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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 30, 2014
Abb Research Ltd, Zurich, CH;
Alexandre Oudalov, Fislisbach, CH;
Antonio Fidigatti, Spino d'Adda, IT;
Dmitry Ishchenko, Cary, NC (US);
Enrico Ragaini, Bergamo, IT;
James Stoupis, Durham, NC (US);
Luca Milani, Zogno, IT;
ABB Research LTD, Zurich, CH;
Abstract
Method of protecting a distribution network with a line interconnecting busbars, each busbar being connectable, by means of switching devices adjacent to the busbar, to the line and to loads and/or generators. The method divides the distribution network in multiple protection areas, each comprises a busbar, a protection device and an area controller. Upon a change in connect status of a distribution feeder line, load or generator connectable to one of the busbar, the logic controller in this protection area re-calculates the short circuit level of the areas. Based on the recalculated short circuit levels, the protection settings of the areas may be adapted. The embodiment also provides a system and computer program product adapted to perform the method.