Year
2016
Degree Name
Doctor of Philosophy
Department
School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering
Recommended Citation
Gunawardana, Sasareka Malithi, Modelling and transient analysis of saturated core fault current limiters in electricity grids, Doctor of Philosophy thesis, School of Electrical, Computer and Telecommunications Engineering, University of Wollongong, 2016. https://ro.uow.edu.au/theses/4751
Abstract
Deregulation of electricity industry has shifted the operation paradigm of power systems in the recent years. Combined with the quest for energy efficiency and stringent environmental constraints, market regulation has driven the recent advert of decentralised generation. Transmission network expansion has also been affected as a consequence of deregulation, with network operators no longer being the sole authority over generation or network expansion planning. In this environment, the integration of decentralised generation at transmission and/or distribution networks has resulted in a considerable increase in the system fault levels that are unaccounted for in long-term planning forecasts by network operators. To enable higher integration capacity and reliable operation, these networks are also becoming more interconnected adding to the already increased fault current levels. As a consequence, at certain locations of the grid, the fault current levels are approaching or exceeding existing switchgear ratings.
FoR codes (2008)
090607 Power and Energy Systems Engineering (excl. Renewable Power), 080110 Simulation and Modelling
Unless otherwise indicated, the views expressed in this thesis are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of the University of Wollongong.