Fault current magnitude in a microgrid depends upon its mode of operation,namely,grid-connected mode or islanded mode.Depending on the type of fault in a given mode,separate protection schemes are generally employed.W...Fault current magnitude in a microgrid depends upon its mode of operation,namely,grid-connected mode or islanded mode.Depending on the type of fault in a given mode,separate protection schemes are generally employed.With the change in microgrid operating mode,the protection scheme needs to be modified which is uneconomical and time inefficient.In this paper,a novel optimal protection coordination scheme is proposed,one which enables a common optimal relay setting which is valid in both operating modes of the microgrid.In this con-text,a common optimal protection scheme is introduced for dual setting directional overcurrent relays(DOCRs)using a combination of various standard relay characteristics.Along with the two variables,i.e.,time multiplier setting(TMS)and plug setting(PS)for conventional directional overcurrent relay,dual setting DOCRs are augmented with a third variable of relay characteristics identifier(RCI),which is responsible for selecting optimal relay characteristics from the standard relay characteristics according to the IEC-60255 standard.The relay coordination problem is formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)problem,and the settings of relays are optimally determined using the genetic algorithm(GA)and the grey wolf optimization(GWO)algorithm.To validate the superiority of the pro-posed protection scheme,the distribution parts of the IEEE-14 and IEEE-30 bus benchmark systems are considered.展开更多
In recent years, injection of renewable energy such as solar power into the power grid is increasing. However, inclusion of large-scale intermittent-type renewable energy requires better management in proper understan...In recent years, injection of renewable energy such as solar power into the power grid is increasing. However, inclusion of large-scale intermittent-type renewable energy requires better management in proper understanding of grid’s variable characteristics and its protection systems. In this paper, the investigation on overvoltage issue is illustrated. Overvoltage in distribution feeder occurs when large amount of solar power is injected at low power demand. Another investigation is on false operation of overcurrent relays due to reverse power to the 33 kV loads. The potential solutions to the two issues are illustrated in the small-sized power grid system using bi-directional inverters on AC buses in charging battery banks and adjusting the relay current settings. The benefits of solar power injection are illustrated whereby output power from generators is decreased and transmission losses are reduced. Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) was used for investigations.展开更多
This paper expounds the main structure design and function implementation of a provincial power grid relay protection setting calculation integration system. In accordance with the actual features of the relay protect...This paper expounds the main structure design and function implementation of a provincial power grid relay protection setting calculation integration system. In accordance with the actual features of the relay protection setting calculation work, setting calculation system is developed based on the project. For the development and research of integration of setting calculation system, to achieve a certain provincial power grid relay protection setting calculation and the standardization of the operation and management, network and intelligent, is of great significance.展开更多
Compared with traditional synchronous generators, wind turbine generators are different in electricity generation principles, control modes and integration topologies, which makes their fault characteristics change a ...Compared with traditional synchronous generators, wind turbine generators are different in electricity generation principles, control modes and integration topologies, which makes their fault characteristics change a lot. This, consequently, brings challenges regarding the behavior of protections for wind farm collector systems. In this paper, based on a practical wind farm, configuration and setting of relay protections for such a collector system is analyzed and determined systematically in consideration of the selectivity and sensitivity of the protections. Results show that misoperation of overcurrent relay and zero sequence overcurrent relay of the non-fault collector line occurs, and bus differential relay of collector bus cannot remove the single-phase-to-ground fault. In order to solve the problems, a novel substation-area protection for collector system is proposed and its operation mechanism is discussed.展开更多
文摘Fault current magnitude in a microgrid depends upon its mode of operation,namely,grid-connected mode or islanded mode.Depending on the type of fault in a given mode,separate protection schemes are generally employed.With the change in microgrid operating mode,the protection scheme needs to be modified which is uneconomical and time inefficient.In this paper,a novel optimal protection coordination scheme is proposed,one which enables a common optimal relay setting which is valid in both operating modes of the microgrid.In this con-text,a common optimal protection scheme is introduced for dual setting directional overcurrent relays(DOCRs)using a combination of various standard relay characteristics.Along with the two variables,i.e.,time multiplier setting(TMS)and plug setting(PS)for conventional directional overcurrent relay,dual setting DOCRs are augmented with a third variable of relay characteristics identifier(RCI),which is responsible for selecting optimal relay characteristics from the standard relay characteristics according to the IEC-60255 standard.The relay coordination problem is formulated as a mixed-integer nonlinear programming(MINLP)problem,and the settings of relays are optimally determined using the genetic algorithm(GA)and the grey wolf optimization(GWO)algorithm.To validate the superiority of the pro-posed protection scheme,the distribution parts of the IEEE-14 and IEEE-30 bus benchmark systems are considered.
文摘In recent years, injection of renewable energy such as solar power into the power grid is increasing. However, inclusion of large-scale intermittent-type renewable energy requires better management in proper understanding of grid’s variable characteristics and its protection systems. In this paper, the investigation on overvoltage issue is illustrated. Overvoltage in distribution feeder occurs when large amount of solar power is injected at low power demand. Another investigation is on false operation of overcurrent relays due to reverse power to the 33 kV loads. The potential solutions to the two issues are illustrated in the small-sized power grid system using bi-directional inverters on AC buses in charging battery banks and adjusting the relay current settings. The benefits of solar power injection are illustrated whereby output power from generators is decreased and transmission losses are reduced. Electrical Transient Analysis Program (ETAP) was used for investigations.
文摘This paper expounds the main structure design and function implementation of a provincial power grid relay protection setting calculation integration system. In accordance with the actual features of the relay protection setting calculation work, setting calculation system is developed based on the project. For the development and research of integration of setting calculation system, to achieve a certain provincial power grid relay protection setting calculation and the standardization of the operation and management, network and intelligent, is of great significance.
基金supported by the National High-tech R&D Program of China(863 Program)under the Grant 2012AA050208"111 project"under the Grant B08013the Fundamental Research Funds for the Central Universities under the Grant 2014QN20
文摘Compared with traditional synchronous generators, wind turbine generators are different in electricity generation principles, control modes and integration topologies, which makes their fault characteristics change a lot. This, consequently, brings challenges regarding the behavior of protections for wind farm collector systems. In this paper, based on a practical wind farm, configuration and setting of relay protections for such a collector system is analyzed and determined systematically in consideration of the selectivity and sensitivity of the protections. Results show that misoperation of overcurrent relay and zero sequence overcurrent relay of the non-fault collector line occurs, and bus differential relay of collector bus cannot remove the single-phase-to-ground fault. In order to solve the problems, a novel substation-area protection for collector system is proposed and its operation mechanism is discussed.
