High-frequency spectral analysis of high impedance vegetation faults on a three-wire system

Douglas P. S. Gomes, Cagil Ozansoy, Anwaar Ul-Haq

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Abstract

High Impedance Faults (HIFs) are extensively addressed in the literature due to their safety hazards and fire risks. The consequent small amplitude of fault currents makes it a challenging disturbance to be detected. Vegetation faults are a special case since even very low and brief fault currents can result in fire igniting embers. Such relevance led to the creation of the `Vegetation Ignition Testing Program', a fault experiment program funded by the Victorian Government in response to a series of fires created by faulty electric assets in Australia. This paper aims to illustrate novel features found in the high-frequency voltage signals of the resulted dataset. Performed in a real functioning network, the tests resulted in pertinent findings. They can support future development of HIF detection methods, highlighting the importance of a reliable, fine-tuned, and secure detection method for fire risk mitigation.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2017 Australasian universities power engineering conference (AUPEC)
Place of PublicationMelbourne, VIC.
PublisherIEEE
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781538626474
ISBN (Print)9781538626481 (Print on demand)
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 08 Feb 2018
Event2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC) - Melbourne Park Function Centre, Melbourne, Australia
Duration: 19 Nov 201722 Nov 2017
https://www.vu.edu.au/australasian-universities-power-engineering-conference-2017-aupec2017 (conference website)
https://www.vu.edu.au/sites/default/files/AUPEC2017-final-program.pdf (conference program)

Conference

Conference2017 Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference (AUPEC)
Abbreviated titleSmart Power Grids in the 21st Century
Country/TerritoryAustralia
CityMelbourne
Period19/11/1722/11/17
OtherThe Australasian Universities Power Engineering Conference is the top conference in power engineering in Australia, South East Asia and New Zealand. It provides a forum for university researchers, industry researchers, and experts in power engineering to share ideas, present results, consider past experiences, and discuss new ideas.
Our 2017 conference will be hosted by Victoria University, over four days from 19 to 22 November, in the heart of Melbourne.
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