Convolution Power Ratio Based on Single-Ended Protection Scheme for HVDC Transmission Lines

Abstract

In order to solve the problems of insufficient abilities to withstand transition resistance under remote faults and difficulties in identifying internal and external faults for HVDC transmission line protection, a new single-ended protection scheme based on time-domain convolutional power was proposed. In this scheme, the ratio of time-domain convolution power at different frequencies is used to detect internal and external faults, and the long window convolution power is used to form the pole selection criteria. Due to the integration of transient power fault characteristics at high and low frequencies, this scheme amplifies the characteristic differences between internal and external faults caused by DC line boundaries and has a strong ability to withstand transition resistance. Based on PSCAD/EMTDC, simulation verification was conducted on the Yunnan–Guangzhou ±800 kV HVDC project. The results show that the proposed single-ended protection scheme can effectively identify fault poles, as well as internal and external faults. It has strong resistance to transition resistance and certain anti-interference ability and has strong adaptability to DC line boundaries, which meets the protection requirements of HVDC transmission systems for high speed, selectivity and reliability.