Resonance Type Fault Current Limiter Research Articles

Neuro Fuzzy Logic Controlled Parallel Resonance Type Fault Current Limiter to Improve the Fault Ride Through Capability of DFIG Based Wind Farm

Doubly fed induction generators (DFIGs) are vulnerable to grid related electrical faults. Standards require DFIGs to be disconnected from the grid unless augmented with a fault ride through (FRT) capability. A fault current limiter (FCL) can enhance the overall stability of wind farms and allow them to maintain grid-code requirements. In this paper, a neuro fuzzy logic controlled parallel resonance type fault current limiter (NFLC-PRFCL) is proposed to enhance the FRT capability of the DFIG based wind farm. Theoretical and graphical analysis of the proposed method are carried out by MATLAB/Simulink software. The performance of the NFLC-PRFCL is compared with other documented FCL devices, e.g., the bridge type fault current limiter (BFCL) and the series dynamic braking resistor (SDBR). The performance of the NFLC-PRFCL is also compared with that of the existing fuzzy logic controlled parallel resonance fault current limiter (FLC-PRFCL). From the simulation results, it is found that the NFLC-PRFCL outperforms its competitors and enables the DFIG to maintain a near-seamless performance during various fault events.

Close-Operation Overvoltage of No-Load Transmission Line with Fault Current Limiter

The comprehensive impacts of series resonance type fault current limiter (FCL) on power system need further investigation and verification. With regard to switching on 500kV EHV no-load transmission line, the instantaneous peak value, the free component oscillation frequency, the fundamental component amplitude and free component amplitude of terminal overvoltage waveform are simulated with and without installation of FCL considering different switching times. The relationship curves of free component oscillation period, the fundamental component amplitude and free component amplitude are gotten respectively by simulation results. The law of the influence of different fault current limiting reactance on terminal voltage of switching on no-load line is also summarized. The analysis results show that the installation of FCL is benefit for switching on no-load line.