Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies
Hybrid AC/DC microgrids are arising as an interesting approach as they combine the prominent features of AC and DC networks and do not require excessive modifications in the distribution network. However, protection of such microgrids suffers from several challenges including limited fault current c...
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| author | Mirsaeidi, Sohrab Dong, Xinzhou Mat Said, Dalila |
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| description | Hybrid AC/DC microgrids are arising as an interesting approach as they combine the prominent features of AC and DC networks and do not require excessive modifications in the distribution network. However, protection of such microgrids suffers from several challenges including limited fault current contribution of inverter-based DG sources in the islanded mode, inability of single-setting overcurrent relays in protection of dual-mode microgrids, selection of a proper grounding system, and lack of natural zero-crossing current. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the available strategies for protection of hybrid AC/DC microgrids. Apart from describing the most relevant options presented to date and classifying them into specific groups, a critical analysis is performed, in which the main challenges of each approach are presented. Finally, some conclusions and recommendations for the protection of future hybrid AC/DC microgrids are pointed out. |
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| spelling | utm.eprints-853352020-03-17T08:24:23Z http://eprints.utm.my/85335/ Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies Mirsaeidi, Sohrab Dong, Xinzhou Mat Said, Dalila TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Hybrid AC/DC microgrids are arising as an interesting approach as they combine the prominent features of AC and DC networks and do not require excessive modifications in the distribution network. However, protection of such microgrids suffers from several challenges including limited fault current contribution of inverter-based DG sources in the islanded mode, inability of single-setting overcurrent relays in protection of dual-mode microgrids, selection of a proper grounding system, and lack of natural zero-crossing current. The aim of this paper is to provide a comprehensive review of the available strategies for protection of hybrid AC/DC microgrids. Apart from describing the most relevant options presented to date and classifying them into specific groups, a critical analysis is performed, in which the main challenges of each approach are presented. Finally, some conclusions and recommendations for the protection of future hybrid AC/DC microgrids are pointed out. Elsevier Ltd 2018-07 Article PeerReviewed Mirsaeidi, Sohrab and Dong, Xinzhou and Mat Said, Dalila (2018) Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies. Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews, 90 . pp. 97-103. ISSN 1364-0321 http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.rser.2018.03.046 |
| spellingShingle | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering Mirsaeidi, Sohrab Dong, Xinzhou Mat Said, Dalila Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title | Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title_full | Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title_fullStr | Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title_full_unstemmed | Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title_short | Towards hybrid AC/DC microgrids: Critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| title_sort | towards hybrid ac dc microgrids critical analysis and classification of protection strategies |
| topic | TK Electrical engineering. Electronics Nuclear engineering |
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