Abstract
This paper presents a new method of analyzing very fast transients in power systems by including the higher modes in the wave propagation analysis which, if ignored, can lead to erroneous results. A characteristic matrix is introduced to characterize the mode reflections and couplings to replace the scalar reflection and transmission coefficients used in the conventional traveling wave method. A sample transient calculation is carried out for a lossless coaxial cable terminated with a circular waveguide which shows the necessity to consider higher modes in very fast transient studies. The proposed approach also applies to more complicated structures such as gas insulated substations.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 25-32 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Electric Power Systems Research |
| Volume | 38 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Jul 1996 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Electromagnetic waves
- Lossless power systems
- Substations
- Switchgear
- Transmission coefficients
- Very fast transients
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Energy Engineering and Power Technology
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering