Calculating Feeder Fault Current with MATLAB Software Program
Ming-Jong Lin *
Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, No. 13, Ln. 388, Sec. 1, Anzhong Rd., Annan Dist., Tainan City 709, Taiwan (R.O.C.).
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Abstract
The aim of this article describes the program of computerized how to calculate the feeder fault current in a distribution substation. This article adopts Thevenin theory as the basis of calculation, and narrates them in two ways: the artificial and the computerized algorithm. It leaves aside the artificial and delves the computerized algorithm. The latter is divided for two computerized algorithm - separate and all of equipment. In the computerized algorithm, all data inputting, procedure steps, and report form were carefully been designed by MATLAB application software. As for data Inputting refers to the specification parameters of equipment component. The characteristics of this article are described with both text and Fig. to achieve operation simple and understanding easy. References include a representative textbook and several journal articles. Verify with real cases and reveal the pros and cons of artificial and program algorithms. The purpose of this article is to discard waste - an artificial calculation that is time - consuming, cumbersome and prone to clerical errors. The computer programs algorithm can compensates for defects and improves accuracy and timeliness. This method has been proven to be an economical design aid tool that is of great help to maintenance or designers in the field of electrical engineering.
Keywords: Single - line diagram, Interrupting current capacity circuit breaker, Fault current, MATLAB application software, Thevenin equivalent resistance