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access icon free Use of superconducting fault current limiters for mitigation of distributed generation influences in radial distribution network fuse–recloser protection systems

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Received 01/11/2015, Accepted 26/01/2017, Revised 06/01/2017, Published 30/01/2017

In this study, extensive dynamic simulation studies are carried out to explore the impact of synchronous machine (SM)-based distributed generation (DG) integration on existing radial fuse–recloser protection infrastructure. Furthermore, dynamic simulation studies are also conducted to highlight the use of superconducting fault current limiters (SFCLs) to mitigate such an impact. These studies have included the effects of SM-based DG sources on fuse–recloser coordination and recloser sensitivity adequacy. In addition, a comparison between the performances of two different SFCL types has been also offered. The dynamic results of these investigations have shown that the presence of SFCLs has prevented any excessive fault current contribution from SM-based DG sources, as a result, it has restored the fuse–recloser coordination and recloser sensitivity adequacy. Within the frame of reference of the study is the dynamic simulations of a test benchmark that have been conducted using the PSCAD/EMTDC software.

Inspec keywords: distributed power generation; electric fuses; power generation protection; superconducting fault current limiters; distribution networks

Other keywords: superconducting fault current limiters; SM-based DG sources; PSCAD/EMTDC software; SFCL; fuse–recloser coordination; recloser sensitivity; recloser protection systems; synchronous machine-based distributed generation; distributed generation influences; radial distribution network fuse; dynamic simulations; radial fuse–recloser protection infrastructure

Subjects: Distributed power generation; Protection apparatus; Distribution networks; Power system protection

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