SIMULATING METHOD OF MAGNETIZING INRUSH CURRENT OF POWER TRANSFORMERS USING CONCEPT OF INSTANTANEOUS POWER

In this paper,a new simulating method is presented,using only the normal magnetizing curve (B-H) of the transformer core material,its geometric dimensions,the no-load power loss data and the concept of instantaneous power. At the end of this paper the simulating calculation using EMTP has been also performed for the same transformer. The comparison shows that the two sets of results are very close to each other,and proves the correctness of the new method. The new method presented in this paper is helpful to verify the correctness of the power transformer design,analyze the behavior of the transformer protection under switching and study the new transformer protection principles.

An Active Inrush Current Limiter Based on SCR Phase Shift Control for EV Charging Systems

This article gives an overview of the main passive solutions and active techniques, based on AC switches to limit inrush currents in medium power AC-DC converters （up to 3.7 kW） for electric vehicle charging systems. In particular, a strategy, based on SCR （silicon controlled rectifier） phase, shift control in a mixed rectifier bridge with diodes and thyristors, is proposed. The challenge is to help designers optimize the triggering delay of SCRs to both limit the peak value of inrush current spikes and optimize the charge duration of the DC-link capacitor. A mathematical model （Mathcad engineering tool） has been defined to point out, the interest of a variable triggering delay to control SCRs to meet the expectations described previously. Experimental measurements using an industrial evaluation board of the AC-DC converter demonstrate the robustness of the method.

The Discrimination of Inrush Current from Internal Fault of Power Transformer based on EMD

The method is based on that the waveform of the inrush distorts seriously, while the fault current nearly keeps sinusoid. The complicated signal can be decomposed into a finite intrinsic mode functions (IMF) by the EMD, then define and compute the projection area on X-axis of each IMF—, the specific gravity of SIMF—, and the maximum of —. We can get a new scheme of transformer-protection based on comparing the difference between inrush and fault current. Theoretical analysis show that the method can precisely discriminate inrush and fault current, fault clearance time is about 20ms. Moreover, it is convenient to achieve and hardly be affect by not-periodic component.

Alternative Approaches for Distinguishing between Faults and Inrush Current in Power Transformers

In this study, we will cover the basic methods used to distinguish between inrush current and fault current in power transformers. First, the nature of inrush current is presented compared to the fault current. Then the nature of the magnetizing current due to energizing a power transformer at no-load is explained. The first generation of methods used to disable the protective relay system during inrush current, namely the Desensitizing and Tripping Suppressor, is introduced. The second generation, the harmonic restraint method and the waveform-based restraint method with their different versions, is explained. Then we will explore thoroughly the fictitious equivalent resistance method as an example of the third generation of model type restraining or blocking methods. Finally, a comparison between these methods and conclusion is carried out.

Investigation and Mitigation of Transformer Inrush Current during Black Start of an Independent Power Producer Plant

The energizing of large power transformers has long been considered a critical event in the operation of an electric power system. When a transformer is energized by the utility, a typical inrush current could be as high as ten times its rated current. This could cause many problems from mechanical stress on transformer windings to harmonics injection, and system protection malfunction. There have been numerous researches focusing on calculation and mitigation of the transformer inrush current. With the development of smart grid, distributed generation from independent power producers (IPPs) is growing rapidly. This paper investigates the inrush current due to black start of an IPP system with several parallel transformers, through a simulation model in DIgSILENT Power Factory software. The study demonstrates that a single genset is capable of energizing a group of transformers since the overall inrush current is slightly above the inrush of the transformer directly connected to the generator. In addition, a simple method is proposed to mitigate the inrush current of the transformers using an auxiliary transformer.

Transformer Internal and Inrush Current Fault Detection Using Machine Learning

Preventive maintenance in the transformer is performed through a dif-ferential relay protection system,and it protects the transformer from internal and external faults.However,the Current Transformer(CT)in the differential protec-tion system mal-operates during inrush currents.CT saturates due to magnetizing inrush currents and causes false tripping of the differential relays.Moreover,iden-tification of tripping in protection relay either due to inrush current or internal faults needs to be diagnosed.For the above problem,continuous monitoring of transformer breather and CT terminals with thermal camera helps detect the trip-ping in relay due to inrush or internal fault.The transformer’s internal fault leads to high breathing process in the transformer breather,never for inrush currents.During inrush currents,CT temperature is increased.Continuous monitoring of breather and CT of the transformer through thermal imaging and radiometric pix-els detect the causes of CT saturation and differentiates maloperation.Hybrid wavelet threshold image analytics(HWT-IA)based radiometric pixels analysis of the transformer breather and CT after de-noising provides an accurate result of about 95%for identification of the false tripping of differential protection system of transformer.

Analysis and suppression method of transformer no-load closing excitation inrush current

The primary winding of the transformer will generate large inrush current due to the saturation of iron core when an unloaded transformer is switched-on. The inrush current not only causes mechanical interaction force due to which the windings are damaged, but also induces the differential protection relays to operate incorrectly. In this paper, the mathematical model of unloaded single phase transformer in switch-on is analyzed; the computation formulas of the inrush current and its interruption angle are presented. The experiment investigation of single phase transformers with different capacities shows that the inrush current measurement result is consistent with theoretical analysis. The inrush current waveform is typically a steeple top waveform with high order harmonics and damping in one direction. In the same condition, large inrush current amplitude will be induced with smaller switching angle, larger residual flux and smaller saturation flux.

Flexible unbalanced control with peak current limitation for virtual synchronous generator under voltage sags

Virtual synchronous generator(VSG)is gridfriendly for integrating distributed generations(DGs)since it can emulate the operation mechanism of traditional synchronous generator(SG).However,the traditional VSG control strategy,which is mainly suitable for balanced voltage conditions,may lead to power oscillations,current unbalance and even overcurrent under unbalanced voltage sags.To overcome this difficulty,a flexible unbalanced control with peak current limitation for VSG under unbalanced operating conditions is proposed.Based on the basic VSG control algorithm,the control strategy integrates two novel control modules,which are current reference generator(CRG)and power reference generator(PRG).The proposed control strategy can flexibly meet different operation demands,which includes current balancing,constant active or reactive power.And the injected currents are kept within safety values for a better utilization of the VSG power capacity.Furthermore,the experimental platform is built.Experimental results demonstrate the validness and effectiveness of the proposed control strategy.

Design of DSTATCOM Controller for Compensating Unbalances

In a three phase power system, the voltages at the generation side are in sinusoidal and equal in magnitude with 120? phase difference between the phases. However, at the load side voltages may become unbalanced due to unequal voltage magnitudes at the fundamental frequency, phase angle deviations or unequal distribution of single phase loads. The voltage unbalance is a major power quality issue, because a small unbalance in the phase voltages can cause a larger unbalance in the phase currents. A completely balanced three-phase three wire system contains only positive sequence components of voltage, current and impedance, whereas unbalanced system contains both positive and negative sequence components of voltages and currents. The negative sequence component of current in the unbalanced system increases the temperature and losses in the equipments. Hence, it is necessary to mitigate this problem by supplying the negative sequence current to the load at the load side and keep the source side balanced. This paper proposes the shunt connected, current injecting Distribution Static Synchronous Compensator (DSTATCOM) with appropriate controller to mitigate the unbalanced load current. The symmetrical components based Hysteresis Current Controller (HCC) is designed for DSTATCOM to diminish the unbalances in a three-phase three-wire system. The performance of the controller is studied by simulating the entire system in the MATLAB/Simulink environment. The DSTATCOM with HCC is found to be better than other controllers because it is suitable for compensating both balanced and unbalanced loads.

柔性低频输电系统的主变稳态负序差动保护

为了解决常规纵差保护难以适用于低频系统的问题,通过分析低频系统的序分量抑制策略,并根据低频系统故障进入稳态后单侧有负序注入的特征,提出一种基于稳态负序分量的主变差动保护方法。为防止该差动保护在区外故障时因电流互感器饱和出现误动,通过对比分析三类制动电流计算方式的制动性能,得到了差动保护的制动方程和制动系数。为解决励磁涌流、电流互感器断线可能导致误动的问题,提出了相电压突变量的差动保护开放条件。仿真分析表明,该方法能够灵敏反映区内金属性故障及轻微故障,在区外故障伴随电流互感器饱和时有可靠的制动裕度。

考虑铁心结构的三相变压器励磁涌流和角型绕组环流分析

基于三相组式、五柱式和三柱式铁心结构变压器的磁路特征和运行方程,首先,提出运用星形侧零序电流和电压来拟合角型绕组环流的数值方法,并进一步研究不同铁心结构变压器的角型绕组环流和励磁涌流的特点;然后,进行软件仿真和现场录波以验证该数值方法的有效性,可判断三相组式和五柱式变压器的各相绕组差流即为对应相的励磁涌流,而三柱式变压器某相的绕组差流并不是对应相的励磁电流;最后,进一步的理论分析与仿真验证表明,在3类铁心结构的变压器从星形侧空载合闸时,星形侧任意两相的线电流之差可以认为是这两相等效磁路的励磁涌流之差。研究结论可以为不同铁心结构三相变压器的励磁涌流识别提供依据。

基于正弦同源-概率空间协同互补的涌流闭锁方案

为了取消正弦相似性原理中的最小二乘法等中间环节,获得直接固定标准正弦波形所需要的能量信息。借鉴时域概率分布的方法论,从优势互补的角度出发,设计了一种基于Wasserstein距离算法的变压器励磁涌流闭锁方案。该方案采用特征离散化的方式,提取目标对象和模板信号并转化为状态向量作为样本标签,以此来判别两者之间的能量分布差异,从而达到正弦场景同源识别的效果。理论分析与仿真结果表明,该方法实现简便,不需要频域计算。相比于现有正弦相似性原理,降低了保护流程的复杂程度,具有更强的实际应用价值和速动性能。通过PSCAD/MATLAB平台对现场合闸的录波数据进行测试分析,验证了所提方案对促进变压器保护性能的积极意义。

励磁涌流引起换流变瓦斯继电器误动的振动及油流特性研究

在实际直流输电工程中,换流变压器在空载合闸时产生的励磁涌流导致其瓦斯继电器误动的事故频发,由于对励磁涌流下换流变压器振动及其油流特性的研究不足、故障机理不明确,瓦斯继电器误动等事故时有发生。为此,本文以某实际换流站中换流变压器网侧绕组空载合闸为例,搭建换流变压器励磁涌流电磁暂态模型,分析不同剩磁及合闸角下的换流变压器励磁涌流波形;搭建换流变压器电磁-力-流耦合的有限元模型,研究涌流作用下换流变压器的振动特性,箱体及油管内油流压强及流速特性。研究成果可为换流变压器瓦斯继电器在励磁涌流下的误动故障机理的分析提供有效参考。

不平衡电网下电流源型PWM整流器改进型无差拍控制

三相电流源型PWM整流器运行在电网电压不平衡情况下,引起直流侧及网侧电流存在大量低次谐波,势必对后级变换器供电稳定性、安全性等存在不利影响。针对该问题,首先建立整流器数学模型,推导出不平衡电网下直流侧电压和网侧电流表达式,揭示出系统直流侧和网侧电流产生低次谐波的机理。其次,根据瞬时功率理论设计内环电流参考指令,并利用无差拍控制实现网侧电流对参考电流的跟踪。然而传统无差拍控制存在延时问题,将影响网侧电流的跟随性能,造成电能质量下降。为解决该问题,提出了网侧电流内环改进型无差拍控制,利用两步预测法补偿系统延时。最后,基于Matlab/Simulink平台搭建仿真模型,验证所提控制策略的正确性与有效性。结果表明,所提方法能有效抑制直流侧和网侧电流低次谐波,实现网侧电流正弦化和直流侧电压稳定输出。

一种改进的基于电网幅值跌落的SWISS整流器协调优化控制方法

SWISS整流器因其优越的性能被广泛应用于充电桩、分布式直流电源等场合。其首要的控制目标是维持稳定的直流侧输出电压、正弦且对称的交流侧三相电流以及网侧单位功率因数。然而,当电网出现幅值跌落时,基于传统的控制方法很难同时实现上述3个控制目标。因此,该文分别提出适用于电网幅值跌落的输出电压恒定控制(constant output voltage control,COVC)方法和电流正弦对称控制(sinusoidal and symmetrical current control,SSCC)方法。前者可实现直流侧输出电压恒定无波动,但无法实现网侧电流的正弦且对称。后者可实现网侧电流正弦且对称,但无法实现直流侧电压输出恒定无波动。在此基础上,该文结合这2种控制方法的优势进一步提出一种改进的协调优化控制(improved coordination and optimization control,ICOC)方法,可实现网侧处于单位功率因数的同时,在直流侧输出电压恒定无波动和网侧电流正弦且对称之间进行协调优化,实验结果证明ICOC方法相较于COVC和SSCC具有显著的优势,与该文的理论分析一致。

不均衡小样本下多特征优化选择的生命体触电故障识别方法

针对现有的剩余电流保护装置无法有效识别触电事故的问题,该文提出了一种不均衡小样本下多特征优化选择的生命体触电故障识别方法。首先通过变分自编码器(VAE)对实验收集到的生命体触电小样本数据进行增殖以实现正负样本均衡;然后在时域上提取能够反映波形动态变化特性的23个特征量,并利用高斯核Fisher判别分析(GKFDA)与最大信息系数(MIC)法从中选择最优表达特征组;最后,提出基于遗忘因子的在线顺序极限学习机(FOS-ELM)算法实现生命体触电行为的鉴别。实验结果表明,所提方法利用不均衡小样本触电数据集就可以训练出一个优秀的分类模型,诊断准确率可达98.75%,诊断时间仅为1.33 ms。其优良的性能结合在线增量式学习分类器设计,使得模型具备新知识学习能力,具有极好的工程应用前景。

基于LC谐振单元的多回路开关电容型均衡电路

传统的串并联开关电容型均衡电路在工作过程中会产生影响电路可靠性的冲击电流,为了改善该问题对电路性能的影响,同时提升电路的均衡速度,提出一种基于LC谐振单元的多回路开关电容型均衡电路。电路的LC谐振单元由均衡电容串联电感元件组成,所有开关器件均工作在零电流开关模式下,这将有效降低开关损耗,并有效抑制电路中的冲击电流,从而延长开关器件的使用寿命,提高电路的可靠性。所提出的均衡电路采用两个LC谐振单元作为储能元件组的组间均衡支路,可以同时实现储能元件单体与单体之间以及储能元件组与组之间的均衡,在保证均衡精度的同时,有效地提升电路均衡的速度。详细地分析了电路的特点与工作原理,通过搭建仿真平台,将所提出电路与现有的同类型均衡电路对比,验证了所提出均衡电路对均衡速度的提升作用。搭建了五个串联超级电容的实验平台,实验结果表明,所提出的电路可以提升55.85%的均衡速度,并且对冲击电流有显著的抑制作用。

电网电压三相不平衡时FMSS正负序电流补偿型VSG控制

柔性多状态开关(FMSS)是一种取代传统联络开关应用于现代配电网的新型电力电子设备,能够优化现代配电网分布式电源的消纳和调控。和传统控制算法相比,采用VSG控制的FMSS不受弱电网环境下锁相环性能恶化的影响,在低电网强度下能够向电网提供频率支撑,从而增强系统的稳定性。FMSS作为接入配电网的装置,当电网电压发生三相不平衡现象时,传统VSG控制下的FMSS输出电流、功率会发生明显的波动,并网点的效率会大大降低。针对此问题,以模块化多电平变流器(MMC)结构为基础,在VSG控制策略的基础上引入正负序电流补偿,分别实现不平衡电网下FMSS输出电流、有功功率及无功功率的稳定。最后,通过Matlab/Simulink搭建四端FMSS模型,利用仿真验证所提控制策略的有效性。

基于剩余电流和不平衡电流突变向量比的TN-C-S系统漏电故障检测方法

TN-C-S系统在我国应用广泛,但由于固有剩余电流大,无法区分负荷投切和故障引起的剩余电流变化,漏电总保和中保无法投运,存在安全隐患。针对该问题,提出一种基于剩余电流和不平衡电流突变量之比的漏电故障保护方法。首先,分析剩余电流回路,剩余电流和不平衡电流突变量之比在单相接地故障发生时刻突变,在负荷投切时不变。其次,基于中性线阻抗和接地阻抗不会发生突变的特征,计算故障电流突变量幅值,以故障电流突变量幅值越限作为故障判别依据,实现漏电故障检测。仿真及试验证明,所提方法可有效区分负荷投切和漏电故障,实现大幅值固有剩余电流下的漏电故障检测,在单支路和多支路系统中的检测灵敏度分别为70、150 mA,满足TN-C-S系统多级漏电保护的灵敏度要求。

基于中性线电流离散分析治理三相负荷不平衡

当三相负荷不平衡时,必然会引起中性线电流的产生。针对三种不同三相负荷不平衡条件下中性线电流的变化情况,建立与之对应的三相负荷不平衡度算法模型。采用中性线电流的离散分析建立三相负荷不平衡度算法,作为三相负荷不平衡治理的有效判据,结合试验分析,得到了三相负荷不平衡度与中性线电流的变化规律,并应用于低压供配电系统三相负荷不平衡的治理分析。结果表明:所提三相负荷不平衡度算法对低压供配电系统三相负荷不平衡的治理具有较强的实用性。提出的以三相负荷不平衡度为自适应变量,以中性线电流为过程监测量,采用有功调配与无功补偿相结合策略,能够有效反映三相负荷不平衡的治理情况。