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A New Line to Line Fault Location Algorithm in Distribution Power Networks using 3 Phase Direct Analysis  

Choe, Myeon-Song (Dept.of Electronics Engineering, Myongji University)
Lee, Seung-Jae (Dept.of Electronics Engineering, Myongji University)
Im, Seong-Il (Dept.of Electronics Engineering, Myongji University)
Jin, Bo-Geon (Dept.of Electronics Engineering, Myongji University)
Lee, Deok-Su (P&C Tech.)
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The Transactions of the Korean Institute of Electrical Engineers A / v.51, no.9, 2002 , pp. 467-473 More about this Journal
Abstract
In this paper, a fault location algorithm is suggested for line to line faults in distribution networks. Conventional fault location algorithms use the symmetrical component transformation, a very useful tool for transmission network analysis. However, its application is restricted to balanced network only. Distribution networks are, in general, operated in unbalanced manners, therefore, conventional methods cannot be applied directly, which is the reason why there are few research results on fault location in distribution networks. Especially, the line to line fault is considered as a more difficult subject. The proposed algorithm uses direct 3-phase circuit analysis, which means it can be applied not only to balanced networks but also to unbalanced networks like distribution a network. The comparisons of simulation results between one of conventional methods and the suggested method are presented to show its effectiveness and accuracy.
Keywords
Line to Line Fault Location; 3 phase direct analysis; Distribution Power System;
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