Fluid-chemical modeling of the near-cathode sheath formation process in a high current broken in DC air circuit breaker

When the contacts of a medium-voltage DC air circuit breaker(DCCB) are separated, the energy distribution of the arc is determined by the formation process of the near-electrode sheath. Therefore, the voltage drop through the near-electrode sheath is an important means to build up the arc voltage, which directly determines the current-limiting performance of the DCCB. A numerical model to describe the near-electrode sheath formation process can provide insight into the physical mechanism of the arc formation, and thus provide a method for arc energy regulation. In this work, we establish a two-dimensional axisymmetric time-varying model of a medium-voltage DCCB arc when interrupted by high current based on a fluid-chemical model involving 16 kinds of species and 46 collision reactions. The transient distributions of electron number density, positive and negative ion number density, net space charge density, axial electric field, axial potential between electrodes, and near-cathode sheath are obtained from the numerical model. The computational results show that the electron density in the arc column increases, then decreases, and then stabilizes during the near-cathode sheath formation process, and the arc column's diameter gradually becomes wider. The 11.14 V–12.33 V drops along the17 μm space charge layer away from the cathode(65.5 k V/m–72.5 k V/m) when the current varies from 20 k A–80 k A.The homogeneous external magnetic field has little effect on the distribution of particles in the near-cathode sheath core,but the electron number density at the near-cathode sheath periphery can increase as the magnetic field increases and the homogeneous external magnetic field will lead to arc diffusion. The validity of the numerical model can be proven by comparison with the experiment.

Fault DiagnosisMethod of Energy Storage Unit of Circuit Breakers Based on EWT-ISSA-BP

Aiming at the problem of energy storage unit failure in the spring operating mechanism of low voltage circuit breakers(LVCBs).A fault diagnosis algorithm based on an improved Sparrow Search Algorithm(ISSA)optimized Backpropagation Neural Network(BPNN)is proposed to improve the operational safety of LVCB.Taking the 1.5kV/4000A/75kA LVCB as an example.According to the current operating characteristics of the energy storage motor,fault characteristics are extracted based on Empirical Wavelet Transform(EWT).Traditional BPNN has problems such as difficulty adjusting network weights and thresholds,being sensitive to initial weights,and quickly falling into local optimal solutions.The Sparrow Search Algorithm(SSA)with self-adjusting weight factors combined with bidirectional mutations is added to optimize the selection of BPNN hyperparameters.The results show that the ISSA-BPNN can accurately and quickly distinguish six conditions of motor voltage reduction:motor voltage increase,motor voltage decrease,energy storage spring stuck,transmission gear stuck,regular state and energy storage spring not locked.It is suitable for fault diagnosis and detection of the energy storage part of LVCB.

Research on arc root stagnation when small current is interrupted in self-excited circuit breaker

The self-excited DC air circuit breaker(SE-DCCB)has been widely used in urban rail transit due to its excellent stability.It can realize forward and reverse interruption,but has difficulty interrupting small currents due to the phenomenon of arc root sticking at the entrance of the arc chamber in the splitting process,which is known as arc root stagnation.A coupling model of the self-excited magnetic field and magnetohydrodynamics is established for the SE-DCCB with the traditional structure.The magnetic field,temperature and airflow distribution in the arc chamber are investigated with an interrupting current of 150 A.The simulation results show that the direction and magnitude of the magnetic blowout force are the dominant factors in the arc root stagnation.The local high temperature of the arc chamber due to arc root stagnation increases the obstruction effect of the airflow vortex on the arc root movement,which significantly increases the arc duration time of small current interruption.Based on the research,the structure of the magnetic conductance plate of the actual product is improved,which can improve the direction and magnitude of the magnetic blowout force at the arc root so as to restrain the development of the airflow vortex effectively and solve the problem of arc root stagnation when the small current is interrupted.The simulation results show that the circuit breaker with improved structure has a better performance for a small current interruption range from 100 A to 350 A.

Vacuum Dielectric Recovery Characteristics of a Novel Current Limiting Circuit Breaker Base on Artificial Current Zero

为了保证新型强迫换流型真空直流限流断路器关断短路电流的可靠性，对该型断路器分断过程的真空介质恢复特性进行研究。设计了与断路器关断过程等效的介质恢复试验方案，通过等效试验结果和理论推演公式的拟合，得到了新型强迫换流型限流断路器真空灭弧室触头打开过程的动态介质强度恢复规律。研究结果表明：减小燃弧能量、提高触头运动速度可提高真空灭弧室介质的临界击穿电压；综合考虑燃弧时间与燃弧能量及触头开距的关系，随着燃弧时间的增加，真空灭弧室临界击穿电压先减小后增大。所得介质恢复规律可以作为新型断路器优化设计的参考依据。

A Fault Current Limiting Hybrid DC Circuit Breaker

Due to the low impedance characteristic of the high voltage direct current(HVDC)grid,the fault current rises extremely fast after a DC-side fault occurs,and this phenomenon seriously endangers the safety of the HVDC grid.In order to suppress the rising speed of the fault current and reduce the current interruption requirements of the main breaker(MB),a fault current limiting hybrid DC circuit breaker(FCL-HCB)has been proposed in this paper,and it has the capability of bidirectional fault current limiting and fault current interruption.After the occurrence of the overcurrent in the HVDC grid,the current limiting circuit(CLC)of FCL-HCB is put into operation immediately,and whether the protected line is cut off or resumed to normal operation is decided according to the fault detection result.Compared with the traditional hybrid DC circuit breaker(HCB),the required number of semiconductor switches and the peak value of fault current after fault occurs are greatly reduced by adopting the proposed device.Extensive simulations also verify the effectiveness of the proposed FCL-HCB.

Direct Current Circuit Breaker in EAST

This paper introduces the configuration and the operation principles of a high power direct current circuit breaker （DCCB）. The commutating current principle of the breaker is described in details with its theory and simulation analysis. The test results presented show that the DCCB meets the requirements for quenching protection. It will be used as the main breaker for quench protection in EAST.

Research on Parameter Collaborative Configuration of DC Circuit Breaker and DC Fault Current Limiter

Fault current suppression is the key technology to ensure the safe operation of the DC power distribution system. In order to realize the parameter collabora-tive configuration of the DC circuit breaker and the DC current limiter and improve the fault current suppression capability, the fault current suppression mechanism of the DC power distribution system is revealed based on the circuit model. Then, based on the mathematical model of the DC breaker, the characteristic parameters of DC breaking are extracted, and then the influence of different characteristic parameters on the breaking characteristics of fault current is studied. Finally, the mathematical model of the collaborative process between DC circuit breaker and DC current limiter is established. The charac-teristic parameters of fault current collaborative suppression are extracted. The coupling effects of different characteristic parameters on the fault current col-laborative suppression are studied. The principle of collaborative configuration of DC circuit breaker and DC current limiter is proposed, and the collaborative suppression ability of DC circuit breaker and DC current limiter to fault current is fully exploited to ensure the safe and reliable operation of the DC power distribution system.

Study on the instantaneous protection reliability of low voltage circuit breakers

This paper outlines the significance of enhancing the instantaneous protection reliability of low voltage circuit breakers and describes their main failure modes. The instantaneous failure mechanism of low voltage circuit breakers was analyzed so that measures to improve instantaneous protection reliability can be determined. Furthermore, the theory of the instantaneous characteristics calibration device for low voltage circuit breakers and the method of eliminating the non-periodic component of test current are given in detail. Finally, the test results are presented.

Influence of dc Component during Inadvertent Operation of the High Voltage Generator Circuit Breaker during Mis-Synchronization

This paper analyses the synchronization problem of a generator onto power system without satisfying synchronization condition. The main focus of the paper is on the impact of the dc component of the current in the high voltage circuit breaker during its close-open operating cycle. Using real time measurements of currents/voltages and angles during the close-opening cycle of high voltage generator circuit breaker and the impact of the dc component of current in context of interrupting large magnitude of current from the circuit breaker. In addition, the paper describes a study case model and the results of simulations performed using the software EMTP-ATP of an actual incident that occurred during the inadvertent synchronization of a large 339 MW, 24 kV generator to the grid.

New Generation of Outdoor Vacuum Circuit Breakers with Rated Voltage up to 40.5 kV

The article describes design peculiarities of the novel compact vacuum circuit breaker with rated voltage 40.5 kV. The design incorporates several novel technical solutions： polycarbonate support insulation, mono-stable magnetic actuator, labyrinth pulling insulator, core-type flexible contact and new compact vacuum interrupter （VI）. Phases are encapsulated into silicone rubber providing required creepage distance and excellent tracking resistance. These novelties along with extensive modeling of the mechanical and electrical fields followed by design optimization resulted in weight reduction of more than 50% compared with alternatives available in the market. And this is in spite of built in sensors measuring： phase currents, zero-sequence current, phase voltages.

Influence of DFIG Wind Turbine Protection and Control during Voltage Dip on Circuit Breaker Operation

This paper analyzes a DFIG （doubly fed induction generator） WT （wind turbine） fault current after a symmetrical network voltage dip. The goal is to identify the factors determining how fast the first zero crossings of the fault current occur. This is an important subject because the ftmdamental property of the CB （circuit breaker） is that it breaks the current when the current is very near zero. The study was conducted using a hardware-in-the-loop test environment constructed using two real time simulators （dSPACE and RTDS） and a commercial protection relay. It is found that the reactive current injection during a voltage dip demanded by the grid codes enhances the operation of the WT protection because the zero crossings of the currents through CB are attained earlier. In addition, the size of the crowbar resistance has a significant influence on the zero crossings.

基于钳位型断路器的柔直系统控保协同技术

柔性直流系统以其在输电领域的巨大优势而获得广泛应用.但在直流系统中,短路故障的强冲击性与电力电子器件的脆弱性之间的矛盾异常尖锐,现有保护策略难以同时满足高速动性与高可靠性的要求.本文从控保协同思想出发,基于一种电压钳位原理的直流断路器,提出一种新的故障处理模式,初步探究在柔直系统中控制与保护深度融合的可能性.当发生短路故障时,投入断路器和换流器相配合的限流功能,一方面限制电力电子器件的过流,解决其脆弱性问题;另一方面为保护提供边界,辅助实现故障的快速定位.在甄别出故障线路后,利用断路器的故障切除功能将故障隔离.此方案同时实现了故障限流、保护边界和故障切除3项功能,可有效缓减由于模块化多电平换流器(modular multilevel converter,MMC)器件脆弱性所带来的一系列保护问题.在PSCAD/EMTDC中搭建四端双极柔性直流电网模型,仿真结果表明,本控保协同方案能在5 ms内准确识别并隔离故障线路,而且具有较强的耐受过渡电阻能力.

高压SF_(6)断路器电流零区测量研究综述

电流零区测量对标定评价断路器开断性能、改进断路器结构设计至关重要,设计一套高精度、便携、可靠、安全的零区测量系统一直是行业的追求,国内外研究者在测量方法和测量装置研制方面做了很多创新性工作。从高压断路器灭弧原理出发,梳理提出了零区测量的难点和关键点,综述了国内外研究者提出的测量方案及效果。综合考虑多维度产业需求,研制了一套便携性和动态特性好的零区测量系统,并在实际断路器产品试验中进行了验证。结果表明:该系统抗干扰性和重复性好,能够满足产品研发需求。结合零区测量系统研究及使用经验,提出了零区测量系统的未来展望,为后续交直流开关的研发提供参考。

真空与气体一体化串联机械开关及其直流快速转移应用

为提升中压混合式直流断路器的自然换流性能,该文提出一种真空与气体一体化串联机械开关,分析真空与气体一体化串联用于电流转移性能的工作原理。并基于此设计了双超程联动的真空与气体一体化串联开关实验样机,研究了气体类型、气压、触头结构、触头材料等参数对电弧电压特性的影响规律,确定了W70Cu桥式两触点结构,采用H2和N2体积比为2:3、气压为0.3 MPa的氢氮混合气体,弧压可由20 V提升到120 V,电流转移时间由1 900μs缩短至300μs。同时测试了静态瞬态开断电压(TIV)分布特性,真空间隙承担主要电压(55%),串联整机耐压水平为20 kV。验证了真空与气体一体化串联开关应用于中压混合式直流断路器的可行性和有效性。

一种可选择中断的混合式直流断路器拓扑

传统的混合式直流断路器应对瞬时性故障时必须先切断故障电流,再进行重合闸,会造成短暂性的电能供应中断。对此,提出一种适用于中压直流的可选择中断混合式直流断路器拓扑。该断路器可根据不同的故障类型选择运行方式,在与主导通支路串联的桥式结构中增加电容和限流电感抑制故障的电流上升,并储存能量,通过释能电阻对能量进行释放。对所提出的拓扑进行工作过程和理论分析。在单端直流等效系统中进行仿真验证,该结构在应对永久性短路故障时,可在9 ms内切除故障;应对瞬时性故障时,可使系统在不中断电流的情况下恢复正常运行,并释放故障时产生的能量。仿真结果验证了该拓扑的优越性。

一种具有限流功能的电容型高压直流断路器

直流断路器作为直流电网实现故障清除的重要设备之一,其性能的优劣将直接影响系统的安全稳定运行。针对目前大部分断路器不具备故障限流能力且成本较高这一问题,提出了一种具有限流功能的电容型高压直流断路器设计方案。利用电容的充放电特性实现限流电抗和避雷器的投切,能够显著降低故障电流峰值;将传统直流断路器中大规模全控器件IGBT(绝缘栅双极晶体管)用电容来替代,在实现断流功能的同时有效降低了成本。基于PSCAD/EMTDC仿真软件搭建单端等效模型并进行仿真验证,结果表明:相较于传统高压直流断路器,所提方案降低了故障电流峰值,缩短了故障隔离时间,具有较好的性能。

基于电机电流的高压断路器弹簧操作机构的LM-BP故障诊断算法

BP(back propagation)神经网络由于具有线性映射能力强及自适应能力强等优点,常被用于高压断路器弹簧操作机构的故障诊断中,但易陷入局部最小点限制了网络的收敛速度和分类精确度。文中提出了一种基于L-M算法优化BP神经网络的高压断路器操作机构故障诊断方法,分析了神经网络的数学模型及映射关系,运用L-M算法对传统BP网络进行优化,解决了传统BP神经网络梯度下降法存在局部最小化、易产生平坦区等问题,有效地提高了算法的训练速度,同时提高了分类的精确度。诊断结果表明:L-M算法优化后的BP神经网络能有效地实现高压断路器操作机构故障诊断。文中研究内容对高压断路器操作机构故障诊断提供了思路与方法,对提高高压断路器安全可靠性具有重要意义。

基于低压直流断路器的机械故障机理分析与特征提取技术研究

直流断路器是轨道交通直流牵引供电系统的核心保护设备,是直流供电系统安全运行的保证,确保其稳定运行至关重要。文中针对直流牵引断路器机械结构特点,进行了断路器机械故障模拟实验,选取分合闸线圈电流及振动信号作为监测物理量,研究其机械故障机理与特征提取方法。研制信号采集硬件装置,搭建直流断路器机械故障模拟实验平台,模拟6种常见的机械故障。采集不同故障下的线圈电流及振动信号进行特征提取后进行故障机理分析,为低压直流断路器机械故障诊断提供理论支撑。

自触型低压混合式直流断路器系统设计与开断特性研究

低压混合式直流断路器具有低功耗、高开断性能、选择性保护等优点,能更好地满足光伏和储能系统以及零碳建筑等应用需求。该文提出一种自触型低压混合式直流开关拓扑,首先通过对混合式断路器工作原理分析,建立基于电弧供能、驱动的机电系统耦合设计方法,该方法利用电弧能量为电子电路供能,并将电弧电压作为换流支路导通的控制信号,从而实现短路故障下系统的自动触发,并提出核心功能模块设计的理论依据。在此基础上,研制低压混合式断路器样机并验证设计方案的有效性,并对比分析不同因素对开断特性的影响规律。试验表明,相较于传统机械开关,小电流开断时间缩短85.4%、电弧能量减少94.1%,提升了断路器电气寿命,同时实现1.1 kA短路电流开断,发现系统总体响应时间与燃弧初期电压上升速率成正相关,电弧电导、支路寄生电感增大均会延长换流时间,电弧重燃概率则主要受外部系统参数影响。结果可为低压直流混合式断路器的优化设计和性能提升提供一定参考。

计及柔性限流装置与直流断路器协同动作的电弧抑制暂态特性研究

直流系统的故障隔离是保证直流系统稳定运行的重要技术。针对传统故障隔离策略对直流断路器(direct current circuit breaker, DCCB)的性能要求较高的问题,提出了一种利用柔性限流装置(flexible current limiting device,FCLD)与DCCB协同动作的故障隔离策略。首先,研究了直流系统永久性故障和瞬时性故障情况下FCLD与DCCB的协同作用机理。其次,分析考虑FCLD电流抑制作用下DCCB开断过程的电弧暂态特性。最后,在Matlab/Simulink平台中进行仿真,验证所提协同策略的可行性。结果表明:FCLD可有效抑制DCCB的开断电弧;基于所提故障隔离策略,直流系统可在瞬时故障情况下实现平稳穿越,永久故障情况下实现DCCB的无弧开断。该策略降低了直流系统故障隔离过程中对DCCB的开断要求,提升了直流系统的故障穿越能力。