Title :
Problems related to Islanding Protection of Distributed Generation in Distribution Network
Author :
Mäki, Kari ; Kulmala, Anna ; Repo, Sami ; Järventausta, Pertti
Author_Institution :
Inst. of Power Eng., Tampere Univ. of Technol., Tampere
Abstract :
In this paper, the problems related to islanding detection in distribution network with distributed generation are described. Typical methods for islanding detection and needs for protection coordination are discussed. Example simulations are performed in a PSCAD environment. The results for the simulations reveal certain problems. As expected, the theoretical case with power balance results in sensitivity problems. The possibility of nuisance trippings is also observed. Some novel methods are also ideated during the simulations.
Keywords :
distributed power generation; power distribution protection; PSCAD environment; distributed generation; distribution network; islanding protection; nuisance trippings; protection coordination; sensitivity problems; Circuit faults; Distributed control; Fault currents; Hazards; Maintenance; Personnel; Power system protection; Safety; Substations; Voltage; Distributed generation; islanding protection; loss-of-mains;
Conference_Titel :
Power Tech, 2007 IEEE Lausanne
Conference_Location :
Lausanne
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2189-3
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2190-9
DOI :
10.1109/PCT.2007.4538362
