An analytic model and optimization technique based methods for fault diagnosis in power systems

An analytic model for fault diagnosis of power system using optimization technique is expressed as unconstrained 0-1 integer programming problem, and consequently faulty equipment identification can be solved by refined mathematical operation. Considering the configuration of automatic devices in modern power systems, such as protective relays and reclosing relays, an improved analytic model and optimization technique-based method for fault diagnosis of power system is proposed in this paper. The evaluation criteria of the presented model is improved considering the relationship of multiple main protective relays, backup protective relays, malfunctioning protective relays and reclosing relays. Improvements of analytic model for fault diagnosis of electric power system based on optimization techniques are presented firstly. A brief description about the modulars and functions of the online fault diagnosis software which is developed by the authors for Jiangsu Provincial Power Company is given. The adopted EMS data acquisition method and simulated online test results for the power system of Jiangsu Power Company are described.