Evaluation of different solutions of faulted phase earthing technique for an earth fault current limitation

Abstract

The study is focused on evaluation of different types of prototypes of automatics for additional faulted phase earthing (FPE), which are used for earth fault (EF) current reduction in resonant earthed distribution network. Three prototypes of these automatics have been installed in Czech distribution network, the first one utilises direct connection of faulty phase-to-earthing system of supply substation, the second one utilises connection through resistor and the last one through reactor. The contribution is mainly focused on detail analysis of operational differences of these types of FPE systems based on case study of compensated distribution network. The main aim is to specify and describe benefits and disadvantages of individual FPE applications. The results could be used for evaluation of best solution of FPE application which could be chosen for an EF current reduction in compensated distribution network.