Thesis (Ph. D.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1991. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 187-192). Also available via the Internet.

Thesis (M.S.)--Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1993. / Vita. Abstract. Includes bibliographical references (leaves 61-62). Also available via the Internet.

This work concerns the addition of the few critical elements of a protection system to the Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP). The EMTP is one of the most widely used programs for the simulation of transients in power systems. The EMTP contains models for almost every major power system component. A protection system consists of instrument transformers, relays, and circuit breakers. Models for current transformers and capacitor voltage transformers are developed, validated, and incorporated in EPRI/DCG EMTP Version 2.0. The user can define the values of the current transformer and capacitor voltage transformer parameters. Total Fortran capability has been added to EMTP; new subroutines and an inbuilt structure to allow the linking of user defined Fortran subroutines with the main EMTP are explained. This capability is necessary to simulate computer relay algorithms. The outputs of the algorithms can be passed to the EMTP, which enables the study of the dynamic interaction between the power system and the protection system. Models of specific relays for line protection (SLY12C) and transformer differential protection (BDD15B) are also available. The relay models can be used with different settings. These new features in EMTP together constitute the critical elements of a protection system. Thus, it is now possible to simulate the dynamic interactions between a power system and a protection system. / Ph. D.

A mathematical model of a power system is created in the Electromagnetic Transients Program (EMTP). The EMTP is an off-line program which produces transients during a fault under different operating conditions and records the three phase voltage data at two computer relay locations. The EMTP simulation results are later played back in real time in a MVME133A computer platform and the digital signals are converted to analog signals through a D/ A board. These analog signals are filtered and provide inputs to the Power Systems Simulator via the power amplifiers. The computer relays, which are being tested, are connected to the Power Systems Simulator. This thesis describes both the EMTP simulation setup and the playback system configuration and algorithm. In addition, the operating procedure for real time playback of an EMTP output file is also described. / Master of Science

A transmissão de energia em corrente contínua, a partir de conversores fonte de tensão, é oportuna ao progresso do sistema elétrico de potência e tem permitido vantajosas aplicações. Muito se dá, devido ao emprego na conexão de sistemas com frequências distintas, além da redução de perdas na transmissão, provida pelas características operacionais destes. VSCs também promovem o controle do fluxo de potência, possibilitando uma efetiva contextualização no âmbito das redes inteligentes. Diante deste cenário, este estudo pretende construir um perfil de corrente através do Cálculo de Curto-Circuito Probabilístico, que emprega a Simulação de Monte Carlo, para prover as informações ao desenvolvimento de projetos de equipamentos, ajustes da proteção e controle de sistemas de transmissão em corrente contínua. A Simulação de Monte Carlo requer muitas iterações, tendo um custo computacional elevado. Se forem executadas em programas comerciais, exige um tempo elevado para leitura dos sinais em arquivos. Devido a isso, um programa de código livre usando linguagem C++, foi desenvolvido para possibilitar acesso aos sinais de interesse ainda em memória, reduzindo desta forma o tempo computacional. Além disso, para melhorar a performance, foram usadas técnicas de processamento paralelo e de computação em nuvem. Desta forma, este estudo contribui com informações indispensáveis ao projeto de equipamentos de proteção dos sistemas de transmissão em corrente contínua de forma a cooperar com o desenvolvimento consistente desta tecnologia. / Transmitting electrical power in direct current using a VSC is suitable for the progress of these systems and has remarkable and advantageous applications. This happens in order to connect two systems with distinct frequencies. This type of line is also used in the reduction of losses in transmission over long distances, provided by their operating characteristics. These converters also promote the control of power flow between distinct generation units, making them effective in the context of Smart Grids. Based on this, the purpose of this research is to construct a profile of a current using a Probabilistic Short-Circuit Analysis by Monte Carlo Simulation to provide basic data to the optimum development of design equipment in protection and control. The Monte Carlo Simulation requires many iterations to find an optimal result. An open source program using C++ language was developed to describe all the system models variables in order to decrease the computation time, as it is time consuming to read signals stored on a disk using commercial software. Moreover, in order to lower computation costs, parallel process techniques and cloud computing were used. Therefore, this study contributes to the literature by providing essential information for designing equipment for Direct Current transmission protection systems.

A transmissão de energia em corrente contínua, a partir de conversores fonte de tensão, é oportuna ao progresso do sistema elétrico de potência e tem permitido vantajosas aplicações. Muito se dá, devido ao emprego na conexão de sistemas com frequências distintas, além da redução de perdas na transmissão, provida pelas características operacionais destes. VSCs também promovem o controle do fluxo de potência, possibilitando uma efetiva contextualização no âmbito das redes inteligentes. Diante deste cenário, este estudo pretende construir um perfil de corrente através do Cálculo de Curto-Circuito Probabilístico, que emprega a Simulação de Monte Carlo, para prover as informações ao desenvolvimento de projetos de equipamentos, ajustes da proteção e controle de sistemas de transmissão em corrente contínua. A Simulação de Monte Carlo requer muitas iterações, tendo um custo computacional elevado. Se forem executadas em programas comerciais, exige um tempo elevado para leitura dos sinais em arquivos. Devido a isso, um programa de código livre usando linguagem C++, foi desenvolvido para possibilitar acesso aos sinais de interesse ainda em memória, reduzindo desta forma o tempo computacional. Além disso, para melhorar a performance, foram usadas técnicas de processamento paralelo e de computação em nuvem. Desta forma, este estudo contribui com informações indispensáveis ao projeto de equipamentos de proteção dos sistemas de transmissão em corrente contínua de forma a cooperar com o desenvolvimento consistente desta tecnologia. / Transmitting electrical power in direct current using a VSC is suitable for the progress of these systems and has remarkable and advantageous applications. This happens in order to connect two systems with distinct frequencies. This type of line is also used in the reduction of losses in transmission over long distances, provided by their operating characteristics. These converters also promote the control of power flow between distinct generation units, making them effective in the context of Smart Grids. Based on this, the purpose of this research is to construct a profile of a current using a Probabilistic Short-Circuit Analysis by Monte Carlo Simulation to provide basic data to the optimum development of design equipment in protection and control. The Monte Carlo Simulation requires many iterations to find an optimal result. An open source program using C++ language was developed to describe all the system models variables in order to decrease the computation time, as it is time consuming to read signals stored on a disk using commercial software. Moreover, in order to lower computation costs, parallel process techniques and cloud computing were used. Therefore, this study contributes to the literature by providing essential information for designing equipment for Direct Current transmission protection systems.