Analysis of Distance Protection Scheme for Detecting HIF and Various Faults in Power System

International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering

© 2024 by SSRG - IJEEE Journal

Volume 11 Issue 6

Year of Publication : 2024

Authors : Dewashri Pansari, Poorva Sharma, Manjeet Singh Sonwani, Ravi Kumar, Chetna Sinha, Suman Dass

10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I6P108

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Dewashri Pansari, Poorva Sharma, Manjeet Singh Sonwani, Ravi Kumar, Chetna Sinha, Suman Dass, "Analysis of Distance Protection Scheme for Detecting HIF and Various Faults in Power System," SSRG International Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, vol. 11,  no. 6, pp. 70-75, 2024. Crossref, https://doi.org/10.14445/23488379/IJEEE-V11I6P108

Abstract:

This paper explains the operation of distance relays. The primary protection used in transmission lines is the distance protection scheme. Whenever a symmetrical or unsymmetrical fault occurs in the transmission line, the distance relay operates if the fault occurs within the designed range of the relay. The range of distance relay varies according to the type of fault that occurred in the line. The model has been made using MATLAB/Simulink. In this article we are using FFT analysis to increase the operating speed of the distance relay in MATLAB. The use of the Butterworth filter increases the response of distance relays by ten times. By using the Butterworth filter, the fundamental components of the signals are extracted. Additionally, a precise method for High Impedance Fault (HIF) detection in a power distribution network is suggested in this research. HIF is a major problem in power systems because of their low fault currents and intermittent nature. Traditional protection schemes often struggle to detect these faults accurately, leading to potential safety hazards and power system instability. This paper presents the methodology, experimental setup, and results of our investigation into the application of HIF faults and other faults in a system along with distance relays.

Keywords:

Butterworth filter, Distance relay, FFT, HIF, MATLAB.

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