Power System Protection (ELG 7113)
Lecture 2
Dr. Javad Fattahi
Sep 11, 2023
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Importance of Analyzing Symmetrical and Asymmetrical Components
Understanding the symmetrical and asymmetrical Symmetrical Components:
components of fault currents is fundamental for I Symmetrical components simplify fault
power system engineers. Protective devices rely on analysis in balanced and unbalanced systems.
both sequence components for accurate fault
detection and clearance. I They break down complex fault currents into
three sets of balanced components: positive,
I Positive Sequence: Represents balanced
negative, and zero sequence.
conditions, aiding in normal operation analysis.
I Positive sequence represents balanced
I Negative Sequence: Indicates system
conditions, while negative and zero sequences
unbalance, essential for identifying rotor faults
indicate system unbalance and ground faults.
in motors and generators.
I Zero Sequence: Detects ground faults and
evaluates system grounding.
Operator "a":
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Symmetrical Components of a Three-Phase Fault
When analyzing a three-phase fault using Symmetrical Components of Phase Currents:
symmetrical components, the fault currents are
distributed as follows:
I Positive Sequence ( 1 ): Represents balanced
fault conditions.
I Negative Sequence ( 2 ): Represents a system
unbalance due to the fault.
I Zero Sequence ( 0 ): Indicates a ground fault.
These components help engineers understand the
nature of the fault and design appropriate protective
measures.
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Symmetrical Components of a Three-Phase Fault
Note: Note:
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Power System Fault
Conversion Between Phase and Symmetrical Example: The currents in a 3-phase unbalanced
Component Domains: system are:
The symmetrical components ( 0 , 1 , 2 ) can be
obtained from phase currents ( 0 , 1 , 2 ) using the 0 = (12 + 96); 1 = (12 912); 2 = ( 15 + 910)
following equation*s: A The phase sequence in abc. Calculate the zero,
1 positive and negative sequence components of the
0 = ( 0 + 1 + 2) currents.
3
1
1 ( 0 + 0 1 + 02 2 )
=
3
1 2
2 = ( 0 + 0 1 + 0 2)
3
The symmetrical components ( 0 , 1 , 2 ) can be
obtained from phase currents ( 0 , 1 , 2 ) using the
following matrix equation*s:
2 3 21 1 1 37 26 0 37
6 07 6
6 7 6 2 0 77 66 1 77
6 17 = 61 0
6 2 75 61 02 75 64 2 75
4 4 0
Where 0 = 4 9120 is the phase shift factor.
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Power System Fault
Example: The sequence voltages in the A (red) Example: The zero and positive sequence
phase are as under: components of red phase are as under,
+0 = 100+; +1 = (200 9100)+; +2 = 100+. Find +00 = (05 90866) V; +10 = 2\0°V If the phase
the phase voltages +0 , +1 and +2 voltage +0 = 3\0°+, find the negative sequence
component of red phase and the phase voltages +1
and +2 . the currents.
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Classification of Shunt Faults
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Example of Phasor Diagram
Consider a fault occurring close to the distant end of a transmission line. Examining the phasor
diagram reveals that the voltage at the relay’s position during the fault is of lesser magnitude
compared to its value prior to the fault, and it is also lagging behind its pre-fault value. To maintain
clarity, the diagram displays only the voltage of phase a.
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Voltages at the relay location during various faults
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