To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distributio...To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distribution networks,this paper adopts a component sharing mechanism to propose a composite multi-port hybrid DC circuit breaker(CM-HCB)with DC power flow and fault current limitation abilities,as well as reduced component costs.The proposed CM-HCB topology enables the sharing of the main breaker branch(MB)and the energy dissipation branch,while the load commutation switches(LCSs)in the main branch are reused as power flow control components,enabling flexible regulation of power flow in multiple lines.Meanwhile,by reconstructing the current path during the fault process,the proposed CM-HCB can utilize the internal coupled inductor to limit the current rise rate at the initial stage of the fault,significantly reducing the requirement for breaking current.A detailed study on the topological structure,steady-state power flow regulation mechanism,transient fault isolation mechanism,control strategy and characteristic analysis of the proposed CM-HCB is presented.Then,a Matlab/Simulink-based meshed three-terminal DC grid simulation platform with the proposed CM-HCB is built.The results indicate that the proposed CM-HCB can not only achieve flexible power flow control during steady-state operation,but also obtain current rise limitation and fault isolation abilities under short-circuit fault conditions,verifying its correctness and effectiveness.Finally,a comparative economic analysis is conducted between the proposed CM-HCB and the other two existing solutions,confirming that its component sharing mechanism can significantly reduce the number of components,lower system costs,and improve component utilization.展开更多
Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging asp...Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging aspects of VSCs under fault conditions.Therefore,fault current limitation and power angle stability are essential conditions for the safe operation of a VSC.Thus,the transient characteristics of a VSC are analyzed to guide transient control.Then,a transient control method for a VSC,considering both fault current limitation and power angle stability,is proposed.With the proposed method,power angle stability is realized by optimizing the P-f controller.On the basis of power angle control,the Q-U controller and inner current controller are improved to effectively suppress the fault current.Finally,relevant tests are performed to verify the proposed method.展开更多
This paper presents a quantitative assessment of the transient stability of grid-forming converters,considering current limitations,inertia,and damping effects.The contributions are summarized in two main aspects:Firs...This paper presents a quantitative assessment of the transient stability of grid-forming converters,considering current limitations,inertia,and damping effects.The contributions are summarized in two main aspects:First,the analysis delves into transient stability under a general voltage sag scenario for a converter subject to current limitations.When the voltage sag exceeds a critical threshold,transient instability arises,with its severity influenced by the inertia and damping coefficients within the swing equation.Second,a comprehensive evaluation of these inertia and damping effects is conducted using a model-based phase-portrait approach.This method allows for an accurate assessment of critical clearing time(CCT)and critical clearing angle(CCA)across varying inertia and damping coefficients.Leveraging data obtained from the phase portrait,an artificial neural network(ANN)method is presented to model CCT and CCA accurately.This precise estimation of CCT enables the extension of practical operation time under faults compared to conservative assessments based on equal-area criteria(EAC),thereby fully exploiting the system's low-voltage-ride-through(LVRT)and fault-ride-through(FRT)capabilities.The theoretical transient analysis and estimation method proposed in this paper are validated through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations.展开更多
Virtual synchronous generators(VSGs)can provide voltage and frequency support to power systems due to their inertial and damping features.Unfortunately,power angle stability and fault current limitations are still cha...Virtual synchronous generators(VSGs)can provide voltage and frequency support to power systems due to their inertial and damping features.Unfortunately,power angle stability and fault current limitations are still challenging aspects of VSGs under large disturbances.Power angle stability and fault current limitations are indispensable for the safe operation of a VSG.However,in existing studies,these aspects are mostly solved as two independent problems.In this paper,the comprehensive transient stability enhancement(CTSE)control strategy for a VSG,considering power angle stability and fault current limitations is proposed.With a CTSE control,VSG's transient power angle stability is guaranteed.In addition,the steady-state and impulse components of the fault current are fully limited.Furthermore,CTSE control parameters adapted to different fault degrees are presented.Finally,simulation and experimental tests are performed to validate the performance of the proposed method.展开更多
With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secur...With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secure operation.Aiming at the SCC limitations,we use multiple back-toback voltage source converter based(B2B VSC)systems to separate a large-scale AC power grid into two asynchronous power grids.A multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model of large-scale power grid with multiple B2B VSC systems considering the SCC limitation is established based on the AC power flow equations.The decision variables include the on/off states of synchronous generators,power output,terminal voltage,transmission switching,bus sectionalization,and modulation ratios of B2B VSC systems.The influence of inner current sources of renewable energy generators on the system SCC is also considered.To improve the computational efficiency,a mixedinteger convex programming(MICP)framework based on convex relaxation methods including the inscribed N-sided approximation for the nonlinear SCC limitation constraints is proposed.Moreover,combined with the column-and-constraint generation(C&CG)algorithm,a method to directly solve the compromise optimal solution(COS)of the multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model is proposed.Finally,the effectiveness and computational efficiency of the proposed solution method is demonstrated by an actual 4407-bus provincial power grid and the modified IEEE 39-bus power grid,which can reduce the consumed CPU time of solving the COS by more than 90%and obtain a better COS.展开更多
The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited ...The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited attention paid to the impacts of control loop dynamics.However,the complex control dynamics,especially the interactions between the active/reactive power control loops and the current saturation process(CSP),are crucial for accurately describing the transient behavior and evaluating the stability.Thus,in this study,a new large-signal GFMC model is established,considering the reactive power control(RPC)with different kinds of controllers and the CSP simultaneously.It is revealed that GFMC does not switch to the current-limited mode immediately,and the dynamics of RPC further affect the transient behavior before the current limiting significantly.Hence,the complex control dynamics can alter the mode switching point of current saturation,thereby increasing the risk of loss of synchronization(LOS).Based on the above findings,comprehensive comparisons of typical RPC controllers are presented to facilitate practical engineering applications.A unified stability enhancement method is proposed for solving the problem of LOS.Finally,experiments validate the correctness of the analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.展开更多
A high-voltage transverse pulsed nanosecond discharge with a slotted hollow cathode was found to be a source of high-energy （few kV） ribbon electron beams. Conditions for the formation and extinction of electron bea...A high-voltage transverse pulsed nanosecond discharge with a slotted hollow cathode was found to be a source of high-energy （few kV） ribbon electron beams. Conditions for the formation and extinction of electron beams were experimentally studied in discharges in helium at pressures of 1-100 Torr. It was found that interaction of fast electrons with a non-uniform electric field near the slotted cathode led to limitation of the magnitude of the discharge current. A physical model was developed to describe the discharge current self-limitation that was in satisfactory agreement with the experimental results. Some technical solutions that are expected to increase the upper current limits in transverse nanosecond discharge are discussed.展开更多
Renewable generation interfaced through gridforming converters are proposed as a replacement for synchronous generators in power systems.However,compared to the synchronous generator,the power electronics converter ha...Renewable generation interfaced through gridforming converters are proposed as a replacement for synchronous generators in power systems.However,compared to the synchronous generator,the power electronics converter has a strict limit on the current to avoid overcurrent damage.The gridforming converter acts like a voltage source,directily controlling the voltage.This conflicts with the operation of the conventional current limit control,which is applied to a current source.The switch between the voltage control and current control aimed to impose the current limit leads to synchronization instability.This paper proposes a novel control scheme which can be applied to the grid forming voltage control in order to enforce current limits.The proposed method has been verified through simulation and hardware tests in both symmetrical and asymmetrical faults to perform current suppression while maintaining synchronization stability in the voltage control mode.展开更多
As a new dynamic reactive power compensator,the grid-forming Static Var Generator(GF-SVG)can not only provide reactive power-voltage support,but also has inertial support capability.It has been experimentally deployed...As a new dynamic reactive power compensator,the grid-forming Static Var Generator(GF-SVG)can not only provide reactive power-voltage support,but also has inertial support capability.It has been experimentally deployed in many wind farms.However,studies have shown that when the three-phase short-circuit fault occurs in the wind farm,the transient overcurrent during the fault occurrence and fault clearance is suppressed,making it difficult for GF-SVG to use traditional fixed virtual impedance.Aiming at the problem,firstly,the influence of virtual reactance on control stability is analyzed using the GF-SVG’s current open-loop transfer function.Secondly,based on the existing current limitation strategies of GF-SVG,an adaptive virtual reactance current limitation strategy suitable for symmetrical faults of the power grid is proposed,which limits GF-SVG’s transient overcurrent during fault occurrence and fault clearance stage to the tolerance range of GF-SVG’s power devices.Based on the GF-SVG’s active power loop and reactive power loop small signal models,the availability of the proposed adaptive virtual reactance in suppressing the DC voltage drop of GF-SVG is analyzed,and shortening the transient overvoltage recovery time of the wind farm after the fault clearance is also discussed.Finally,electromagnetic simulation proves the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed adaptive current limitation method.展开更多
The behavior of YBCO/metal bilayers under transport currents was explored in the framework of fault current limitation (FCL). Properties of the superconducting-normal transition were first studied phenomenologically d...The behavior of YBCO/metal bilayers under transport currents was explored in the framework of fault current limitation (FCL). Properties of the superconducting-normal transition were first studied phenomenologically during sweep current experiments. For current rates higher than 500 A/s, the transition into the normal state was based on non-thermal phenomena and was characterized by a flux creep regime ended by a jump into the normal state. At lower sweep rates, a total diversion of the current in the metallic shunt was observed for temperatures higher than 85K. In this regime, a partial recovery of the superconducting state took place due to a finite thermal resistance between the superconducting and the metallic films. These two properties of partial diversion into the shunt and of fast switching for a quick rise of the current during a default were exploited for current limitation at 77 K. FCL experiments at 50 Hz show that YBCO/Au bilayers limit the current in about 1ms at a value of 2. 5/c by developing electrical fields as high as 3kV/m. Moreover, a recovery of the zero resistance state could occur under rated mode. A straightforward application of this property would be the transformer connection. Finally, results on DC current limitation and recovery under nominal mode were presented for the first time.展开更多
The current-voltage（I-V） characteristics of cBN crystal sandwiched between two metallic electrodes are measured and found to be nonlinear. Over 20 samples are measured at room temperature with various electrodes, an...The current-voltage（I-V） characteristics of cBN crystal sandwiched between two metallic electrodes are measured and found to be nonlinear. Over 20 samples are measured at room temperature with various electrodes, and the resulting curves are all similar in shape. When a voltage of about 560V is applied to the cBN crystal, the emitted light is visible to the naked eye in a dark room. We explain these phenomena by the space charge limited current and the electronic transition between the X and Г valleys of the conduction band.展开更多
The GaInSn liquid metal current limiter based on the fluid pinch effect has broad application prospects due to its particular properties. However, the limited rated current and abil- ity of power dissipation are the c...The GaInSn liquid metal current limiter based on the fluid pinch effect has broad application prospects due to its particular properties. However, the limited rated current and abil- ity of power dissipation are the critical problems for its wide application. Firstly, the temperature distribution of the liquid metal current limiter （LMCL） was obtained by experiments with a rated current of 1 kA and the arc ignition phenomenon was observed with 1.5 kA, which indicates that the rated current is mainly limited by the arc rather than the high temperature compared to the traditional switchgears. Furthermore, an improved method is proposed by adding the paralleled pure resistance, impedance or another LMCL element to protect the setup from the fault energy concentration in the setup. The problem of a slower arc voltage increasing rate can be solved by adding a paralleled impedance with suitable parameters. Finally, the current limiting properties based on the improved method were investigated and the alternating oscillating current was found between two paralleled LMCL elements owing to their deviation of arc ignition in reality.展开更多
This paper presents a new type of fault current limiter (FCL) based on fast closing switch, which is composed of a capacitor bank and a reactor in series. The main control component is a fast closing switch connecte...This paper presents a new type of fault current limiter (FCL) based on fast closing switch, which is composed of a capacitor bank and a reactor in series. The main control component is a fast closing switch connected in parallel with the capacitors, which is driven by the electromagnetic repulsion force. It can response the order within 1 ms. When fault occurs, the switch closes and the capacitors are bypassed, and the fault current is limited by the reactor. Simulation analysis and experiment show that the electromagnetic repulsion force actuator can meet the demand of fast closing switch, it is feasible to develop the FCL with low cost and high reliability.展开更多
The liquid metal current limiter(LMCL)is regarded as a viable solution for reducing the fault current in a power grid.But demonstrating the liquid metal arc plasma self-pinching process of the resistive wall,and reduc...The liquid metal current limiter(LMCL)is regarded as a viable solution for reducing the fault current in a power grid.But demonstrating the liquid metal arc plasma self-pinching process of the resistive wall,and reducing the erosion of the LMCL are challenging,not only theoretically,but also practically.In this work,a novel LMCL is designed with a resistive wall that can be connected to the current-limiting circuit inside the cavity.Specifically,a novel fault current limiter(FCL)topology is put forward where the novel LMCL is combined with a fast switch and current-limiting reactor.Further,the liquid metal self-pinch effect is modeled mathematically in three dimensions,and the gas-liquid two-phase dynamic diagrams under different short-circuit currents are obtained by simulation.The simulation results indicate that with the increase of current,the time for the liquid metal-free surface to begin depressing is reduced,and the position of the depression also changes.Different kinds of bubbles formed by the depressions gradually extend,squeeze,and break.With the increase of current,the liquid metal takes less time to break,but breaks still occur at the edge of the channel,forming arc plasma.Finally,relevant experiments are conducted for the novel FCL topology.The arcing process and current transfer process are analyzed in particular.Comparisons of the peak arc voltage,arcing time,current limiting efficiency,and electrode erosion are presented.The results demonstrate that the arc voltage of the novel FCL topology is reduced by more than 4.5times and the arcing time is reduced by more than 12%.The erosions of the liquid metal and electrodes are reduced.Moreover,the current limiting efficiency of the novel FCL topology is improved by 1%–5%.This work lays a foundation for the topology and optimal design of the LMCL.展开更多
The water dissociation mechanism on a bipolar membrane under the electrical field was investigated and characterized in terms of ionic transport and limiting current density. It is considered that the depletion layer ...The water dissociation mechanism on a bipolar membrane under the electrical field was investigated and characterized in terms of ionic transport and limiting current density. It is considered that the depletion layer exists at the junction of a bipolar membrane, which is coincided with the viewpoint of the most literatures, but we also consider that the thickness and conductivity of this layer is not only related with the increase of the applied voltage but also with the limiting current density. Below the limiting current density, the thickness of the depletion layer keeps a constant and the conductivity decreases with the increase of the applied voltage; while above the limiting current density, the depletion thickness will increase with the increase of the applied voltage and the conductivity keeps a very low constant. Based on the data reported in the literatures and independent determinations, the limiting current density was calculated and the experimental curves Ⅰ-Ⅴ in the two directions were com展开更多
Due to the low impedance characteristic of the high voltage direct current(HVDC)grid,the fault current rises extremely fast after a DC-side fault occurs,and this phenomenon seriously endangers the safety of the HVDC g...Due to the low impedance characteristic of the high voltage direct current(HVDC)grid,the fault current rises extremely fast after a DC-side fault occurs,and this phenomenon seriously endangers the safety of the HVDC grid.In order to suppress the rising speed of the fault current and reduce the current interruption requirements of the main breaker(MB),a fault current limiting hybrid DC circuit breaker(FCL-HCB)has been proposed in this paper,and it has the capability of bidirectional fault current limiting and fault current interruption.After the occurrence of the overcurrent in the HVDC grid,the current limiting circuit(CLC)of FCL-HCB is put into operation immediately,and whether the protected line is cut off or resumed to normal operation is decided according to the fault detection result.Compared with the traditional hybrid DC circuit breaker(HCB),the required number of semiconductor switches and the peak value of fault current after fault occurs are greatly reduced by adopting the proposed device.Extensive simulations also verify the effectiveness of the proposed FCL-HCB.展开更多
This article gives an overview of the main passive solutions and active techniques, based on AC switches to limit inrush currents in medium power AC-DC converters （up to 3.7 kW） for electric vehicle charging systems...This article gives an overview of the main passive solutions and active techniques, based on AC switches to limit inrush currents in medium power AC-DC converters （up to 3.7 kW） for electric vehicle charging systems. In particular, a strategy, based on SCR （silicon controlled rectifier） phase, shift control in a mixed rectifier bridge with diodes and thyristors, is proposed. The challenge is to help designers optimize the triggering delay of SCRs to both limit the peak value of inrush current spikes and optimize the charge duration of the DC-link capacitor. A mathematical model （Mathcad engineering tool） has been defined to point out, the interest of a variable triggering delay to control SCRs to meet the expectations described previously. Experimental measurements using an industrial evaluation board of the AC-DC converter demonstrate the robustness of the method.展开更多
The effectiveness of a combination of fault current limiter and thyristor controlled braking resistor on power system stability enhancement and damping turbine shaft torsional oscillations has been studied. If both de...The effectiveness of a combination of fault current limiter and thyristor controlled braking resistor on power system stability enhancement and damping turbine shaft torsional oscillations has been studied. If both devices operate at the same bus, the stabilization control scheme can be carried out continuously and with flexibility. As a result, the fault currents are limited, and the generator disturbances and the turbine shaft torsional oscillations are converged quickly. In this paper, the effectiveness of the combination of both devices has been demonstrated by considering 3LG （three-lines-to-ground） fault in a two-machine infinite bus system. Also, temperature rise effect of both devices with various resistance values and weights has been demonstrated. Simulation results indicate a significant power system stability enhancement and damping turbine shaft torsional oscillations as well as with allowable temperature rise.展开更多
The fault current limiter(FCL)is an effective measure for improving system stability and suppressing short-circuit fault current.Because of space and economic costs,the optimum placement of FCLs is vital in industrial...The fault current limiter(FCL)is an effective measure for improving system stability and suppressing short-circuit fault current.Because of space and economic costs,the optimum placement of FCLs is vital in industrial applications.In this study,two objectives with the same dimensional measurement unit,namely,the total capital investment cost of FCLs and circuit breaker loss related to short-circuit currents,are considered.The circuit breaker loss model is developed based on the attenuation rule of the circuit breaker service life.The circuit breaker loss is used to quantify the current-limiting effect to avoid the problem of weight selection in a multi-objective problem.The IEEE 10-generator 39-bus system in New England is used to evaluate the performance of the proposed genetic algorithm(GA)method.Comparative and sensitivity analyses are performed.The results of the optimized plan are validated through simulations,indicating the significant potential of the GA for such optimization.展开更多
A novel magnetic-controlled switcher type fault current limiter （FCL） for high voltage electric network is presented. The current limiting principle of the FCL and the bias current influence on the characteristic of...A novel magnetic-controlled switcher type fault current limiter （FCL） for high voltage electric network is presented. The current limiting principle of the FCL and the bias current influence on the characteristic of the FCL axe discussed. The experiments on the 220 V/50 A test model show that the FCL can limit the fault current swiftly and effectively. Under the normal state, the bias current adjustment can change the FCL voltage loss; under the fault state, the steady fault current can be easily adjusted to the preset level by bias current regulating. The experimental result is in accordance with the principle analysis and the FCL has the advantages of flexible control strategy and simple and reliable structure.展开更多
基金funded by Youth Talent Growth Project of Guizhou Provincial Department of Education(No.Qianjiaoji[2024]21)National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.62461008 and No.52507211)Guizhou Provincial Key Technology R&D Program(No.[2024]General 049).
文摘To address the issues of high costs and low component utilization caused by the independent configuration of hybrid DC circuit breakers(HCBs)and DC power flow controllers(DCPFCs)at each port in existing DC distribution networks,this paper adopts a component sharing mechanism to propose a composite multi-port hybrid DC circuit breaker(CM-HCB)with DC power flow and fault current limitation abilities,as well as reduced component costs.The proposed CM-HCB topology enables the sharing of the main breaker branch(MB)and the energy dissipation branch,while the load commutation switches(LCSs)in the main branch are reused as power flow control components,enabling flexible regulation of power flow in multiple lines.Meanwhile,by reconstructing the current path during the fault process,the proposed CM-HCB can utilize the internal coupled inductor to limit the current rise rate at the initial stage of the fault,significantly reducing the requirement for breaking current.A detailed study on the topological structure,steady-state power flow regulation mechanism,transient fault isolation mechanism,control strategy and characteristic analysis of the proposed CM-HCB is presented.Then,a Matlab/Simulink-based meshed three-terminal DC grid simulation platform with the proposed CM-HCB is built.The results indicate that the proposed CM-HCB can not only achieve flexible power flow control during steady-state operation,but also obtain current rise limitation and fault isolation abilities under short-circuit fault conditions,verifying its correctness and effectiveness.Finally,a comparative economic analysis is conducted between the proposed CM-HCB and the other two existing solutions,confirming that its component sharing mechanism can significantly reduce the number of components,lower system costs,and improve component utilization.
基金supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51907057 and 52077072)Technological Leading Talent of Hunan province(2019RS3014).
文摘Voltage source converters(VSCs),equipped with Pf and Q-U droop characteristics,can support a power system from both frequency and voltage.Unfortunately,overcurrent and power angle instability are still challenging aspects of VSCs under fault conditions.Therefore,fault current limitation and power angle stability are essential conditions for the safe operation of a VSC.Thus,the transient characteristics of a VSC are analyzed to guide transient control.Then,a transient control method for a VSC,considering both fault current limitation and power angle stability,is proposed.With the proposed method,power angle stability is realized by optimizing the P-f controller.On the basis of power angle control,the Q-U controller and inner current controller are improved to effectively suppress the fault current.Finally,relevant tests are performed to verify the proposed method.
基金supported by the EPSRC project‘Sustainable Urban Power Supply through Intelligent Control and Enhanced Restoration of AC/DC Networks'under Grant EP/T021985/1.
文摘This paper presents a quantitative assessment of the transient stability of grid-forming converters,considering current limitations,inertia,and damping effects.The contributions are summarized in two main aspects:First,the analysis delves into transient stability under a general voltage sag scenario for a converter subject to current limitations.When the voltage sag exceeds a critical threshold,transient instability arises,with its severity influenced by the inertia and damping coefficients within the swing equation.Second,a comprehensive evaluation of these inertia and damping effects is conducted using a model-based phase-portrait approach.This method allows for an accurate assessment of critical clearing time(CCT)and critical clearing angle(CCA)across varying inertia and damping coefficients.Leveraging data obtained from the phase portrait,an artificial neural network(ANN)method is presented to model CCT and CCA accurately.This precise estimation of CCT enables the extension of practical operation time under faults compared to conservative assessments based on equal-area criteria(EAC),thereby fully exploiting the system's low-voltage-ride-through(LVRT)and fault-ride-through(FRT)capabilities.The theoretical transient analysis and estimation method proposed in this paper are validated through PSCAD/EMTDC simulations.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(51907057,52077072).
文摘Virtual synchronous generators(VSGs)can provide voltage and frequency support to power systems due to their inertial and damping features.Unfortunately,power angle stability and fault current limitations are still challenging aspects of VSGs under large disturbances.Power angle stability and fault current limitations are indispensable for the safe operation of a VSG.However,in existing studies,these aspects are mostly solved as two independent problems.In this paper,the comprehensive transient stability enhancement(CTSE)control strategy for a VSG,considering power angle stability and fault current limitations is proposed.With a CTSE control,VSG's transient power angle stability is guaranteed.In addition,the steady-state and impulse components of the fault current are fully limited.Furthermore,CTSE control parameters adapted to different fault degrees are presented.Finally,simulation and experimental tests are performed to validate the performance of the proposed method.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(No.51977080).
文摘With the load growth and the power grid expansion,the problem of short-circuit current(SCC)exceeding the secure limit in large-scale power grids has become more serious,which poses great challenge to the optimal secure operation.Aiming at the SCC limitations,we use multiple back-toback voltage source converter based(B2B VSC)systems to separate a large-scale AC power grid into two asynchronous power grids.A multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model of large-scale power grid with multiple B2B VSC systems considering the SCC limitation is established based on the AC power flow equations.The decision variables include the on/off states of synchronous generators,power output,terminal voltage,transmission switching,bus sectionalization,and modulation ratios of B2B VSC systems.The influence of inner current sources of renewable energy generators on the system SCC is also considered.To improve the computational efficiency,a mixedinteger convex programming(MICP)framework based on convex relaxation methods including the inscribed N-sided approximation for the nonlinear SCC limitation constraints is proposed.Moreover,combined with the column-and-constraint generation(C&CG)algorithm,a method to directly solve the compromise optimal solution(COS)of the multi-objective robust optimal secure operation model is proposed.Finally,the effectiveness and computational efficiency of the proposed solution method is demonstrated by an actual 4407-bus provincial power grid and the modified IEEE 39-bus power grid,which can reduce the consumed CPU time of solving the COS by more than 90%and obtain a better COS.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52277184 and Grant 52277183.
文摘The transient synchronization stability of grid-forming converters(GFMCs)is significantly challenged under grid voltage sags.Continuous efforts have been devoted to analyzing the GFMC transient stability,with limited attention paid to the impacts of control loop dynamics.However,the complex control dynamics,especially the interactions between the active/reactive power control loops and the current saturation process(CSP),are crucial for accurately describing the transient behavior and evaluating the stability.Thus,in this study,a new large-signal GFMC model is established,considering the reactive power control(RPC)with different kinds of controllers and the CSP simultaneously.It is revealed that GFMC does not switch to the current-limited mode immediately,and the dynamics of RPC further affect the transient behavior before the current limiting significantly.Hence,the complex control dynamics can alter the mode switching point of current saturation,thereby increasing the risk of loss of synchronization(LOS).Based on the above findings,comprehensive comparisons of typical RPC controllers are presented to facilitate practical engineering applications.A unified stability enhancement method is proposed for solving the problem of LOS.Finally,experiments validate the correctness of the analysis and the effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.
基金financially supported by the project part of the state assignment of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia in scientific activities,project 3.1262.2014K
文摘A high-voltage transverse pulsed nanosecond discharge with a slotted hollow cathode was found to be a source of high-energy （few kV） ribbon electron beams. Conditions for the formation and extinction of electron beams were experimentally studied in discharges in helium at pressures of 1-100 Torr. It was found that interaction of fast electrons with a non-uniform electric field near the slotted cathode led to limitation of the magnitude of the discharge current. A physical model was developed to describe the discharge current self-limitation that was in satisfactory agreement with the experimental results. Some technical solutions that are expected to increase the upper current limits in transverse nanosecond discharge are discussed.
基金This work was supported in part by the Science Foundation Ireland(SFI)under Grant SFI/15/SPP/E3125。
文摘Renewable generation interfaced through gridforming converters are proposed as a replacement for synchronous generators in power systems.However,compared to the synchronous generator,the power electronics converter has a strict limit on the current to avoid overcurrent damage.The gridforming converter acts like a voltage source,directily controlling the voltage.This conflicts with the operation of the conventional current limit control,which is applied to a current source.The switch between the voltage control and current control aimed to impose the current limit leads to synchronization instability.This paper proposes a novel control scheme which can be applied to the grid forming voltage control in order to enforce current limits.The proposed method has been verified through simulation and hardware tests in both symmetrical and asymmetrical faults to perform current suppression while maintaining synchronization stability in the voltage control mode.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China under Grant 52077030.
文摘As a new dynamic reactive power compensator,the grid-forming Static Var Generator(GF-SVG)can not only provide reactive power-voltage support,but also has inertial support capability.It has been experimentally deployed in many wind farms.However,studies have shown that when the three-phase short-circuit fault occurs in the wind farm,the transient overcurrent during the fault occurrence and fault clearance is suppressed,making it difficult for GF-SVG to use traditional fixed virtual impedance.Aiming at the problem,firstly,the influence of virtual reactance on control stability is analyzed using the GF-SVG’s current open-loop transfer function.Secondly,based on the existing current limitation strategies of GF-SVG,an adaptive virtual reactance current limitation strategy suitable for symmetrical faults of the power grid is proposed,which limits GF-SVG’s transient overcurrent during fault occurrence and fault clearance stage to the tolerance range of GF-SVG’s power devices.Based on the GF-SVG’s active power loop and reactive power loop small signal models,the availability of the proposed adaptive virtual reactance in suppressing the DC voltage drop of GF-SVG is analyzed,and shortening the transient overvoltage recovery time of the wind farm after the fault clearance is also discussed.Finally,electromagnetic simulation proves the effectiveness and correctness of the proposed adaptive current limitation method.
文摘The behavior of YBCO/metal bilayers under transport currents was explored in the framework of fault current limitation (FCL). Properties of the superconducting-normal transition were first studied phenomenologically during sweep current experiments. For current rates higher than 500 A/s, the transition into the normal state was based on non-thermal phenomena and was characterized by a flux creep regime ended by a jump into the normal state. At lower sweep rates, a total diversion of the current in the metallic shunt was observed for temperatures higher than 85K. In this regime, a partial recovery of the superconducting state took place due to a finite thermal resistance between the superconducting and the metallic films. These two properties of partial diversion into the shunt and of fast switching for a quick rise of the current during a default were exploited for current limitation at 77 K. FCL experiments at 50 Hz show that YBCO/Au bilayers limit the current in about 1ms at a value of 2. 5/c by developing electrical fields as high as 3kV/m. Moreover, a recovery of the zero resistance state could occur under rated mode. A straightforward application of this property would be the transformer connection. Finally, results on DC current limitation and recovery under nominal mode were presented for the first time.
文摘The current-voltage（I-V） characteristics of cBN crystal sandwiched between two metallic electrodes are measured and found to be nonlinear. Over 20 samples are measured at room temperature with various electrodes, and the resulting curves are all similar in shape. When a voltage of about 560V is applied to the cBN crystal, the emitted light is visible to the naked eye in a dark room. We explain these phenomena by the space charge limited current and the electronic transition between the X and Г valleys of the conduction band.
基金supported by the Technology Project of State Grid(No.SGSNKYOOKJJS1501564)the National Key Basic Research Program of China(973 Program)(No.2015CB251005)
文摘The GaInSn liquid metal current limiter based on the fluid pinch effect has broad application prospects due to its particular properties. However, the limited rated current and abil- ity of power dissipation are the critical problems for its wide application. Firstly, the temperature distribution of the liquid metal current limiter （LMCL） was obtained by experiments with a rated current of 1 kA and the arc ignition phenomenon was observed with 1.5 kA, which indicates that the rated current is mainly limited by the arc rather than the high temperature compared to the traditional switchgears. Furthermore, an improved method is proposed by adding the paralleled pure resistance, impedance or another LMCL element to protect the setup from the fault energy concentration in the setup. The problem of a slower arc voltage increasing rate can be solved by adding a paralleled impedance with suitable parameters. Finally, the current limiting properties based on the improved method were investigated and the alternating oscillating current was found between two paralleled LMCL elements owing to their deviation of arc ignition in reality.
文摘This paper presents a new type of fault current limiter (FCL) based on fast closing switch, which is composed of a capacitor bank and a reactor in series. The main control component is a fast closing switch connected in parallel with the capacitors, which is driven by the electromagnetic repulsion force. It can response the order within 1 ms. When fault occurs, the switch closes and the capacitors are bypassed, and the fault current is limited by the reactor. Simulation analysis and experiment show that the electromagnetic repulsion force actuator can meet the demand of fast closing switch, it is feasible to develop the FCL with low cost and high reliability.
基金supported by National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.51777025,52177131)the Interdisciplinary Program of the Wuhan National High Magnetic Field Center(No.WHMFC202130)Huazhong University of Science and Technology。
文摘The liquid metal current limiter(LMCL)is regarded as a viable solution for reducing the fault current in a power grid.But demonstrating the liquid metal arc plasma self-pinching process of the resistive wall,and reducing the erosion of the LMCL are challenging,not only theoretically,but also practically.In this work,a novel LMCL is designed with a resistive wall that can be connected to the current-limiting circuit inside the cavity.Specifically,a novel fault current limiter(FCL)topology is put forward where the novel LMCL is combined with a fast switch and current-limiting reactor.Further,the liquid metal self-pinch effect is modeled mathematically in three dimensions,and the gas-liquid two-phase dynamic diagrams under different short-circuit currents are obtained by simulation.The simulation results indicate that with the increase of current,the time for the liquid metal-free surface to begin depressing is reduced,and the position of the depression also changes.Different kinds of bubbles formed by the depressions gradually extend,squeeze,and break.With the increase of current,the liquid metal takes less time to break,but breaks still occur at the edge of the channel,forming arc plasma.Finally,relevant experiments are conducted for the novel FCL topology.The arcing process and current transfer process are analyzed in particular.Comparisons of the peak arc voltage,arcing time,current limiting efficiency,and electrode erosion are presented.The results demonstrate that the arc voltage of the novel FCL topology is reduced by more than 4.5times and the arcing time is reduced by more than 12%.The erosions of the liquid metal and electrodes are reduced.Moreover,the current limiting efficiency of the novel FCL topology is improved by 1%–5%.This work lays a foundation for the topology and optimal design of the LMCL.
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(29976040),Natural Science Foundation of AnhuiProvince(99045431),Foundation of Environments and Resources of USTC and Youth Foundation of USTC.
文摘The water dissociation mechanism on a bipolar membrane under the electrical field was investigated and characterized in terms of ionic transport and limiting current density. It is considered that the depletion layer exists at the junction of a bipolar membrane, which is coincided with the viewpoint of the most literatures, but we also consider that the thickness and conductivity of this layer is not only related with the increase of the applied voltage but also with the limiting current density. Below the limiting current density, the thickness of the depletion layer keeps a constant and the conductivity decreases with the increase of the applied voltage; while above the limiting current density, the depletion thickness will increase with the increase of the applied voltage and the conductivity keeps a very low constant. Based on the data reported in the literatures and independent determinations, the limiting current density was calculated and the experimental curves Ⅰ-Ⅴ in the two directions were com
基金This project is funded by the Dongying Science Development Fund Project(DJ2021013).
文摘Due to the low impedance characteristic of the high voltage direct current(HVDC)grid,the fault current rises extremely fast after a DC-side fault occurs,and this phenomenon seriously endangers the safety of the HVDC grid.In order to suppress the rising speed of the fault current and reduce the current interruption requirements of the main breaker(MB),a fault current limiting hybrid DC circuit breaker(FCL-HCB)has been proposed in this paper,and it has the capability of bidirectional fault current limiting and fault current interruption.After the occurrence of the overcurrent in the HVDC grid,the current limiting circuit(CLC)of FCL-HCB is put into operation immediately,and whether the protected line is cut off or resumed to normal operation is decided according to the fault detection result.Compared with the traditional hybrid DC circuit breaker(HCB),the required number of semiconductor switches and the peak value of fault current after fault occurs are greatly reduced by adopting the proposed device.Extensive simulations also verify the effectiveness of the proposed FCL-HCB.
文摘This article gives an overview of the main passive solutions and active techniques, based on AC switches to limit inrush currents in medium power AC-DC converters （up to 3.7 kW） for electric vehicle charging systems. In particular, a strategy, based on SCR （silicon controlled rectifier） phase, shift control in a mixed rectifier bridge with diodes and thyristors, is proposed. The challenge is to help designers optimize the triggering delay of SCRs to both limit the peak value of inrush current spikes and optimize the charge duration of the DC-link capacitor. A mathematical model （Mathcad engineering tool） has been defined to point out, the interest of a variable triggering delay to control SCRs to meet the expectations described previously. Experimental measurements using an industrial evaluation board of the AC-DC converter demonstrate the robustness of the method.
文摘The effectiveness of a combination of fault current limiter and thyristor controlled braking resistor on power system stability enhancement and damping turbine shaft torsional oscillations has been studied. If both devices operate at the same bus, the stabilization control scheme can be carried out continuously and with flexibility. As a result, the fault currents are limited, and the generator disturbances and the turbine shaft torsional oscillations are converged quickly. In this paper, the effectiveness of the combination of both devices has been demonstrated by considering 3LG （three-lines-to-ground） fault in a two-machine infinite bus system. Also, temperature rise effect of both devices with various resistance values and weights has been demonstrated. Simulation results indicate a significant power system stability enhancement and damping turbine shaft torsional oscillations as well as with allowable temperature rise.
基金supported by State Grid Science and Technology Projects(SGTYHT/17-JS-199)National Natural Science Foundation of China(51577163).
文摘The fault current limiter(FCL)is an effective measure for improving system stability and suppressing short-circuit fault current.Because of space and economic costs,the optimum placement of FCLs is vital in industrial applications.In this study,two objectives with the same dimensional measurement unit,namely,the total capital investment cost of FCLs and circuit breaker loss related to short-circuit currents,are considered.The circuit breaker loss model is developed based on the attenuation rule of the circuit breaker service life.The circuit breaker loss is used to quantify the current-limiting effect to avoid the problem of weight selection in a multi-objective problem.The IEEE 10-generator 39-bus system in New England is used to evaluate the performance of the proposed genetic algorithm(GA)method.Comparative and sensitivity analyses are performed.The results of the optimized plan are validated through simulations,indicating the significant potential of the GA for such optimization.
基金the National Basic Research Program(973) of China (No. 2005CB221505)the Research Fund for Doctoral Program of High Education of China(No. 20050248058)
文摘A novel magnetic-controlled switcher type fault current limiter （FCL） for high voltage electric network is presented. The current limiting principle of the FCL and the bias current influence on the characteristic of the FCL axe discussed. The experiments on the 220 V/50 A test model show that the FCL can limit the fault current swiftly and effectively. Under the normal state, the bias current adjustment can change the FCL voltage loss; under the fault state, the steady fault current can be easily adjusted to the preset level by bias current regulating. The experimental result is in accordance with the principle analysis and the FCL has the advantages of flexible control strategy and simple and reliable structure.
