Adaptive Reclosing Scheme Based on Traveling Wave Injection For Multi-Terminal dc Grids

The hybrid dc circuit breaker(HCB)has the advantages of fast action speed and low operating loss,which is an idealmethod for fault isolation ofmulti-terminal dc grids.Formulti-terminal dc grids that transmit power through overhead lines,HCBs are required to have reclosing capability due to the high fault probability and the fact that most of the faults are temporary faults.To avoid the secondary fault strike and equipment damage that may be caused by the reclosing of the HCB when the permanent fault occurs,an adaptive reclosing scheme based on traveling wave injection is proposed in this paper.The scheme injects traveling wave signal into the fault dc line through the additionally configured auxiliary discharge branch in the HCB,and then uses the reflection characteristic of the traveling wave signal on the dc line to identify temporary and permanent faults,to be able to realize fast reclosing when the temporary fault occurs and reliably avoid reclosing after the permanent fault occurs.The test results in the simulation model of the four-terminal dc grid show that the proposed adaptive reclosing scheme can quickly and reliably identify temporary and permanent faults,greatly shorten the power outage time of temporary faults.In addition,it has the advantages of easiness to implement,high reliability,robustness to high-resistance fault and no dead zone,etc.

Fault Identification and Islanding in DC Grid Connected PV System

Nowadays, the DC distribution system has been suggested, as a replacement for the AC power distribution system with electric propulsion. This idea signifies a fresh approach of issuing energy for low-voltage installations. It can be used for any electrical application up to 20 MW and works at a nominal voltage of 1000 V DC. The DC distribution system is just an extension of the multiple DC links that previously available in all propulsion and thruster drives, which typically comprise more than 80% of the electrical power consumption on electric propulsion vessels. A fault detection and islanding scheme for DC grid connected PV system is presented in this paper. Unlike traditional ac distribution systems, protection has been challenging for dc systems. The goals of this paper are to classify and detect the fault in the PV system as well as DC grid and to isolate the faulted section so that the system keeps operating without disabling the entire system. The results show the measured values of power at PV panel and DC grid side under different fault condition, which indicates the type of fault that occurs in the system.

Analysis of DC Grid Prospects in China

随着化石能源的日益枯竭，中国已将发展可再生能源提升至重要地位，并逐步实现能源结构的战略性调整。分析可再生能源发电的间歇性与不稳定性特点，以及可再生能源发电集中并网带来的稳定性问题，提出通过建设广域覆盖的直流电网以有效解决可再生能源集中并网的有功波动问题。建设全国性的直流骨干输电网，不仅可更有效地利用可再生能源，也将积极推动坚强智能电网的建设。与交流系统相比，直流电网在未来城市配电、微网等领域也有较大的优势。根据中国国情，对直流电网在中国建设的可行性进行了具体分析，并提出中国直流电网主干结构设想图，指出了直流电网建设的一些关键技术问题，为中国直流电网建设提供参考。

HVDC Grid Segmentation Analysis for Blackouts Reduction

Segmentation of large AC systems through DC links introduces a new concept that utilizes the advantages of direct current transmission to improve network reliability and increase power transfer capacity. Technical literature argues that the segmentation of the AC network and the introduction of DC links at these systems connection points bring benefits to system operation, once contingencies generated on one side of the DC connection point would not be reflected on the other side of DC connection, thereby reducing the likelihood of cascading shutdowns and blackouts due to load restraint on transmission lines and transformers. Amidst this scenario, this paper presents a study of the main topics regarding the use of this new network segmentation philosophy, bringing a practical point of view for the use of this concept at the electrical power system planning. The effect of DC segmentation before a contingency that would initiate major outages in an adapted electrical system model IEEE-14 bus is studied and simulations have been performed with test HVAC systems and segmented by HVDC link. The results have been compared, principally in relation to the voltage bus, reactive power generation, system losses and power flow at the lines, and demonstrated that this new concept improved the grid reliability.

Effective Ultra-High-Speed Identification Scheme of Lightning Strikes Suitable for VSC-Based DC Grids

To ensure their sound and continuous operation to the greatest extent,VSC-based DC girds have extremely stringent requirements for transmission line relay protection.In terms of guaranteeing their reliability,accurate identification of lightning strikes on DC transmission lines is one of the urgent key problems to be solved.An effective ultra-high-speed identification scheme of lightning strikes suitable for the VSC-based DC grid is proposed in this paper.First,an 1-mode reverse voltage traveling wave(RVTW)is constructed applying the pole-mode transformation theory.Next,fault traveling wave propagation characteristics along the DC transmission line are analyzed in depth utilizing Peterson's law.Then,differences of time-frequency electromagnetic transient characteristics of 1-mode RVTWs between disturbances and faults caused by lightning strikes are distinguished in detail by means of the classical wavelet transformation multi-resolution analysis theory.Finally,extensive simulations are carried out to evaluate the performance of the proposed identification scheme,and by which its excellent rapidity,reliability and robustness are validated.Index Terms-Lightning-strike identification,Multi-resolution analysis,Relay protection,Traveling-wave protection,VsC-based DC grid,Wavelet transformation.

Impact of Grid Topology on Pole-to-ground Fault Current in Bipolar DC Grids:Mechanism and Evaluation

The fault current level analysis is important for bipolar direct current(DC)grids,which determines the operation and protection requirements.The DC grid topology significantly impacts the current path and then the fault current level of the grid,which makes it possible to limit the fault current by optimizing the grid topology.However,the corresponding discussion in the literature is indigent.Aiming at this point,the impact of grid topology,i.e.,the connecting scheme of converters,on the pole-to-ground fault current in bipolar DC grids,is investigated in this paper,and the ground-return-based and metallic-return-based grounding schemes are considered,respectively.Firstly,the decoupled equivalent model in frequency domain for fault current analysis is obtained.Then,the impacts of converters with different distances to the fault point on the fault current can be analyzed according to the high-frequency impedance characteristics.Based on the analysis results,a simplified fault current index(SFCI)is proposed to realize the fast evaluation of impact of grid topology on the fault current level.The SFCI is then applied to evaluate the relative fault current level.Finally,the simulation results validate the model,the analysis method,and the SFCI,which can effectively evaluate the relative fault current level in a direct and fast manner.

Coordinated Control of DC Circuit Breakers in Multilink HVDC Grids

High voltage DC grids are developing in more terminals and with larger transmission capacity,thus the re-quirements for DC circuit breakers(DCCB)will continue to rise.Conventional methods only use the faulty line DCCB to withstand the fault stress,and therefore this paper presents a coordination method of multiple DCCBs to protect the system.As many adjacent DCCBs are tripped to interrupt the fault current,the fault energy is shared,and the requirement for the faulty line DCCB is reduced.Moreover,the adjacent DCCBs are actively controlled to help system recovery.The primary protection,backup protection,and reclosing logic of multiple DCCBs are studied.Simulations confirm that the proposed control reduces the energy dissipation requirement of faulty line DCCB by approximately 30%-42%,the required current rating for IGBTs is reduced,and the system recovery time is also reduced by 20-40 ms.

基于限流电抗器两侧特定频段暂态能量比的MTDC电网单端量保护方案

柔性直流输电技术有利于未来大量分布式能源接入电网,而配置快速、可靠的保护方案是柔性直流技术发展的关键。基于直流电网等效模型,提出一种基于限流电抗器两侧电压特定频段暂态能量比差异性的单端量故障区域识别方法。该方法依据贝瑞隆等效模型计算出限流电抗器两侧电压比,通过广义S变换提取限流电抗器两侧特定频段电压,根据故障时正负极限流电抗器的电压幅值差的差异性实现故障选极。最后在PSCAD/EMTDC平台搭建仿真模型,分析出发生区内外故障时差异性明显,具备较强的耐过渡电阻与抗噪声干扰能力。

模块化高压大容量DC/DC变换器综述

随着新能源发电占比增加和电网规模的不断扩大,直流输电系统的容量不断提升,含有不同电压等级的直流电网是未来发展的必然趋势。在此背景下,DC/DC变换器作为直流电网关键设备,在多电压等级互联场景中发挥着重要作用。文中首先对已有的模块化高压大容量DC/DC变换器进行归纳、分类和比较,然后阐述了目前模块化高压大容量DC/DC变换器的拓扑结构、工作原理与特点,并针对其特点提出了不同变换器的适用场景,最后对未来的研究方向提出了建议。

基于CRS-LMD和SVD的MMC-HVDC线路故障测距方法

直流输电线路故障行波波速不确定、波头提取困难以及噪声干扰等因素制约了直流电网中故障测距技术的应用。为了降低上述因素对定位准确性的影响,提出一种基于局部特征有理样条插值均值分解(LMD based on characteristic rational spline,CRS-LMD)和奇异值分解(singular value decomposition,SVD)的故障测距方法。首先,利用特征尺度选取最优极点系数,结合有理样条插值调节拟合曲线的松紧程度,实现对故障电压行波的局部均值分解。其次,采用奇异值分解对故障行波波头进行准确提取。最后,在PSCAD/EMTDC中搭建了张北±500 kV柔性直流电网的仿真模型,模拟各种故障情况并输出故障数据,利用Matlab对故障数据进行处理并验证定位算法。最后,仿真结果表明,所提故障测距算法在不同故障距离和故障类型下均能实现故障测距,且在叠加噪声和过渡电阻的情况下也能保障较高的精确性。

Frequency domain based DC fault analysis for bipolar HVDC grids

This paper proposes a frequency domain based methodology to analyse the influence of High Voltage Direct Current(HVDC) configurations and system parameters on the travelling wave behaviour during a DC fault. The method allows us to gain deeper understanding of these influencing parameters. In the literature, the majority of DC protection algorithms essentially use thefirst travelling waves initiated by a DC fault for fault discrimination due to the stringent time constraint in DC grid protection. However, most protection algorithms up to now have been designed based on extensive time domain simulations using one specific test system. Therefore, general applicability or adaptability to different configurations and system changes is not by default ensured, and it is difficult to gain in-depth understanding of the influencing parameters through time domain simulations. In order to analyse the first travelling wave for meshed HVDC grids, voltage and current wave transfer functions with respect to the incident voltage wave are derived adopting Laplace domain based component models. The step responses obtained from the voltage transfer functions are validated by comparison against simulations using a detailed model implemented in PSCADTM. Then, the influences of system parameters such as the number of parallel branches, HVDC grid configurations and groundings on the first travelling wave are investigated by analysing the voltage and current transfer functions.

Basic Topology and Key Devices of the Five-Terminal DC Grid

Due to their high controllability and flexibility,DC power grids have broad application prospects in the fields of networking of renewable energy and the power supply for oceanic archipelagos and future cities.This paper describes the system topology,control strategy,DC breaker configuration,and research,development and testing of converter valves and DC breaker equipment of the Zhoushan multi-terminal DC transmission system.Zhejiang Zhoushan has unique geographical and developmental features to demonstrate the irreplaceable technical advantages of a DC power grid for providing reliable power supply.The experience gained from the Zhoushan DC power grid project can offer valuable insights into the development and utilization of this technology worldwide.

HVDC grid test models for different application scenarios and load flow studies

High Voltage Direct Current(HVDC) grids are the most effective solutions for collection, integration and transmission of large scale remote renewable resources to load centers. A HVDC grid test model can provide a common reference and study platform for researchers to compare the performance and characteristics of a DC grid with different DC control functions and protection strategies. It can also provide reference cases for testing of simulators and digital programs. This paper proposes a comprehensive HVDC grid test model and the associated four sub test models for system studies to meet the research purposes and requirements for different DC grid application scenarios. The design concept, topologies, configurations and functions of the test models are described in detail and their basic system data for load flow studies are provided. Finally load flow simulation studies with PSS/E(Power System Simulator/Engineering) program for each of the models are undertaken and the corresponding results are presented and analyzed in the paper.

Pilot protection of hybrid MMC DC grid based on active detection

Considering the advantages and limitations of traditional identification method,combined with the strategy of active detection,the principle of DC grid pilot protection based on active detection is proposed to improve the sensitivity and reliability of hybrid MMC DC grid protection,and to ensure the accurate identification of fault areas in DC grid.By using the DC fault ride-through control strategy of the hybrid sub-module MMC,the fault current at the converter station DC terminal is limited.Based on the high controllability of hybrid MMC,sinusoidal fault detection signals with the same frequency are injected into the line at each converter station.Based on model recognition,the capacitance model condition is satisfied by the detected signals at both ends during external faults whereas not satisfied during internal faults.The Spearman correlation coefficients is then introduced,and the correlation discriminant of capacitance model is constructed to realize fault area discrimination of DC grid.The simulation results show that the active detection protection scheme proposed in this paper can accurately identify the fault area of DC grid,and is not affected by fault impedance and has low sampling rate requirement.

Coordination Method for DC Fault Current Suppression and Clearance in DC Grids

The modular multilevel converter(MMC)based DC grid is considered as a future solution for bulk renewable energy integration and transmission.However,the high probability of DC faults and their rapid propagation speed are the main challenges in the development of DC grids.Existing research primarily focuses on the DC fault clearance methods,while the fault current suppression methods are still barely researched.Additionally,the coordination method of fault current suppression and clearance needs to be optimized.In this paper,the technical characteristics of the current suppression methods are studied,and the coordinated methods of fault current suppression and clearance are proposed.At last,a cost comparison of these methods is presented.The research results show that the proposed strategies can reduce the cost of the protection equipment.

Fault Current and Voltage Estimation Method in Symmetrical Monopolar MMC-based DC Grids

Symmetrical monopolar configuration is the prevailing scheme configuration for modular multilevel converter based high-voltage direct current(MMC-HVDC) links, in which severe DC overvoltage or overcurrent can be caused by the DC faults. To deal with the possible asymmetry in the DC faults and the coupling effects of the DC lines, this paper analyzes the DC fault characteristics based on the phase-mode transformation. First, the DC grid is decomposed into the common-mode and the differential-mode networks. The equivalent models of the MMCs and DC lines in the two networks are derived, respectively. Then, based on the state matrices, a unified numerical calculation method for the fault voltages and currents at the DC side is proposed. Compared with the time-domain simulations performed on PSCAD/EMTDC, the accuracy of the proposed method is validated. Last, the system parameter analysis shows that the grounding parameters play an important role in reducing the severity of the pole-to-ground faults, whereas the coupling effects of the DC lines should be considered when calculating the DC fault currents associated with the pole-to-pole faults.

A Node Splitting Interface Algorithm for Multi-rate Parallel Simulation of DC Grids

With wider applications of power electronic devices in modern power systems,simulation using traditional electro-mechanical and electromagnetic simulation tools suffer from low speed and imprecision.Multi-rate technologies can greatly improve simulation efficiency by avoiding simulating the entire system using a small time-step.However,the drawbacks of the current synchronization mechanisms is that they introduce numerical errors and numerical instabilities in multi-rate parallel simulations.An improved multi-rate parallel technology,node splitting interface(NSI),is proposed to reduce errors and enhance simulation stability.A new synchronization mechanism is used to avoid prediction and signal delays.Theoretical analyses are carried out to prove the convergence and absolute stability of the proposed NSI algorithm.This algorithm is particularly suitable for simultaneously investigating long term dynamics of DC grids and fast transients of power electronic converters.

Evaluation of High Step-up Power Conversion Systems for Large-capacity Photovoltaic Generation Integrated into Medium Voltage DC Grids

With the increase of dc based renewable energy generation and dc loads,the medium voltage dc(MVDC)distribution network is becoming a promising option for more efficient system integration.In particular,large-capacity photovoltaic(PV)-based power generation is growing rapidly,and a corresponding power conversion system is critical to integrate these large PV systems into MVDC power grid.Different from traditional ac grid-connected converters,the converter system for dc grid interfaced PV system requires large-capacity dc conversion over a wide range of ultra-high voltage step-up ratios.This is an important issue,yet received limited research so far.In this paper,a thorough study of dc-dc conversion system for a medium-voltage dc grid-connected PV system is conducted.The required structural features for such a conversion system are first discussed.Based on these features,the conversion system is classified into four categories by series-parallel connection scheme of power modules.Then two existing conversion system configurations as well as a proposed solution are compared in terms of input/output performance,conversion efficiency,modulation method,control complexity,power density,reliability,and hardware cost.In-depth analysis is carried out to select the most suitable conversion systems in various application scenarios.

Review of protection and fault handling for a flexible DC grid

With the development of power electronics technology,the flexible DC grid will play a significant role in promoting the transformation and reformation of the power grid.It is immune to commutation failure and has high flexibility in power control and renewable energy grid integration.However,the protection and fault handling technology for a flexible DC grid is a big challenge because of the limited overcurrent capability of the converters.This paper summarizes the development of the flexible DC grid,and analyzes the fault characteristics in detail.Next,the applicability,advantages and disadvantages of the existing protection principle,fault isolation and recovery schemes are reviewed.Finally,the key problems and development trend of the future flexible DC grid are pointed out and forecasted respectively.

Fast Protection Strategy for DC Transmission Lines of MMC-based MT-HVDC Grid

Multi-terminal high voltage DC(MT-HVDC)grid has broad application prospects in connecting different energy sources,asynchronous interconnection of power grids,remote load power supply,and other fields.At present,the key technologies that affect the development of MT-HVDC transmission system include swift fault identification and location in the DC line and its rapid isolation.Traditional fault monitoring relies on line communication,which cannot guarantee the rapidity and reliability of protection;moreover,it may even cause device damage.A fault identification scheme based on a single-terminal transient is presented in this paper.This scheme calculates the line inductance by using the rise rate of fault current at the initial stage of the fault,and determines the occurrence of the fault by comparing the observed line inductance with the set value,which lays a foundation for calculating the location of the fault point using distance protection.A simulation model on the PSCAD/EMTDC platform is built;the simulation example verifies that the proposed scheme can identify faults under dissimilar conditions while maintaining a low error level on the premise of no communication lines so as to meet the protection requirements of the MT-HVDC grid.