Impact of STATCOM on distance relay

Abstract

This paper presents simulation of distance relay with STATCOM and simulation results for investigating the operation of Distance relay in a power system containing flexible alternating current transmission (FACTS) controller such as static synchronous compensator (STATCOM). When STATCOM is connected at the midpoint and fault is after STATCOM have great impact on distance relay tripping characteristics. The simulation results show the effect of STATCOM on distance relay protection during the phase to ground fault condition. In the presence of STATCOM, its controlling parameters as well as its installation location also affect the tripping characteristic. Here, simulate the Distance Relay and plot the zones and create fault in different zones and show the result with and without STATCOM. The simulation results are presented in relation to typical 400KV, 300KM transmission system employing STATCOM.