Research on Anti-Islanding Protection Communication Based on IEC 61850 Standard
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https://doi.org/10.4108/ew.11926Keywords:
active distribution network, distributed energy resources, anti-islanding protection, IEC 61850, information modelAbstract
INTRODUCTION: As a high proportion of distributed power sources are widely connected to the distribution network, they change the topology of the traditional distribution network and the characteristics of electrical quantities, among others.
OBJECTIVES: In order to prevent unplanned islanding from occurring in the distribution network, which affects the power supply quality and personal safety of the distribution network, the distribution network needs to be equipped with anti-islanding protection.
METHODS: In this paper, the typical unplanned islanding scenarios of active distribution networks and the information interaction requirements for anti-islanding protection are analyzed. Based on the analysis of anti-islanding protection information interaction requirements, a SCADA fault detection information model is established based on IEC 61850 standard. A line topology description method based on IEC 61850 SCL is proposed to solve the problem of reduced reliability of anti-islanding protection detection due to line topology changes, inability to accurately determine the boundary of the island, and susceptibility to omission or misjudgement. Meanwhile, a subset of information models for anti-islanding protection has also been refined in conjunction with the functional requirements of typical active distribution network scenarios.
RESULTS: Finally, the effectiveness of this paper's method is verified by examples, and the related results are effectively used in the smart power distribution management system
CONCLUSION: Aiming at the aggregated management challenges of massive medium and small-capacity DERs in low-voltage distribution network station areas, this paper establishes an IEC 61850-compliant universal DER information model, constructs a communication security control logical node, and realizes source-side dynamic conversion of inverter data from Modbus to IEC 61850 protocol.
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