WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection

High impedance faults present unique challenges for power system protection engineers. The first challenge is the detection of the fault, given the low current magnitudes. The second challenge is to locate the fault to allow corrective measures to be taken. Corrective actions are essential as they m...

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Main Authors: Gian Paramo, Arturo S. Bretas
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Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/12148
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description High impedance faults present unique challenges for power system protection engineers. The first challenge is the detection of the fault, given the low current magnitudes. The second challenge is to locate the fault to allow corrective measures to be taken. Corrective actions are essential as they mitigate safety hazards and equipment damage. The problem of high impedance fault detection and location is not a new one, and despite the safety and reliability implications, relatively few efforts have been made to find a general solution. This work presents a hybrid data driven and analytical-based model for high impedance fault detection in distribution systems. The first step is to estimate a state space model of the power line being monitored. From the state space model, eigenvalues are calculated, and their dynamic behavior is used to develop zones of protection. These zones of protection are generated analytically using machine learning tools. High impedance faults are detected as they drive the eigenvalues outside of their zones. A metric called eigenvalue drift coefficient was formulated in this work to facilitate the generalization of this solution. The performance of this technique is evaluated through case studies based on the <i>IEEE</i> 5-Bus system modeled in Matlab. Test results are encouraging indicating potential for real-life applications.
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spelling doaj.art-3c2901fd4d4d494a9be30728ab17abe02023-11-23T03:43:57ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-12-0111241214810.3390/app112412148WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault DetectionGian Paramo0Arturo S. Bretas1Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6200, USADepartment of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611-6200, USAHigh impedance faults present unique challenges for power system protection engineers. The first challenge is the detection of the fault, given the low current magnitudes. The second challenge is to locate the fault to allow corrective measures to be taken. Corrective actions are essential as they mitigate safety hazards and equipment damage. The problem of high impedance fault detection and location is not a new one, and despite the safety and reliability implications, relatively few efforts have been made to find a general solution. This work presents a hybrid data driven and analytical-based model for high impedance fault detection in distribution systems. The first step is to estimate a state space model of the power line being monitored. From the state space model, eigenvalues are calculated, and their dynamic behavior is used to develop zones of protection. These zones of protection are generated analytically using machine learning tools. High impedance faults are detected as they drive the eigenvalues outside of their zones. A metric called eigenvalue drift coefficient was formulated in this work to facilitate the generalization of this solution. The performance of this technique is evaluated through case studies based on the <i>IEEE</i> 5-Bus system modeled in Matlab. Test results are encouraging indicating potential for real-life applications.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/12148high impedance faultspower system state estimationpower system protectionpower system monitoringeigenvalue estimationstate space representation
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WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
Applied Sciences
high impedance faults
power system state estimation
power system protection
power system monitoring
eigenvalue estimation
state space representation
title WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
title_full WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
title_fullStr WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
title_full_unstemmed WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
title_short WAMs Based Eigenvalue Space Model for High Impedance Fault Detection
title_sort wams based eigenvalue space model for high impedance fault detection
topic high impedance faults
power system state estimation
power system protection
power system monitoring
eigenvalue estimation
state space representation
url https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/24/12148
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