Analysis of single phase ground fault characteristics of low resistance ground active distribution network

Abstract A large number of distributed generators access to low resistance grounding system may have great influence on the fault characteristics of single phase ground. In view of low resistance ground active distribution network, the connection mode of Inverter-interfaced Distributed Generators (IIDG) is discussed comprehensively based on operation safety and protection requirements. The equivalent model of IIDG and simplified zero sequence network model of low resistance grounding system contain multi-IIDG for single phase ground fault are established. The amplitude and phase characteristics of zero sequence current in single phase grounding fault of the system and the characteristics of high-resistance ground fault are analyzed. Simulative results by MATLAB/Simulink verifies the correctness of the analysis results of fault characteristics. The conclusions could be provided as reference for solving the grounding protection of system with high penetration of distributed generator.