Investigation of Distance Relay Performance in Presence of Resistive Bridge-Type Fault Current Limiter (RBFCL)
Subject Areas : Electrical EngineeringAmangaldi Koochaki 1 * , Mani Khorasaninezhad 2
1 - Department of Electrical Engineering, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul,Iran
2 - Department of Electrical Engineering, Aliabad Katoul Branch, Islamic Azad University, Aliabad Katoul,Iran
Keywords: Restive Bridge-Type Fault Current Limiter (RBFCL), Transmission Lines, Distance Relay Characteristic,
Abstract :
Due to the development of fault current limiters (FCLs) for employment in high voltage (HV) level power system, the possibility of utilizing them in transmission systems has increased. Installation FCLs have significantly advantages to flexible and reliable operation of power system. Despite the more advantages of installation FCLs, it affects on the transmission lines protection system, which is commonly protected with distance relays.FCLs change the impedance of transmission lines during fault, which can lead to failure operation of distance relay. In this work, the effect of resistive bridge-type fault current limiter (RBFCL) on the apparent impedance seen by distance relay is investigated. For achieve this, first, the RBFCL is modeled in PSCAD/EMTDC and then the effect of its impact on the distance relay characteristic is evaluated. To this study different short circuit fault including single line to ground (SLG) and line to line (LL) faults are taken in to account. Simulation results reveal the adverse impact of the RBFCL on distance relay performance.
[1] D. K. Park, S. E. Yang, Y. S. Yoon, M. C. Ahn, H. M. Kim, Y. S. Kim, J. W. Park and T. K. Ko, “Analysis of the operational characteristics of a resistive SFCL by using the YBCO coated conductor,” IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond., vol. 17, no. 2, pp. 1851-1854, Jun. 2007
[2] Radmanesh H, Fathi H, Gharehpetian G B. “Series Transformer-Based Solid State Fault Current Limiter,”IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, vol.6, no.4,pp.1-1, July. 2015.
[3] P. G. Slade et al., “The Utility Requirements for a Distribution Fault Current Limiters,” IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, Vol. 7, No. 2, pp. 507–515, April 1992.
[4] CIGRE WG A3.10: “Fault Current Limiters in High Electrical Medium and Voltage Systems”, CIGRE Technical Brochure, No. 239, 2003.
[5] Hector G.Sarmiento, R.Pampin, “An Example in Controlling Short Circuit Levels in Large Metropolitan Area,” Power Engineering Society General Meeting, IEEE, Vol.2, June 2003
[6] Mukhopadhyay S C, Dawson F P, Iwahara M, et al. “A novel compact magnetic current limiter for three phase applications,” IEEE Trans. Magn, vol.36, no.5, p.3568-3570, Sep. 2000.
[7] N. Singh, R. M. Tumilty, G. M. Burt, C. G. Bright, C. C. Brozio,D. A .Roberts, A. C. Smith, M. Husband “System-Level Studies of a MgB2 Superconducting Fault-Current Limiter in an Active Distribution Network,” IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond., Vol. 20, No. 2, April 2010.
[8] Radmanesh H, Fathi H, Gharehpetian G B. “Series Transformer Based Solid State Fault Current Limiter,” IEEE Trans. Smart Grid, vol.6, no.4,pp.1-1, July. 2015.
[9] Moscrop J W. “Experimental Analysis of the Magnetic Flux Characteristics of Saturated Core Fault Current Limiters,” IEEE Trans. Magn., vol.49, no.2, pp. 874-882, Feb. 2013
[10] E. Ro Lee, S. Lee, Ch. Lee, H. Jun Suh, “Test of DC Reactor Type Fault Current Limiter Using SMES Magnet for Optimal Design,” IEEE Trans. Appl. supercond., Vol. 12, No. 2, March 2002
[11] K. Arai, H. Tanaka, M. Inaba, H .Arai, T. Ishigohka, M. Furuse, and M. Umeda, “Test of Resonance-Type Superconducting Fault Current Limiter,” IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond., Vol.16, No. 2, June 2006
[12]T. Ise, N. H. Nguyen and S. Kumagai, “Reduction of Inductance and Current Rating of the Coil and Enhancement of Fault Current Limiting Capability of a Rectifier Type Superconducting Fault Current Limiter ,” Trans. Appl. Superconduct., Vol. 16, No. 2, June 2006.
[13] S. Y. Kimi, J. O. Kim, I.S. Bae, and J. M. Cha, “Distribution Reliability Evaluation Affected by Superconducting Fault Current Limitera,” IEEE/PES Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, Latin America, 2010
[14] M. Firouzi, G. B. Gharehpetian, and M. Pishvaei, “THD Reduction of PCC Voltage by Using the Bridge-Type FCL,” Euro. Trans. Electr. Power, 2012
[15] H. Seo, C. Kim, S. Rhee, J. Kim, and O. B. Hyon, “Superconducting Fault Current Limiter Application for Reduction of the Transformer Inrush Current: A Decision Scheme of t he Optimal Insertion Resistance,” IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond., Vol. 20, No. 4, Agust 2010.
[16] N. Singh, R. M. Tumilty, G. M. Burt, C. G. Bright, C. C. Brozio,D. A .Roberts, A. C. Smith, M. Husband “System-Level Studies of a MgB2 Superconducting Fault-Current Limiter in an Active Distribution Network,” IEEE Trans. Appl. Supercond., Vol. 20, No. 2, April 2010.
[17] Y. Shirai, K. Furushiba, Y. Shouno, M. Shiotsu and T. Nitta, Y. Shirai, and M. Taguchi,“Improvement of Power System Stability by Use of Superconducting Fault Current Limiter With Zno Device and Resistor in Parallel ,” IEEE Trans on Appl. Superconduct., Vol.18, No.2, March 2008
[18] Firouzi M, Gharehpetian GB, Mozafari B. Bridge-type superconducting fault current limiter effect on distance relay characteristics. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2015; 68:115– 556
[19] Sahebi A, Samet H, Ghanbari T. Method to secure the performance of the differential protection in presence of fault current limiter applied into the neutral line. IET Science, Measurement & Technology. 2016; 10(8):880–8. DOI: 10.1049/iet-smt.2016.0119.
[20] Elmitwally A, Gouda E, Eladawy S. Restoring recloser-fuse coordination by optimal fault current limiters planning in DG-integrated distribution systems. International Journal of Electrical Power & Energy Systems. 2016; 77:9–18. DOI: 10.1016/j.ijepes.2015.11.021.
[21] A. G. Phadke, T. Hlibka, and M. Ibrahim, “Fundamental basis for distance relaying with symmetrical components,” IEEE Trans. Power App. Syst., vol. PAS-96, pp. 635–646, Mar./Apr. 1977.
[22] D. L. Waikar, S. Elangovan, and A. C. Liew, “Fault impedance estimation algorithm for digital distance relaying),” IEEE Trans. Power Delivery, vol. 9, no. 3, pp. 1375–1383, Jul. 1994.