SILVA, A. S.; http://lattes.cnpq.br/1163411330548059; SILVA, Adriana Siqueira e.
Resumo:
This work presents a recursive digital filter to rectify the Coupling Capacitor Voltage
Transformers (CCVT) secondary voltage, with the purpose of correctly estimate the polarity
of the trapped charge onto an uncompensated line and allow the application of controlled
switching techniques. Overvoltages in transmission systems cannot be totally avoided, but
their effects can be minimized. The analysis of the techniques available to mitigate these
surges is extremely important for enhance the quality of energy. The controlled switching of
transmission lines eliminates the need for pre-insertion resistors. While the electrical
performance of two solutions is similar, controlled switching has become an economical
solution for the lowest initial costs and increases the reliability of the circuit breaker due to
the reduced number of moving parts. Controlled Switching of transmission lines requires
measurements of its primary voltages. These voltages are obtained from existing Coupling
Capacitor Voltage Transformers on the busbar. In steady state, the voltage obtained from the
secondary of a CCVT is a replica of the voltage applied to its primary. However, the
performance of this equipment is not ideal when subjected to transient situations or for
measuring DC voltages. These inaccuracies may cause the closing of the circuit breaker
contacts at the instant when the polarity of the line voltage may be the opposite of that last
seen by the controller. As a consequence, high levels of surge can be achieved. Case studies
using data from Brazilian Power System Grid will be simulated by Alternative Transients
Program (ATP). The analyses are based on data obtained from electrical systems in service
and on the performance of the filters. According to the results indicated that the insertion
recursive digital filter reduce measurement errors caused by the CCVT when subjected to
transient conditions, thereby improving the performance of the controlled switching.