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An efficient fault ride through capability for integrating inverter-based DG with microgrid to enhance the transient response

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Microgrid (MG) is not only undergoing rapid upsurge and an effective combination of distributed generations (DGs)-based renewable energy sources, but it also fulfills a significant function in upgrading grid infrastructure. It is necessary for DGs, during and after any disturbances in the voltage, to stay connected in order to enhance the voltage, most importantly guaranteeing the stability of the power system. In this present context, the behavior of the distributed generations control systems has a significant impact on the MG performance. This paper investigates the effect of different control schemes of the inverter-based DG unit on the stable operation of MG after the occurrence of faults that lead to islanding events. In this paper, an appropriate control strategy is proposed to enhance the fault ride-through of MG. Within the scope of the study, the MG consists of a conventional diesel generator and an inverter-based DG unit. The MG also contains several load types; RLC load as a static load and induction motor as a dynamic load. The MATLAB Simulink is used to model the MG and its inverter control schemes. In order to assure MG stability, the variations of the voltage and frequency are possessed as key references. Results indicate that the control strategies of the inverter have a strong influence on the stability of MG. Moreover, the MG configuration with the proposed FRT resists fault effects for longer durations and this enhances the stability.

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  1. Electrical Department, Faculty of Technology and Education, Suez University, Suez, Egypt

    Ali H. Kasem Alaboudy

  2. Electrical Engineering Department, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, 41522, Egypt

    Ahmed A. Salem & Abdelazeem A. Abdelsalam

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Appendix

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1.1 Data of microgrid components

Base values

 Base MVA = 1 MVA, base voltage = 480 V

 Utility data at 34.5 kV bus: MVAsc = 100 MVA and X/R = 10

Transformer

 3 MVA, 34.5 kV/480 V, Yg/Δ, 60 Hz

 Resistance and inductance at the HV side: 0.00083, 0.025 pu

 Resistance and inductance at the LV side: 0.00083, 0.025 pu

Inverter control parameters

 For P–Q control scheme

 Kp = 0.05, Ki = 40

 Current loop

 Kp = 5.25, Ki = 1000

For current injected control scheme

 Current loop

 Kp = 5.25, Ki = 1000

Filter impedance Zf = 0 + j0.25 pu

DC voltage source Vdc = 1000 V

Synchronous generator

 Nominal power: 0.75 MVA, Salient pole

 Nominal L–L voltage: 480 V

 Nominal frequency: 60 Hz

 Number of poles: 4

 Stator resistance R

 s: 0.003 pu

 Leakage reactance Xl: 0.18 pu

Direct axis reactance Xd: 1.305 pu

 Transient direct axis reactance X’d: 0.296 pu

IM loads

 Comprised of three identical machines; the parameters for each machine

 Nominal power: 149.2 kVA (200 HP); squirrel cage rotor

 Nominal L–L voltage: 480 V

 Nominal frequency: 60 Hz

 No. of poles: 4

 Stator resistance (Rs): 0.01982 Ω

 Stator inductance (Lls): 0.207 mH

 Rotor resistance (R′r): 0.0109 Ω

 Rotor inductance (L′lr): 0.207 mH

 Mutual inductance (Lm): 10.3 mH

 Moment of inertia: 3.1 kg m2

 Friction factor: 0.048 Nms

1.2 Matlab simulink models

Microgrid model:

figure a

Synchronous based DG:

figure b

Inverter-based DG:

figure c

Droop control-PQ scheme.

figure d

Droop control-current injected scheme;

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Alaboudy, A.H.K., Salem, A.A. & Abdelsalam, A.A. An efficient fault ride through capability for integrating inverter-based DG with microgrid to enhance the transient response. Electr Eng 104, 3091–3105 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00202-021-01442-y

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