New recloser functionality enhances feeder automation

Author

Taylor, Tim ; Fahey, Tim ; Royster, Tim ; Engle, Don

Author_Institution

ABB Electr. Syst. Consulting, Raleigh, NC

fYear

2008

fDate

21-24 April 2008

Firstpage

1

Lastpage

8

Abstract

New recloser functionality is providing additional flexibility and improving distribution feeder reliability performance. Automated loop sectionalizing schemes, utilizing single-pole tripping and lockout in many cases, permit automatic circuit reconfiguration that minimizes the impact of feeder equipment outages. Communications with line reclosers provide system operators with an improved understanding of system status. Recloser controls provide engineers with additional flexibility, such as the use of a recloser for sectionalizing duty. The application of new recloser functionality for enhanced feeder automation is described.

Keywords

power distribution lines; power distribution protection; power distribution reliability; switchgear; automated loop sectionalizing schemes; automatic circuit reconfiguration; distribution feeder reliability; feeder automation; recloser functionality; single-pole tripping; Automatic control; Automation; Circuit faults; Communication system control; Delay effects; Power distribution; Protection; Switches; USA Councils; Voltage; Power distribution control; automation; power distribution protection; reclosing devices; reliability;

fLanguage

English

Publisher

ieee

Conference_Titel

Transmission and Distribution Conference and Exposition, 2008. T&D. IEEE/PES

Conference_Location

Chicago, IL

Print_ISBN

978-1-4244-1903-6

Electronic_ISBN

978-1-4244-1904-3

Type

conf

DOI

10.1109/TDC.2008.4517194

Filename

4517194