Definite-time zero-sequence over-current protection is presently used in systems whose neutral point is grounded by a low resistance(low-resistance grounding systems).These systems frequently malfunction owing to thei...Definite-time zero-sequence over-current protection is presently used in systems whose neutral point is grounded by a low resistance(low-resistance grounding systems).These systems frequently malfunction owing to their high settings of the action value when a high-impedance grounding fault occurs.In this study,the relationship between the zero-sequence currents of each feeder and the neutral branch was analyzed.Then,a grounding protection method was proposed on the basis of the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient.It is defined as the ratio of the zero-sequence current of the feeder to that of the neutral branch.Nonetheless,both zero-sequence voltage and zero-sequence current are affected by the transition resistance,The influence of transition resistance can be eliminated by calculating this coefficient.Therefore,a method based on the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient was proposed considering the significant difference between the faulty feeder and healthy feeder.Furthermore,unbalanced current can be prevented by setting the starting current.PSCAD simulation results reveal that the proposed method shows high reliability and sensitivity when a high-resistance grounding fault occurs.展开更多
This paper presents an integrated protection technique for power distribution systems. A novel integrated protection scheme based on overcurrent protection technique for distribution system is described, in which a sp...This paper presents an integrated protection technique for power distribution systems. A novel integrated protection scheme based on overcurrent protection technique for distribution system is described, in which a specially designed protection relay is installed at each substation of a network and responsible for the protection of every line sections connected to the substation busbar The conventional directional overcurrent and the new adaptive accelerated protection algorithms with multiple settings are implemented into the relay to cover all the protected line sections. The paper includes studies of a typical multi section distribution network to demonstrate the principle of the scheme. Studies show that the new scheme not only offer the new protection features for individual power line section, but also provide the characteristics of integrated protection.展开更多
The IGBT protection techniques applied in the design of inverter are proposed.Effective protection circuits are developed according to various conditions of overcurrent.Fast overcurrent protection circuit should be us...The IGBT protection techniques applied in the design of inverter are proposed.Effective protection circuits are developed according to various conditions of overcurrent.Fast overcurrent protection circuit should be used widely, so as to ensure reliableoperation of IGBT inverter.展开更多
As we all know, substation operation requires knowledge of different disciplines. In order to ensure the safety of substation operation and improve its operation efficiency, the negligence of details will cause seriou...As we all know, substation operation requires knowledge of different disciplines. In order to ensure the safety of substation operation and improve its operation efficiency, the negligence of details will cause serious potential safety hazards in a specific environment or at a specific time, which may lead to safety accidents. In order to improve the overall efficiency and quality of substation operation, the overcurrent protection in complex voltage direction of Substation operation is briefly discussed.展开更多
Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this...Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this continuous changes in generation condition, the fault current level in network will be affected, this changes in fault current level will affect in the coordination between protection relays and to keep the coordination at right way, an adaptive protection system is required that can adaptive its setting according to generation changes, the fault current level in each case is evaluated using ETAP software, and the required relay setting in each case is also evaluated using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm, and to select suitable setting which required in each condition, to select the active setting group of protection relay according to generation capacity, central protection unite can be used, and to improve protection stability and minimizing relays tripping time, a proposed method for selecting suitable backup relay is used, which leads to decrease relays tripping time and increase system stability, output settings for relays in all cases achieved our constrains.展开更多
This paper summarizes some useful concepts about the coordination of directional overcurrent protections.The following key topics are described:the analysis of systems in a ring configuration and only one source of sh...This paper summarizes some useful concepts about the coordination of directional overcurrent protections.The following key topics are described:the analysis of systems in a ring configuration and only one source of short-circuit currents;the impossibility of obtaining selectivity for all the possible system configurations with multiple sources;the need for inverse functions in order to obtain selectivity in systems with multiple sources;the coordination with protections for radial loads;the coordination between instantaneous and delayed functions;the considerations to select the pickup values;the influence of contributions from motors to short circuit currents;the transient configurations due to sequential trips at both line ends;the influence of dynamic behavior of overcurrent functions;the influence of stability constraints;other specific considerations for ground functions;some specific considerations for systems with distributed generation.A summary of these points and their effect on the coordination of directional overcurrent protections is not available in the current literature.This novel description should facilitate the inclusion of these key points in research and coordination studies related to these protective functions.展开更多
Protection of radial distribution networks is widely based on coordinated inverse time overcurrent relays (OCRs) ensuring both effectiveness and selectivity. However, the integration of distributed generation (DG) int...Protection of radial distribution networks is widely based on coordinated inverse time overcurrent relays (OCRs) ensuring both effectiveness and selectivity. However, the integration of distributed generation (DG) into an existing distribution network not only inevitably increases fault current levels to levels that may exceed the OCR ratings, but it may also disturb the original overcurrent relay coordination adversely effecting protection selectivity. To analyze the potentially adverse impact of DG on distribution system protective devices with respect to circuit breaker ratings and OCR coordination fault current studies are carried out for common reference test system under the influence of additional DG. The possible advantages of Superconducting Fault Current Limiter (SFCL) as a means to limit the adverse effect of DG on distribution system protection and their effectiveness will be demonstrated. Furthermore, minimum SFCL impedances required to avoid miss-operation of the primary and back-up OCRs are determined. The theoretical analysis will be validated using the IEEE 13-bus distribution test system is used. Both theoretical and simulation results indicate that the proposed application of SFCL is a viable option to effectively mitigate the DG impact on protective devices, thus enhancing the reliability of distribution network interfaced with DG.展开更多
The rapid integration of photovoltaic(PV)generation and energy storage systems has significantly increased the operational complexity of low-voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks in zero-carbon parks.Under...The rapid integration of photovoltaic(PV)generation and energy storage systems has significantly increased the operational complexity of low-voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks in zero-carbon parks.Under highly variable operating conditions,conventional DC protection schemes relying on fixed overcurrent thresholds often suffer from maloperation or failure to trip,particularly during fluctuations in PV power,load switching,and changes in network topology.To address these challenges,this paper proposes an adaptive DC protection strategy based on an artificial neural network(ANN)-driven dynamic threshold optimization mechanism.The proposed method replaces static protection settings with an adaptive threshold that is continuously updated according to real-time system operating conditions.A dual-layer ANN architecture is developed to capture the nonlinear relationship between grid parameter variations and optimal protection thresholds.To enhance learning accuracy and convergence performance,the backpropagation neural network is further optimized using an improved grey wolf optimizer with a nonlinear convergence factor and mutation operator.The optimized ANN enables rapid and reliable threshold adjustment without relying on high-speed communication,making the scheme suitable for decentralized and edge-computing-based protection architectures.A comprehensive simulation platform for a PV-energy storage LVDC distribution system is established in MATLAB/Simulink to generate training and testing datasets under diverse scenarios,including variations in PV output,load shedding,different fault types,and measurement uncertainties.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed adaptive protection strategy effectively eliminates threshold mismatch problems observed in fixed-setting methods.The results confirm that the proposed ANN-based adaptive protection strategy provides a robust,fast,and communication-independent solution for reliable protection of LVDC distribution networks with high penetration of renewable energy sources.展开更多
基金supported in part by National Key Research and Development Program of China(2016YFB0900603)Technology Projects of State Grid Corporation of China(52094017000W).
文摘Definite-time zero-sequence over-current protection is presently used in systems whose neutral point is grounded by a low resistance(low-resistance grounding systems).These systems frequently malfunction owing to their high settings of the action value when a high-impedance grounding fault occurs.In this study,the relationship between the zero-sequence currents of each feeder and the neutral branch was analyzed.Then,a grounding protection method was proposed on the basis of the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient.It is defined as the ratio of the zero-sequence current of the feeder to that of the neutral branch.Nonetheless,both zero-sequence voltage and zero-sequence current are affected by the transition resistance,The influence of transition resistance can be eliminated by calculating this coefficient.Therefore,a method based on the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient was proposed considering the significant difference between the faulty feeder and healthy feeder.Furthermore,unbalanced current can be prevented by setting the starting current.PSCAD simulation results reveal that the proposed method shows high reliability and sensitivity when a high-resistance grounding fault occurs.
文摘This paper presents an integrated protection technique for power distribution systems. A novel integrated protection scheme based on overcurrent protection technique for distribution system is described, in which a specially designed protection relay is installed at each substation of a network and responsible for the protection of every line sections connected to the substation busbar The conventional directional overcurrent and the new adaptive accelerated protection algorithms with multiple settings are implemented into the relay to cover all the protected line sections. The paper includes studies of a typical multi section distribution network to demonstrate the principle of the scheme. Studies show that the new scheme not only offer the new protection features for individual power line section, but also provide the characteristics of integrated protection.
文摘The IGBT protection techniques applied in the design of inverter are proposed.Effective protection circuits are developed according to various conditions of overcurrent.Fast overcurrent protection circuit should be used widely, so as to ensure reliableoperation of IGBT inverter.
文摘As we all know, substation operation requires knowledge of different disciplines. In order to ensure the safety of substation operation and improve its operation efficiency, the negligence of details will cause serious potential safety hazards in a specific environment or at a specific time, which may lead to safety accidents. In order to improve the overall efficiency and quality of substation operation, the overcurrent protection in complex voltage direction of Substation operation is briefly discussed.
文摘Distributed generators now is widely used in electrical power networks, in some cases it works seasonally, and some types works at special weather conditions like photo voltaic systems and wind energy, and due to this continuous changes in generation condition, the fault current level in network will be affected, this changes in fault current level will affect in the coordination between protection relays and to keep the coordination at right way, an adaptive protection system is required that can adaptive its setting according to generation changes, the fault current level in each case is evaluated using ETAP software, and the required relay setting in each case is also evaluated using Grey Wolf Optimizer (GWO) algorithm, and to select suitable setting which required in each condition, to select the active setting group of protection relay according to generation capacity, central protection unite can be used, and to improve protection stability and minimizing relays tripping time, a proposed method for selecting suitable backup relay is used, which leads to decrease relays tripping time and increase system stability, output settings for relays in all cases achieved our constrains.
文摘This paper summarizes some useful concepts about the coordination of directional overcurrent protections.The following key topics are described:the analysis of systems in a ring configuration and only one source of short-circuit currents;the impossibility of obtaining selectivity for all the possible system configurations with multiple sources;the need for inverse functions in order to obtain selectivity in systems with multiple sources;the coordination with protections for radial loads;the coordination between instantaneous and delayed functions;the considerations to select the pickup values;the influence of contributions from motors to short circuit currents;the transient configurations due to sequential trips at both line ends;the influence of dynamic behavior of overcurrent functions;the influence of stability constraints;other specific considerations for ground functions;some specific considerations for systems with distributed generation.A summary of these points and their effect on the coordination of directional overcurrent protections is not available in the current literature.This novel description should facilitate the inclusion of these key points in research and coordination studies related to these protective functions.
文摘Protection of radial distribution networks is widely based on coordinated inverse time overcurrent relays (OCRs) ensuring both effectiveness and selectivity. However, the integration of distributed generation (DG) into an existing distribution network not only inevitably increases fault current levels to levels that may exceed the OCR ratings, but it may also disturb the original overcurrent relay coordination adversely effecting protection selectivity. To analyze the potentially adverse impact of DG on distribution system protective devices with respect to circuit breaker ratings and OCR coordination fault current studies are carried out for common reference test system under the influence of additional DG. The possible advantages of Superconducting Fault Current Limiter (SFCL) as a means to limit the adverse effect of DG on distribution system protection and their effectiveness will be demonstrated. Furthermore, minimum SFCL impedances required to avoid miss-operation of the primary and back-up OCRs are determined. The theoretical analysis will be validated using the IEEE 13-bus distribution test system is used. Both theoretical and simulation results indicate that the proposed application of SFCL is a viable option to effectively mitigate the DG impact on protective devices, thus enhancing the reliability of distribution network interfaced with DG.
基金supported by the Key Science and Technology Project of China Southern Power Grid Co.,Ltd.(GZKJXM20232507).
文摘The rapid integration of photovoltaic(PV)generation and energy storage systems has significantly increased the operational complexity of low-voltage direct current(LVDC)distribution networks in zero-carbon parks.Under highly variable operating conditions,conventional DC protection schemes relying on fixed overcurrent thresholds often suffer from maloperation or failure to trip,particularly during fluctuations in PV power,load switching,and changes in network topology.To address these challenges,this paper proposes an adaptive DC protection strategy based on an artificial neural network(ANN)-driven dynamic threshold optimization mechanism.The proposed method replaces static protection settings with an adaptive threshold that is continuously updated according to real-time system operating conditions.A dual-layer ANN architecture is developed to capture the nonlinear relationship between grid parameter variations and optimal protection thresholds.To enhance learning accuracy and convergence performance,the backpropagation neural network is further optimized using an improved grey wolf optimizer with a nonlinear convergence factor and mutation operator.The optimized ANN enables rapid and reliable threshold adjustment without relying on high-speed communication,making the scheme suitable for decentralized and edge-computing-based protection architectures.A comprehensive simulation platform for a PV-energy storage LVDC distribution system is established in MATLAB/Simulink to generate training and testing datasets under diverse scenarios,including variations in PV output,load shedding,different fault types,and measurement uncertainties.Simulation results demonstrate that the proposed adaptive protection strategy effectively eliminates threshold mismatch problems observed in fixed-setting methods.The results confirm that the proposed ANN-based adaptive protection strategy provides a robust,fast,and communication-independent solution for reliable protection of LVDC distribution networks with high penetration of renewable energy sources.
