Mitigating The Ferroresonance Resulting from HILGF Clearing in a Remote
Area 10 kV Power Distribution Network
Abstract
To solve the problem of high impedance line-to-ground fault (HILGF), a
solution using isolation transformers for subnetwork divisions was
previously implemented in the power distribution network. As a result of
that, the network has been experiencing ferroresonance more often. We
have furthered our understanding of the situation by modelling and
simulations under the Power System Computer-Aided Design for
Electromagnetic Transients and Direct Current (PSCAD/EMTDC) based on its
real parameters. The ferroresonance originates from the network response
to the HILGF clearing. Subnetwork division has certainly improved the
network fault damping factor, but the line capacitance reduction it
caused has exposed the system to ferroresonance. To mitigate the
ferroresonance, high-frequency components are removed from the
zero-sequence current using the morphological filter; then through edge
detection, it is used as the input signal to the control module. The
control module then takes the ferroresonance mitigation action
intelligently. Testing this proposed solution has given promising
results that testify to its effectiveness in real-time application.