Ultra fast pilot protection of a looped distribution system

Arvind Thirumalai, Xing Liu, George G. Karady

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5 Scopus citations

Abstract

The distribution system considered in this work is the FREEDM* loop. The loop is divided into different zones for protection. A fast pilot protection scheme is proposed for this looped system. The scheme makes time synchronized measurements of line currents, converts them to digital word. Time synchronization is added using a GPS. This time-synchronized digital word is transmitted to a computer, which executes a protection strategy for differential protection as primary and overcurrent protection as backup based on the requirements of the FREEDM system. A trip signal generated by this strategy is sent to the breaker to trip the line to complete the experimental setup. Since the protection algorithm is based on digital signals, this scheme is much faster than a conventional differential pilot protection algorithm.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech
Subtitle of host publicationThe Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 5 2011
Event2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011 - Trondheim, Norway
Duration: Jun 19 2011Jun 23 2011

Publication series

Name2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011

Other

Other2011 IEEE PES Trondheim PowerTech: The Power of Technology for a Sustainable Society, POWERTECH 2011
Country/TerritoryNorway
CityTrondheim
Period6/19/116/23/11

Keywords

  • Analog-digital conversion
  • Data acquisition
  • Digital systems
  • Fault detection
  • Intelligent systems
  • Microcontrollers
  • Power distribution faults
  • Power system protection
  • Smart grids
  • Wide area measurements

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment

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