Fault Location Method Based on Transient Frequency in Non-Effectively Grounded Distribution Network

Abstract:

In order to solve the fault location problem of single phase to-earth fault in non-effectively grounded distribution network, a new fault location method based on transient frequency of zero-mode current was presented. The difference of transient frequency of zero-mode current between detecting points before and after the fault point is analyzed. This method is realized by the distribution automation (DA) system and does not require additional equipment. The zero-mode current is detected and the frequency of its transient component is calculated by the feeder terminal unit (FTU). The fault section can be located by master station according to comparing the transient frequency at different detecting point on the fault feeder. Results of digital simulation demonstrated the accuracy and feasibility of this method.

• Periodical: Advanced Materials Research (Volumes 1070-1072)
• Pages: 774-778
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.4028/www.scientific.net/AMR.1070-1072.774
• Online since: December 2014
• Authors: Lin Li Zhang*, Li Sheng Li, Yong Sun
• Keywords: Fault Location, Non-Effectively Grounded Distribution Network, Transient Frequency, Zero-Mode Current

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