Power system transient modelling and classification

This paper presents a method of modelling of power transients and their classification. A discrete wavelet transform and multifractal analysis based on a variance fractal dimension trajectory technique are used as tools to analyze the transients for feature extraction. A probabilistic neural network is used as a classifier for classification of transients associated with power system faults and switching. Experiments show that the classification system can achieve classification rate of 99% for power transients, and is robust in noisy environments.