Accommodating Photovoltaics Integration Impacts on Distribution Network Protection System using Distance Relay

Abdallah Samir Abed Hedaya, Belgin Emre Turkay

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Abstract

The demand on distributed generation and specifically photovoltaics (PV) has increased rapidly in the last decade. Connecting these sources to distribution network level creates new challenges that where not experienced before. In this paper, the potential impacts of photovoltaics integration into distribution network on protection system are investigated using IEEE 33-bus test distribution system. Several phase fault cases are simulated in DIgSILENT Power Factory environment with different PV connection configuration; to address their effects on conventional protection system. Distance relays coordination method is proposed as a dynamic solution to accommodate the effects of distributed generation on phase protection system. The feasibility of the suggested solution is verified by reapplying the same fault conditions considered earlier.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationISMSIT 2018 - 2nd International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, Proceedings
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538641842
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2018
Event2nd International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, ISMSIT 2018 - Kizilcahamam, Ankara, Turkey
Duration: 19 Oct 201821 Oct 2018

Publication series

NameISMSIT 2018 - 2nd International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, Proceedings

Conference

Conference2nd International Symposium on Multidisciplinary Studies and Innovative Technologies, ISMSIT 2018
Country/TerritoryTurkey
CityKizilcahamam, Ankara
Period19/10/1821/10/18

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2018 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Distance Relay
  • Distribution Network Protection
  • Mho Circle
  • Photovoltaics

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