Identificação de faltas de alta impedância em sistemas de distribuição.

Abstract

An electromagnetic transient analysis-based technique is proposed to identify high impedance faults (HIF) in distribution networks. The algorithm dispenses knowledge of the feeder parameters and makes use of discrete wavelet transform (TWD) to monitor transient phenomena associated with disturbances in the distribution system. The proposed methodology is evaluated through simulations in an electromagnetic transient program (EMTP) in a 13.8 kV system, which was modeled from actual Brazilian distribution network data. Besides HIF, other types of disturbances were simulated, such as low impedance fault, and switching of lines and capacitor banks. Obtained results have shown that the method is able to detect the disturbance soon after its inception and distinguish it from other disorders, as well as providing a significant reduction in the region of its location for maintenance crews.