ANNs pinpoint underground distribution faults

Author

Glinkowski, M.T. ; Wang, N.C.

Author_Institution

Rensselaer Polytech. Inst., Troy, NY, USA

Volume

8

Issue

4

fYear

1995

fDate

10/1/1995 12:00:00 AM

Firstpage

31

Lastpage

34

Abstract

Online fault location in underground power distribution networks that involve interconnected lines (cables) and multiterminal sources continues to receive great attention, with limited success in techniques that would provide simple and practical solutions. This article features a new online fault location technique that: uses the pattern recognition feature of artificial neural networks (ANNs); and utilizes new capabilities of modern protective relaying hardware. The output of the neural network can be graphically displayed as a simple three-dimensional chart that can provide an operator with an instantaneous indication of the location of the fault

Keywords

distribution networks; engineering graphics; fault location; neural nets; pattern recognition; power system analysis computing; underground distribution systems; artificial neural networks; computer simulation; graphical display; online fault location; pattern recognition; protective relaying hardware; three-dimensional chart; underground power distribution networks; Acoustic pulses; Artificial neural networks; Cables; Circuit breakers; Circuit faults; Fault location; Neural networks; Pattern recognition; Protection; Switches;

fLanguage

English

Journal_Title

Computer Applications in Power, IEEE

Publisher

ieee

ISSN

0895-0156

Type

jour

DOI

10.1109/67.468291

Filename

468291