Distribution system protection by coordinated fault current limiters

The protection of distribution networks is one of the most substantial issues, which needs special attention. Using appropriate protective equipment enhances the safety of the power distribution network during the fault conditions. Fault current limiter (FCL) is a kind of modern preserving system be...

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Published in:Energy systems integration 2020-03, Vol.2 (1), p.59-65
Main Authors: Heidary, Amir, Radmanesh, Hamid, Naghibi, Seyed Hamid, Samandarpour, Sahand, Rouzbehi, Kumars, Shariati, Negin
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Communication
Current limiters
DC reactor type faults current limiters
decision making
decision‐making computer
distribution system protection
Electric potential
Electric power distribution
fault current limiters
fault sequence condition
FCLs coordination strategy
Internet of Things
Matlab
MATLAB platform
Measuring instruments
Networks
power distribution faults
power distribution network
power distribution protection
power engineering computing
reactors (electric)
Sequences
Voltage
voltage restoration
wireless communication system
Wireless communication systems
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Summary:The protection of distribution networks is one of the most substantial issues, which needs special attention. Using appropriate protective equipment enhances the safety of the power distribution network during the fault conditions. Fault current limiter (FCL) is a kind of modern preserving system being used for protecting power networks and equipment. One of the main concerns of power networks is the voltage restoration of buses during faulty conditions. In this study, a group of coordinated DC reactor type faults current limiters are designed and tested to protect the network and restore its buses voltage within the fault period. To coordinate FCLs and measurement devices during the fault sequences, a wireless communication system and decision‐making computer are used. The proposed FCLs coordination strategy is modelled and simulated in MATLAB platform and the results are validated by the developed laboratory test setup.
ISSN:2516-8401
2516-8401
DOI:10.1049/iet-esi.2019.0066