Sensitivity of Power Station Auxiliary Network to the Possibility of Ferroresonance Occurrence
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Implementation of the new class of 1000 MW power units to a power system creates new problems associated with the operation of its individual components and circuits. One such issue is the phenomenon of ferroresonance in the internal load network. This is not a new problem but it requires examination due to the higher level of supply voltage (10 kV). This paper examines the possibility of ferroresonance occurrence and its character depending on the extent of the network, voltage transformers’ load, the effect of grounding resistors in the star point of the power transformer and the presence of varistor surge arresters. The results are presented in the form of ferroresonance maps. They allow assessing the impact of various parameters on the phenomenon, explaining the reasons for possible failure and properly programming the network conditions in order to avoid the risk of ferroresonance.
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