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A communication-assisted protection scheme for direct-current distribution networks

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  • Monadi, Mehdi
  • Zamani, M. Amin
  • Koch-Ciobotaru, Cosmin
  • Candela, Jose Ignacio
  • Rodriguez, Pedro

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One of the major issues associated with the implementation of direct-current distribution systems is the design of a proper protection scheme. The fault current characteristics in direct-current distribution systems are quite different than those in conventional alternating-current grids. Thus, the performance of conventional protection schemes can adversely be affected, and it is necessary to modify the conventional protection schemes or design new protection methods for direct-current networks. This paper proposes a multi-zone differential protection scheme for direct-current distribution systems embedding distributed generators. The proposed method provides a selective and fast protection through the use of a communication link between two sides of a protected feeder. Moreover, the method provides a differential-based backup for the adjacent relays, which can enhance the protection system reliability. In addition, the method proposed in this paper also utilizes directional over-current elements to provide backup protection if the communication network fails. The effectiveness of the proposed protection scheme is evaluated through comprehensive hardware-in-the-loop simulation studies to obtain more realistic results and to investigate the impact of the communication delay. The results show that the proposed method can provide a selective and fast protection and effectively protect components of direct-current distribution systems against different types of faults.

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  • Monadi, Mehdi & Zamani, M. Amin & Koch-Ciobotaru, Cosmin & Candela, Jose Ignacio & Rodriguez, Pedro, 2016. "A communication-assisted protection scheme for direct-current distribution networks," Energy, Elsevier, vol. 109(C), pages 578-591.
    • Handle: RePEc:eee:energy:v:109:y:2016:i:c:p:578-591
    DOI: 10.1016/j.energy.2016.04.118
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