Skip to main navigation Skip to search Skip to main content

Towards supervisory protection using energy functions for relay misoperations in a stressed power system during blackout

  • Abhishek Banerjee
  • , Rajesh G. Kavasseri
  • , Munim Bin Gani
  • , Sukumar Brahma

Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contributionpeer-review

Abstract

Relay misoperations in power systems, especially during stressed conditions can initiate a cascade potentially leading towards a blackout. A typical event that aggravates a cascade is a trip decision by distance relays to faults in zone 3. We examine the use of energy functions as a discriminant in such scenarios to supervise the action of distance relays, in particular, to distinguish between load encroachment and zone 3 faults. The scenarios are tested on two individual test beds, the 39 bus New-England Test System (NETS) and a portion of the Western Electricity Coordinating Council (WECC) system. NETS is used to analyze and assess the choice of energy functions for protection, whereas the WECC system is used for an actual blackout simulation in the South Western United States corridor. Analysis on these test systems depict on how energy functions can help in detecting and potentially avert costly relay misoperations.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, PowerTech 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538647226
DOIs
StatePublished - Jun 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, PowerTech 2019 - Milan, Italy
Duration: Jun 23 2019Jun 27 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, PowerTech 2019

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Milan PowerTech, PowerTech 2019
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityMilan
Period06/23/1906/27/19

Keywords

  • Blackout
  • Energy Functions
  • Relay misoperation
  • Stressed Power System
  • Supervisory Protection

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Towards supervisory protection using energy functions for relay misoperations in a stressed power system during blackout'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this