Protection Of Transmission Line Using GPS
INDEX
1.ABSTRACT……………………………………………………………….5
2.INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………6
3.TRANSMISSION SYSTEM…...…………………………………………8
4.PROTECTION OF TRANSMISSION SYSTEM ………………………..9
5.TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION……………...……………..10
6.BENEFITS OF TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION……………11
7.TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION THEORY .……...………..12
8.POSSIBLE CAUSES OF FAULT……………………………………….14
9.WHAT IS GPS?………………………………………………………….15
10.HOW IT WORKS?……………………………………………………..17
11.THE GPS SATELLITE SYSTEM..........................................................19
12.IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING………………………………..20
13.WHAT’S THE SIGNAL?.......................................................................23
14.HOW ACCURATE IS GPS?..................................................................24
15.SOURCES OF GPS SIGNAL ERRORS……………………………….25
16.CONCLUSION…………………………………………………………27
17.REFERENCES…………………………………………………………28
CHAPTER 1
ABSTRACT
This is a new technique for the protection of transmission systems by using
the global positioning system (GPS) and fault generated transients. In this scheme
the relay contains a fault transient detection system together with a communication
unit, which is connected to the power line through the high voltage coupling
capacitors of the CVT. Relays are installed at each bus bar in a transmission
network. These detect the fault generated high frequency voltage transient signals
and record the time instant corresponding to when the initial traveling wave
generated by the fault arrives at the busbar.
The decision to trip is based on the components as they propagate through
the system. extensive simulation studies of the technique were carried out to
examine the response to different power system and fault condition. The
communication unit is used to transmit and receive coded digital signals of the
local information to and from associated relays in the system.
At each substation relay determine the location of the fault by comparing
the GPS time stay measured locally with those received from the adjacent
substations, extensive simulation studies presented here demonstrate feasibility of
the scheme.
CHAPTER 2
INTRODUCTION
Accurate location of faults on power transmission systems can save time and
resources for the electric utility industry. Line searches for faults are costly and can
be inconclusive. Accurate information needs to be acquired quickly in a form most
useful to the power system operator communicating to field personnel.
To achieve this accuracy, a complete system of fault location technology,
hardware, communications, and software systems can be designed. Technology is
available which can help determine fault location to within a transmission span of
300 meters. Reliable self monitoring hardware can be configured for installation
sites with varying geographic and environmental conditions. Communications
systems can retrieve fault location information from substations and quickly
provide that information to system operators. Other communication systems, such
as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), operate fault
sectionalizing circuit breakers and switches remotely and provide a means of fast
restoration. Data from SCADA, such as sequence of events, relays, and
oscillographs, can be used for fault location selection and verification. Software in
a central computer can collect fault information and reduce operator response time
by providing only the concise information required for field personnel
communications. Fault location systems usually determine “distance to fault” from
a transmission line end. Field personnel can use this data to find fault locations
from transmission line maps and drawings. Some utilities have automated this
process by placing the information in a fault location Geographical Information
System (GIS) computer. Since adding transmission line data to the computer can
be a large effort, some utilities have further shortened the process by utilizing a
transmission structures location database. Several utilities have recently created
these databases for transmission inventory using GPS location technology and
handheld computers.
The inventory database probably contains more information than needed for
a fault location system, and a reduced version would save the large data-collection
effort. Using this data, the power system operator could provide field personnel
direct location information.
Field personnel could use online information to help them avoid spending valuable
time looking for maps and drawings and possibly even reduce their travel time.
With precise information available, crews can prepare for the geography, climatic
conditions, and means of transport to the faulted location. Repair time and
resources would be optimized by the collected data before departure. Accurate
fault location can also aid in fast restoration of power, particularly on transmission
lines with distributed loads. Power system operators can identify and isolate
faulted sections on taploaded lines and remove them by opening circuit breakers or
switches remotely along the line, restoring power to the tap loads serviced by the
unfaulted transmission sections.
CHAPTER 3
TRANSMISSION SYSTEM
GENERATION TRANSMISSION DISTRIBUTION
Electric power transmission, a process in the delivery of electricity to
consumers, is the bulk transfer of electrical power. Typically, power transmission
is between the power plant and a substation near a populated area.Electricity
distribution is the delivery from the substation to the consumers.Electric power
transmission allows distant energy sources (such as hydroelectric power plants) to
be connected to consumers in population centers, and may allow exploitation of
low-grade fuel resources that would otherwise be too costly to transport to
generating facilities. Due to the large amount of power involved, transmission
normally takes place at high voltage (110 kV or above). Electricity is usually
transmitted over long distance through overhead power transmission lines.
Underground power transmission is used only in densely populated areas due to its
high cost of installation and maintenance, and because the high reactive power
produces large charging currents and difficulties in voltage management.A power
transmission system is sometimes referred to colloquially as a "grid"; however, for
reasons of economy, the network is not a mathematical grid.Redundant paths and
lines are provided so that power can be routed from any power plant to any load
center, through a variety of routes, based on the economics of the transmission path
and the cost of power. Much analysis is done by transmission companies to
determine the maximum reliable capacity of each line, which, due to system
stability considerations, may be less than the physical or thermal limit of the line.
CHAPTER 4
TRANSMISSION LINE PROTECTION
CHAPTER 5
WHAT IS TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION?
Faults on the power transmission system cause transients that propagate along the
transmission line as waves. Each wave is a composite of frequencies, ranging from
a few kilohertz to several megahertz, having a fast rising front and a slower
decaying tail. Composite waves have a propagation velocity and characteristic
impedance and travel near the speed of light away from the fault location toward
line ends. They continue to travel throughout the power system until they diminish
due to impedance and reflection waves and a new power system equilibrium is
reached. The location of faults is accomplished by precisely time-tagging wave
fronts as they cross a known point typically in substations at line ends. With waves
time tagged to sub microsecond resolution of 30 m, fault location accuracy of 300
m can be obtained. Fault location can then be obtained by multiplying the wave
velocity by the time difference in line ends. This collection and calculation of time
data is usually done at a master station. Master station information polling time
should be fast enough for system operator needs.
CHAPTER 6
BENEFITS OF TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION
Early fault locators used pulsed radar. This technique uses reflected radar energy to
determine the fault location. Radar equipment is typically mobile or located at
substations and requires manual operation. This technique is popular for location
of permanent faults on cable sections when the cable is de-energized. Impedance-
based fault locators are a popular means of transmission line fault locating. They
provide algorithm advances that correct for fault resistance and load current
inaccuracies. Line length accuracies of ±5% are typical for single-ended locators
and 1-2% for two-ended locator systems. Traveling wave fault locators are
becoming popular where higher accuracy is important. Long lines, difficult
accessibility lines, high voltage direct current (HVDC), and series-compensated
lines are popular applications. Accuracies of <300 meters have been achieved on
500 kV transmission lines with this technique. Hewlett-Packard has developed a
GPS-based sub microsecond timing system that has proven reliable in several
utility traveling wave projects. This low-cost system can also be used as the
substation master clock.
CHAPTER 7
TRAVELING WAVE FAULT LOCATION THEORY
Traveling wave fault locators make use of the transient signals generated by the
fault. When a line fault occurs, such as an insulator flashover or fallen conductor,
the abrupt change in voltage at the point of the fault generates a high frequency
electromagnetic impulse called the traveling wave which propagates along the line
in both directions away from the fault point at speeds close to that of light. The
fault location is determined by accurately time-tagging the arrival of the traveling
wave at each end of the line and comparing the time difference to the total
propagation time of the line. Refer to Figure 1.0
Unlike impedance-based fault location systems, the traveling wave fault locator is
unaffected by load conditions, high ground resistance and most notably, series
capacitor banks. This fault locating technique relies on precisely synchronized
clocks at the line terminals which can accurately time-tag the arrival of the
traveling wave. The propagation velocity of the traveling wave is roughly 300
meters per microsecond which in turn requires the clocks to be synchronized with
respect to each other by less than one microsecond.
Precisely synchronized clocks are the key element in the implementation of this
fault location technique. The required level of clock accuracy has only recently
been available at reasonable cost with the introduction of the Global Positioning
System.
The voltage and current at any point x obey the partial differential
Equations
where L and C are the inductance and capacitance of the line per unit
length. The resistance is assumed to be negligible. The solutions of these equations
are
these equations are
where Z = (L/C ) is the characteristic impedance of the transmission line and
v=1/(LC) is the velocity of propagation. Forward (ef and if) and reverse (er and ir)
waves, as shown in Figure 1, leave the disturbed area “x” traveling in different
directions at “v”, which is a little less than the speed of light, toward transmission
line ends. Transmission line ends represent a discontinuity or impedance change
where some of the wave’s energy will reflect back to the disturbance. The
remaining energy will travel to other power system elements or transmission lines.
Figure 2, a Bewley lattice diagram, illustrates the multiple waves (represented by
subscripts 2 and 3) generated at line ends. Wave amplitudes are represented by
reflection coefficients ka and kb which are determined by characteristic impedance
ratios at the discontinuities. and b represent the travel time from the fault to the
discontinuity.
With GPS technology, and b can be determined very precisely.
By knowing the length (l) of the line and the time of arrival difference
(– b), one can calculate the distance (x) to the fault from
substation A by:
where c= the wave propagation of 299.79 m/sec (1ft/ns) .
CHAPTER 9
WHAT IS GPS?
The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based navigation
system made up of a network of 24 satellites placed into orbit. GPS was
originally intended for military applications, but in the 1980s, the
government made the system available for civilian use. GPS works in any
weather conditions, anywhere in the world, 24 hours a day. GPS
Technology allows precise determination of location, velocity, direction, and
time. GPS are space-based radio positioning systems that provide time and
three-dimensional position and velocity information to suitably equipped
users anywhere on or near the surface of the earth (and sometimes off the
earth). Concept of satellite navigation was first conceived after the launch
of Sputnik 1 in 1957 when scientists realized that by measuring the
frequency shifts in the small bleeps emanating from this first space vehicle
it was possible to locate a point on the earth's surface. The NAVSTAR
system, operated by the US Department of Defense, is the first such
system widely available to civilian users. The Russian system, GLONASS,
is similar in operation and may prove complimentary to the NAVSTAR
system. Current GPS systems enable users to determine their three
dimensional differential position, velocity and time. By combining GPS with
current and future computer mapping techniques, we will be better able to
identify and manage our natural resources. Intelligent vehicle location and
navigation systems will let us avoid congested freeways and more efficient
routes to our destinations, saving millions of dollars in gasoline and tons of
air pollution. Travel aboard ships and aircraft will be safer in all weather
conditions. Businesses with large amounts of outside plant (railroads,
utilities) will be able to manage their resources more efficiently, reducing
consumer costs.
CHAPTER 10
HOW IT WORKS?
GPS satellites circle the earth twice a day in a very precise orbit and
transmit signal information to earth. GPS receivers take this information
and use triangulation to calculate the user's exact location. Essentially, the
GPS receiver compares the time a signal was transmitted by a satellite with
the time it was received. The time difference tells the GPS receiver how far
away the satellite is. Now, with distance measurements from a few more
satellites, the receiver can determine the user's position and display it on
the unit's electronic map. By knowing the distance from another satellite,
the possible positions of the location are narrowed down to two points (Two
intersecting circles have two points in common). A GPS receiver must be
locked on to the signal of at least three satellites to calculate a 2D position
(latitude and longitude) and track movement. With four or more satellites in
view, the receiver can determine the user's 3D position (latitude, longitude
and altitude). Once the user's position has been determined, the GPS unit
can calculate other information, such as speed, bearing, track, trip
distance, distance to destination, sunrise and sunset time and more.
Accurate 3-D measurements require four satellites. To achieve 3-D real
time measurements, the receivers need at least four channels.
CHAPTER 11
THE GPS SATELLITE SYSTEM
The 24 satellites that make up the GPS space segment are orbiting the
earth about 12,000 miles above us. They are constantly moving, making
two complete orbits in less than 24 hours. These satellites are traveling at
speeds of roughly 7,000 miles an hour. GPS satellites are powered by solar
energy. They have backup batteries onboard to keep them running in the
event of a solar eclipse, when there's no solar power. Small rocket boosters
on each satellite keep them flying in the correct path.
Here are some other interesting facts about the GPS satellites (also called
NAVSTAR, the official U.S. Department of Defense name for GPS):
The first GPS satellite was launched in 1978.
A full constellation of 24 satellites was achieved in 1994.
Each satellite is built to last about 10 years. Replacements are
constantly being built and launched into orbit.
A GPS satellite weighs approximately 2,000 pounds and is about 17
feet across with the solar panels extended.
Transmitter power is only 50 watts or less.
CHAPTER 12
IMPLEMENTATION AND TESTING
Evaluation of the fault locator involved the installation of GPS timing receivers at
four 500kV substations, see Figure 2.0. A especially developed Fault Transient
Interface Unit (FTIU) connects to the transmission lines and discriminates for a
valid traveling wave. The FTIU produces a TTL-level trigger pulse that is
coincident with the leading edge of the traveling wave. A time-tagging input
function was provided under special request to the GPS receiver manufacturer.
This input accepts the TTL level logic pulse from the FTIU and time tags the
arrival of the fault-generated traveling wave. The time tag function is accurate to
within 300 nanoseconds of UTC - well within the overall performance requirement
of timing to within 1 microsecond.
DISTORTION AND ATTENUATION
OF TRAVELING WAVES
The accuracy of fault location depends on the ability to accurately time tagging the
arrival of the traveling wave at each line terminal. The traveling wave once
generated, is subject to attenuation and distortion as it propagates along the
transmission line. Attenuation occurs due to resistive and radiated losses.
Distortion of the waveform occurs due to a variety of factors including bandwidth
limitations of the transmission line, dispersion from different propagation constants
of phase-to-phase and phase-to-ground components, etc. These effects combine to
degrade the quality of the "leading edge" of he traveling wave at large distances
from the fault inception point. The accuracy of time tagging the traveling wave
diminishes for the substations far away from the fault. Experience with the
evaluation system has shown that the traveling wave is relatively "undistorted" for
distances less than 350 km. To effectively reduce the effects of attenuation and
distortion requires traveling wave detector installations spaced at regular intervals.
For B.C. Hydro, this translates to installing fault location equipment at fourteen out
of nineteen 500 kV substations.
Fault Locator System Test
Calculated cumulative arc length from NIC substation to the fault = 13 1,694.5 meters.
Fault Locator Difference
Output from Est. Value
Test (meters) (meters)
Fault Locator Response to Traveling Waves Generated by Routine Switching of Substation Equipment
Line Estimated Tp Measured Tp
The distance to the fault from the line terminals is given by:
Where Vp is the velocity of propagation for the line and
Denotes stations with travelling wavedetector installations
Figure 2.0 Fault Locator Lnstallations and Testing
CHAPTER 13
WHAT’S THE SIGNAL?
GPS satellites transmit two low power radio signals, designated L1 and L2.
Civilian GPS uses the L1 frequency of 1575.42 MHz in the UHF band. The
signals travel by line of sight, meaning they will pass through clouds, glass
and plastic but will not go through most solid objects such as buildings and
mountains. A GPS signal contains three different bits of information — a
pseudorandom code, ephemeris data and almanac data. The
pseudorandom code is simply an I.D. code that identifies which satellite is
transmitting information. You can view this number on your GPS unit's
satellite page, as it identifies which satellites it's receiving. Ephemeris data
tells the GPS receiver where each GPS satellite should be at any time
throughout the day. Each satellite transmits ephemeris data showing the
orbital information for that satellite and for every other satellite in the
system. Almanac data, which is constantly transmitted by each satellite,
contains important information about the status of the satellite (healthy or
unhealthy), current date and time. This part of the signal is essential for
determining a position.
CHAPTER 14
HOW ACCURATE IS GPS?
Today's GPS receivers are extremely accurate, thanks to their parallel
multi-channel design. 12 parallel channel receivers are quick to lock onto
satellites when first turned on and they maintain strong locks, even in
dense foliage or urban settings with tall buildings. Certain atmospheric
factors and other sources of error can affect the accuracy of GPS
receivers. GPS receivers are accurate to within 15 meters on average.
Newer GPS receivers with WAAS (Wide Area Augmentation System)
capability can improve accuracy to less than three meters on average. No
additional equipment or fees are required to take advantage of WAAS.
Users can also get better accuracy with Differential GPS (DGPS), which
corrects GPS signals to within an average of three to five meters. The U.S.
Coast Guard operates the most common DGPS correction service. This
system consists of a network of towers that receive GPS signals and
transmit a corrected signal by beacon transmitters. In order to get the
corrected signal, users must have a differential beacon receiver and
beacon antenna in addition to their GPS.
CHAPTER 15
SOURCES OF GPS SIGNAL ERRORS
Factors that can degrade the GPS signal and thus affect accuracy include
the following:
Ionosphere and troposphere delays — The satellite signal slows as it
passes through the atmosphere. The GPS system uses a built-in
model that calculates an average amount of delay to partially correct
for this type of error.
Signal multipath — This occurs when the GPS signal is reflected off
objects such as tall buildings or large rock surfaces before it reaches
the receiver. This increases the travel time of the signal, thereby
causing errors.
Receiver clock errors — A receiver's built-in clock is not as accurate as
the atomic clocks onboard the GPS satellites. Therefore, it may have
very slight timing errors.
Receiver clock errors — A receiver's built-in clock is not as accurate as
the atomic clocks onboard the GPS satellites.
Number of satellites visible — The more satellites a GPS receiver can
"see," the better the accuracy. Buildings, terrain, electronic
interference, or sometimes even dense foliage can block signal
reception, causing position errors or possibly no position reading at
all. GPS units typically will not work indoors, underwater or
underground.
Satellite geometry/shading — This refers to the relative position of the
satellites at any given time. Ideal satellite geometry exists when the
satellites are located at wide angles relative to each other. Poor
geometry results when the satellites are located in a line or in a tight
grouping.
Intentional degradation of the satellite signal — Selective Availability (SA)
is an intentional degradation of the signal once imposed by the U.S.
Department of Defense. SA was intended to prevent military
adversaries from using the highly accurate GPS signals. The
government turned off SA in May 2000, which significantly improved
the accuracy of civilian GPS receivers.
CHAPTER 16
CONCLUSION
Thus the use of GPS in protection of transmission systems is beneficial with respect to
Value regarding programmatic goals:more reliable monitoring using GPS related technologies.