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Area of Science:

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Power Systems Engineering
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Modern power systems, particularly smart grids, face increased complexity, making fault detection and isolation critical for grid stability and component protection.
  • Traditional protection systems struggle to keep pace with the dynamic nature of smart grids, necessitating advanced solutions.
  • Ensuring the reliability of essential grid components like generators, transformers, and transmission systems is paramount.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose an optimal protection solution for smart grids using an adaptive electronic relay.
  • To enhance the reliability and enable self-healing capabilities of power systems.
  • To develop a protection algorithm capable of rapid fault detection and isolation.

Main Methods:

  • Development of an adaptive electronic relay with an advanced protection algorithm.
  • Validation of the relay operation algorithm using MATLAB SIMULINK simulations.
  • Testing the proposed solution across various smart grid components, including transformers, transmission, and distribution systems.

Main Results:

  • The proposed protection algorithm successfully detects and isolates faults within 25 milliseconds.
  • Simulation results demonstrate the effectiveness of the adaptive electronic relay in enhancing smart grid protection.
  • The solution proved effective in diverse smart grid sections, confirming its versatility.

Conclusions:

  • The adaptive electronic relay offers an effective solution for smart grid protection challenges.
  • The proposed system significantly improves fault detection and isolation times, contributing to grid reliability.
  • This technology enables self-healing capabilities, crucial for resilient power infrastructure.