Internet Based Loss-of-Mains Detection for Distributed Generation

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Abstract

This paper discusses methods of using the Internet as a communications media between distributed generator sites to provide new forms of loss-of-mains protection. An analysis of the quality of the communications channels between several nodes on the network was carried out experimentally. It is shown that Internet connections in urban environments are already capable of providing real-time power system protection, whilst rural Internet connections are borderline suitable but could not yet be recommended as a primary method of protection. Two strategies of providing loss-of-mains across Internet protocol are considered, broadcast of a reference frequency or phasor representing the utility and an Internet based inter-tripping scheme.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the 42nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC 2007)
Pages464-469
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)978-1-905593-34-7
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 2007
Event42nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC '07) - Brighton, United Kingdom
Duration: 01 Sept 200701 Sept 2007

Conference

Conference42nd International Universities Power Engineering Conference (UPEC '07)
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityBrighton
Period01/09/200701/09/2007

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