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Comparison between Underground Cable and Overhead Line for a Low-Voltage Direct Current Distribution Network Serving Communication Repeater

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  • Jae-Han Kim

    (Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI), 105 Munji-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 305-760, Korea)

  • Ju-Yong Kim

    (Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI), 105 Munji-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 305-760, Korea)

  • Jin-Tae Cho

    (Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI), 105 Munji-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 305-760, Korea)

  • Il-Keun Song

    (Korea Electric Power Research Institute (KEPRI), 105 Munji-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon 305-760, Korea)

  • Bo-Min Kweon

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Kookmin University, Jeongneung-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 136-702, Korea)

  • Il-Yop Chung

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Kookmin University, Jeongneung-Ro, Seongbuk-Gu, Seoul 136-702, Korea)

  • Joon-Ho Choi

    (Department of Electrical Engineering, Chonnam National University, Gwangju 500-757, Korea)

Abstract

This paper compares the differences in economic feasibility and dynamic characteristics between underground (U/G) cable and overhead (O/H) line for low-voltage direct current (LVDC) distribution. Numerous low loaded long-distance distribution networks served by medium-voltage alternative current (MVAC) distribution lines exist in the Korean distribution network. This is an unavoidable choice to compensate voltage drop, therefore, excessive cost is expended for the amount of electrical power load. The Korean Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) is consequently seeking a solution to replace the MVAC distribution line with a LVDC distribution line, reducing costs and providing better quality direct current (DC) electricity. A LVDC distribution network can be installed with U/G cables or O/H lines. In this paper, a realistic MVAC distribution network in a mountainous area was selected as the target model to replace with LVDC. A 30 year net present value (NPV) analysis of the economic feasibility was conducted to compare the cost of the two types of distribution line. A simulation study compared the results of the DC line fault with the power system computer aided design/electro-magnetic transient direct current (PSCAD/EMTDC). The economic feasibility evaluation and simulation study results will be used to select the applicable type of LVDC distribution network.

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  • Jae-Han Kim & Ju-Yong Kim & Jin-Tae Cho & Il-Keun Song & Bo-Min Kweon & Il-Yop Chung & Joon-Ho Choi, 2014. "Comparison between Underground Cable and Overhead Line for a Low-Voltage Direct Current Distribution Network Serving Communication Repeater," Energies, MDPI, vol. 7(3), pages 1-17, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:7:y:2014:i:3:p:1656-1672:d:34250
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    Cited by:

    1. Lesek Franek & Petr Fiedler, 2017. "A Multiconductor Model of Power Line Communication in Medium-Voltage Lines," Energies, MDPI, vol. 10(6), pages 1-16, June.
    2. Jianquan Liao & Niancheng Zhou & Qianggang Wang, 2018. "Design of Low-Ripple and Fast-Response DC Filters in DC Distribution Networks," Energies, MDPI, vol. 11(11), pages 1-20, November.

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