Fault analysis of an active LVDC distribution network for utility applications

Dong WANG; Abdullah Emhemed; Graeme Burt; Patrick Norman

Fault analysis of an active LVDC distribution network for utility applications

Dong WANG, Abdullah Emhemed, Graeme Burt, Patrick Norman

Electronic And Electrical Engineering

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Abstract

Low Voltage DC (LVDC) distribution systems are new promising technologies which can potentially improve the efficiency and controllability of existing LV distribution networks. However, they do introduce new challenges under different fault conditions. This paper investigates the performances of an active LVDC distribution network with local solar photovoltaics (PVs) and energy storages under different short-circuit faulted conditions. A typical UK LV distribution network energized by DC is used as a test network, and modeled using PSCAD/EMTDC. The LVDC is interfaced to the main AC grid using fully controlled two-level voltage source converter (VSC), and supplies DC and AC loads through DC/DC converter and DC/AC converter respectively. The response of an LVDC with such converters combination with different topologies and fault management capabilities are investigated through the simulation analysis.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 12 Sept 2016
Event	51st International Universities' Power Engineering Conference - Coinmbra Institute of Engineering, Coimbra, Portugal Duration: 6 Sept 2016 → 9 Sept 2016 http://www.upec2016.com/

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Conference	51st International Universities' Power Engineering Conference
Abbreviated title	UPEC 2016
Country/Territory	Portugal
City	Coimbra
Period	6/09/16 → 9/09/16
Internet address	http://www.upec2016.com/

Keywords

LVDC power distribution networks
AC/DC converter
DC/DC converter
fault analysis
DC protection

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Fault analysis of an active LVDC distribution network for utility applications

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