Numerical Simulation Analysis of the Transformer Fire Extinguishing Process with a High-Pressure Water Mist System under Different Conditions

To thoroughly study the extinguishing effect of a high-pressure water mist fire extinguishing system when a transformer fire occurs,a 3D experimental model of a transformer is established in this work by employing Fire Dynamics Simulator(FDS)software.More specifically,by setting different parameters,the process of the highpressure water mist fire extinguishing system with the presence of both diverse ambient temperatures and water mist sprinkler laying conditions is simulated.In addition,the fire extinguishing effect of the employed high-pressure water mist system with the implementation of different strategies is systematically analyzed.The extracted results show that a fire source farther away fromthe centerline leads to a lower local temperature distribution.In addition,as the ambient temperature increases,the temperature above the fire source decreases,while the temperature and the concentrationof theupperflue gas layer bothdecrease.Interestingly,after thehigh-pressurewatermist sprinkler begins to operate,both the temperature distribution above the fire source and the concentration of the flue gas decrease,which indicates that the high-pressure water mist system plays the role of cooling and dust removal.By comparing various sprinkler laying methods,it is found that the lower sprinkler height has a better effect on the temperature above the fire source,the temperature of the upper flue gas layer,and the concentration of the flue gas.Moreover,when the sprinkler is spread over thewhole transformer,the cooling effect on both the temperature above the fire source and the temperature of the upper flue gas layer is good,whereas the change in the concentration of the flue gas above the fire source is not obvious compared to the case where the sprinkler is not fully spread.

Research and application of a power-flow-calculation method in multiterminal VSC-HVDC power grid

For demonstrating a multiterminal voltage-source converter(VSC)-based high-voltage DC(HVDC)(VSCHVDC) project, this study puts forward a technical route for calculating the power flow in a 500-kV VSC-HVDC power grid in comparison with that of an AC power grid. The Jacobian matrix used in the power-flow calculation was deduced through methods such as Newton–Laphson iteration and Taylor series expansion. Further, the operation effect of powerflow calculation on a true bipolar VSC-HVDC power grid was analyzed briefly. The elements of the Jacobian matrix corresponding to VSC were studied under the mode of droop control and the control strategy of VSC-HVDC power grid was analyzed in detail. The power-flow calculation model for VSC-HVDC power grid of the master–slave control mode was simplified using the PQ decomposition method of the power-flow calculation of an AC power grid. Moreover, a four-terminal model of the Zhangbei VSC-HVDC demonstration project was established and tested on MATLAB. The simulation results under two kinds of operating conditions were analyzed and compared to the results of BPA; the deviation between the power-flow results was studied. The results show that the proposed calculation method can provide a feasible support for calculating the power flow in VSC-HVDC grids.

Microstructure evolution of Ti5Si3 in Cu-Ti-Si alloys

The Cu-Ti-Si alloys containing in-situ formed Ti5Si3 are prepared. In order to clarify the Ti5Si3 formation processes and its microstructure characteristics, the as-cast and deeply etched Cu-Ti-Si alloys with different compositions and cooling rates were investigated using scanning electron microscopy (SEM), transmission electron microscopy (TEM) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). It is found that the eutectic Ti5Si3 phases in Cu-Ti-Si alloys are rod-like with hexagonal cross section which tend to intertwine with each other to form a firm skeleton like a bird nest structure which can make the alloys keep their original shape even after etching off the Cu matrix. In addition, there is Cu in the center of many Ti5Si3 rods, resulting in a core-shell structure. With the increase of the cooling rate, Ti5Si3 distributes more uniformly, and the diameter of Ti5Si3 significantly decreases, with a minimum size of less than 100 nm, while the aspect ratio of Ti5Si3 increases.

The IES dynamic time-scale scheduling strategy based on multiple load forecasting errors

Considering the complex coupling of multiple energies and the varying load forecasting errors for an integrated energy system(IES),this study proposes a dynamic time-scale scheduling strategy based on long short-term memory(LSTM)and multiple load forecasting errors.This strategy dynamically selects a hybrid timescale which is suitable for a variety of energies for each month.This is obtained by combining the mean absolute percentage error(MAPE)curve of the load forecasting with the error restriction requirements of the dispatcher.Based on the day-ahead scheduling plan,the output of the partial equipment is selectively adjusted at each time-scale to realize multi-energy collaborative optimization and gives full play to the comprehensive advantages of the IES.This is achieved by considering the differences in the response speed for each piece of equipment within the intra-day scheduling.This study uses the IES as an example,and it dynamically determines the time scale of the energy monthly.In addition,this investigation presents a detailed analysis of the output plan of the key equipment to demonstrate the necessity and the advantages of the strategy.

Research progress in electrospinning engineering for all-solid-state electrolytes of lithium metal batteries

Owing to safety issue and low energy density of liquid lithium-ion batteries(LIBs),all-solid-state lithium metal batteries(ASLMBs)with unique all-solid-state electrolytes(SEs)have attracted wide attentions.This arises mainly from the advantages of the SEs in the suppression of lithium dendrite growth,long cycle life,and broad working temperature range,showing huge potential applications in electronic devices,electric vehicles,smart grids,and biomedical devices.However,SEs suffer from low lithiumion conductivity and low mechanical integrity,slowing down the development of practical ASLMBs.Nanostructure engineering is of great efficiency in tuning the structure and composition of the SEs with improved lithium-ion conductivity and mechanical integrity.Among various available technologies for nanostructure engineering,electrospinning is a promising technique because of its simple operation,cost-effectiveness,and efficient integration with different components.In this review,we will first give a simple description of the electrospinning process.Then,the use of electrospinning technique in the synthesis of various SEs is summarized,for example,organic nanofibrous matrix,organic/inorganic nanofibrous matrix,and inorganic nanofibrous matrix combined with other components.The current development of the advanced architectures of SEs through electrospinning technology is also presented to provide references and ideas for designing high-performance ASLMBs.Finally,an outlook and further challenges in the preparation of advanced SEs for ASLMBs through electrospinning engineering are given.

Effect of Carbonation and Drying-Wetting Cycles on Chloride Diffusion Behavior of Coral Aggregate Seawater Concrete

Based on seawater immersion,drying-wetting cycles,carbonation and drying-wetting cycles for coral aggregate sea-water concrete(CASC)with different strength grades,the effect of carbonation and drying-wetting cycles on chloride diffusion be-havior of CASC is studied.The results show that the free surface chloride concentration(Cs),free chloride diffusion coefficient(Df)and time-dependent index(m)of CASC in the drying-wetting cycles is obviously higher than that in seawater immersion.The Df and m of CASC of carbonation and drying-wetting cycles is higher than that in the drying-wetting cycles.Carbonation increases the Df and m of CASC,which is against CASC to resist chloride corrosion.The corrosion possibility of CASC structures in different ex-posed areas is as follows:splash zone(carbonation and drying-wetting cycles)>tidal zone(drying-wetting cycles)>underwater zone(seawater immersion).Besides,the chloride diffusion rate of C65-CASC is 17.8%-63.4%higher than that of C65-ordinary aggre-gate concrete(OAC)in seawater immersion(underwater zone).Therefore,anti-corrosion measures should be adopted to improve the service life of CASC structure in the oceanic environment.

Modeling porous structure of oil-pressboard interface and its effect on electric field distribution

The oil-pressboard insulation is a typical composite insulation system widely used in the design and manufactory of large power apparatus. The implement of oil-pressboard insulation may lead to surface electrification and discharge at the interface under certain condition. It is of significant importance to take an insight into the phenomenon occurring at the interface. Through experiment, the pressboard is found as a porous material. The interface changes abruptly from bulk pressboard to the bulk oil as a result of the porous structure. A new model is proposed which divides the interface into bulk oil region, transition region, and bulk pressboard region. The width of the transition region is decided according to the microtome figure. The effective permittivity of the transition region is calculated using a new model based on fractal theory. The model is validated and compared with previous calculation model. The effect of the existence of transition region on the electric field distribution is discussed.

Analysis on the Influence Factors of Capacitor Voltage Transformer Dielectric Loss Measurement

Capacitor voltage transformer (CVT), which is with simple structure, convenient maintenance, functional diversity and high impact pressure strength, is widely used. And its capacitance and dielectric loss Angle measurement is an important test on testing the insulation of the equipment. This paper is mainly to introduce and discuss one of the CVT test methods——the “self excitation method”, combined with the actual situation encountered in the work, sums up and expounds the maintenance of CVT and preventive test of influence factors.

A Numerical Study on the Extinguishing Performances of High-Pressure Water Mist on Power-Transformer Fires for Different Flow Rates and Particle Velocities

In order to study the extinguishing performance of high-pressure-water-mist-based systems on the fires originating from power transformers the PyroSim software is used.Different particle velocities and flow rates are considered.The evolution laws of temperature around transformer,flue gas concentration and upper layer temperature of flue gas are analyzed under different boundary conditions.It is shown that the higher the particle velocity is,the lower the smoke concentration is,the better the cooling effect on the upper layer temperature of flue gas layer is,the larger the flow rate is and the better the cooling effect is.

Fault Diagnosis Technology Based on Model Driven

Fault diagnosis is an important application of the power grids monitoring system. Under the situation of continuous development of smart grid, it brings new challenges to the fault diagnosis technology. A fault diagnosis expert system based on model driven approach is proposed in this paper. And the corresponding fault modeling technology based on Fault Logic Description Language (FLDL) is described step by step. Practices show that this system could meet the requirements of processing fault alarm information rapidly and reliably by operator.

Design of On-Line Monitoring System for UHVDC Earth Electrode

At present the detecting of ultra high voltage direct current (UHVDC) earth electrode frequently uses manual inspection. This method can't get the real-time operational data of the earth electrodes, and meanwhile, the labor cost is very high. In order to satisfy the security needs of UHVDC, this paper designs an on-line monitoring system for UHVDC earth electrode. By 3G wireless communication-technologies, the system can monitor remotely many kinds of data such as the value of the grounding current, water level of the observation well, soil temperature and humidity near the earth electrode, the micro-climate around the earth electrode site, video data, etc. Through analyzing the datum, the system has broad prospect on fault detection and life evaluation of the UHVDC earth electrode.

Harmonics analysis of the ITER poloidal field converter based on a piecewise method

Poloidal field（PF） converters provide controlled DC voltage and current to PF coils. The many harmonics generated by the PF converter flow into the power grid and seriously affect power systems and electric equipment. Due to the complexity of the system, the traditional integral operation in Fourier analysis is complicated and inaccurate. This paper presents a piecewise method to calculate the harmonics of the ITER PF converter. The relationship between the grid input current and the DC output current of the ITER PF converter is deduced. The grid current is decomposed into the sum of some simple functions. By calculating simple function harmonics based on the piecewise method, the harmonics of the PF converter under different operation modes are obtained.In order to examine the validity of the method, a simulation model is established based on Matlab/Simulink and a relevant experiment is implemented in the ITER PF integration test platform.Comparative results are given. The calculated results are found to be consistent with simulation and experiment. The piecewise method is proved correct and valid for calculating the system harmonics.

Small-signal Stability Analysis and Improvement with Phase-shift Phase-locked Loop Based on Back Electromotive Force Observer for VSC-HVDC in Weak Grids

Voltage source converter based high-voltage direct current(VSC-HVDC)transmission technology has been extensively employed in power systems with a high penetration of renewable energy resources.However,connecting a voltage source converter(VSC)to an AC weak grid may cause the converter system to become unstable.In this paper,a phase-shift phaselocked loop(PS-PLL)is proposed wherein a back electromotive force(BEMF)observer is added to the conventional phaselocked loop(PLL).The BEMF observer is used to observe the voltage of the infinite grid in the stationaryαβframe,which avoids the problem of inaccurate observations of the grid voltage in the dq frame that are caused by the output phase angle errors of the PLL.The VSC using the PS-PLL can operate as if it is facing a strong grid,thus enhancing the stability of the VSC-HVDC system.The proposed PS-PLL only needs to be properly modified on the basis of a traditional PLL,which makes it easy to implement.In addition,because it is difficult to obtain the exact impedance of the grid,the influence of shortcircuit ratio(SCR)estimation errors on the performance of the PS-PLL is also studied.The effectiveness of the proposed PSPLL is verified by the small-signal stability analysis and timedomain simulation.

大学生创业孵化平台建设现状与展望

分析创业孵化平台建设的现状,提出平台建设措施,包括政策扶持力度、自主创业能力提升、建立一个核心,三个支持的政策体系。

Day-ahead Optimization Schedule for Gas-electric Integrated Energy System Based on Second-order Cone Programming

This paper proposes an optimal day-ahead opti-mization schedule for gas-electric integrated energy system(IES)considering the bi-directional energy flow.The hourly topology of electric power system(EPS),natural gas system(NGS),energy hubs(EH)integrated power to gas(P2G)unit,are modeled to minimize the day-ahead operation cost of IES.Then,a second-order cone programming(SOCP)method is utilized to solve the optimization problem,which is actually a mixed integer nonconvex and nonlinear programming issue.Besides,cutting planes are added to ensure the exactness of the global optimal solution.Finally,simulation results demonstrate that the proposed optimization schedule can provide a safe,effective and economical day-ahead scheduling scheme for gas-electric IES.

Faulty Feeder Identification and Fault Area Localization in Resonant Grounding System Based on Wavelet Packet and Bayesian Classifier

Accurate fault area localization is a challenging problem in resonant grounding systems(RGSs).Accordingly,this paper proposes a novel two-stage localization method for single-phase earth faults in RGSs.Firstly,a faulty feeder identification algorithm based on a Bayesian classifier is proposed.Three characteristic parameters of the RGS(the energy ratio,impedance factor,and energy spectrum entropy)are calculated based on the zero-sequence current(ZSC)of each feeder using wavelet packet transformations.Then,the values of three parameters are sent to a pre-trained Bayesian classifier to recognize the exact fault mode.With this result,the faulty feeder can be finally identified.To find the exact fault area on the faulty feeder,a localization method based on the similarity comparison of dominant frequency-band waveforms is proposed in an RGS equipped with feeder terminal units(FTUs).The FTUs can provide the information on the ZSC at their locations.Through wavelet-packet transformation,ZSC dominant frequency-band waveforms can be obtained at all FTU points.Similarities of the waveforms of characteristics at all FTU points are calculated and compared.The neighboring FTU points with the maximum diversity are the faulty sections finally determined.The proposed method exhibits higher accuracy in both faulty feeder identification and fault area localization compared to the previous methods.Finally,the effectiveness of the proposed method is validated by comparing simulation and experimental results.

Power transmission risk assessment considering component condition

This paper proposes a new method for power transmission risk assessment considering historical failure statistics of transmission systems and operation failure risks of system components.Component failure risks are integrated into the new method based on operational condition assessment of components using the support vector data description(SVDD)approach.The traditional outage probability model of transmission lines has been modified to build a new framework for power transmission system risk assessment.The proposed SVDD approach can provide a suitable mechanism to map component assessment grades to failure risks based on probabilistic behaviors of power system failures.Under the new method,both up-todate component failure risks and traditional system risk indices can be processed with the proposed outage model.As a result,component failure probabilities are not only related to historical statistic data but also operational data of components,and derived risk indices can reflect current operational conditions of components.In simulation studies,the SVDD approach is employed to evaluate component conditions and link such conditions to failure rates using up-to-date component operational data,including both on-line and off-line data of components.The IEEE 24-bus RTS-1979 system is used to demonstrate that component operational conditions can greatly affect the overall transmission system failure risks.

Three-phase fault direction identification method for outgoing transmission line of DFIG-based wind farms

Doubly-fed induction generator(DFIG)-based wind farm has the characteristic of transient fault with low voltage ride through(LVRT)capability.A new three-phase fault direction identification method for the outgoing transmission line of the wind farm is presented.The ability of the new directional relay to differentiate between a three-phase fault in one direction or the other is obtained by using the increment of phase angle difference between the memory voltage signal and the fault current signal within a certain time,and using the amplitude variation of the fault current.It can be inferred that the fault current is supplied by the wind farm whether the phase angle differs or the current amplitude varies considerably.Different fault locations at the outgoing transmission line have been simulated by PSCAD/EMTDC to evaluate the reliability and sensitivity of the proposed technique.Results show that the new directional relay is of faster response when a three-phase fault occurs at the outgoing transmission line of a DFIG-based wind farm.

Non-permanent Pole-to-pole Fault Restoration Strategy for Flexible DC Distribution Network

As the structures of multiple branch lines(MBLs)will be widely applied in the future flexible DC distribution network,there is a urgent need for improving system reliability by tackling the frequent non-permanent pole-to-pole(P-P)fault on distribution lines.A novel fault restoration strategy based on local information is proposed to solve this issue.The strategy firstly splits a double-ended power supply network into two single-ended power supply networks through the timing difference characteristics of a hybrid direct current circuit breaker(HDCCB)entering the recloser.Then,a method based on the characteristic of the transient energy of fault current is proposed to screen the faulty branch line in each single-ended power supply network.Also,a four-terminal flexible DC distribution network with MBLs is constructed on PSCAD to demonstrate the efficacy of the proposed strategy.Various factors such as noise,fault location,and DC arc equivalent resistance are considered in the simulation model for testing.Test results prove that the proposed strategy for fault restoration is effective,and features high performance and scalability.

An Efficient Multi-area Networks-Merging Model for Power System Online Dynamic Modeling

To improve accuracy and efficiency in power systems dynamic modeling,the distributed online modeling approach is a good option.In this approach,the power system is divided into sub-grids,and the dynamic models of the sub-grids are built independently within the distributed modeling system.The subgrid models are subsequently merged,after which the dynamic model of the whole power system is finally constructed online.The merging of the networks plays an important role in the distributed online dynamic modeling of power systems.An efficient multi-area networks-merging model that can rapidly match the boundary power flow is proposed in this paper.The iterations of the boundary matching during network merging are eliminated due to the introduction of the merging model,and the dynamic models of the sub-grid can be directly“plugged in”with each other.The results of the calculations performed in a real power system demonstrate the accuracy of the integrated model under both steady and transient states.