Alocação e dimensionamento de limitadores de corrente de falta para minimizar a influência de fontes de geração distribuída na proteção de sistemas elétricos

Abstract

This dissertation presents the development of methodologies that aim to reduce the effect of distributed generation sources in the protection of electric power systems. First were analyzed problems associated with integration of Distributed Generation sources in electric power systems, focusing on the influence of these sources in protecting these systems. Considering the problem associated with increased short circuit current and its resulting influence on overcurrent, it's developed a methodology that aims to restore the coordination of such devices by inserting fault current limiters together with sources of GD installed. In a second step is developed a method for allocation of fault current limiters in distribution systems for which insertion of source GD does not cause a miscoordination between fuses and reclosers. This methodology uses genetic algorithms and aims to determine the installation location and sizing of limiters. Coordination between the fuses and also between these and reclosers is verified, and if necessary, it is suggested to replace equipment that was overloaded. The developed methodologies aimed at minimizing the cost of replacing equipment and limiters so that the limiters are allocated considering not only the optimal location and sizing, as well as the number of devices to be replaced.