Title :
Detection of Arcing in Low Voltage Distribution Systems
Author :
Mishra, Asit K. ; Routray, Aurobinda ; Pradhan, Ashok K.
Author_Institution :
Comput. Sci., Pennsylvania State Univ., University Park, PA
Abstract :
The paper proposes algorithms based on both frequency and time-frequency analysis for characterization of arcing in low voltage (230 V) distribution systems. A filter bank based approach has been suggested to identify arcing. The protection system aims at preventing fire-hazards resulting from such sustained arcing currents. Experiments have been designed to simulate contact arcing in the laboratory. The algorithms are tested on the recorded data and the time-complexity has been studied.
Keywords :
arcs (electric); hazards; power distribution protection; time-frequency analysis; arcing current; arcing detection; filter bank based approach; fire-hazard prevention; low voltage distribution system; protection system; time-frequency analysis; voltage 230 V; Circuit faults; Conductors; Contacts; Filter bank; Fires; Hazards; Low voltage; Protection; Sparks; Switches; Filter Bank; Fire Hazards; Low Voltage Arcing;
Conference_Titel :
Industrial and Information Systems, 2008. ICIIS 2008. IEEE Region 10 and the Third international Conference on
Conference_Location :
Kharagpur
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2806-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-2806-9
DOI :
10.1109/ICIINFS.2008.4798477
