Segmental Power Supply Scheme and Fault Identification Method for Urban Rail Transit Traction Network in Continuous Co-phase Power Supply Mode

Objective When urban rail transit line adopts the continuous co-phase power supply mode, a fault in the traction network may cause extended power outage due to the complexity and non-backup structure of the traction network. Therefore, it is necessary to optimize the segmental power supply scheme for the traction network. Method A segmental power supply scheme for the traction network applicable to the continuous co-phase power supply mode is proposed. Based on the topological characteristics of the segmental power supply of traction network, and combined with the coupling characteristics of vehicle-traction network, the identification methods of segmental short-circuit and neutral section short-circuit are proposed. The control schemes for these two fault scenarios are analyzed, and the self-healing process of the traction network under the above two fault scenarios is described, corresponding circuit breaker control schemes are formulated. In the case study of Guangzhou Metro Line 18, the correctness and reliability of the proposed segmental power supply scheme and the fault identification methods are verified by MATLAB/Simulink software simulation. Result & Conclusion The proposed method can effectively identify faulty segments. The circuit breaker control scheme for the traction network fault can provide reliable main protection for the segments and neutral sections, ensuring stable and efficient operation of the traction power supply system of Guangzhou Metro Line 18.