Title :
A new fault location algorithm for radial transmission lines with loads
Author :
Srinivasan, K. ; St.-Jacques, A.
Author_Institution :
Inst. de Recherche, Hydro-Quebec, Varennes, Que., Canada
fDate :
7/1/1989 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Conventional fault location schemes do not take loads and their variable impedance behavior into account. This leads to unacceptable errors in the case of radial transmission lines with loads, commonly found at the 120 kV and lower levels. A novel method for such lines is proposed. The fault distance is obtained by solving an implicit equation. Single-phase-to-ground, phase-to-phase, and three-phase-to-ground faults are treated. The effect of the scheme is illustrated by simulated faults
Keywords :
fault location; power transmission lines; 120 kV; electrical faults; fault distance; fault location algorithm; impedance; implicit equation; loads; radial transmission lines; Circuit faults; Circuit simulation; Distributed parameter circuits; Equations; Fault location; Impedance; Power system transients; Power transmission lines; Transmission lines; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Power Delivery, IEEE Transactions on
