• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제26권1호
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• pp.32-37
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• 2021

This study proposes a DC series arc fault detector using a frequency analysis method called the discrete wavelet transform (DWT), in which the processing speed of the DWT algorithm is improved effectively. The processing time can be shortened because of the time characteristic of the DWT result. The performance of the developed DC series arc fault detector for a large photovoltaic system is verified with various DC series arc generation conditions. Successful DC series arc detection and improved calculation time were both demonstrated through the measured actual arc experimental result.

• Journal of Electrical Engineering and Technology
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• 제10권3호
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• pp.766-776
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• 2015

It is well known that series arc faults in Low Voltage DC (LVDC) distribution system occur at unintended points of discontinuity within an electrical circuit. These faults can make circuit breakers not respond timely due to low fault current. It, therefore, is needed to detect the series fault for protecting circuits from electrical fires. This paper proposes a novel scheme to detect the series arc fault using Wavelet Singular Value Decomposition (WSVD) and state diagram. In this paper, the fault detector developed is designed by using three criterion factors based on the RMS value of Singular value of Approximation (SA), Sum of the absolute value of Detail (SD), and state diagram. LVDC distribution system including AC/DC and DC/DC converter is modeled to verify the proposed scheme using ElectroMagnetic Transient Program (EMTP) software. EMTP/MODELS is also utilized to implement the series arc model and WSVD. Simulation results according to various conditions clearly show the effectiveness of the proposed scheme.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제27권2호
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• pp.100-105
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• 2022

This paper applies the arc detection algorithm to prevent the false detection in photo voltaic series arc detection circuit, which is required not only to detect the series arc quickly, but also not falsely detect the arc for the non-arc noise. For this purpose, this study proposes a rapid and preventive false detection method of single peak noise and short noise signals. First, to prevent false detection by single peak noise, Discrete wavelet transform (DWT)-based characteristic parameters are applied to determine the shape and the amplitude of the noise. In addition, arc fault detection within a few milliseconds is performed with the DWT iterative algorithm to quickly prevent false detection for short noise signals, considering the continuity of serial arc noise. Thus, the method operates not only to detect series arc, but also to avoid false arc detection for peak and short noises. The proposed algorithm is applied to real-time serial arc detection circuit based on the TMS320F28335 DSP. The serial arc detection and peak noise filtering performances are verified in the built simulated arc test facility. Furthermore, the filtering performance of short noise generated through DC switch operation is confirmed.

• 전력전자학회논문지
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• 제26권4호
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• pp.271-276
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• 2021

Arc fault detector based on multilevel DWT with analysis of high-frequency noise components over 100 kHz is proposed in this study to improve the performance in detecting serial arcs and distinguishing them from inverter noise in PV systems. PV inverters generally operate at a frequency range of 20-50 kHz for switching operation and maximum power tracking control, and the effect of these frequency components on the signal for arc detection leads to negative arc detection. High-speed ADC and multilevel DWT are used in this study to analyze frequency components above 100 kHz. Such high frequency components are less influenced by inverter noise and utilized to detect as well as separate DC series arc from inverter noise. Arc detectors identify the input current of PV inverters using a Rogowski coil. The sensed signal is filtered, amplified, and used in 800kSPS ADC and DWT analysis and arc occurrence determination in DSP. An arc detection simulation facility in UL1699B was constructed and AFD tests the proposed detector were conducted to verify the performance of arc detection and performance of distinction of the negative arc. The satisfactory performance of the arc detector meets the standard of arc detection and extinguishing time of UL1699B with an arc detection time of approximately 0.11 seconds.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2015년도 전력전자학술대회 논문집
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• pp.427-428
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• 2015

본 논문은 DC 배전시스템 내에서 발생할 수 있는 직렬 DC 아크 고장을 검출하기 위한 알고리즘을 제안한다. 직렬 DC 아크 고장은 동일 전위의 도선 또는 접속점의 노화 등으로 인해 발생하며, 아크 고장 에너지의 크기에 따라 수초 이내에 화재 사고를 유발할 수 있기 때문에 정확한 고장 검출을 통한 빠른 제거가 필요하다. 스위칭 전력변환 장치에서 발생하는 노이즈 성분에 의한 검출 알고리즘의 오동작 현상을 제거하기 위해 시간 영역에서의 전류 변화와 주파수 영역에서의 전류 크기 차이를 동시에 이용하여 직렬 DC 아크 고장 발생여부를 검출하게 된다. 제안 알고리즘은 5kW급 용량의 380V 저전압 DC 배전 시스템을 대상으로 검증하였다.

• 전력전자학회:학술대회논문집
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• 전력전자학회 2020년도 전력전자학술대회
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• pp.1-3
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• 2020

본 논문은 주파수 분석 방법 중 하나인 Discrete Wavelet Transform (DWT)을 활용하여 태양광 직렬 아크 사고를 검출하는 방법에 관하여 다룬다. DWT 알고리즘은 주파수 도메인에서도 시간 축 정보를 표현할 수 있어 기존의 Fast Fourier Transform (FFT) 주파수 분석 알고리즘과 차이점이 있으며, 대용량 태양광 시스템의 직렬 아크 사고 검출에 최적화 되도록 DWT 알고리즘의 속도를 향상시켜 태양광 DC 아크 사고 안전규격인 UL1699B의 요구 조건을 만족시켰다. DWT 알고리즘의 경우 TMS320F28033 기반으로 구현 되었으며 대용량 PV 시스템 적용을 위해 로고스키코일을 전류 센서로 사용하였다. 또한, 모의 DC 직렬 아크 발생 회로를 구축하여 제작한 사고 검출기의 성능을 실제 아크 발생 조건에서 검증하였다.