Threshold-free localized scheme for DC fault identification in multiterminal HVDC systems

Loading...
Thumbnail Image
File version

Accepted Manuscript (AM)

Author(s)
Hassan, Mehedi
Hossain, Jahangir
Shah, Rakibuzzaman
Griffith University Author(s)
Primary Supervisor
Other Supervisors
Editor(s)
Date
2022
Size
File type(s)
Location
Abstract

In the future grid scenario, the continuous operation of large-capacity remote power transmission over an augmented DC network is imperative for implementing a reliable multi-terminal high voltage direct current (MT-HVDC) grid or, alternatively, an MTDC grid. A fast and selective DC fault identification method with improved reliability eventually enhances the operational continuity and flexibility of the MTDC grid. Based on the V/I ratio of a current limiting reactor, this paper proposes a new non-unit protection scheme for DC fault identification without a threshold value setting. The DC fault is precisely identified in a span of three sampling intervals by the V/I ratios of four sampling instants. The selectivity of the proposed scheme is verified in a four-terminal MTDC grid. Simulation results demonstrate that the effective detection, discrimination, and location of a DC fault strictly satisfies the speed requirement (<1ms) with a location error of less than 1%. Moreover, the relevant sensitivity analyses reveal that the proposed scheme remains invariant for a wide range of fault locations and resistances and perform efficiently, even with a lower sampling frequency. In addition, transient events apart from DC faults fail to trigger the protection, indicating the high robustness of the proposed scheme.

Journal Title

Electric Power Systems Research

Conference Title
Book Title
Edition
Volume

210

Issue
Thesis Type
Degree Program
School
Publisher link
Patent number
Funder(s)
Grant identifier(s)
Rights Statement
Rights Statement

© 2022. This manuscript version is made available under the CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0 license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/

Item Access Status
Note
Access the data
Related item(s)
Subject

Electrical engineering

Science & Technology

Technology

Engineering, Electrical & Electronic

Engineering

DC reactor

Persistent link to this record
Citation

Hassan, M; Hossain, J; Shah, R, Threshold-free localized scheme for DC fault identification in multiterminal HVDC systems, Electric Power Systems Research, 2022, 210, pp. 108081

Collections