Modeling 6(10)-35 kV electrical network for fault location via negative correlation

Abstract

In order to maintain the technical leadership of the economic sector in any nation, there is currently a greater focus on guaranteeing the fail-safe operation of electrical networks and electrical equipment. This paper presents a model for evaluating the fault location procedure based on computer simulation in MATLAB/Simulink of complex 6(10)-35 kV power line systems. The proposed algorithm for preprocessing electrical network signals in normal and emergency modes uses a negative statistical correlation of all possible electrical parameters, while the resulting percentage errors when estimating the location of the fault are within acceptable limits. Algorithms and significant parameters have been determined for effectively carrying out the procedure for searching for the location of a fault through the use of modeling programs, namely: zero-sequence voltage, negative-sequence voltage, initial current value. and the positive sequence voltage is the transition resistance at the accident site. An assessment of the results of preliminary modeling may indicate that devices for finding the location of a fault in the 6(10)-35 kV electrical network will be able to use information obtained about the object using the developed methodology, adjust calculation algorithms and take into account the operating modes of the electrical network.