
This report presents the outcomes of testing a communication-based fault location algorithm designed for medium-voltage systems. The algorithm utilizes the magnitudes of voltage and current from both ends of the line while applying a simplified pi model. This approach eliminates reliance on phase difference measurements, thereby ensuring robustness against communication delays and synchronization errors. The study employed a private industrial 5G network to analyze the impact of communication delays on fault location accuracy. The results indicate that the algorithm is effective for fault location, with errors typically below 3%. However, errors increased up to 12% in specific cases where inverters injected highly variable current magnitudes during faults. The delays observed in the 5G network, ranging from 6–20 milliseconds, were manageable for fault location purposes but pose challenges for time-sensitive protection applications. The key findings include: ✓ The algorithm’s delay tolerance enables its application in real-time fault location scenarios. ✓ Variations in inverter outputs remain a primary challenge, requiring enhancements to handle non-ideal conditions effectively. ✓ The robustness of the algorithm under private 5G conditions demonstrates its potential applicability, although additional testing on public 5G networks is recommended. Open issues include the need for standalone embedded devices that offer plug-and-play functionality and advanced signal processing techniques to address inverter-induced variability. Future research will focus on these aspects, aiming to develop a more efficient and reliable fault location solution for modern power systems.
User Project, Report, ERIGrid 2.0, H2020, European Union (EU), FLUCCUM, Lab Access, GA 870620
User Project, Report, ERIGrid 2.0, H2020, European Union (EU), FLUCCUM, Lab Access, GA 870620
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