Islanded Operation of UK Radial Distribution Networks: Earthing Strategy
| Title | Islanded Operation of UK Radial Distribution Networks: Earthing Strategy |
| Publication Type | Conference Paper |
| Year of Publication | 2009 |
| Authors | Mohamad, H, Crossley P |
| Conference Name | Proceedings of the 44th International Universities Power Engineering Conference |
| Date Published | September |
| Conference Location | University of Strathclyde |
| Keywords | Distributed Generation Microgrids |
| Abstract | Earthing has been identified as one of the main issues pertaining to an intentional islanding. The issue is significance for any rotating type of DG operating in a distribution networks. The problem arises for a system adopting single point earthing when a DG is disconnected from the grid and continues to supply power to an islanded system that does not contain an earth connection. Therefore, this paper describes a study that considers the earthing arrangement for a single point, low impedance earthed distribution network with a particular emphasis on the earthing requirements when a section of the network is operating islanded. The study is evaluated on a simulated network constructed using the PSCAD/EMTDC simulator. |
