Fault identification in distribution systems using maximum overlap wavelet decomposition

Rishabh Jain, Yuhua Du, Srdjan Lukic, David Lubkeman

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Abstract

This paper presents a novel voltage-based protection element using MODWT wavelet coefficients. This helps improve the sensitivity of existing current-based protection which can be subjected to sensitivity issues given the evolving distribution grids with multiple generation sites. The analysis of the voltage transient immediately after a disturbance can provide much useful information about the nature of the disturbance, which may otherwise be hidden. Therefore, augmenting transient based fault detection to existing techniques can improve the system protection. The proposed algorithm analyses the relative and individual content of high and low wavelet-level coefficients to reliably detect faults, and not trigger during non-fault disturbances like capacitor switching. The performance of the element is validated using results from power system simulation models and field event reports.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538626993
DOIs
StatePublished - 13 Nov 2017
Externally publishedYes
Event2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017 - Morgantown, United States
Duration: 17 Sep 201719 Sep 2017

Publication series

Name2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017

Conference

Conference2017 North American Power Symposium, NAPS 2017
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityMorgantown
Period17/09/1719/09/17

Keywords

  • Distributed Generation
  • Distribution System
  • Fault-Induced Transients
  • Protection
  • Relaying
  • Wavelet Coefficients
  • Wavelet Transform

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