Analysis of multiple-faults of high-voltage circuit breakers based on non-negative matrix decomposition

High-voltage circuit breakers are the core equipment in power networks,and to a certain extent,are related to the safe and reliable operation of power systems.However,their core components are prone to mechanical faults.This study proposes a component separation method to detect multiple mechanical faults in circuit breakers that can achieve online real-time monitoring.First,a model and strategy are presented for obtaining mechanical voiceprint signals from circuit breakers.Subsequently,the component separation method was used to decompose the voiceprint signals of multiple faults into individual component signals.Based on this,the recognition of the features of a single-fault voiceprint signal can be achieved.Finally,multiple faults in high-voltage circuit breakers were identified through an experimental simulation and verification of the circuit breaker voiceprint signals collected from the substation site.The research results indicate that the proposed method exhibits excellent performance for multiple mechanical faults,such as spring structures and loose internal components of circuit breakers.In addition,it provides a reference method for the real-time online monitoring of high-voltage circuit breakers.

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.

Integrated Experimental and Simulation Investigation of Breakdown Voltage Characteristics Across Electrode Configurations in SF_(6) Circuit Breakers

This study investigates the breakdown voltage characteristics in sulfur hexafluoride(SF6)circuit breakers,employing a novel approach that integrates both experimental investigations and finite element simulations.Utilizing a sphere-sphere electrode configuration,we meticulously measured the relationship between breakdown voltage and electrode gap distances ranging from 1 cm to 4.5 cm.Subsequent simulations,conducted using COMSOL Multiphysics,mirrored the experimental setup to validate the model’s accuracy through a comparison of the breakdown voltage-electrode gap distance curves.The simulation results not only aligned closely with the experimental data but also allowed the extraction of detailed electric field strength,electric potential contours,and electric current flow curves at the breakdown voltage for gap distances extending from 1 to 4.5 cm.Extending the analysis,the study explored the electric field and potential distribution at a constant voltage of 72.5 kV for gap distances between 1 to 10 cm,identifying the maximum electric field strength.A comprehensive comparison of five different electrode configurations(sphere-sphere,sphere-rod,sphere-plane,rod-plane,rod-rod)at 72.5 kV and a gap distance of 1.84 cm underscored the significant influence of electrode geometry on the breakdown process.Moreover,the research contrasts the breakdown voltage in SF6 with that in air,emphasizing SF6’s superior insulating properties.This investigation not only elucidates the intricate dynamics of electrical breakdown in SF6 circuit breakers but also contributes valuable insights into the optimal electrode configurations and the potential for alternative insulating gases,steering future advancements in high-voltage circuit breaker technology.

A new production technique for wear resistant ring-hammers

Based on a great number of laboratory experiments, a new technique has been developed for producing wear resistant ring-hammers. In this technology, lost foam casting with iron sand was combined to make mold; a special alloy was used to inoculate the molten steel, and proper heat treatment was used to further improve mechanical properties of wear resistant ring-hammers. The influence of this new production technology on the microstructure and mechanical properties of wear resistant ring-hammers was studied. Results show that iron sand molding, having the inherent characteristic of sand molding, changes the type of metallic compounds, refines crystal grains and increases the fineness of microstructure. Practical experience verified that the properties of the ring-hammers produced with this new technique are as follows: tensile strength (Rm) 720 MPa, impact toughness (ak) > 210 J·cm-2 and hardness > 200 HB. After water quenching from 1,080℃ (holding for 4 h) and tempering at 320℃ for 3 h, the best wear resistance is obtained, and the wear resistance is 1.6 times higher than that of common high manganese ring-hammers.

Comprehensive evaluation of chemical breakers for multistage network ultra-high strength gel

Polymer gels have been accepted as a useful tool to address many sealing operations such as drilling and completion,well stimulation,wellbore integrity,water and gas shutoff,etc.Previously,we developed an ultra-high strength gel(USGel)for medium to ultra-low temperature reservoirs.However,the removal of USGel is a difficult problem for most temporary plugging operations.This paper first provides new insights into the mechanism of USGel,where multistage network structure and physical entanglement are the main reasons for USGel possessing ultra-high strength.Then the effects of acid breakers,encapsulated breakers,and oxidation breakers(including H_(2)O_(2),Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8),Ca(ClO)_(2),H_(2)O_(2)+NaOH,Na_(2)S_(2)O_(8)+NaOH,and Ca(ClO)_(2)+NaOH)were evaluated.The effects of component concentration and temperature on the breaking solution were studied,and the corrosion performance,physical simulation and formation damage tests of the breaking solution were carried out.The final formulation of 2%-4%NaOH+4.5%-6%H_(2)O_(2) breaking solution was determined,which can make USGel completely turn into water at 35e105C.The combinations of“acid t breaking solution”,“acid+encapsulated breaker”and“encapsulated breaker+breaking solution”were evaluated for breaking effect.The acid gradually reduced the volume of USGel,which increased the contact area between breaking solution and USGel,and the effect of“4%acid+breaking solution”was 23 times higher than that of breaking solution alone at 35C.However,the acid significantly reduced the strength of USGel.This paper provides new insights into the breaking of high-strength gels with complex network structures.

Magneto-hydrodynamic simulation study of direct current multi-contact circuit breaker for equalizing breaking arc

This work is based on a direct current(DC)natural current commutation topology,which uses load-carrying branch contacts carrying rated current and multiple sets of series arcing branch contacts in parallel to achieve circuit breaking.The proposed topology can meet the new requirements of higher voltage DC switches in aviation,aerospace,energy and other fields.First,a magneto-hydrodynamic arc model is built using COMSOL Multiphysics,and the different arc breaking characteristics of the arcing branch contacts in different gas environments are simulated.Then,a voltage uniformity coefficient is used to measure the voltage sharing effect in the process of dynamic interruption.In order to solve the dispersion of arcing contact action,a structural control method is adopted to improve the voltage uniformity coefficient.The uniform voltage distribution can improve the breaking capacity and electrical life of the series connection structure.

溯源弹簧形变过程的断路器振动信号递归量化分析辨识方法

从锁止机构脱扣引起储能弹簧释能,经部件带动动触头运动再到静止的每个动作具有严格阶段特征,伴随断路器动作的机械振动展现了能量传递及设备健康状态。该文提出一种溯源弹簧形变过程的断路器振动信号递归量化分析方法,首先由高速相机捕捉断路器操动时储能弹簧的动作图像,通过计算机视觉跟踪动态提取反映弹簧形变特征帧,再依据特征帧时序划分操动过程;然后将不同阶段振动信号映射至高维相空间,经递归分析得到体现动力系统变化特征的递归图,并递归量化分析其纹理结构特征;最后利用支持向量机模型对正常及故障状态下的断路器振动特征样本进行分析辨识,对比结果证明,由弹簧释能时序细化振动信号特征分析有效提高了分类识别准确率。该文方法在断路器操动机构状态辨识中具有广阔的应用前景。

中高压直流断路器的研究与应用

多端直流系统及直流电网是未来柔性直流输配电系统的发展方向,其安全可靠稳定运行需要有直流断路器作为保障。虽然国内外研究人员提出了各种直流断路器技术方案,但目前市场上能够满足实际工程应用的直流断路器产品仍十分缺乏。该文对直流断路器的研究工作进行了梳理。首先,分析了不同技术方案采取的换流方式及性能,并介绍了直流断路器中的核心组件及其驱动保护。其次,对各类型的直流断路器拓扑结构进行了总结,并归纳出改进优化的方向。最后,对直流断路器研制的关键技术与未来的发展趋势进行了讨论和总结,为中高压直流断路器研制与应用提供参考。

高海拔环境下大容量直流空气断路器灭弧性能研究

高原轨道交通和电工产业转型对起关键保护作用的大容量直流空气断路器(LC-DCCB)提出了更高要求,但现有产品在高海拔地区的开断仍存在一定问题。该文以轨道交通用LC-DCCB为研究对象,首先基于磁流体动力学(MHD)理论,考虑湍流效应的影响,对其在高海拔环境下开断18 kA短路电流进行仿真;然后对电弧形态及灭弧室内温度场、电磁场、气流场进行分析,得出高海拔地区空气电弧开断困难的主要原因;最后根据仿真与理论分析,考虑采用合理数量和布局的间插式U型栅片改善电弧开断特性。结果表明:随着海拔的升高,电弧前期运动速度加快,但断路器的灭弧性能降低;在高海拔环境下电弧存在严重的弧根粘滞和弧根拖尾现象,弧根拖尾畸变空间电场,不利于熄弧;同时,在不同海拔环境下,电弧会产生不同程度的反向运动现象,易导致弧后重燃。该研究深入揭示了高海拔环境下LC-DCCB电弧演变过程及复杂开断现象背后的物理本质,可为该类产品研发提供理论指导。

混合式直流断路器状态感知技术与智慧框架体系探讨

直流断路器是柔性直流输电工程中故障清除和隔离的关键设备,当前的热点集中在新型拓扑结构、直流开断特性和新型电力电子器件等功能方面的研究,对其全状态的智能感知和状态评估方面研究较少。该文以混合式直流断路器为研究对象,全面梳理了需要重点监测的状态量,归纳了混合式直流断路器中快速机械开关、压接式绝缘栅双极性晶体管(insulated gate bipolar transistor,IGBT)、避雷器、快速机构动作电容和隔离供能单元等关键组件状态量的感知方法。基于现有研究,提出了智慧型直流断路器的框架体系。分析了所提框架体系中智能感知层、信息通信层、数据融合层和智能应用层的实现思路,为实现直流断路器的智能化和模块化提供一定参考依据。

动作时序优化振动信号混沌吸引子特征的断路器操动状态辨识方法

高压断路器分合闸操作过程包括掣子脱扣、弹簧释能、动静触头碰撞等动作,机械振动信号作为能量传递的表现,蕴含着丰富的运行状态信息。该文基于断路器关键动作节点的时序,提出一种动作时序优化振动信号混沌吸引子特征的断路器操动状态辨识方法。首先,由高速相机捕捉断路器操动过程主轴拐臂运动图像,利用目标跟踪算法获取动触头关键运动节点时序指标;然后,依据时序指标划分操动过程,通过对不同阶段的振动信号相空间重构,提取相空间吸引子几何和属性特征;最后,利用智能分类算法进行故障辨识,实验结果验证该方法在大幅节省时间开销的同时,有效提高了分类辨识的准确率达96.9%。该文方法在断路器状态监测和带电测试中具有广阔应用前景。

高压断路器触头烧蚀及电寿命评估研究综述

随着高压断路器接近设计寿命年限其触头烧蚀情况越来越严重,评估高压断路器电寿命可提高利用效率同时保证其运行可靠性。根据近些年有关开关电器电寿命相关文献,首先从触头烧蚀数学模型出发剖析了断路器电寿命终结物理过程;然后对比了目前常用的断路器电寿命评估方法优缺点,指出数据模型是驱动设备寿命准确评估的关键,并借鉴其他类型开关电器电寿命相关研究为高压断路器靠性评估开拓了思路。最后指出高压断路器电寿命预测所面临挑战以及研究方向。

基于电容自然充电换相的混合式直流断路器设计与仿真

以晶闸管作为主断器件是降低混合式直流断路器造价和技术难度的手段之一,电容电压是此类直流断路器能够顺利开断直流故障的关键影响因素。现有结构中电容大多为预充电型,但预充电方式和电容电压的维持较为复杂。因此,该文提出一种基于电容自然充电换相的混合式直流断路器,利用母线电压与预充电电容的电压差值实现电容的预充电和电容电压的自动维持,从而保证断路器的开断能力。此外该断路器还具备二次开断能力,可以满足极短时间内重复开断的需求。针对所提断路器的工作过程和元器件参数进行了详细的理论推导,基于PSCAD/EMTDC建立单端等效和四端柔性直流电网模型验证了所提结构的适用性。最后与其他方案进行比较,结果表明,所提方案在开断速度、电容预充电方式和二次开断方面具备一定优势。

高压断路器操动机构驱动电机及其控制技术研究

高压断路器操动机构用电机驱动提高了断路器运行的可靠性与可控性,因此设计了一套适用于126 kV真空断路器的电机操动机构。基于操动机构动力学分析结果确定驱动电机转矩、转速要求,提出一种有限转角永磁无刷电机设计方案,研制样机进行联机试验完成动作要求检验。在此基础上,设计分段转矩控制策略,结合驱动电机输出转矩需求将操动机构的运动过程分为4个阶段,从降低触头碰撞、避免预击穿现象发生、提高断路器工作可靠性角度对各阶段电机输出转矩进行动态调节。结果表明:所研制的驱动电机配合分段转矩控制策略,在保证灭弧室对操动机构动作时间、动作速度要求的前提下,实现了操动机构的运动过程优化和工作可靠性提高,促进了断路器智能化操作进程。

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.

具备自适应重合闸能力的多端口混合式直流断路器

为解决柔性直流电网中混合式直流断路器成本高以及盲目重合闸的问题,提出了一种具备自适应重合闸能力的多端口混合式直流断路器。所提断路器能够在能量耗散期间旁路故障线路中的限流电抗器,配合电容充电回路的导通,将本应经避雷器耗散的限流电抗器能量转移到电容中,从而有效减少了故障隔离时间与避雷器能量耗散压力,并为故障性质的判别提供了能量支持。同时,该断路器通过共享主断路器的方式实现故障隔离,结合避雷器泄能需求的下降,大大降低了断路器的制造成本,在经济性方面优势明显。此外,该断路器利用故障识别电流与电容电压在永久性故障与瞬时性故障下的幅值差异来识别故障性质,实现了自适应重合闸,操作简单且易于控制。最后,利用PSCAD/EMTDC在三端MMC柔性直流系统环境下对所提方案的有效性进行了仿真验证,并通过与其他方案的对比分析,证明了所提方案的优越性。

基于固态断路器主动注入式直流故障测距方法

随着直流配电网的快速发展与深化应用,准确可靠的故障测距技术对直流故障检修和恢复至关重要。该文提出一种基于固态断路器(SSCB)主动注入式直流故障测距方法。首先,利用SSCB开断主动注入不同脉冲宽度的信号,并检测注入脉冲首末端和反射波首末端的时间差作为注入波形传播时间间隔,能够减小采样频率带来的误差。然后,提取电缆线路电压线模量作为检测量,削弱正负极线路之间的耦合作用,获得稳定波速。最后,基于小波变换原理提出改进自适应模极大值方法来检测脉冲首末端时刻,减小噪声和过渡电阻对测距精度的影响。仿真结果表明,基于SSCB主动注入式测距方法在直流配电网单极接地和极间短路故障情况下均能够实现准确且快速的定位。

基于机-电-磁-流整体耦合的油阻尼断路器保护特性的容差设计

油阻尼断路器的主要特点是在电路发生短路、过载等情况时能够自动脱扣,断开电路,从而保护人员和设备的安全,常用于变电站等场所。文章在以往对油阻尼断路器油阻尼力、电磁铁静态特性、操作机构性能等研究的基础上,构建一个基于机-电-磁-流多体多自由度多场耦合的一体化虚拟样机整体耦合模型;接着对该整体耦合模型的保护特性进行了仿真与分析,通过仿真得到了不同电流倍数下动触头的分断特性,并通过实验验证了整体耦合模型和仿真结果的正确性;最后,为减小产品保护特性的分散程度,提高油阻尼断路器的稳定性,文中结合稳健容差设计技术,选取不同电流倍数下触头的断开时间作为目标函数,以极靴半径、细铁芯半径、粗铁芯半径、粗铁芯高度作为关键设计参数,通过正交试验和贡献率分析法对目标函数进行容差分配,使得触头断开时间的分散度比原来减少39.165%。研究成果将会对电器产品的研发提供理论指导。

永磁同步电机执行机构新型控制算法研究

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