Utilization of support vector machine classifiers to power system topology verification

Creating a correct power network connectivity model is very important stage of power system real-time modeling. Errors in this model may seriously degrade credibility of results of power system applications and implicate improper and potentially danger control actions. In this situation, checking correctness of power network topology model is of great importance. The aim of the paper is to present an original method for power system topology verification, using the knowledge resulting from relationships describing power system and Support Vector Machine classification technique. In the paper, theoretical background and principle of the proposed method are described. A case study shows utilization of the method for the verification of a topology model of the IEEE 14-bus test system. At the end of the paper, features of the described method are discussed.