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Introduction
Major use of the benchmark radial test
feeders -- provide load-flow data for validating
load-flow results from existing/novel load-
flow algorithms
Extend Current IEEE 34 node test feeder
Provide overcurrent protection, considering off-
the-shelf protective devices
Make available for studies under new scenarios
(such as DG impact)
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Coordination Studies
Two terms for OCP operation
Primary device
Near to the fault and first to clear the fault
Secondary (backup device)
Backup of the primary device
Coordination between recloser and fuse
For temporary fault, K factor is used
For permanent fault, fuse operates prior to reclosers delay trip
Coordination between fuse and fuse
Max clearing time of primary fuse will not exceed 0.75 times the
minimum melting time of the secondary fuse
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Discussion of Results
RECLOSER-FUSE COORDINATION TIME INTERVALS FROM DIGSILENT
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Summary/Conclusions
A conventional overcurrent protection and
coordination scheme was implemented on IEEE 34
Node Test Feeder computer model in DIgSILENT
The final list of selected OCP was provided
Coordination was achieved for different cases
This may be used for easy comparison and
assessment of future overcurrent protection studies
regarding radial distribution system with or without
additions such as DG
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Acknowledgement
The authors would like to thank F. J. Verdeja
Perez, J. Mendoza, S. Duttagupta, M. Marotti,
K. Mansfield, T. Djokic, and H. E. Leon for their
contributions, along with the assistance of
Prof. W. H. Kersting.
This work was supported in part by the U.S.
National Science Foundation under Grant ECS-
02-18309.
Paper no. TPWRD-00792-2007.
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Contact information:
Dr. Karen L. Butler-Purry
Email: klbutler@tamu.edu