A Robust Passive Islanding Detection Technique With Zero-Non-Detection Zone for Inverter-Interfaced Distributed Generation

Abstract

In this paper, a new and efficient passive islanding detection technique for a grid-connected hybrid distributed generating system has been proposed using Second Generation Wavelet Transform (SGWT) and Maximum Overlap Discrete Wavelet Transform (MODWT). In this technique, the ripple content of the voltage signal is measured at the Point of Common Coupling (PCC) and it is monitored through the decomposition of the signal by applying SGWT and MODWT technique up to suitable finer levels. This algorithm able to detects all kinds of islanding at nearly 0.3 sec, even with zero power mismatch. It is verified on a wide range of operational conditions and is also validated in various non-islanding conditions. Furthermore, the proposed technique is simple, there is no need for a classifier requirement, not depends on system parameters, zero non-detection zone (NDZ), and its operation is independent of the capacity and nature of distributed generation (DG) connected to the utility grid.

Keywords

• Grid connected distributed generation
• maximum overlap discrete wavelet transform
• passive islanding detection
• second generation wavelet transform
• time domain analysis
• zero-non-detection zone