Present planning and operation criteria used for MV distribution networks are, in general, not suitable to cope with the presence of a significant distributed generation (DG) capacity. In fact, many technical problems are still to be solved in order to increase DG penetration and to provide, at the same time, high service quality levels to customers. The paper deals with the problem of incorrect operation of traditional protection systems in MV networks in presence of DG, and describes a new method to solve the problem of lack of coordination between overcurrent protection devices to improve service continuity. The present work is part of a research project conducted by the authors in collaboration with ENEL Distribuzione S.p.A. (Italy).
Solution of Operation Conflicts between Protections and Distributed Generation in MV Distribution Networks
CONTI, Stefania;
2007-01-01
Abstract
Present planning and operation criteria used for MV distribution networks are, in general, not suitable to cope with the presence of a significant distributed generation (DG) capacity. In fact, many technical problems are still to be solved in order to increase DG penetration and to provide, at the same time, high service quality levels to customers. The paper deals with the problem of incorrect operation of traditional protection systems in MV networks in presence of DG, and describes a new method to solve the problem of lack of coordination between overcurrent protection devices to improve service continuity. The present work is part of a research project conducted by the authors in collaboration with ENEL Distribuzione S.p.A. (Italy).I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
