Title :
PC-based fault finder
Author :
Bengiamin, N.N. ; Jensen, CA ; McMahon, H.
Author_Institution :
North Dakota Univ., Grand Forks, ND, USA
fDate :
7/1/1993 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
A PC-based (DOS) computer program that has unique features for identifying the type of fault and its location on overhead transmission/distribution lines is discussed. Balanced and unbalanced faults are identified and located accurately while accounting for changes in conductor sizes and network configuration. The concepts and methodologies presented have been spurred by a need for an accurate fault location scheme to accommodate multiple feeders with mixed line configurations. A case study based on a section of the Otter Tail network is presented to illustrate the features and capabilities of the software.<>
Keywords :
distribution networks; fault location; microcomputer applications; power engineering computing; power transmission lines; DOS; Otter Tail network; PC-based fault finder; balanced faults; distribution lines; multiple feeders; power overhead lines; transmission lines; unbalanced faults; Conductors; Degradation; Fault location; Impedance; Power transmission lines; Protection; Protective relaying; Stress; Tail; Voltage;
Journal_Title :
Computer Applications in Power, IEEE
