Analysis of Fault Recovery Process in Distribution Networks with the
Integration of Soft Open Point
Abstract
After a fault occurs in the distribution network, the real-time balance
between power supply and load demand must be met. Load can be restored
through upper sources and the nearby power supply of distributed
generators. Therefore, it is necessary to construct the power
transmission path between each node, namely transmission matrix.
Furthermore, the access of new controllable devices such as soft open
point (SOP) makes it possible for power supply quickly by providing a
path for power loss loads. In this paper, a fault recovery model of
distribution network considering SOP is established. The dynamic balance
of node power is firstly considered, then the the impact mechanism of
SOP on fault recovery is elaborated. The cone relaxation process and the
objective function of fault recovery is further introduced. Through the
simulation analysis of the modified IEEE 33-node test system, scenarios
of single fault and multi-point fault are built. The effectiveness of
the proposed method and the improvement of load recovery after fault by
SOP are verified.