay (DOCR) is setup for the fast response of any faulty condition. If it fails, then backup relay perform the same task after some time gap. Three different setting such as plug-setting multiplier (PSM), pickup current settings and time multiplier setting (TMS) are required of performing the operation. In this paper, three very popular swarm based meta-heuristic such as particle swarm optimization (PSO), artificial bee colony (ABC) and a recent hybridization of both, i.e., hybrid ABC-PSO have been implemented for the calculation of optimal coordination problem. This coordination problem is treated for continuous settings optimization for TMS and pickup current. An IEEE 8 bus system without grid has been opted for validation of the results. It is evident from the study that the hybrid ABC-PSO based proves to generate optimal solution providing better convergence rate as compared to individual PSO and ABC algorithm.

Sympathetic Trippings Blocking in Over Current Relay Coordination Algorithm during Steady State & Transient Network Topologies

2016 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 311-326 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manohar Singh ◽  
B.K. Panigrahi ◽  
T. Vishnuvardhan
Keyword(s):  
Distribution System ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Operating Time ◽  
Network Configuration ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Relay Coordination ◽  
Network Topologies ◽  
Time Gap ◽  
Transient Network ◽  
Nuisance Tripping

Abstract In this paper an improved over current relay coordination protection technique is proposed. The proposed technique eliminates the sympathetic/nuisance tripping in an interconnected distribution system. Nuisance trippings are eliminated by incorporating the additional selectivity constraints in conventional over current relay coordination problem. Whenever the fault is cleared only from one end of the line in bidirectional fault feed lines, transient network configuration comes into existence. Transient network configuration causes the redistribution of fault in the distribution system and leads to further nuisance tripping of relays. This problem in this paper is solved by minimising the operating time gap between primary relays located at near end and far end of a faulty line to the best minimum possible value. The differential search algorithm is applied for optimization of highly non-linear over current relay coordination problem in this paper. The result presented in this paper shows that the proposed over current relay coordination technique is immune against the sympathetic/nuisance tripping and operating time difference between primary relays at near end and far end is also minimised within acceptable time margin successfully.

Time-Overcurrent Relay Coordination: A Review

2005 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dinesh Birla ◽  
Rudra Prakash Maheshwari ◽  
Hari Om Gupta
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Research Work ◽  
Future Generation ◽  
Relay Coordination ◽  
Complex Power ◽  
Coordination Process ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Overcurrent Relay ◽  
In Series

When two protective apparatus installed in series have characteristics, which provide a specified operating sequence, they are said to be coordinated or selective. The coordination of directional overcurrent relays poses serious problems in the modern complex power system networks, which are interconnected. Researchers have looked upon the problem of coordination from different considerations by making use of computer aids. Many efforts have been made to the automation of the coordination process in the area of relay coordination. This paper compiles the most of the significant developments in the area of time-overcurrent relay coordination using different techniques and methodologies. It is hoped that this work will be useful for future generation researchers to find the relevant references to advance the research work in future.

scholarly journals Optimal Coordination of Overcurrent and Distance Relays Using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm

2015 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 389
Author(s):  
Farhad Namdari ◽  
Sajad Samadinasab ◽  
Nader Shojaei ◽  
Mohammad Bakhshipour
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Power Network ◽  
Power Networks ◽  
Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Distance Relays ◽  
Optimizing Algorithm ◽  
Protective Systems

The duty of protective systems is the timely detection of fault and removing it from the power network. The accuracy of the results and reducing the execution time of the optimizing algorithm are two crucial elements in selecting optimizing algorithms in protective functions. The most important protective elements that are used in power networks are distance and overcurrent relays. In this article, a new algorithm is presented to solve the optimization problem of coordination of overcurrent and distance relays by using Cuckoo Optimization Algorithm which considers the non-linear model overcurrent relays at all stages of setting. The proposed method is tested on a standard 8-bus power system network. Also the results obtained have been compared with other evolutionary algorithms. The results show that the proposed approach can be provide more effective and practical solutions to minimize the time function of the relays and achieving optimal coordination in comparison with previous studies on optimal coordination of overcurrent and distance relays in power system networks.

scholarly journals Gauss-Seidel Method based Voltage Security Analysis of Distribution System

2018 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 43
Author(s):  
Gagari Deb ◽  
Kabir Chakraborty
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Distribution System ◽  
Critical Line ◽  
Security Analysis ◽  
System Stability ◽  
Measurement Unit ◽  
Power Network ◽  
Radial Distribution System ◽  
Voltage Security ◽  
Base Data

Complexity of modern power network and Large disturbance results voltage collapse. So, voltage security analysis is important in power system. Indicators are helpful in voltage stability analysis, as they give information about the state of the system. In this paper a new indicator namely Distribution System Stability Indicator (DSSI) has been formulated using the information of Phasor Measurement Unit (PMU).The proposed indicator (DSSI) is tested on standard IEEE 33 bus radial distribution system. The suggested indicator is also applicable to the equivalent two bus system of a multi-bus power system. The proposed indicator is calculated for different contingent conditions at different system load configurations. The result of DSSI is verified with the standard indicator (VSI) which proves applicability of the proposed indicator. The bus voltages of all the buses at base loading and at maximum loading are evaluated for base data and for tripping of most critical line.

scholarly journals Optimal Coordination of Directional Overcurrent Relays Using AI Algorithms and Comparison

10.29007/t8d1 ◽  
2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gaurav Darji ◽  
Ajay Patel ◽  
Rashesh P. Mehta
Keyword(s):  
Fine Tuning ◽  
Convergence Time ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Programming Technique ◽  
Solution Convergence ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination ◽  
Optimum Solution ◽  
Boundary Limits

For identification of fault in time, with effectiveness and also to isolate the faulted part from the system to keep away from probable outages in a power system, the precise coordination of Directional Overcurrent Relays (DOCRs) is required. The coordination of DOCRs is assessed as optimization problem with containing complex nonlinear constraints. In this paper, several nature inspired AI techniques are implemented for the optimum solution of DOCR coordination problem. Fine tuning of presented AI algorithm is done to get the optimum possible results. Also the obtained results using the proposed methods are hybridized with the nonlinear programming technique for obtaining global best solution. All four algorithms represented for a case study system are compared with each other on the basis of Fitness of solution, convergence time of an algorithm for solution and on the basis of complexities presented by them in the way of solution. The results obtained present that with fine tuning of separate algorithm and using hybridization approach leads to the optimum as well as feasible solution within the boundary limits.

scholarly journals Hybrid Harmony Search Algorithm Applied to the Optimal Coordination of Overcurrent Relays in Distribution Networks with Distributed Generation

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (19) ◽  
pp. 9207
Author(s):  
Sergio D. Saldarriaga-Zuluaga ◽  
Jesús M. López-Lezama ◽  
Nicolás Muñoz-Galeano
Keyword(s):  
Distributed Generation ◽  
Search Algorithm ◽  
Short Circuit ◽  
Harmony Search ◽  
Distribution Networks ◽  
Harmony Search Algorithm ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Coordination Problem ◽  
Overcurrent Relays ◽  
Optimal Coordination

In recent years, distributed generation (DG) has become more common in modern distribution networks (DNs). The presence of these small-scale generation units within a DN brings new challenges to protection engineers, since short-circuit currents tend to increase; additionally, as with microgrids, modern DNs may feature several operational modes depending on their topology and the availability of DG. This paper presents a methodology for the optimal coordination of overcurrent relays (OCRs) in modern DNs with a high presence of DG. Given the fact that protection coordination is a non-linear and non-convex optimization problem, a hybrid harmony search and simulated annealing (HS-SA) approach was implemented for its solution and compared against other techniques, such as conventional HS, genetic algorithm (GA), particle swarm optimization (PSO) and hybrid PSO-HS. Several tests were performed on a DN, considering different operative scenarios as a function of the DG available within the network. A comparison with other works reported in the specialized literature was carried out, evidencing the applicability and effectiveness of the HS-SA technique in solving the optimal OCR coordination problem in modern DNs.

scholarly journals Investigating Phase Over-Current (OC) Protection in Medium-Voltage networks

2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (6) ◽  
pp. 41-49 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aniagboso John Onah
Keyword(s):  
Power System ◽  
Electric Power ◽  
Electric Power System ◽  
Normal Operation ◽  
Electrical Network ◽  
Power Circuit ◽  
Medium Voltage ◽  
Protection Scheme ◽  
Overcurrent Protection ◽  
Overcurrent Relays

Overcurrent protection is protection against excessive currents or current beyond the acceptable current rating of equipment. It generally operates instantly. Short circuit is a type of overcurrent. Magnetic circuit breakers, fuses and overcurrent relays are commonly used to provide overcurrent protection. There is always a need to protect expensive power equipment. Protective relaying is a very important part of any electric power system that comes into play during trouble, fault or abnormal condition. The purpose is to isolate unhealthy part of electrical power system while the rest continue their normal operation. The entire electric power system from source to load centers is exposed and subject to natural hazards. The effects of these hazards are capable of interrupting normal operations of the system. Since these hazards cannot be prevented, precautions are taken to minimize or eliminate their effect on the system. The relay is a basic component of any protection scheme. The information (or signals) received from the power system actuates the relay, when necessary, to perform one or more switching actions. The signals are proportional to the magnitudes and phase angles of power system voltages and currents. When the relay receives these signals, it decides to close (or open) one or more sets of normally open (or closed) contacts, and consequently, the trip coil of a circuit breaker will be energized to open the power circuit. This paper investigates over-current relay protection scheme applied to medium-voltage electrical network. Methods of current and time grading have been applied in the coordination of the overcurrent relays in a radial network. Different time/current characteristics of relays such as the normal inverse (NI), very inverse (VI), and extreme inverse (EI) have been examined in order to obtain optimum discrimination.

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