Single-phase-to-ground fault protection based on zero-sequence current ratio coefficient for low-resistance grounding distribution network

Definite-time zero-sequence over-current protection is presently used in systems whose neutral point is grounded by a low resistance(low-resistance grounding systems).These systems frequently malfunction owing to their high settings of the action value when a high-impedance grounding fault occurs.In this study,the relationship between the zero-sequence currents of each feeder and the neutral branch was analyzed.Then,a grounding protection method was proposed on the basis of the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient.It is defined as the ratio of the zero-sequence current of the feeder to that of the neutral branch.Nonetheless,both zero-sequence voltage and zero-sequence current are affected by the transition resistance,The influence of transition resistance can be eliminated by calculating this coefficient.Therefore,a method based on the zero-sequence current ratio coefficient was proposed considering the significant difference between the faulty feeder and healthy feeder.Furthermore,unbalanced current can be prevented by setting the starting current.PSCAD simulation results reveal that the proposed method shows high reliability and sensitivity when a high-resistance grounding fault occurs.

WAVE CURRENT FORCE COEFFICIENTS ON INCLINED CYLINDER AND A NEW ESTIMATION METHOD

Based on the review of present force coefficients estimation methods, a new method in the frequency domain, revised cross-spectrum estimation method, is presented in this paper. Some experiments on the wave-current force on inclined cylinders are also described and the wave current force coefficients are estimated by the revised cross-spectrum estimation method. From the results, it is found that the wave and current directions have some regular effect on the coefficients. According to the results, some empirical formulas are obtained for converting the wave-current force coefficients on inclined cylinders into a unified coefficient. Comparisons show that the unified coefficients are in good agreement with other results.

An Improvement on Current Sharing Characteristics of Poloidal Field (PF) AC-DC Converters

In response to the current imbalance phenomenon and its harmfulness, a current sharing circuit model is built up, which reveals the underlying causes for the current imbalance through a quantitative analysis. Then, a feasible approach of improvement, namely enlargement of the length of connection busbars, is proposed. After the amendment, it can be seen that the current sharing coefficient is ahnost unity under rated or fault current conditions.

PMU based adaptive zone settings of distance relays for protection of multi-terminal transmission lines

This paper proposes Phasor Measurement Unit(PMU)based adaptive zone settings of distance relays(PAZSD)methodology for protection of multi-terminal transmission lines(MTL).The PAZSD methodology employs current coefficients to adjust the zone settings of the relays during infeed situation.These coefficients are calculated in phasor data concentrator(PDC)at system protection center(SPC)using the current phasors obtained from PMUs.The functioning of the distance relays during infeed condition with and without the proposed methodology has been illustrated through a four-bus model implemented in PSCAD/EMTDC environment.Further,the performance of the proposed methodology has been validated in real-time,on a laboratory prototype of Extra High Voltage multi-terminal transmission lines(EHV MTL).The phasors are estimated in PMUs using NI cRIO-9063 chassis embedded with data acquisition sensors in conjunction with LabVIEW software.The simulation and hardware results prove the efficacy of the proposed methodology in enhancing the performance and reliability of conventional distance protection system in real-time EHV MTLs.