Abstract:A stronger zero - sequence current may occur when the symmetrical fault appears outside the line zone due to the different structure of power grid,uneven load structure and power distribution,which results in the misoperation of high - frequency protection. The reasons why zero - sequence current occurs under symmetrical fault are analyzed by theoretical derivation,and the simulation model is established. The theoretical analysis and simulation results show that the maximum zero - sequence current under symmetrical fault outside the line zone will exactly cause the misoperation of high - frequency protection in the protected line. Taking the actual power grid as the model in one place of Xinjiang,the misoperation of high - frequency protection is simulated and analyzed by following the setting of system parameters and adopting the on - line and off - line methods to control the system load and the power source connection,thus the reasonable preventive suggestions and measuresare put forward.