Study on Single-phase Ground Fault Localisation in Distribution Networks Based on Transient Travelling Waves

Maiheliya maihemutijiang

doi:10.54097/ajst.v7i2.11946

Authors

Maiheliya maihemutijiang

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/ajst.v7i2.11946

Keywords:

Distribution network, Double-ended traveling wave method, Anomaly data, Fault localization.

Abstract

China's low and medium voltage distribution networks are mostly grounded by small currents, and single-phase grounding faults are frequent and their fault characteristics are weak, so that the traditional fault localization schemes may fail. In order to effectively solve the problem of single-phase grounding fault localization in distribution networks, the traveling wave localization technology is applied in distribution networks, which is expected to realize fast and accurate fault localization in distribution networks. Firstly, the paper analyzes the characteristics of traveling wave signals in distribution networks and those in transmission networks, and proves the feasibility of the traveling wave localization method applied to distribution networks. Secondly, the transient electrical quantities after a single-phase ground fault occurs in the distribution network are characterized, and it is concluded that in the fault transient process, nonlinear and nonsmooth signals appear in the faulted and non-faulted lines, and effective information is extracted for fault localization using the traveling wave method. Finally, in the case of abnormal traveling wave data during fault localization, single-end localization is carried out using the initial wave head arrival moment and reflection wave arrival moment of the traveling wave signal of the side branch to ensure accurate localization, and simulation verification is carried out using PSCAD/EMPDC.

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