Short‑circuit fault detection scheme for DC microgrids on offshore platforms

Zhenyu Li; Huiran Sui; Ruifang Zhang; Guoling Wang; Huiyin Cai

Short‑circuit fault detection scheme for DC microgrids on offshore platforms

Vol. 23, No. 5, pp. 839-849, May 2023

10.1007/s43236-023-00621-3

Abstract

DC microgrids present a very effective solution that enables the power systems of offshore platforms to achieve increased integration of renewable sources. Since the areas of offshore platforms are limited, the associated DC microgrids have lower line impedances, and short-circuit faults cause fault currents to rise rapidly. Thus, fault detection is a challenging issue due to the strict time limits for interruption imposed by these rapid rising fault currents. According to the fault characteristics and the ring structure of DC microgrids, this paper proposes a rapid detection scheme based on the differential current and current derivative without de-energizing the entire DC microgrid. It achieves rapid and selective fault detection and ensures an uninterruptible load power. The synchronization issues of the current differential and a rapid processing method for fault currents are investigated. The tripping threshold settings are discussed. Implementation of the fault detection scheme is also presented in detail. The proposed scheme is verified on a physical experimental platform. It is shown that here are some advantages such as good selectivity, low cost, and rapid fault detection. The scheme provides a strong guarantee for the uninterruptible operation of important equipment on offshore platforms.

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[IEEE Style]

Z. Li, H. Sui, R. Zhang, G. Wang, H. Cai, "Short‑circuit fault detection scheme for DC microgrids on offshore platforms," Journal of Power Electronics, vol. 23, no. 5, pp. 839-849, 2023. DOI: 10.1007/s43236-023-00621-3.

[ACM Style]

Zhenyu Li, Huiran Sui, Ruifang Zhang, Guoling Wang, and Huiyin Cai. 2023. Short‑circuit fault detection scheme for DC microgrids on offshore platforms. Journal of Power Electronics, 23, 5, (2023), 839-849. DOI: 10.1007/s43236-023-00621-3.