Fault analysis of multiphase distribution systems using symmetrical components

The paper presents a new approach for performing the fault analysis of multiphase distribution networks based on the symmetrical components. The multiphase distribution system is represented by an equivalent three-phase system; hence, the single-phase and two-phase line segments are represented in t...

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Main Authors: Abdel-Akher, Mamdouh, Mohamed Nor, Khalid
Format: Article
Published: IEEE Power & Energy Society 2010
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Online Access:http://eprints.utm.my/id/eprint/26154/
http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/TPWRD.2010.2046682
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Summary:The paper presents a new approach for performing the fault analysis of multiphase distribution networks based on the symmetrical components. The multiphase distribution system is represented by an equivalent three-phase system; hence, the single-phase and two-phase line segments are represented in terms of their sequence values. The proposed technique allows the state of the art short-circuit analysis solvers to analyze unbalanced distribution networks. The fault currents calculated using the proposed technique is compared with the phase components short-circuit analysis solver. The obtained results for the IEEE radial test feeders show that the proposed technique is accurate. Based on the proposed method, the existing commercial grade short-circuit analysis solvers based on sequence networks can be utilized for performing unbalanced distribution systems.