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Electric distribution protection problems associated with the interconnection of small, dispersed-generation devices

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OSTI ID:5958735
This paper discusses the results of simulating three potential protection problems associated with the interconnection of small, dispersed storage and generation (DSG) devices to the electric distribution system. These simulations were performed in an effort to assess the adequacy of the electric utility industry's present protection practices and hardware for distribution systems with DSG. A digital computer program was used to perform the transient simulations. In this analysis, only rotating-type dispersed generators were simulated. Three sizes of induction and synchronous generators were considered: 100, 1000 and 2000 kW. A hypothetical 12.47 kV feeder was chosen for the circuit.
Research Organization:
McGraw-Edison Co., Canonsburg, PA (USA); Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-26
OSTI ID:
5958735
Report Number(s):
CONF-830705-4; ON: DE83015713
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English