Inverters, distributed generation; active distribution system; protection reliability; grid codes
Abstract :
[en] The amount of inverter based distributed generation (DG) connected to the low and medium voltage levels is increasing rapidly. Their growing impact on the power system has already driven some distribution network operators to start imposing requirements on their operation similar to those described in transmission grid codes. This paper studies how different grid code requirements can affect the fault current levels in the distribution network and explores the possibility of using the grid code requirements to ensure the reliability and selectivity of the protection of distribution feeders.
Research center :
Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust
Disciplines :
Electrical & electronics engineering
Author, co-author :
Margossian, Harag ; University of Luxembourg > Interdisciplinary Centre for Security, Reliability and Trust (SNT)
Deconinck, Geert; KU Leuven > ESAT-ELECTA
Sachau, Jürgen ; University of Luxembourg > Faculty of Science, Technology and Communication (FSTC) > Computer Science and Communications Research Unit (CSC)
External co-authors :
yes
Language :
English
Title :
Distribution Network Protection Considering Grid Code Requirements for Distributed Generation