Abstract
The dynamic responses of generators when subjected to disturbances in an interconnected power system have become a major challenge to power utility companies due to increasing stress on the power network. Since the occurrence of a disturbance or fault cannot be completely avoided, hence, when it occurs, control measures need to be put in place to limit the fault current, which invariably limit the level of the disturbances. This paper explores the use of Superconductor Fault Current Limiter (SFCL) to improve the transient stability of the Nigeria 330 kV Transmission Network. During a large disturbance, the rotor angle of the generator is enhanced by connecting a Fault Current Limiter (FCL) which reduces the fault current and hence, increases transient stability of the power network. In this study, the most affected generator was taken into consideration in locating the SFCL. The result obtained reveals that the Swing Curve of the generator without FCL increases monotonically which indicates instability, while the Swing Curve of the System with FCL reaches steady state.
Highlights
The occurrence of disturbances within power networks cannot be avoided, its impact which undermines the security margin of the system could be minimized
This paper explores the use of Superconductor Fault Current Limiter (SFCL) to improve the transient stability of the Nigeria 330 kV Transmission Network
Byung et al [8], this paper describes the optimal sizing of a Resistive Superconducting Fault Current Limiter (RSFCL) applied to a multi-machine power system
Summary
The occurrence of disturbances within power networks cannot be avoided, its impact which undermines the security margin of the system could be minimized This usually resulted to the instability in the operation of power systems. When a power system is subjected to a disturbance, the network may experience loss of synchronism which could result to total voltage collapse within the network This explains why transient stability enhancement is of paramount importance in the operation of power system. Fereidouni et al [10] evaluated the effects of the use of Solid-State Fault Current Limiter (SSFCL) unit on the transient stability of power systems and power quality. This paper focuses on the improvement of transient stability of the Nigeria 330 kV transmission network using Inductive-Type Superconductor Fault Current Limiter (ISFCL)
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