Extracting the phase of fault currents: A new approach for identifying arc flash faults

S. A. Saleh, A. S. Aljankawey, R. Errouissi, E. Castillo-Guerra

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Abstract

This paper proposes a new approach for detecting and identifying arc flash faults in power systems. The proposed approach is structured to extract the phases of transient frequency components present in arc flash fault currents. The desired phases can be extracted by processing fault currents using a modulated filter bank that is composed of high pass finite impulse response (FIR) filters. These filters are designed by using the Kaiser window method to achieve linear phase responses. Extracting the phases of transient frequency components, present in arc flash fault currents, can provide signature information for accurate and fast detection and distinguish of an arc flash fault. The proposed phase-based approach is implemented for off-line testing to evaluate its performance. Test cases of parallel and series arch flash faults are conducted for supplying linear, non-linear, and dynamic loads. Simulation and off-line results demonstrate the validity, accuracy, speed, and reliability of the phase-based approach to detect and distinguish arc flash faults with minor sensitivities to the load type and arch flash type.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2015 IEEE/IAS 51st Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2015
PublisherInstitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc.
ISBN (Electronic)9781479980635
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Sept 14 2015
Externally publishedYes
Event51st IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2015 - Calgary, Canada
Duration: May 5 2015May 8 2015

Publication series

Name2015 IEEE/IAS 51st Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2015

Conference

Conference51st IEEE/IAS Industrial and Commercial Power Systems Technical Conference, I and CPS 2015
Country/TerritoryCanada
CityCalgary
Period5/5/155/8/15

Keywords

  • Current measurement
  • Filter banks
  • Finite impulse response filters
  • Frequency modulation
  • Reliability
  • Transient analysis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Energy Engineering and Power Technology

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