Reverse Power Flow (RPF) Detection and Impact on Protection Coordination of Distribution Systems

Juan Pablo Holguin, David Celeita, Gustavo Ramos

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Abstract

Due to the inclusion of Distributed Generation (DG) in modern power systems, there are certain changes in the distribution and transmission stage, either by impedance reflected by the lines and the increase of short circuit currents. This context has a direct impact on protection coordination which is the priority of study in this paper. One of the significant impacts due to DG is the reverse power flow (RPF), which generally occur when the generation of a distributed power plant exceeds the local load demand, causing power to flow in the opposite direction to normal. The consequences can be evidenced in the power system with voltage peaks; therefore the sensitivity and various parameters of protection coordination are critically affected. This work proposes a tool to identify possible scenarios of reverse power flows and a feasible solution is introduced. A comparative assessment is done in order to minimize the possibility of an RPF in the IEEE 13 Node radial system with conclusive results.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2019
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781538645390
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 2019
Externally publishedYes
Event2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2019 - Baltimore, United States
Duration: Sep 29 2019Oct 3 2019

Publication series

Name2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2019

Conference

Conference2019 IEEE Industry Applications Society Annual Meeting, IAS 2019
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore
Period9/29/1910/3/19

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Filtration and Separation
  • Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes
  • Process Chemistry and Technology
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
  • Transportation

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