A novel reclosing algorithm considering the recovery time of a superconducting fault current limiter in a distribution system with distributed generation

  • Hun Chul Seo
  • , Yun Tae Ko
  • , Sang Bong Rhee
  • , Chul Hwan Kim
  • , Raj K. Aggarwal

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Abstract

Distributed generation (DG) technologies, such as wind turbines, fuel cells, and photovoltaic systems, are connected to a distribution system. A superconducting fault current limiter (SFCL) is also connected to a distribution system for fault current limitation. The connection of an SFCL causes protective coordination problems, especially for reclosing. In this work, a new reclosing algorithm is proposed considering the recovery time of an SFCL in a distribution system with DG. The main idea is that it uses a carrier signal to distinguish whether the fault is transient or permanent after the tripping of the line by a recloser. The distribution system, DG, and SFCL are modeled using an electromagnetic transient program (EMTP), and the simulations regarding the fault resistance, the recovery time of the SFCL, and the fault clearing time are performed. The simulation results show the validity and effectiveness of the proposed algorithm.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication10th IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection, DPSP 2010 - Managing the Change
Edition558 CP
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
Event10th IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection, DPSP 2010 - Manchester, United Kingdom
Duration: 29 Mar 20101 Apr 2010

Publication series

NameIET Conference Publications
Number558 CP
Volume2010

Conference

Conference10th IET International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection, DPSP 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityManchester
Period29/03/101/04/10

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy

Keywords

  • Distributed Generation
  • EMTP
  • Reclosing
  • Recovery Time
  • Superconducting Fault Current Limiter

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