An adaptive overcurrent protection scheme for distribution networks

Coffele, F. and Booth, C. and Dyśko, A. (2015) An adaptive overcurrent protection scheme for distribution networks. IEEE Transactions on Power Delivery, 30 (2). pp. 561-568. ISSN 0885-8977 (https://doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2013.2294879)

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Abstract

Distribution networks are evolving toward the vision of smart grids, with increasing penetration of distributed generation (DG), introduction of active network management (ANM), and potentially islanded modes of operation. These changes affect fault levels and fault current paths and have been demonstrated to compromise the correct operation of the overcurrent protection system. This paper presents an adaptive overcurrent protection system which automatically amends the protection settings of all overcurrent relays in response to the impact of DG, ANM, and islanding operation. The scheme has been developed using commercially available protection devices, employs IEC61850-based communications, and has been demonstrated and tested using a hardware-in-the-loop laboratory facility. A systematic comparison of the performance of the proposed adaptive scheme alongside that of a conventional overcurrent scheme is presented. This comparison quantifies the decrease in false operations and the reduction of mean operating time that the adaptive system offers.

ORCID iDs

Coffele, F. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5929-8441, Booth, C. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3869-4477 and Dyśko, A. ORCID logoORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3658-7566;
  • Item type:Article
    ID code:53409
    Dates:
    Date
    Event
    1 April 2015
    Published
    27 February 2014
    Published Online
    4 December 2013
    Accepted
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    Subjects:Technology > Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering
    Department:Faculty of Engineering > Electronic and Electrical Engineering
    Depositing user: Pure Administrator
    Date deposited:17 Jun 2015 15:41
    Last modified:16 Nov 2024 01:08
    URI:https://strathprints.strath.ac.uk/id/eprint/53409
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