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Grid Connection of Embedded Generators This presentation will: Outline the issues concerned with the grid connection of embedded generators Outline the work undertaken in Sri Lanka in the year 2000 on the grid connection of embedded generators
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Why is this a subject requiring attention? Distribution networks are primarily designed to distribute power from a central transmission system down to consumer loads connected to the distribution system, the power flow is one way With embedded generation the power flow is more complex and may be both ways There are plans for the implementation of increasing amounts of smaller grid connected generation systems.
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What are the key factors to be considered? Grid stability and security Fault Level Interconnection Protection Islanded Operation Voltage levels Earthing Load flow Connection application process Testing and maintenance of protection
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Grid Stability
Connection and disconnection of embedded generation may cause grid disturbances which may affect grid stability and reliability. This is particularly the case if there is the loss of a large amount of embedded generation at one time and embedded generation may be a significant contribution towards overall generation capacity. There is usually no central control over embedded generation operation
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Grid Security
There will be increasing amounts of embedded generation in Indonesia This is likely to lead to an increasing proportion of the grid load being supplied by embedded generation. The security of supply of the embedded generation will become more significant for the security of the grid as a whole.
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Fault levels
The connection of embedded generation will contribute to the fault levels in the system This may require changes to the protection equipment on the distribution system This is usually only a factor when there are large sizes or large numbers of embedded generators in one area.
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Interconnection Protection
There is a requirement for some electrical protection at the point of connection to ensure that:
Operation of the generator will not compromise the safety of the grid system Deviations in the grid system will not damage the generator equipment Safety on the distribution system and at the generation station is maintained Islanded operation of sections of the distribution system is prevented DULAS
Islanded operation
Islanded operation is where:
a section of the distribution network is separated from the rest of the network (islanded) and the supply to the separated section is maintained by embedded generation
This is potentially dangerous in that there is little control on voltage or frequency and the protection systems of the distribution network may not operate due to the limited capacity of the embedded generation
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Voltage Levels
Embedded generation will cause changes to the voltage levels in the distribution system generally it will raise the voltage at points along the distribution network. This voltage rise must be limited to ensure that the supplies to consumers remain within statutory and safe working limits
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Earthing
Embedded generators ususally genrate at low voltage (400V 3 phase) and require suitable earthing for their safe operation The connection points will usually include switch gear and transformers which require suitable high voltage earthing These earthing systems must be separated to ensure the safety of the plant in fault conditions
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Connection process
A standard process is required for an embedded generator to: Apply for a connection Agree the connection requirements, specifications and costs Implement and test the connection protection Operate and maintain the connection protection
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Stability
The affect on local stability of new embedded generation capacity should be analysed when the capacity of the new plant exceeds 5MW, or when the total capacity on a single distribution line exceeds 5MW. For small generators, typically less than 1MW, the requirement for stability information from the Generating Company may be waived. The Generating Company shall provide a model of the AVR of the proposed generators where the capacity exceeds 5MW.
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Fault Level
The cumulative effect of of the embedded generator(s) on the design fault level for the distribution system shall be assessed by the CEB. A study should be undertaken when the cumulative fault level reaches 90% of the rating of the associated switchgear, or the design fault level. The CEB may require more detailed information from the generator than that specified in Annex 3.
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Protection
The effect on the distribution system protection ratings and settings shall be studied if any of the following apply: the proposed generating site maximum short circuit current is greater than 20% of the distribution system short circuit current the cumulative short circuit current from all embedded generators on a distribution line will exceed 30% of the distribution system short circuit current there will be a net export of power from the distribution system to the 132 kV transmission system. DULAS
Voltage Levels
The nominal voltage at the Point of Supply (POS) shall be stated by the CEB in the LOI. The voltage rise at the POS must be within operational limits. A two stage approach shall be made to studies 1) Exclude load connections 2) Include load connections The stage 2 study is required when the stage 1 study indicates a potential problem.
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Earthing
The Guide provides information on acceptable earthing practices and earthing requirements for a variety of situations. An Annex on earthing is included to provide background information on earthing. The Generating Company shall provide information about the proposed earthing arrangement to the CEB. It is the responsibility of the Generating Company to provide adequate earthing at a generating site. The interconnection of generating site and CEB earth systems should be considered for each site situation with reference to the Guide. DULAS
Load Flow
To assess the load flow at the distribution transformer the maximum cumulative generation capacity and the minimum captive load on the distribution line shall be calculated. This will indicate if there are conditions under which there will be an export of power from the distribution line to the 132 kV transmission system. If export is likely to occur the protection at the sub station will need to be studied.
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Information Requirements
The initial information to be provided by the CEB and the generating company are given in a pro forma in Annex 3. This information exchange is to follow the issue of an LOI. The Generating Company shall later provide the following information, prior to acceptance testing: the proposed interconnection protection implementation protection test procedures drawings showing the protection arrangements DULAS
Synchronisation
Synchronisation means the minimisation of the difference in magnitude, frequency and phase angle between the corresponding phases of the generator output and the grid supply prior to the connection of the two supplies. Synchronisation can be achieved either manually or automatically, the latter is preferable. It is very unlikely that new installations will include only manual synchronisation. If manual synchronisation is suggested its safe and reliable operation should be seriously considered and implemented carefully. DULAS
Synchronisation (2)
Voltage Fluctuation
During Synchronisation of a single generator, the induced voltage fluctuation on the grid should not normally exceed 3% at the Point of Common Coupling, The requirements of voltage step and flicker given in Section 11 should also be met.
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Generator output frequency must be the same as the grid frequency. The phase angle between the generator output and the grid supply must be less than specified limits The rate of change in phase angle between the grid and the generator must be within specified limits Then the generator may be connected to the grid
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Synchronisation limits
The limits specified in the Guide for allowing synchronisation are: Phase angle +/- 20 degrees Maximum voltage difference 7% Maximum slip frequency 0.44 %
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Grid protection
The addition of embedded generation may change the requirements for grid protection. There will be a fault level contribution from the embedded generator, though this is usually small. It is important that grid system protection will operate when required. If a grid sub station becomes a net exporter of power to the 132kV system the operation of voltage control and distance protection systems will require study and modification.
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Hazards of Islanding
The hazards created during islanded operation are: Unearthed operation of the distribution system Lower fault levels Out of synchronisation reclosure Voltage levels outside statutory limits Reduction in quality of supply Risk to maintenance personnel
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Islanding
Due to the hazards listed the operation of an islanded situation is to be avoided. There may be an advantage to consumers, and generating companies, to allow islanded operation in the maintenance of supply when a line has been disconnected. This advantage is small and the hazards outweigh the advantages.
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Case 2
All
Case 3
See case 3 descripti on
Case 4
All
Case 5
See case 5 description Self commutated static inverters
Minimum captive load Maximum cumulative export capacity Max site export capacity Under and over voltage protection Under and over frequency protection Vector shift protection ROCOF protection
L <0.5 x L <5 MW
L <0.8 x L < 5 MW
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Where Induction, or Asynchronous, generators are proposed the same information should be provided where relevant to the induction type generator.
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