A Novel Control Scheme for Utility-Scale Inverter-Based Resources to Emulate Synchronous Generator Fault Response and Retain Existing Protection Infrastructure

Daniel Kelly, Pratap Mysore, Ned Mohan

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Abstract

This paper explores a novel control scheme for utility-scale inverter-based resources (IBR), which emulates synchronous generator behavior during fault conditions. This will ensure reliability of transmission-line protective devices, such as distance relays, which rely on the unbalanced currents traditionally produced by synchronous generators to accurately determine the fault location. As the generation profile of the grid continues to trend towards a higher penetration of renewables these relays will not be adequate, thus necessitating costly equipment upgrades. By implementing the proposed control scheme, existing relays will continue to operate properly and the need for any such equipment upgrades is eliminated.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publication2021 74th Conference for Protective Relay Engineers, CPRE 2021
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781728141961
DOIs
StatePublished - Mar 22 2021
Event74th Conference for Protective Relay Engineers, CPRE 2021 - College Station, United States
Duration: Mar 22 2021Mar 25 2021

Publication series

Name2021 74th Conference for Protective Relay Engineers, CPRE 2021

Conference

Conference74th Conference for Protective Relay Engineers, CPRE 2021
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityCollege Station
Period3/22/213/25/21

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© 2021 IEEE.

Keywords

  • Inverter Based Resources
  • inverter control
  • protective relaying
  • renewables
  • transmission-line protection
  • utility-scale IBR

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