Embedded fault location in DC microgrid systems based on a Lock-In Amplifier
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Abstract
Advancements in microgrids and distributed generated systems have created an impetus to distribute protection and management functions throughout a grid. Instead of using a centralized scheduling and protection system, each converter in the grid is expected to contribute to these functions. Many techniques based on impedance detection have been proposed as means to locate faults on a microgrid; however, many of them are not suitable or are too intrusive for a DC microgrid. An accurate detection of the grid impedance (both in magnitude and phase) allows for the accurate detection of the fault, and reduces the effort needed to clear it, in the event that it is necessary to do so. In this work, a novel fault location technique based on a Lock-In Amplifier (LIA) is introduced. This technique makes use of advanced digital algorithms to allow for the accurate detection of the fault location with minimal perturbation of the system's operations. By using both the magnitude and phase of the impedance, the algorithm is able to determine a location based on resistance and inductance, thereby mitigating the effects of errors from any single source. The proposed technique provides three key benefits: 1) high noise immunity, 2) low computational cost, and 3) low perturbation size; moreover, it provides these benefits while also maintaining a high level of accuracy. Simulations of the proposed measurement technique are presented in order to illustrate its behavior, along with experimental validation under different faults.
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