A research on the characteristics of fault current of DC distribution system and AC distribution system

G. Byeon, H. Lee, T. Yoon, G. Jang, W. Chae, J. Kim

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Abstract

In this paper, research on the comparison of the fault characteristics of the direct current (DC) distribution system and the alternating current (AC) distribution system has been conducted. Since the DC distribution system is a promising topology to be used in future smart distribution systems having high efficiency and reliability, it is expected that there would be an increase in the installation of DC distribution systems in houses and buildings. For the analysis, DC and AC networks to be analyzed are implemented using PSCAD/EMTDC. Simulation results show that the DC distribution system has several benefits compared to the regular AC distribution system such as improved voltage drop and power quality characteristics at the customer-end during a disturbance. This is because the DC/DC converters of DC distribution system can mitigate voltage fluctuations caused by disturbance and increase power quality.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia
Subtitle of host publication"Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia
Pages543-550
Number of pages8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011
Event8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia - Jeju, Korea, Republic of
Duration: 2011 May 30 → 2011 Jun 3

Publication series

Name8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia

Other

Other8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia
CountryKorea, Republic of
CityJeju
Period11/5/30 → 11/6/3

Keywords

  • Converters
  • DC distribution system
  • Fault
  • PSCAD/EMTDC

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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    Byeon, G., Lee, H., Yoon, T., Jang, G., Chae, W., & Kim, J. (2011). A research on the characteristics of fault current of DC distribution system and AC distribution system. In 8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia (pp. 543-550). [5944603] (8th International Conference on Power Electronics - ECCE Asia: "Green World with Power Electronics", ICPE 2011-ECCE Asia). https://doi.org/10.1109/ICPE.2011.5944603