Differential Protection Sampling Alignment Without Fourier Timing
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing differential protection methods face challenges in achieving accurate and reliable sampling synchronization due to clock inconsistencies and crystal drift, leading to deviations in sampling moments and inaccurate fault analysis.
Innovation Solution
A sampling synchronization method for differential protection devices that synchronizes sampling moments without requiring a Fourier transform or an external time source, by using a reference end device and an adjusting end device to calculate and adjust sampling moment deviations within each sampling cycle.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If Fourier algorithm-based sampling synchronization is used, then sampling synchronization can be achieved, but fault detection accuracy deteriorates due to additional error currents introduced after Fourier calculation and angling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent extracts and eliminates the harmful Fourier transformation step from the sampling synchronization process. By removing the Fourier calculation and angling operations that introduce error currents, the method directly uses raw sampling data for differential protection, thereby maintaining fault detection accuracy while achieving sampling synchronization through alternative means.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces an intermediary synchronization mechanism that does not rely on Fourier transformation. Instead of using Fourier-based angle correction, the method employs a direct synchronization approach that communicates timing information between devices without requiring the harmful intermediate Fourier calculation step, thus avoiding the introduction of error currents.
2Reliability
If Fourier algorithm-based sampling synchronization is used, then sampling synchronization can be achieved, but protection action time increases due to requiring at least one cycle of data sampling
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements preliminary synchronization actions by establishing timing relationships before full Fourier analysis is required. The method pre-synchronizes sampling moments using direct timing communication, allowing protection devices to be ready for immediate action without waiting for a complete Fourier transformation cycle, thereby reducing the protection delay.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent skips the time-consuming Fourier transformation step in the synchronization process. By rushing through to a direct synchronization method that uses timing information without requiring complete cycle analysis, the system achieves synchronization faster and enables quicker protection action.
3Reliability
If Fourier algorithm-based sampling synchronization is used, then sampling synchronization can be achieved, but system complexity increases due to requiring external time sources and Fourier transform operations
Solution Approach 1:
The patent enables the protection devices to self-synchronize without requiring external time sources. Each device uses its own timing information and communicates directly with the other end, performing self-service synchronization that eliminates the need for external GPS or master clock systems, thereby reducing system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent extracts and removes the Fourier transformation operations from the synchronization system. By eliminating this complex mathematical processing step, the system becomes simpler while maintaining synchronization accuracy through direct timing communication methods.
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AI summary
A sampling synchronization method for a differential protection device is disclosed, the differential protection device is configured for being arranged at one end of a data channel as an adjusting end device, and the other end of the data channel is arranged with another differential protection device as a reference end device. The sampling synchronization method starts a sampling synchronization operation once in each adjusting end sampling cycle. The sampling synchronization operation includes: sending a first message to the reference end device; receiving a second message sent by the reference end device; determining a sampling moment deviation between the adjusting end device and the reference end device; adjusting a first adjusting end sampling moment after completion of the sampling synchronization operation based on the sampling moment deviation. Furthermore, a differential protection device and a system for differential protection are disclosed.