XU Yutao, TAN Zhukui, XIE Baiming, HUANG Hui, LU Qiansu1 BAN Guobang, YUAN Xufeng
In order to improve the operation reliability of multi-terminal flexible DC distribution network and shorten the time of fault impact, an intelligent protection configuration scheme based on DC circuit breaker is proposed. Firstly, the typical fault characteristics of system are analyzed from the aspects of topology, converter and load types. Subsequently, after the protection area has been divided, the complete protection principle, the layered configuration and the DC line fault line selection method is developed. By cooperating with the operation logic of primary equipment and secondary control system, a protection scheme with self-switching dynamic settings, quick system recovery after fault, and accurate fault line selection is configured, which can be adapted to different operation modes. Finally, a digital simulation model of three-terminal flexible DC distribution network is built in PSCAD software and the protection response characteristics under typical failures are tested, which verifies the effectiveness of the proposed protection scheme.