Residual Current Compensator based on Voltage Source Converter for Compensated Distribution Networks

A. Gargoom, M. A. Barik, M. A. Mahmud, M. E. Haque, Amanullah M.T. Oo, Hassan Al-Khalidi, Martin Cavanagh

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Abstract

The paper offers a comprehensive analysis and control of a Residual Current Compensator (RCC) for suppressing both the active and reactive components of single-phase-ground fault currents. Thus, ensuring almost zero fault currents in compensated distribution networks when bushfire risks are of a major concern. Based on the current injection approach, the proposed RCC encompasses a single-phase Voltage Source Converter (VSC) connected to the neutral point of the main power substation through a stepping up transformer. A detailed analysis is given to estimate the residual current to be injected during faults. A Proportional-Integral (PI) controller is then used to control the injection of the estimated current by the VSC. The performance of the proposed RCC is illustrated using a simulated real power system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2018
Place of PublicationPiscataway, NJ
PublisherIEEE
ISBN (Electronic)9781538677032
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 10 Aug 2018
Externally publishedYes
Event2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2018 - Portland, United States
Duration: 5 Aug 201810 Aug 2018

Publication series

NameIEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting
Volume2018-August
ISSN (Print)1944-9925
ISSN (Electronic)1944-9933

Conference

Conference2018 IEEE Power and Energy Society General Meeting, PESGM 2018
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityPortland
Period5/08/1810/08/18

Keywords

  • Arc suppression coils
  • Compensated networks
  • Petersen coil
  • Residual current compensation
  • Voltage source converters

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