Xiaowei Wang , Linhui Fan , Xiangxiang Wei , Jie Gao , Fan Zhang , Xinqian Wang
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Abstract
Aiming at the weak fault characteristics and poor adaptability of existing methods during high-impedance faults in 10 kV resonant grounding distribution systems, this paper proposes a fault detection method based on transition resistance estimation. Firstly, transient equivalent models of faulty and healthy feeders are constructed by using lumped parameters, and voltage-current matrix equations are obtained. Secondly, by analyzing the differences in the phase-frequency characteristics between lumped parameter model and distributed parameter model, the characteristic frequency band of each feeder is determined. Finally, the transition resistance value of each feeder is estimated by using the nonlinear least squares method, and thus the fault detection criterion is constructed. Specifically, if the transition resistance values of all feeders are greater than 10000Ω, it is determined as a bus fault. Conversely, the feeder corresponding to the minimum value is identified as faulty feeder. Simulation results and field tests show that it can accurately achieve fault detection in high-impedance faults and even complex grounding scenarios.
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Electric Power Systems Research is an international medium for the publication of original papers concerned with the generation, transmission, distribution and utilization of electrical energy. The journal aims at presenting important results of work in this field, whether in the form of applied research, development of new procedures or components, orginal application of existing knowledge or new designapproaches. The scope of Electric Power Systems Research is broad, encompassing all aspects of electric power systems. The following list of topics is not intended to be exhaustive, but rather to indicate topics that fall within the journal purview.
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• The utilization area from energy efficiency to distributed load levelling techniques.
• Systems studies including control techniques, planning, optimization methods, stability, security assessment and insulation coordination.