Fault Location and Phase Selection Method of Distribution Network Containing IIDG Based on Online Active Detection

Abstract

Abstract This paper proposes a fault location and phase selection method for the distribution network containing IIDG based on online active detection, utilizing online active detection. In this method, the characteristic harmonic current injection control strategy based on d- and q-axis control is obtained by analyzing the structure, control strategy, and short-circuit current of IIDG. During a fault, the distributed power supply injects characteristic harmonic current into line, adapting its magnitude with the short-circuit current’s size. By detecting the difference in harmonic current content rate for both ends of the fault point, the method achieves online location and line selection of fault points. A 10 kV IIDG distribution network model is simulated by using PSCAD to validate the feasibility and accuracy of the proposed fault location and phase selection method.