Fault analysis of VSC HVDC systems using fuzzy logic

Benish Paily, S. Kumaravel, Malabika Basu, Michael Conlon

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Abstract

The detection and clearance of faults are important for safe and optimal operation of any HVDC system. A feasible method is required for protective control for secure operation of HVDC system during faults. This paper presents the identification and classification of different faults that can occur in a VSC-HVDC system with the help of a fuzzy logic method. Simulation studies of various ac side faults in the VSC-HVDC system such as single-line to ground, double-line to ground, line-line and HVDC transmission line (DC link) faults have been carried out. Based on the study, a Fuzzy Inference Engine (FIE) has been developed for the fault identification in a VSC-HVDC system. The magnitude of dq - axis voltage and current obtained from source 1 voltage and current using the Park transformation are used as input variables in the FIE. The FIE derives a fault index which is used to identify the type of fault occurrence in the HVDC system. A set of simulation results are provided to show the effectiveness of the developed FIE for the power transfer of 110%, 80%, 50%, and 30% from source 1 to source 2 through the HVDC system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, SPICES 2015
EditorsSuresh Rangan, Vinod Pathari
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479918232
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 21 Apr 2015
Event2015 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, SPICES 2015 - Calicut, India
Duration: 19 Feb 201521 Feb 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, SPICES 2015

Conference

Conference2015 IEEE International Conference on Signal Processing, Informatics, Communication and Energy Systems, SPICES 2015
Country/TerritoryIndia
CityCalicut
Period19/02/1521/02/15

Keywords

  • VSC-HVDC
  • fault analysis
  • fault classification
  • fault detection
  • fuzzy logic

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