The Reliability Analysis of Distribution Systems with Different Overvoltage Protection Solutions
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This paper presents a time-sequential simulation technique incorporating the effects of interruptions and voltage sags in the reliability cost/worth evaluation of distribution systems equipped with different overvoltage protection types. The interruption and voltage sag data for different overvoltage protection schemes was obtained from long-term measurements performed at a 110/20 kV substation. Studies conducted in a real distribution system show that the type of overvoltage protection has more impact on network reliability than has earlier been thought.
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