Abstract
Loss-of-mains (LOM) protection is a safety requirement for distributed generators intending to prevent unintentional islanded operation of a section of the distribution network. With increased numbers of small and medium scale generators connected to the system the correct operation of the LOM protection becomes critical. This paper proposes a new countrywide solution for the detection of islanded operation based on satellite communication. The new method is compared with the existing approaches and the performance is tested with carefully prepared sensitivity and stability scenarios. Practical implications of utilising available satellite channels are also discussed.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | IET 9th International Conference on Developments in Power System Protection, 2008 |
| Place of Publication | Piscataway, N.J. |
| Publisher | IEEE |
| Pages | 687-692 |
| Number of pages | 5 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780863419027 |
| Publication status | Published - Mar 2008 |
Keywords
- distributed power generation
- distribution networks
- power generation protection
- satellite communication
- distributed generators
- distribution network
- loss-of-mains protection
- power system protection
- satellite channels